Last updated on August 6th, 2025 at 01:22 pm
The Allahabad High Court has released the updated HJS syllabus for the upcoming Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Recruitment 2025. If you’re aiming to become a judge in the Uttar Pradesh judicial system, understanding the HJS Prelims and Mains syllabus is essential to secure your place in this prestigious cadre.
This post contains the latest HJS syllabus, exam pattern, subject-wise marks distribution, and recruitment details under Advt. No. 2023 – Higher Judicial Service Exam. In this post, we’ll cover everything – eligibility, vacancy details, selection process, salary, important dates, and direct apply link.
📌 Overview – Allahabad High Court HJS Recruitment 2025
| Recruitment Body | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad |
| Post Name | Higher Judicial Services (HJS) |
| Total Vacancies | 83 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Monthly Pay | ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 (Approx.) |
| Form Mode | Online |
| Job Basis | Permanent |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date to Apply | 15 March 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 May 2024 (Extended) |
| Prelims Exam (New Date) | 20 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Available | 13 July 2025 |
📚 HJS Syllabus 2025 – Subject-Wise Details
The selection process includes three stages:
- Prelims Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Interview / Viva Voce
🔹 HJS Prelims Syllabus (Objective Type)
The Prelims Exam serves as a screening test for the Mains. It is objective-type (MCQs) based.
| Subject | Weightage |
| General Knowledge | 100 Marks |
| Current Affairs | Included |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) | 100 Marks |
| Civil Procedure Code (CPC) | |
| Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) | |
| Indian Evidence Act | |
| Transfer of Property Act | |
| Constitution of India | |
| Contract Act, 1872 | |
| Specific Relief Act, 1963 |
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Qualifying Nature: Yes, scores not added to final merit.
🔸 HJS Mains Syllabus (Descriptive)
The Mains Exam is subjective and comprises four papers, each carrying 100 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Law – I (Substantive Law) | Contract, TPA, Hindu/Muslim Law, Evidence, etc. | 100 |
| Law – II (Procedure) | CrPC, CPC, Penal Code, Law of Limitation, etc. | 100 |
| Law – III (English) | Essay, Precis Writing, Translation (Eng–Hindi) | 100 |
| Law – IV (Hindi) | Essay, Precis, Translation (Hindi–Eng) | 100 |
✅ Note: All papers are compulsory. Marks obtained will be used in final merit list.
👥 Interview (Viva Voce)
- Total Marks: 100
- Purpose: Personality, legal awareness, ethics, aptitude
🎓 Qualification & Eligibility
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Higher Judicial Services | Bachelor’s Degree in Law + 7 Years Advocate Practice |
🧓 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)
- Minimum Age: 35 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per UP Govt rules
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / Other State | ₹1400/- |
| SC / ST (UP) | ₹1200/- |
| PH (UR / OBC / EWS) | ₹750/- |
| PH (SC / ST) | ₹500/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
📝 Selection Process
- Prelims Exam (Objective – Screening)
- Mains Exam (Descriptive)
- Interview (Viva Voce)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📎 Download Links – HJS 2025
| Title | Issued On | Link |
| Prelims Answer Key | 05/08/2025 | Click Here |
| HJS Syllabus PDF | 23 Dec 2023 | Click Here |
| Admit Card | 13 July 2025 | Click Here |
| Apply Online | 15 March 2024 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 23 Dec 2023 | Click Here |
| Official Website | — | Click Here |
❓ FAQ – HJS Syllabus 2025
Q1. What is the syllabus for HJS Prelims exam?
➡️ Objective-based syllabus covering IPC, CPC, CrPC, Constitution, GK & Current Affairs.
Q2. Is HJS Mains subjective or objective?
➡️ The Mains Exam is subjective, with descriptive questions in four papers.
Q3. What are the marks for the HJS interview?
➡️ The interview is of 100 marks, assessing personality, integrity, and legal acumen.
Q4. Is there negative marking in HJS exam?
➡️ No official notification mentions negative marking as of now.
