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JKPSC Civil Judge Previous Year Question Papers
J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Examination
Jammu and Kashmir Public Service CommissionJammu and Kashmir11 papers · 2017–2025Verified 10 Oct 2026
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About JKPSC Civil Judge
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission holds the J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Examination to recruit judicial officers under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967. Candidates first take an objective preliminary examination of two papers; those who qualify write the descriptive main examination of compulsory and optional papers, followed by a viva-voce. The Commission publishes past preliminary and main papers on its website.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers (Paper I and Paper II) of 100 questions each
- 2
Main Examination
Descriptive papers: all compulsory papers and a choice of optional papers
- 3
Viva-Voce
Viva-voce for candidates who qualify the main examination
General Knowledge and Current AffairsEnglishLaw
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Two objective (multiple choice) papers carrying 450 marks in all, a screening test only: marks count just for shortlisting, and as far as practicable one-third of candidates who appeared or 25 times the vacancies (whichever is lower) go to the main examination (SRO-254 of 2017). The 2025 Paper I and Paper II booklets each have 100 items of equal marks, maximum 225 marks, two hours, with 0.25 of a question's marks deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for a blank.SRO-254 of 20.06.2017 amending the 1967 Rules; Preliminary Examination 2025 test booklets · source |
| Main Examination | Under Appendix A of the 1967 Rules (High Court copy): all six compulsory papers (I English essay, translation and precis; II General Knowledge and Constitution; III criminal procedure and evidence; IV financial and service rules and High Court orders; V civil procedure and limitation; VI property and rent law) and three of six optional papers, each of 100 marks and three hours. The 2025 Compulsory Paper I (English) booklet likewise states 100 marks and three hours. The subjects of the current papers have since been amended.J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967, Appendix A (consolidated copy on jkhighcourt.nic.in); Main Examination 2025 papers · source |
| Viva-Voce | The Rules provide a viva-voce to assess intelligence, general knowledge, personality, aptitude and suitability, with a High Court Judge nominated by the Chief Justice sitting as expert; the older consolidated text gives 140 marks for viva-voce in a total of 1040. Current marks were not verified.J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967 (consolidated copy on jkhighcourt.nic.in) · source |
Preparing with JKPSC Civil Judge papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Viva-Voce.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download JKPSC Civil Judge previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 11 JKPSC Civil Judge papers from 2017 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts JKPSC Civil Judge?
JKPSC Civil Judge is conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission — official website
- JKPSC: Previous Year Question Papers of J&K Civil Services (Judicial) Examination
- JKPSC test booklet: J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Preliminary Examination 2025, Paper I
- JKPSC test booklet: J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Preliminary Examination 2025, Paper II
- JKPSC: J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Main Examination 2025, compulsory and optional papers
- SRO-254 of 20.06.2017, J&K Government Gazette: preliminary examination added to the J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules
- The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967 (High Court of J&K and Ladakh copy)
Last verified 10 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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