The UP Higher Judicial Service Syllabus 2026 explains the complete exam structure for candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service examination. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview. The preliminary exam contains objective type questions while the mains examination includes descriptive law papers. Below is the complete UP Higher Judicial Service Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern based strictly on the official syllabus notification.
Exam Overview |
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| Exam Name | UP Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | As per official notification |
| Selection Process |
Preliminary Examination Main Written Examination Interview |
| Exam Type | Preliminary (Objective) + Mains (Subjective) |
| Language | Hindi or English (Except where instructed otherwise) |
Important Dates |
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| Notification Release | As per official notification |
| Preliminary Exam Date | As per official notification |
| Mains Exam Date | As per official notification |
Exam Mode |
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| Preliminary Exam Mode | Offline MCQ Based Examination |
| Main Exam Mode | Descriptive Written Examination |
| Interview Mode | Personality Test |
Exam Pattern |
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| Preliminary Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Qualifying Marks | 45% |
| Main Exam Papers |
Paper 1 – General Awareness & Legal Language (100 Marks) Paper 2 – Law I (200 Marks) Paper 3 – Law II (200 Marks) Paper 4 – Law III (200 Marks) |
| Main Exam Duration | 3 Hours per paper |
Subject Wise Syllabus |
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| Paper 1 | General Awareness & Legal Language |
| Paper 2 | Law I |
| Paper 3 | Law II |
| Paper 4 | Law III |
Detailed Topic Wise Syllabus |
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| General Awareness |
History of India and Indian Culture Geography of India Indian Polity Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance India and the World Indian Economy Development in Science and Technology Communication and Space |
| Legal Language |
Critical analysis of a given judgment Expression in legal language (Hindi & English) |
| Law I Topics |
Constitution of India Code of Civil Procedure Indian Contract Act 1872 Partnership Act 1932 Law of Torts Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Limitation Act 1963 Transfer of Property Act 1882 Sale of Goods Act 1930 General Clauses Act 1897 Indian Easements Act 1882 Law of Equity Indian Trusts Act 1882 Specific Relief Act 1963 Registration Act 1908 Court Fees Act 1870 Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Information Technology Act 2000 Indian Evidence Act 1872 Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 |
| Law II Topics |
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 Indian Penal Code 1860 Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 Juvenile Justice Act 2015 Domestic Violence Act 2005 Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013 Indecent Representation of Women Act 1986 Arms Act 1959 Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 NDPS Act 1985 UP Dacoity Affected Areas Act 1983 SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 Indian Evidence Act 1872 Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 |
| Law III Topics |
Hindu Marriage Act 1955 Hindu Succession Act 1956 Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act 1956 Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act 1956 Mohammedan Law UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021 Indian Succession Act 1925 Special Marriage Act 1954 Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Act 2019 Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Divorce Act 1986 Guardian and Wards Act 1890 Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act 2007 Family Courts Act 1984 UP Revenue Code 2006 UP Urban Premises Tenancy Act 2021 UP Urban Planning & Development Act 1973 UP Consolidation of Holdings Act 1953 UP Municipalities Act 1916 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Commercial Courts Act 2015 Essential Commodities Act 1955 Land Acquisition Act 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act 2013 Electricity Act 2003 |
Marking Scheme |
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| Preliminary Exam | 100 Questions – 1 Mark Each |
| Main Written Examination | 700 Marks |
| Interview | 100 Marks |
Negative Marking |
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| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Important Links |
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| Download Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | As per official notification |