The West Bengal Judicial Services exam is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) to recruit candidates for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate. The syllabus for this exam is provided on the official website of WBPSC. Here is a detailed topic-wise syllabus for the West Bengal Judicial Services exam:
1. Preliminary Examination:The preliminary examination consists of a single paper consisting of multiple-choice questions. The topics covered in the preliminary examination are:
1.1 English Composition (30 marks):- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- Vocabulary
- Phrasal Verbs
- Analogies
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Correction
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Sentence Completion
1.2 General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Test of Reasoning (40 marks):- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography
- General Science
- Current Affairs (national and international)
- Test of Reasoning (logical and analytical reasoning)
1.3 Indian Constitution (20 marks):- Historical Background
- Salient Features
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Amendment of the Constitution
- Emergency Provisions
- Constitutional Bodies
- Union and State Executive
- Union and State Legislature
- Judiciary
- Local Government
- Public Service Commissions
- Election Commission
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
1.4 Law of Contracts and Torts (20 marks):- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Law of Torts
2. Final Examination:The final examination consists of eight compulsory papers and three optional papers. The compulsory papers include:
2.1 English Composition, Essay, and Précis Writing (100 marks):- Essay Writing
- Précis Writing
- Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English
2.2 Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Composition, Essay, and Translation (100 marks):- Essay Writing
- Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
2.3 General Knowledge and Current Affairs (100 marks):- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography
- General Science
- Current Affairs (national and international)
2.4 Civil Procedure Code (100 marks):- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
2.5 Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code (100 marks):- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
2.6 Indian Evidence Act (100 marks):- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
2.7 Law of Contracts and Torts (100 marks):- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Law of Torts
2.8 Personal Law (100 marks):- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Christian Law
3. Optional Papers:Candidates are required to choose three optional papers from the following:
- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Jurisprudence and Principles of Legislation
- Indian Law relating to Companies and Insurance
- Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
- Partnership Act, 1932
- Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription
- The Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Law of Registration and Limitation Act
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Law and Medicine
- Law of Taxation
- Law of Carriage
- Intellectual Property Laws
- International Law and Human Rights
It is important to note that the marks weightage for each topic in the final examination may vary. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website or notification for the latest information on marks distribution.
Note: EduRev provides Mock Test Series for the West Bengal Judicial Services exam to help candidates prepare effectively.
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