About Uttarakhand PCS J Exam
The Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam, also known as the Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination, is conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). This exam is designed to recruit Civil Judges for the state’s judicial services. Here’s an overview of the examination process, eligibility criteria, and syllabus.
The exam is administered in 3 stages, commencing with the preliminary exam and moving on to the main exam and interview. The candidates will be chosen based on their combined scores from the Main (written) Exam and the Interview.
Below are the details of the Uttarakhand PCS J Exam based on the latest notification.
UK PCS J Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Also Known As | UKPCS J Exam, UK Civil Judge Exam, UK Judiciary Exam |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Eligibility | Graduate in Law (from a Law University) |
| Age Limit | 22-35 Years |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Exam Pattern | Objective (Prelims) and Subjective (Mains) |
| Application Process | Online |
| Exam Fee | Rs. 172.30 for General, Rs. 172.30 for OBC/EWS, Rs. 82.30 for SC/ST, Rs. 22.30 for Uttarakhand PwD, Rs. NIL for Orphan |
| Contact Details- | Email ID: ukpschelpline@gmail.com
Phone no: (01334) 244143, 07060002410 |
UK Civil Judge Exam 2024 Date
UKPSC will release the dates for UKPSC J dates along with the notification.
| Events | Dates |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary 2024 Official Notification Release Date | Coming Soon |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Application Form 2024 Starting Date | Coming Soon |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | Coming Soon |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Prelims Admit Card 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Date for Prelims | Coming Soon |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Date for Mains | Coming Soon |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Interview Date | Coming Soon |
Once UKPSC announces the examination date regarding Civil Judge Exam, we will update you accordingly.
UK Civil Judge Vacancy 2024
UKPSC is about to announce the UK Civil Judge vacancy 2024 very soon. It is a Gazetted Group “B” post. In the 2023 notification, a total of 16 vacancies were released. The upcoming vacancies for UK Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) will be released soon.
| Category |
Vacancies |
|
| 2023 | 2024 (Upcoming) | |
| General | 07 | Coming Soon |
| OBC | 03 | Coming Soon |
| SC | 04 | Coming Soon |
| ST | 01 | Coming Soon |
| EWS | 01 | Coming Soon |
| LC, DW, AAV, MDy | 01 | Coming Soon |
| Women | 04 (General- 02, SC – 01, OBC – 01) | Coming Soon |
Note: LC (Leprosy Cured), DW (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), MDy (Muscular Dystrophy)
Remuneration of Uttarakhand Civil Judge
As per the latest official notification, the UK Civil Judge salary is as per scale pay: Rs. 77,840-1,36,520.
Apart from the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary Salary, civil judges are entitled to a number of other benefits and allowances, like House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, Electricity Bill, Phone Bill, Water Bill, Vehicle Maintenance, etc.
Eligibility for UK PCS J Exam
The official announcement makes public the UK PCS J Eligibility. To prevent disqualification, applicants for the UKPSC judiciary exam must carefully review the requirements. The facts regarding educational requirements and age restrictions are part of the UK Judiciary qualifying requirements.
Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Eligibility: Educational Qualification
As per the latest notification of UK Judicial Service Civil Judge, the aspirant should consider the below eligibility criteria,
- A Bachelor of Law from a University established by law in Uttarakhand or by other University of India.
- Must possess thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri script.
- Basic Knowledge of Computer operation.
Guide to fill online Form of Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam
To apply for the UK Judicial Service Exam online, you typically need to follow these steps:
- Check Eligibility: Before applying, ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria specified in the official notification issued by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC).
- Online Registration: Visit the official website of the UKPSC (https://psc.uk.gov.in/) and find the link for the Recruitment Notifications. Once you click on it, you may find one table showing the below information and options as below:
- Advertisement Name
- Title
- Publish and End Date
- View
- Link to Apply
- New Registration: If you are a new user, you will need to register by providing basic details such as your name, email address, mobile number, etc. You will also need to choose a username and password for login purposes.
- Login: After successful registration, login to the website using your username and password.
- Fill Application Form: Once logged in, find the link to fill out the application form for the UK Judicial Service Exam. Provide all the required details accurately, including personal information, educational qualifications, contact details, etc.
- Upload Documents: You are required to upload scanned copies of certain your photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), etc. Make sure these documents are scanned as per the specifications mentioned in the application form.
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using the available payment methods (credit/debit card, net banking, etc.).
- Review and Submit: Before final submission, review all the details filled in the application form carefully to avoid any errors. Once you are satisfied that all information provided is correct, submit the application form.
- Print Confirmation: After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation page or application form. It’s advisable to take a printout of this for your reference and record. “Payment Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR)” shall be displayed with fee deposition detail. Click on “Print Payment Receipt” to save your copy. Also you will get the information on your mobile and email provided.
- Keep Track of Updates: Keep checking the official website of UKPSC regularly for any updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card release, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
UKPSC Civil Judge Exam Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved / Other Backward Class/ EWS | Rs. 150/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 22.30/- Total = Rs. 172.30/- |
| SC/ST | 60/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 22.30/- Total = Rs. 82.30/- |
| Orphan | NIL |
| PWD | NIL + On-line processing fee Rs. 22.30/- Total = Rs. 22.30/- |
UKPSC Civil Judge Selection Process
There are three stages to Uttarakhand PCS J Exam. The UK Civil Judge Prelims Exam is the first stage. Those who pass the UKPSC J preliminary exam are invited to take the main exam. Candidates are then invited to the interview if they pass the UP PCS J Mains exam.
