The Gujarat Judiciary exam pattern 2026 provides the structure of the question paper of the Civil Judge recruitment process conducted by the Gujarat High Court. The selection process comprises three stages: the Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interview.
According to the latest Gujarat Civil Judge exam pattern, the preliminary exam includes objective-type questions on Law and Gujarati Language, while the mains consist of descriptive papers on Criminal Law and Civil Law. The total marks in the preliminary exam are 150: 100 marks for Law and 50 marks for Gujarati Language. Gujarat Judiciary main examination consists of 200 marks. 100 marks are allotted for Paper I (Criminal Law) and 100 marks for Paper II (Civil Law).
The minimum qualifying marks in the preliminary examination are 50% for general candidates and 45% for reserved candidates. This article provides a detailed overview of the Gujarat Judiciary exam pattern, marking scheme, qualifying criteria, and syllabus to help candidates prepare strategically.
The Gujarat civil judge exam pattern for pre and mains is tabulated below. Check the comparative view of both stages below.
| Particular | Gujarat Judiciary Preliminary Exam Pattern | Gujarat Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern |
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2 Papers:
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2 Papers:
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| Total Marks | 150 Marks | 200 Marks |
| Marks Per Question | 1 Mark for each correct response | Vary depending on the questions. |
| Negative Marks | 0.33 of the total marks per question | No negative marking |
| Question Format | Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Descriptive type, which requires detailed answers. |
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The Gujarat Judiciary Preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process for the Civil Judge post. It consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Law and Gujarati Language.
| Particular | Details |
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| Mode of Exam | Offline |
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| Maximum Marks | 150 marks |
| Duration |
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| Subjects |
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| Negative Marking | 0.33 of the marks for each incorrect answer |
The total marks allotted to the preliminary exam are 150. Check the marking criteria below.
| Particular | Details |
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| Total Number of Questions | 150 questions |
| Marks Per Section |
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| Marks Per Question | 1 mark for each |
| Negative Marks | 0.33 marks for each incorrect answer |
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The Mains examination is conducted in descriptive mode. It consists of two papers — Criminal Law and Civil Law - assessing candidates’ legal knowledge and answer-writing skills. Check the Gujarat Judicial Service exam pattern below.
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
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| Paper I | Criminal Law | 100 marks | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Civil Law | 100 marks | 3 hours |
The duration of Paper I (Criminal Law) is 3 hours, and that of Paper II (Civil Law) is 3 hours. The marking scheme for the Gujarat Judiciary mains exam is as follows:
The interview is the final stage of the exam. It evaluates a candidate’s overall suitability for the judicial role, focusing on legal expertise, communication skills, and personality traits essential to judicial responsibilities.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Total Marks | 50 marks |
| Assessment Areas | Legal knowledge, judgment balance, clarity of thought, communication skills |
Check the qualifying criteria vary for unreserved and reserved category candidates in the Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interview.
| Category | Qualifying Marks in Prelims (%) | Qualifying Marks in Mains (%) | Qualifying Marks in Interview (%) |
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| Unreserved | 50% marks | – 50% marks overall – 40% marks in each paper |
40% |
| Reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD ) | 45% marks | – 45% marks – 40% marks in each paper |
40% |
Resources to Prepare Gujarat Judiciary Exam:
| Gujarat Judiciary Notification | Gujarat Judiciary Application Form |
| Gujarat Judiciary Syllabus | Gujarat Judiciary Eligibility Criteria |
| Gujarat Judiciary Exam Date |
While the prelims tests candidates on criminal law, civil law, general aptitude, and Gujarati language, the mains focus on descriptive questions from Criminal Law and Civil Law, covering major central and Gujarat-specific statutes.
Qualifying the Paper II (Gujarati Language) is as important as qualifying Part A and Part B of Paper I of the preliminary exam. Check the section-wise syllabus below.
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| Paper I: Part A |
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| Paper I: Part B |
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| Paper I: Part C |
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| Paper II (Gujarati Language) |
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Out of 200 marks, your aim should be to get at least 120+ marks. To achieve this score, cover every topic included in the syllabus. Check the topics you need to cover for the Criminal Law and Civil Law sections.
| Part | Topics |
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| Paper I: Criminal Law |
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| Paper II: Civil Law |
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Know more about other Judiciary Exams:
| Rajasthan Judiciary Exam | Bihar Judiciary Exam |
| UP Judiciary Exam | MP Judiciary Exam |
| Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam |
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