SUBJECTS AND SYLLABUS FOR THE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (CIVIL JUDGES CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATES)

SUBJECTS AND SYLLABUS FOR THE
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
(CIVIL JUDGES CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATES)
1. The written examination shall comprise eight
compulsory subjects.
2. A candidate shall answer the papers in
English, except the paper at Sr.No.2, unless
otherwise directed.
3. Time allowed for each subjective paper shall
be three hours and MCQ type paper shall be of
two hours.
4. The subjects and maximum marks allocated to
each subject shall be as shown below:-
1. English including Essay
.......................................................... (100)
2. Urdu including Essay
............................................................. (100)
3. Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies & General
Knowledge (Objective) (100)
4. Civil Law - I
........................................................................
(150)
5. Civil Law - II
.......................................................................
(150)
6. Criminal Law
.......................................................................
(150)
7. General Law
........................................................................
(150)
................................................................................... TOTAL:
900
8. Viva Voce including Psychological Test
..................................... (200)
....................................................................... GRAND
TOTAL: 1100
Non-Muslim candidates have the option either to
attempt MCQs on Islamic Studies or the same
number of questions in a separate section.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
a) No candidate shall be summoned for Viva
Voce and Psychological test unless he has
obtained at least 33 percent marks in each
indifidual written paper and 50 marks in the
aggregate of the written portion of the
examination. No candidates shall be considered
to have qualified in the examination unless he
also obtains at least 50 percent marks in Viva
Voce and Psychological tests. Failure in or
absence in Viva Voce and Pschological tests
shall mean that the candidate has failed to
qualify for appointment and his name will not be
included in the merit list.
b) Names of candidates who qualify shall be
arranged in order to merit according to the
aggregate marks obtained in the examination.
c) In the event of a tie,the orderof merit shall be
determined in accordancewith the highest marks
secured in the Psychological / Viva Voce tests,
should the marks in the Psychological / Viva
Voce test of the candidates who tie,be equal
than the order of merit shall be dedided in
accordance withthighest marks obtained by such
candidates in the aggregate of the compulsory
subjects. If these are the same, then the elder
candidate would be placed above the younger
one.
English: The paper is intended to test the ability
of the candidates in functional English
comprising precis writing, translation from Urdu
to English, composition, usage of idioms and an
eassy on one of the several specified topics.
Urdu: This paper will test the ability of the
candidates to translate an English passage into
Urdu, usage of legal terms in Urdu, composition,
precis writing, use of idioms and an essay on one
of the several specified topics.
Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies & General
Knowledge: This will be MCQ type paper on
Pakistan Studies, basic principles of islam,
fundamental beliefs and practices, everyday
science, current world affairs and also broad
facts of historical, political, geographical and
economic significance.
Civil Law-I
1. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
2. The West Pakistan Civil Court Ordinance,
1962.
3. The Contract Act, 1872.
4. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
5. The Specific Relief Act, 1877.
Civil Law-II
1. Muhammadan Law.
2. The Muslim Family Law Ordinance, 1961.
3. The Family Court Act, 1964.
4. The Registration Act, 1908.
5. The Stamps Act, 1899.
6. The Limitation Act, 1908.
7. The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890.
Criminal Law
1. The Pakistan Penal Code, 1898.
2. The Criminal Procedure Code, 1898.
3. The Police Order, 2002.
4. The Offence against Property (Enforcement of
Hadd) Ordinance of 1979.
5. The Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order,
1979.
General Law
Part-I (75 Marks)
The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984.
Part-II (75 Marks)
1. The Land Revenue Act, 1967
2. The Small Claims and Minor Offences Courts
Ordinance, 2002.
3. The Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST AND VIVA VOCE (200
Marks)
Marks Candidates who qualify the written portion
of the examination shall be called for the
Psychological and Viva Voce Test, as under:-
(a) Psychological Test
Psychological Test comprises of paper and
pencil test and group tasks. Such tests are
designed to assess abilities, attitude and
personality characteristics of the candidates with
special regards to their aptitude for the judicial
services. Candidate's performance in
psychological assessment will form the part of
his/her over all performance.
(b) Viva Voce Test
Each candidate will be interviewed by a Board.
He/She will be asked questions on matters of
general interest. The object of the interview is to
assess his/her suitability for the service for
which he/she is a candidate and in framing their
assessment the Board will attach particular
importance to the moral and ethical qualities of
the candidates, his/her intelligence and alertness
of mind, vigour and strength of character and
his/her potential qualities of leadership. The
Board will also take into consideration his/her
extra-moral activities such as sports, hobbies
etc. and their effect on his/her personality and
character.
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