The candidate who qualifies the Uttarakhand PCS J Pre exam shall be called for Mains and Practical Test of Computer Basic Knowledge. The marks obtained by the candidate in Pre-Exam and Practical Test shall not be added in the marks obtained in Mains and Interview.
As per Uttarakhand Judicial Service (Amendment) Rules, 2011, it states that applicants will be declared successful for the interview if he obtains 50% or above in written examination. In case of SC/ST/OBC, it shall be 40%.
Uttarakhand PCS J Preparation Tips 2024
- Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Get familiar with the detailed syllabus and pattern for both Prelims and Mains exams.
- Current Affairs: Stay updated with current events, especially those related to the judiciary and legal developments.
- Standard Textbooks and Study Material: Use recommended textbooks and legal commentaries for various subjects.
- Previous Year Question Papers of Judiciary Exams: Practice previous year question papers to understand the type of questions asked and improve time management.
- Regular Revision: Regularly revise the topics you have studied to ensure retention.
- Mock Tests: Take mock tests regularly to assess your preparation level and improve your speed and accuracy.
- Focus for Pre and Mains: The aspirant should focus and give importance to both mains and pre exam together. Doing practice of Judiciary mains answer writing is the crucial part of the judiciary preparation.
- Take help of Coaching Institute: Joining coaching does not guarantee to make you success, however it makes your journey easy and your foundation becomes so strong. Also, if you follow the guidelines of the coaching institute, your judiciary journey becomes smooth and less time taking.
Uttarakhand Judiciary Cut Off 2024
Interested in knowing the cut-off for the Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam? Examine the qualifying marks for the current year’s examination to ascertain your likelihood of achieving success.
Cut-off marks represent the minimum threshold of achievement that one must attain in order to be considered eligible for advancement to the subsequent stage of the examination. The following table displays the last cut off for the preliminary examination of Uttarakhand PCS J Exam held in the year 2023:
| Category | Cut off Marks |
| General | 151.2512 |
| General / Uttarakhand Females | 143.9641 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 133.6632 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) / Uttarakhand Females | 134.1654 |
| Schedule Caste (SC) candidates | 85.9242 |
| Schedule Caste (SC) / Uttarakhand Females | 88.9400 |
| Schedule Tribes (ST) | 113.8143 |
| EWS (Economically weaker section) candidates | 124.8691 |
| Disabled (LC, DW, AAV, MDy) | 38.4361 |
Uttarakhand Judiciary Result 2024
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission publishes the result following the conclusion of the examination. The Uttarakhand Judiciary Result is published on the official website in the form of a merit list.
To check your result, please follow the steps outlined below:
- Visit the authorized website.
- Please select the hyperlink labeled “Uttarakhand Judiciary Result”.
- Please provide your roll number and password.
- Retrieve the PDF file containing the merit list.
Uttarakhand Judiciary Answer Key 2024
Are you interested in knowing the accurate responses? Examine the Uttarakhand Judiciary Answer Key!
The Uttarakhand Judiciary Final Answer Key is published subsequent to the authorities’ reassessment of the objections and the initial answer key. The publication occurs in two stages:
- Provisional Answer Key
- Official and definitive answer key
Books for Uttarakhand PCS J Exam 2024
For UK PCS J aspirants, Judicial Adda suggests books in both English and Hindi, as you may prefer either language based on your comfort and understanding. Here are some recommendations:
English Books:
- “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth – It covers all aspects of Indian polity and is a standard reference book for competitive exams.
- “Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu – This book provides an in-depth understanding of the Indian Constitution.
- “Indian Penal Code” by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal – It’s a comprehensive guide to the Indian Penal Code, which is crucial for the law portion of the exam.
- “Law of Evidence” by Batuk Lal – This book covers the law of evidence in detail, which is an important subject for the UK PCS J exam.
- “Law of Contract and Specific Relief” by Avtar Singh – It provides a detailed explanation of the law of contract and specific relief.
These additional books will help UK PCS J aspirants delve deeper into the subjects of interpretation of statutes, tort law, and equity, which are important for UK Judiciary exam preparation.
Hindi Books:
- “भारतीय राजव्यवस्था” by मधु लक्ष्मीकान्त – This is the Hindi version of “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth.
- “भारतीय संविधान का परिचय” by डी.डी. बसु – The Hindi translation of “Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu.
- “भारतीय दंड संहिता” by रतनलाल और धीराजलाल – This is the Hindi version of “Indian Penal Code” by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal.
- “भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनिय” by बटुक लाल – The Hindi translation of “Law of Evidence” by Batuk Lal.
- ” संविदा और विशिष्ट राहत का कानून” by अवतार सिंह – This is the Hindi version of “Law of Contract and Specific Relief” by Avtar Singh.
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Conclusion
Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam is a rigorous process aimed at selecting competent candidates for judicial roles. With a structured preparation strategy focusing on understanding the syllabus, keeping up with current affairs, practicing previous year papers, and taking regular mock tests, candidates can enhance their chances of success. For the latest updates and detailed information, candidates should regularly check the official UKPSC website.
This comprehensive approach will help aspiring candidates to systematically prepare for the Uttarakhand PCS J exam and achieve their goal of becoming a Civil Judge in the state judiciary.