The judicial services examinations (often called Civil Judge or PCS-J exams) are among the most competitive law examinations in India. Success depends on a strong command of current bare acts, clear conceptual understanding, and disciplined answer practice. For 75 years, Allahabad Law Agency has published study material trusted by judiciary aspirants across the country.

How Judiciary Examinations Are Usually Structured

Although each state conducts its own examination, most follow three broad stages:

Preliminary — an objective screening test.
Mains — written, subjective papers that reward precise statutory knowledge and structured answers.
Viva-voce / Interview — a final personality and knowledge assessment.

Always confirm the exact syllabus and pattern from your state’s official notification, as these can change from year to year.

Must-Have Study Material

Bare Acts — the foundation of every judiciary answer; study the current statutory text.
Question & Answer Series (English) and (Hindi) — targeted practice for prelims and mains.
Constitutional Law — a high-weightage subject in almost every judiciary exam.

Updated to India’s New Criminal Laws

Since 1 July 2024, judiciary examinations increasingly test the new criminal laws. Make sure your preparation covers the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act.

Prepare with a Trusted Name

Allahabad Law Agency combines accurate, current content with an exam-focused approach. Choose genuine ALA editions — and beware of pirated copies, which are often outdated or error-ridden. Start with the latest bare acts and build your judiciary library today.