Syllabus: Bihar State Judicial Services
Bihar State Judicial Services Exam: Syllabus Overview
1. Preliminary Exam
Objective Type
Covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), etc.
Key Subjects:
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) | General principles, offences against persons, property, state, etc. |
| Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) | Arrest, investigation, trial, bail, appeal, etc. |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | Jurisdiction, suits, execution, appeals, etc. |
| Indian Evidence Act | Relevancy, facts, admissions, confessions, expert evidence |
| Constitution of India | Fundamental rights, duties, Directive Principles, judiciary |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | National and state affairs, judiciary updates |
2. Main Exam
Descriptive Type
Subject-wise papers covering law in detail.
Key Papers & Topics:
| Paper | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Civil Law | Contract Act, Sale of Goods, Partnership Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act |
| Criminal Law | IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act |
| Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence | Constitutional provisions, judicial review, legal philosophy |
| Local Laws and Regulations | Bihar Local Laws, Rent Control Act, Land Revenue Acts |
3. Interview/Personality Test
Assesses knowledge, communication skills, attitude.
Important Case Laws Often Referenced
1. K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra (1962)
Regarding right to private defense and circumstantial evidence (IPC & Evidence Act relevance).
2. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
Expands on Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) under the Constitution.
3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution — key for constitutional law.
4. Shiv Kumar Sharma v. Union of India
Important for Bihar State local laws and procedural practice (subject to exam specifics).
5. Mohd. Ajmal Amir Kasab v. Union of India (2012)
Regarding trial procedures, evidence, and sentencing in criminal law.
How to Approach This Syllabus?
Start with CrPC and IPC: They form the backbone of judicial work.
Understand Evidence Act well, as it applies in both civil and criminal trials.
Study the Constitution in detail, focusing on rights and judiciary structure.
Practice case laws by reading their facts and principles — helps in writing answers and decision-making.
Solve previous year papers and mock tests.
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