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TNPSC Civil Judge Previous Year Question Papers
Civil Judge (Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service) Examination
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu15 papers · 2018–2023Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About TNPSC Civil Judge
TNPSC conducts the recruitment of Civil Judges for the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service under the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules, 2007, in consultation with the Madras High Court. Selection has three stages: an objective preliminary examination used only for shortlisting, a descriptive main examination and a viva-voce test.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Objective preliminary examination
- 2
Main Written Examination
Main written examination
- 3
Viva-Voce Test
Viva-voce test
Civil Procedure CodeCriminal ProcedureIndian Evidence ActConstitution of IndiaContract, Transfer of Property and Specific ReliefTamil Nadu local laws
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Preliminary Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary examination (law)English and Tamil | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
- 0.10 mark deducted per incorrect answer
- Pass marks: 30 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs), 35 (BC(OBCM)s, BC(M)s, MBCs/DCs), 40 (others)
Notification 12/2023 (Civil Judge) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC Civil Judge papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2023) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Viva-Voce Test.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download TNPSC Civil Judge previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 15 TNPSC Civil Judge papers from 2018 to 2023, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC Civil Judge?
TNPSC Civil Judge is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. 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 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai — official website
- TNPSC Answer Keys (tentative and final)
- TNPSC Question Papers (without key)
- TNPSC Descriptive Question Papers
- TNPSC Previous Question Papers
- TNPSC Notification 12/2023, Civil Judge
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