Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21 to 35 years - Gen/EWS/OBC

21 to 37 years - SC/ST

Educational Qualification

3 Years Law Course / 5 Years

Law degree from a recognized university

Exam Pattern

3 Stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview

Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Pattern for Selection process

UKPCS (J) Preliminary Examination
Part Subject Number of Questions Marks Time
I Present Day 50 50 3 Hours
II Law 150 150
Total 200 200

Note: The Score of Prelims are not considered for the final merit list

UKPCS (J) Main Examination
Exam Subject Marks Hours
1 The Present Day 150 3 Hours
2 Language 100 3 Hours
3 Law Paper - Ist - Substantive 200 3 Hours
4 Law Paper - IInd - Evidence & Procedure 200 3 Hours
5 Law Paper - IIIrd - Revenue & Criminal 200 3 Hours
6 Basic Knowledge of Computer 100 1 Hour
Total 950 19 Hours

Law Paper I - Substantive

  • Constitutional Law
  • Contract Law
  • Tort Law
  • Family Law
  • Property Law

Law Paper II - Evidence & Procedure

  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Court procedures and practices

Law Paper III - Revenue & Criminal

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Revenue Laws
  • Land Revenue Laws
  • Criminal Law principles
UKPCS (J) Interview / Viva - Voce

Interview Marks

100 Marks

The Interview or the Viva Voce carries 100 marks

Assessment Areas

  • Legal knowledge and reasoning
  • Judicial temperament
  • Communication skills
  • General awareness
  • Personality traits

Final Selection

Total: 1050 Marks

Main Examination (950) + Interview (100)

Selection Process Overview

Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Pattern

For the Selection process, Uttarakhand Judicial Service Exam is conducted in 3 Stages: Prelims, Mains and the Interview

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

  • Objective type questions
  • Qualifying in nature
  • Two parts: Present Day & Law
  • Total: 200 marks in 3 hours
  • Scores not counted for final merit

Stage 2: Main Examination

  • Descriptive type questions
  • 6 compulsory papers
  • Total: 950 marks
  • Covers all aspects of law
  • Computer knowledge included

Stage 3: Interview/Viva-Voce

  • Personality assessment
  • 100 marks
  • Judicial temperament evaluation
  • Final selection: Main + Interview
  • Grand Total: 1050 marks

Key Requirements

Law Degree: 3 Years Law Course or 5 Years integrated law degree from recognized university

Age Relaxation: Available for reserved categories as per government norms