Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Prelims & Mains): Exam Pattern

Uttarakhand Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Uttarakhand judiciary preliminary exam is an objective-type screening test conducted for 3 hours. The question paper is divided into two parts, part-I and part-II, carrying 50 marks and 150 marks, respectively. The answer sheet is in OMR format.

Uttarakhand Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026: Part I

Part I carries 50 marks and focuses on general knowledge, with emphasis on current events and developments in the legal field. The syllabus of Uttarakhand judicial service includes:

• General Knowledge

• Current affairs in India and around the world

• International law

• Neutrality

• Recent legislation

• Indian Constitution and constitutional developments

• Law and development

• Legal aspects of current developments

Uttarakhand Judicial Service Exam Syllabus Prelims 2026: Part II

Part II carries 150 marks and covers the following laws:

• Transfer of Property Act

• Principles of Hindu Law

• Principles of Muslim Law

• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

• Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Uttarakhand Judiciary 2026 Syllabus Mains Exam

The main exam is the next stage after prelims. Only those candidates who qualify the preliminary screening test can appear for the mains. There are 5 compulsory descriptive written papers and 1 practical computer exam. Each written paper is conducted for 3 hours. The papers cover current legal affairs, language skills, substantive law, procedural rules, and local revenue laws. Candidates must refer to the latest judgments and important case law while answering all the law papers. The list of papers in Uttarakhand judicial mains 2026 is given below:

Uttarakhand Judiciary Mains Syllabus 2026: Paper-wise

Uttarakhand Judicial Service Mains Exam: Computer Practical Syllabus 2026

Paper VI is a basic knowledge of computer operation practical examination. It carries 100 marks and is conducted for a duration of 1 hour on a computer system. Candidates must score a minimum qualifying mark of 40 to pass. The paper broadly sets one question from each of the following 5 domains:

• Windows and internet

• M.S. Word

• M.S. Access

• M.S. Excel

• M.S. PowerPoint

Each question includes five distinct system actions, with each action carrying 4 marks. A physical printout of the final output is taken for evaluation.

Uttarakhand Judicial Service Viva-Voce (Interview) 2026

The viva-voce or personality test carries 100 marks. The marks obtained in the interview are added to the written main papers (Papers I to V) to determine the final rank. The selection committee evaluates candidates on:

• School, College, and University academic record

• Personality, address (manner of speaking), and physique

• General nature questions (not strictly academic or legal)

The commission reserves the right to refuse an interview to any candidate who does not clear the minimum cutoff marks in the written law papers.

Uttarakhand Judicial Service Exam Pattern 2026

Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2026: Important Books and Study Material

Given below are some books and study materials that can help candidates cover the Uttarakhand Judiciary syllabus:

• The present day and constitution: Indian Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain and Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu. Candidates should also follow recent legal developments and important judgments.

• Substantive law: Indian Contract Act and Law of Torts by Dr. R.K. Bangia, along with Paras Diwan's books on Hindu Law and Muslim Law, are useful for the substantive law paper.

• New criminal laws: Read the latest Bare Acts of BNS, BNSS and BSA. Candidates should also be familiar with the older IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act provisions mentioned in the syllabus.

• Uttarakhand local laws: Bare Act of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 (along with specific amendments made by the state of Uttarakhand).

• Judgment writing and civil procedure: Civil Procedure by C.K. Takwani. Candidates should also practise framing issues, framing charges and judgment writing, as these areas are relevant to the Mains examination.