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UP PCS-J Syllabus

Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services exam conducted by UPPSC to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division). The full UP PCS-J syllabus: 7 subjects, 28 chapters, 110 topics and 280 sub-topics, with 354 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
28Chapters
110Topics
280Sub-topics
354Flashcards

UP PCS-J subjects

UP PCS-J has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Substantive Civil Law

4 chapters · 18 topics · 55 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Indian Contract Act, 1872 · 5 topics
  2. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 · 4 topics
  3. Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and Sale of Goods Act, 1930 · 4 topics
  4. Specific Relief Act, 1963 and Limitation Act, 1963 · 5 topics

Law of Crimes (Penal Law)

5 chapters · 20 topics · 48 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. General Principles of Criminal Liability · 4 topics
  2. General Exceptions · 3 topics
  3. Offences Affecting the Human Body · 5 topics
  4. Offences Against Property and Marriage · 4 topics
  5. Special Penal Statutes · 4 topics

Procedural Law

4 chapters · 16 topics · 41 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Foundational Concepts · 3 topics
  2. Institution and Trial of Suits · 4 topics
  3. Decree, Execution and Appeals under CPC · 4 topics
  4. Code of Criminal Procedure - Investigation and Trial · 5 topics

Law of Evidence

3 chapters · 13 topics · 33 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Relevancy of Facts · 5 topics
  2. Proof and Modes of Proof · 4 topics
  3. Burden of Proof, Estoppel and Witnesses · 4 topics

Constitutional and Public Law

4 chapters · 14 topics · 33 sub-topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Constitutional Framework and Citizenship · 3 topics
  2. Fundamental Rights and Duties · 4 topics
  3. Directive Principles and Government Structure · 4 topics
  4. Emergency, Amendment and Basic Structure · 3 topics

Personal and Local Laws

4 chapters · 15 topics · 42 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Hindu Law · 4 topics
  2. Muslim Law · 4 topics
  3. Law of Torts · 4 topics
  4. Uttar Pradesh Local and Revenue Laws · 3 topics

Language, Aptitude and General Knowledge

4 chapters · 14 topics · 28 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. English Language · 4 topics
  2. Hindi Language (Bhasha) · 3 topics
  3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs · 4 topics
  4. Legal Reasoning and Interpretation of Statutes · 3 topics

UP PCS-J flashcards

354 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

UP PCS-J syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the UP PCS-J syllabus?

UP PCS-J covers 7 subjects: Substantive Civil Law, Law of Crimes (Penal Law), Procedural Law, Law of Evidence, Constitutional and Public Law, Personal and Local Laws and Language, Aptitude and General Knowledge.

How many chapters and topics are in the UP PCS-J syllabus?

28 chapters and 110 topics, broken down further into 280 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Law of Crimes (Penal Law) is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there UP PCS-J flashcards?

Yes — 354 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.