Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026, Revised Mains Syllabus, Subjects and Marks

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 has been revised under the latest amendment to the Chhattisgarh Lower Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2006. The notification introduces changes to the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Main Examination syllabus and exam structure. Candidates preparing for the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge recruitment should carefully understand the revised syllabus, paper-wise subjects, marks and descriptive-answer requirements.

According to the notification, candidates selected for the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Mains 2026 will appear for four descriptive papers, with each paper carrying 100 marks. Each paper will have a duration of three hours, making the total marks for the written Main Examination 400.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 Overview

The revised Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus 2026 covers Civil Law, Criminal Law, Language, Social and Legal Perspective, Translation, and Judgment Writing. Candidates should prepare both substantive and procedural laws along with legal writing and language skills.

The notification states that relatively more meritorious candidates from the Preliminary Examination will be called for the Main Examination in a 1:10 ratio, considering the number of vacancies.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026 outlines the subjects, laws, and topics candidates must prepare for the preliminary examination, helping aspirants understand the exam pattern and plan preparation effectively. 

1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

2. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

3. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

4. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

5. Constitution of India

6. Transfer of Property Act, 1882

7. Indian Contract Act, 1872

8. The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

9. Limitation Act, 1963

10. The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011

11. Court Fees Act

12. Specific Relief Act, 1963

13. Registration Act

14. Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959

15. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

16. General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Mains Syllabus 2026

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Mains syllabus 2026 consists of four papers. The syllabus and marks distribution are given below.

Paper 1: Civil Law

Maximum Marks: 100

Paper 1 focuses on important civil laws that candidates are expected to understand for judicial service preparation. The syllabus includes:

1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

2. Indian Contract Act, 1872

3. Specific Relief Act, 1963

4. Limitation Act, 1963

5. Transfer of Property Act, 1882

6. Constitution of India

7. Hindu Succession Act, 1956

8. Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959

Candidates should focus on understanding legal provisions and their application while preparing Civil Law.

Paper 2: Criminal Law

Maximum Marks: 100

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Criminal Law syllabus includes the following subjects:

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

2. Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

3. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

4. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Chapters 13 and 17

5. Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

6. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

7. Arms Act, 1959

8. Information Technology Act, 2000

The inclusion of the three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—is particularly important for candidates preparing for the revised syllabus.

Paper 3: Language, Social, Legal Perspective & Translation

Maximum Marks: 100

Paper 3 tests language proficiency, writing ability, legal awareness and translation skills. The English Language section includes sentence and word correction, antonyms, synonyms, one-word substitution and summarization for 10 marks.

The Hindi Language section carries another 10 marks and covers sentence and word correction, antonyms, synonyms, one-word substitution and summarization.

Candidates must also prepare:

• Article writing on social topics – 20 marks

• Article writing on legal topics – 20 marks

• Updated knowledge of law – 20 marks

• English to Hindi translation – 10 marks

• Hindi to English translation – 10 marks

For social and legal articles, candidates are expected to cover the introduction, impact, suggestions and conclusion.

Paper 4: Judgment Writing

Maximum Marks: 100

Judgment writing is an important component of the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Mains Exam 2026. This paper is divided into three parts:

The paper therefore evaluates candidates on pleadings and their ability to write judgments in both civil and criminal cases.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Viva-Voce 2026

The latest amendment also changes the marks prescribed for the Viva-Voce. The notification replaces the earlier figure of 15 marks with 25 marks. Therefore, candidates should also prepare for the interview stage after completing the written examination.

Overall, the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 requires balanced preparation across civil law, criminal law, language, legal awareness, translation and judgment writing. Candidates should refer to the latest notification and organise their preparation according to the revised paper-wise syllabus and marks distribution.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Candidates preparing for the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2026 can check the complete syllabus and paper-wise details in the PDF given below. 

The PDF contains the revised Main Examination Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus, subjects, marks and examination structure. Candidates can download and refer to it during their preparation for better understanding of the syllabus. 

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Mains Changes) PDF Download

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2026: Preparation Approach

Candidates should follow a structured preparation strategy covering all four Main Examination papers. Focus on legal concepts, descriptive writing, language skills, translation, judgment writing and effective time management.

• Study Bare Acts: Read the prescribed Bare Acts thoroughly and focus on important sections, provisions and legal concepts included in the syllabus.

• Practise Descriptive Answers: Regularly write answers to improve clarity, legal reasoning, structure and presentation within the three-hour examination duration.

• Strengthen Language Skills: Practise Hindi and English grammar, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, summarisation and translation questions regularly.

• Practise Article Writing: Prepare articles on social and legal topics using a clear structure covering the introduction, impact, suggestions and conclusion.

• Focus on Judgment Writing: Practise civil and criminal judgment writing along with conveyance and pleadings to improve accuracy, structure and speed.

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