The syllabus for the Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), covers a wide range of legal subjects to assess the candidates’ knowledge of law and its application. Below is a general outline of the syllabus for the BPSC Judicial Service Exam:

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Preliminary Examination:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
   • Current events of national and international importance.
   • Indian history and culture.
   • Indian geography.
   • Indian Polity and Governance.
   • Economic and social development.
   • Environmental issues.
   • Science and technology.
   • Sports and awards.
2. Elementary General Science:
   • Physics.
   • Chemistry.
   • Biology.
3. General Hindi:
   • Grammar and comprehension.
   • Vocabulary.
   • Synonyms and antonyms.
   • Idioms and phrases.
   • Proverbs.
4. General English:
   • Grammar and comprehension.
   • Vocabulary.
   • Synonyms and antonyms.
   • Idioms and phrases.
   • Legal terms and phrases.
5. Law:
   • The Indian Penal Code (IPC).
   • The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
   • The Indian Evidence Act.
   • The Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
   • Constitutional and administrative law.
   • Transfer of Property Act.
   • Principles of Equity.
   • Law of Contracts and Torts.
   • Personal Law (Hindu, Muslim, and Christian Laws).
   • Commercial Law.
   • Law of partnership.
   • Law of Sale of Goods.
   • Law of Negotiable Instruments.

Main Examination:

The main examination consists of multiple papers, including compulsory and optional papers. The syllabus for the main examination is more specialized and in-depth.

Compulsory Papers:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
2. Elementary General Science
3. General Hindi
4. General English

Optional Law Papers: Candidates need to choose three optional law papers from a list of subjects. The list of optional law subjects typically includes:

1. The Indian Penal Code (IPC)
2. The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
3. The Indian Evidence Act
4. The Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
5. Constitutional and administrative law
6. Transfer of Property Act
7. Principles of Equity
8. Law of Contracts and Torts
9. Personal Law (Hindu, Muslim, and Christian Laws)
10. Commercial Law
11. Law of partnership
12. Law of Sale of Goods
13. Law of Negotiable Instruments
14. Arbitration and Conciliation Act
15. Family Law

Candidates should choose their optional papers based on their interests and strengths in specific areas of law.

It’s essential to note that the syllabus for the BPSC Judicial Service Exam may be subject to updates and changes. Therefore, candidates should always refer to the latest official notification and syllabus provided by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) when preparing for the examination.