In the preliminary examination questions on general knowledge and aptitude of the candidate,
candidate’s power of expression, flair in English, knowledge of objective type legal problems and their
solutions covering Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal
Code, Contract Act, Partnership Act, principles governing Arbitration Law, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act
and Limitation Act.
Mains Exams
The Main Examination (written) will comprise of three papers on the following subjects and each subject
will carry maximum marks below:
1. Essay & General Knowledge and Language: This paper shall comprise of two sections.
Section I: General Knowledge: This is to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs.. (100 marks)
Section II: Essay, Precis writing & Language(Translation): . (150 marks)
2. Civil Law:I:
Indian Contract Act, Indian Sale of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Delhi Rent Control Act and Law of Torts. (200 marks)
3. Civil Law II:
Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law of Limitation and Law of Registration. (200 marks)
4. Criminal Law:
Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code and Indian Evidence Act.
Viva Voce
1. Viva-Voce will carry 100 marks. Only such candidates will be called for viva-voce who have obtained 40 percent marks in each written paper and 50 percent marks in the aggregate except in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Tribes. In whose case the qualifying marks will be 35
percent marks in each written paper and 45 percent marks in the aggregate.
2. The marks obtained in the viva-voce will be added to the marks obtained in the Main Examination
(written) and the candidate’s position will depend on the aggregate of both.