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    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Prelims & Mains): MP Judiciary Exam Pattern
    • Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Prelims & Mains): MP Judiciary Exam Pattern

    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Prelims & Mains): MP Judiciary Exam Pattern

    JasmineUpdated on 16 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM IST

    The High Court of Madhya Pradesh conducts the MP Judiciary Civil Services exam for the position of Civil Judge, Junior Division. The syllabus of Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services exam 2026 includes topics asked during the online preliminary and mains exams. There are three stages to qualify for the final selection: the online preliminary exam, mains exam, and the interview. The preliminary exam is a multiple-choice question screening test that shortlists candidates for the mains exam. The mains exam has four separate papers, each having a different syllabus for the Madhya Pradesh Judiciary exam. Candidates who qualify the mains will be eligible for viva voce.

    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Prelims & Mains): MP Judiciary Exam Pattern
    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026

    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026

    The MP Judiciary syllabus 2026 for the prelims exam includes several law subjects, each carrying a specific number of questions and marks. The detailed table is given below.

    MP Judiciary Prelims 2026 Syllabus

    Subject

    No. of Questions

    Marks

    Constitution of India

    5

    5

    Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

    20

    20

    Transfer of Property Act, 1882

    7

    7

    Indian Contract Act, 1872

    8

    8

    Specific Relief Act, 1963

    6

    6

    Limitation Act, 1963

    4

    4

    M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961

    5

    5

    M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959

    5

    5

    Indian Evidence Act, 1872

    15

    15

    Indian Penal Code, 1860

    15

    15

    Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

    15

    15

    Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

    5

    5

    Information Technology Act, 2000

    4

    4

    Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

    3

    3

    Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

    3

    3

    General Knowledge

    10

    10

    Computer Knowledge

    10

    10

    English Knowledge

    10

    10

    Total

    150

    150

    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2026: Mains

    The syllabus for the MP Judiciary 2026 Mains exam varies for each of the four papers. Candidates can take the exams either in Hindi or English language but they must select one language for all exams.

    MP Judiciary Main Examination – Syllabus

    Paper

    Subject

    Topics Covered

    Paper I

    Constitution, Civil Law & Procedure

    Constitution of India; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Limitation Act, 1963

    Paper II

    Writing & Précis

    Essay on a social topic (20 marks); Essay on a legal topic (20 marks); Précis writing – legal (20 marks); Translation, Hindi to English (20 marks); Translation, English to Hindi (20 marks)

    Paper III

    Local Law, Criminal Law & Procedure

    Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapters 13 & 17); M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959; M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961

    Paper IV

    Judgment Writing

    Framing of issues (10 marks); Framing of charges (10 marks); Judgment writing – Civil (40 marks); Judgment writing – Criminal (40 marks)

    Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Exam Pattern 2026

    Particulars

    Preliminary Exam

    Mains Exam

    Type

    Objective (MCQ), Online

    Written/Narrative

    Total Questions

    150

    100 in each paper

    Total Marks

    150

    100 in each paper

    Duration

    120 minutes (2 hours)

    3 hours

    Negative Marking

    No


    Qualifying Marks (UR & OBC)

    Minimum 60% (90/150)

    50%

    Qualifying Marks (SC & ST)

    Minimum 55% (82.5, rounded to 82/150)

    45%

    Madhya Pradesh Judiciary Interview 2026

    Candidates who have scored the minimum qualifying marks in the mains exam will be eligible to appear for the interview. Three times the total number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the interview. The MP Judicial Services exam interview carries 50 marks. Each candidate requires at least 45% of the total marks to qualify. The final score will be calculated based on the MP Judicial Services main exam and interview scores.

    In case of any ties, HC Madhya Pradesh will give preference to the candidate who has scored higher in the interview. If the tie persists, then the elder candidate will be given preference.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the total marks for the MP Judicial Services Mains exam?
    A:

    The MP Judicial Services Mains exam carries 400 marks in total. There are 4 papers of 100 marks each.

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