Karnataka Judicial Service Examination
Method of Recruitment:-
By direct recruitment on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the Competitive Examination (Main Written Examination and Viva-voce) conducted by the High Court.
(1) The Competitive Examination for recruitment of Civil Judges shall consist of three stages i.e., (a) Preliminary Examination; (b) Main Written Examination; and (c) Viva-voce.
The marks secured in the Preliminary Examination are considered only for eligibility for the Main Written Examination.
(a) Preliminary Examination:- The Preliminary Examination will be by way of Objective Type Question Paper consisting of 100 marks and the syllabus for the said examination is as under:-
Part-A :
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908;
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881;
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882;
- Indian Contract Act, 1872;
- Specific Relief Act, 1963;
- Indian Constitution; and
- Karnataka Rent Act, 1999.
Part-B :
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023;
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023;
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023;
Part-C :
General knowledge – Test of reasoning and mental ability.
(b) Main Written Examination:-
(i) Translation Paper (Maximum Marks 100)
There will be one translation paper and the candidates will be required to translate passages in English into Kannada and Kannada into English. The Passages will be from (1) Depositions (2) Judgments and (3) Documents.
(ii) Law Paper – I (Maximum Marks 100)
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908;
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023;
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023;
- Principles of Pleading and
- The Constitution of India.
(iii) Law Paper – II (Maximum Marks 100)
Framing of Issues and writing of Judgments in Civil Cases.
(iv) Law Paper – III (Maximum Marks 100)
Framing of charges and writing of Judgments in Criminal Cases.
(c) Viva-voce (Maximum Marks 100)
The candidate’s General Knowledge, grasp of Principles of Law and suitability for appointment as Civil Judge shall be tested.
(d) Computer Test (Maximum Marks 25)
The test of knowledge of computers shall carry maximum 25 marks and such marks secured by the candidate shall be considered for ascertaining the suitability and computer knowledge of the candidate and will not be aggregated to the total marks obtained in the Written Examination and Viva-voce.
Note: Regarding (b) and (c), such of those candidates who desire to answer in Kannada may do so.
(e) Eligibility for Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Viva-voce.
(i) Minimum marks for pass in the Preliminary Examination is 50 for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disability category and 60 for other categories.
(ii) from among the candidates who are eligible for written examination as per the clause (i) above, as far as may be, such number of candidates as is equal to 10 (ten) times the number of vacancies notified, having regard to the number of vacancies in each reserved category, selected in the order of merit, shall be called for Main Written Examination.
(iii) Minimum marks for pass in each paper of the Main Written Examination is 40 for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disability category and 50 for other categories.
(iv) from among the candidates who are eligible for Viva-voce as per the clause (iii) above, as far as may be, such number of candidates as is equal to 3 (three) times the number of vacancies notified, having regard to the number of vacancies in each reserved category, selected in the order of merit, shall be called for Viva-voce.
(v) Minimum marks for pass in the Viva-voce is 40 for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disability category and 50 for other categories.
Provided that no candidate who has secured less than the minimum marks specified above:
(i) in any paper of the Main Written Examination shall be eligible for Viva-voce.
(ii) in any paper of the Main Written Examination or in Viva-voce shall be eligible for appointment as Civil Judge.
(f) A candidate belonging to the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Persons with Benchmark Disability category has to secure the following minimum marks in the Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Viva-voce in order to be considered for selection under General Category:
- Preliminary Examination 60 Marks
- Main Written Examination 50 Marks in each paper
- Viva-voce 50 Marks