MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021: The mains application form for the recruitment of Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate y exam has been released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The mains application form is available online from August 06 to 20, 2021 at the official website, mpsc.gov.in. The preliminary stage examination was conducted on March 01, 2020. Only those who qualify the prelims are eligible to appear in the main exam. Read this article to get the complete information of the MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021 including the exam pattern, syllabus, preparation tips, etc.
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MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
MPSC Civil Judge 2021 selection process is ongoing for candidates having a degree in law from a recognized university. Candidates are mandatorily required to have knowledge and practice of the Marathi language. Check out the important dates related to the MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021 below.
| Important event | Date |
| Start date of application | 03 Jan 2020 |
| Last date of application | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Preliminary exam | 01 Mar 2020 |
| Release of Answer Key | 03 Mar 2020 |
| Result declaration of prelims | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Start date of application (mains) | 06 Aug 2021 |
| Last date of application (mains) | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee (mains) | 21 Aug 2021 |
| Main exam date | To be announced |
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Overview of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
The Civil Judge exam is being conducted to fill up 74 vacancies in the state of Maharashtra. Candidates having a degree in law are eligible for the recruitment which is conducted through a three-stage selection process. Here is a brief overview of the MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021.
| Name of Exam | Civil Judge Recruitment |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Year | 2020 |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Last Conducted in | 2019 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Law Graduation |
| Key Stages | Preliminary Main Personal Interview |
| Vacancies | 74 |
| Exam Fees | Rs 374/- |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
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Scheme & Pattern of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
The selection of eligible applicants is through a three-stage process. The first two stages of the selection process is the preliminary stage and main stage examination. Applicants can know more about the exam pattern of the preliminary stage and main stage exam here in this section.
Preliminary exam
The preliminary exam consists of a single question paper of 100 marks. The examination is to be completed within the duration of 02 hours. The question paper consist of objective questions only of the MCQ type. Check out the main features of the exam pattern below.
- Language: The examination is to be conducted in the English language.
- Sections: The question paper consists of a single section on legislative law.
- Number of questions: There are 100 questions in the question paper.
- Type of questions: The questions are of the MCQ type.
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark is to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Check out the detailed marks distribution of the preliminary exam below
| Section | Marks per question | Total marks |
| 01 | 01 | 100 |
Main exam
The main exam is descriptive type and is for two individual papers of 100 marks each. The examination is to be conducted as per the indicative syllabus announced by the MPSC. The duration of the examination is 03 hours for each paper. Check out the main features of the pattern of the main exam below.
- Language: The main examination is to be conducted in Marathi and English language.
- Sections: There are two sections i.e. Paper I & II in the main exam.
- Type of questions: The question paper is of the descriptive type.
Check out the detailed marks distribution below
| Section | Marks per section | Total marks |
| 02 | 100 | 200 |
Syllabus of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
The detailed syllabus of the Civil Judge exam of the MPSC 2021 consists of various legal provisions as per the Indian judicial system. The syllabus can be accessed from the website of the MPSC i.e. mpsc.gov.in. Check out the syllabus of the preliminary and main examination in this section.
Syllabus of preliminary exam
- The Code of Criminal Procedure
- The Civil Procedure Code
- The Indian Evidence Act
- The Transfer of Property Act
- The Specific Relief Act
- The Maharastra Rent Control Act
- The Limitation Act
- Constitution of India
- The Indian Penal Code
- The Law of Contract
- The Sale of Goods Act
- The Partnership Act
Syllabus of main exam
Paper I
- The Civil Procedure Code
- The Transfer of Property Act
- The Specific Relief Act
- The Law of Contracts
- The Sale of Goods Act
- The Partnership Act
Paper II
- The Indian Penal Code
- The Evidence Act
- The Code of Criminal Procedure
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989
- The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955
- Essay on current legal topic (approximately 800 words)
Preparation Tips for MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
The Civil Judge recruitment event is not one that can be easily cracked. Extensive preparations are necessary in order to ensure that candidates can secure higher marks in the exam. The syllabus consist of papers on law and questions are descriptive type. Here are some important preparation tips to ensure candidates are able to perform well in the exam.
One must ensure that the have a clear understanding of all concepts of the included papers on law. This is necessary to answer the descriptive questions asked in the main exam.
Referring to the previous year question papers can help candidates understand the specific areas in which the questions are asked. Therefore they can focus on studying these topics with a higher priority.
Candidates must ensure that they engage in writing practice for the main exam. The main exam consist of descriptive type question paper which must be answered in a narrative style.
Extensive revision of all subjects and topics is extremely necessary. Without this, candidates can easily forget the subjects studied.
Admit Card for MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
MPSC has released the admit card for the preliminary stage examination. The admit cards for the exam are available through the candidate profile at mahampsc.mahaonline.gov.in. The applicants who want to appear in the exam must download the admit card at their own interest. In order to download the admit card, candidates have to enter the username and password generated at the time of application. Valid admit card is essential to enter the exam hall and appear for the exam.
Eligibility Criteria for MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
- Candidates must have a degree in law i.e. an LLB/LLM degree obtained from a recognized university.
Application Process of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
Applications for the MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021 can only be made online through the official website of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The application form is released on the website as per schedule and candidates have to register online at first in order to apply for the recruitment. Following the registration process, candidates must apply by filling up the online application and completing the payment process. The amount of the application fee can be checked below.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs 374 |
| SC/ST/ESM | Rs 274 |
Results of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
The results of the preliminary exam are published on the website consisting of those candidates who secure marks equal to or more than the cut off for the preliminary exam. It is compiled on the basis of the final answer keys. qualifiers are eligible to appear in the main exam. The final result of the MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021 is released by the Commission in the form of a final merit list of selected candidates. Such candidates are required to appear in the final document verification round. The final results are released based on the performance of the applicants in the written exam and interview.
Answer Key of MPSC Civil Judge Exam 2021
Answer keys are available at the website of the Commission i.e. mpsc.gov.in after the preliminary exam. The answer keys are released after the exam by the MPSC for the preliminary exam. Candidates must note that the answer keys are published only for the preliminary exam since the main exam is descriptive in nature. Once the answer keys are released, candidates are allowed to challenge the answer keys for a specific period of time only. The final answer keys are released only after necessary certifications in the first answer key.
About MPSC
The Maharastra Public Service Commission was established under the provisions of the Article 315 of the Constitution of India. The MPSC conducts various examinations and direct recruitment programs to fulfull staffing needs in the public service departments of the State of Maharastra.
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Hi ankita,
No, visual disability person cannot appear in the examination.
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