MP Civil Judge Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Cut Off
239 topics across 16 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
The Civil Judge, Junior Division (Entry Level) exam picks new judges for the lowest tier of the Madhya Pradesh civil judiciary. The High Court at Jabalpur holds it in three stages: an online preliminary exam, a written main exam and an interview.
The latest completed round is the Civil Judge Exam 2022, advertised in November 2023. The final result came out on 12 November 2025. No 2026 notice is on the High Court site as of 16 October 2026.
Last checked against the official notification on .
MP Civil Judge Details
Exam Pattern
The main exam of 2021 had four papers of 100 marks, each of 3 hours, with all questions compulsory. Hindi and English are both allowed, and the English text prevails if they differ. The 2022 final list is marked out of 450, which fits four 100 mark papers plus a 50 mark interview.
| Paper | Subject | Questions (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| I | Constitution, civil law and procedure | 18 |
| II | Article and summary writing | 5 |
| III | Local laws, criminal laws and procedure | 18 |
| IV | Judgment writing | 4 |
The preliminary exam is online and screens candidates for the main exam. Its pattern is not in the documents read for this page.
Selection Process
Candidates are ranked on main exam marks plus interview, out of 450. The final list has the select list with marks, and a note that it stays subject to the High Court's ruling in Writ Petition No. 40833/2024.
Important Dates
| Step (Exam 2022) | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 113 | 17 November 2023 |
| Preliminary result and main exam call | 10 March 2024 |
| Main written exam | 30 and 31 March 2024 |
| Additional main exam (disabled candidates, after a Supreme Court order) | 12 and 13 July 2025 |
| Interview schedule notified | 7 October 2025 |
| Final result | 12 November 2025 |
Result
The 2022 final result was published as a notification with a merit-wise select list showing each candidate's combined mark out of 450. In that list, 47 candidates were chosen (41 unreserved, 5 OBC and 1 SC) against 191 posts, and the best score was 291.83. The posts were 60 of the year and 131 carried forward, after a 10 November 2025 corrigendum cut the number from 195 to 191.
Cut Off
The High Court prints marks, not a cut-off. The select list for Exam 2022 starts at 291.83 out of 450, and the lowest mark on it is the effective cut-off.
Preparation Tips
The High Court has put its main exam papers online for 2013 to 2021, including the four 2021 papers, in the links below. Use them to see how long answers and judgment writing run.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts did the last round have?
191 posts in Exam 2022, after a revision from 195.
How many main papers are there?
Four, of 100 marks each.
Is a 2026 Civil Judge notice out?
No, not on the High Court site as of 16 October 2026.
What is the total mark in the final list?
450, which is the main exam plus interview.
Where do I find old main papers?
On the High Court recruitment and results page, which carries papers back to 2013.
Code of Civil Procedure (11)
- Definitions and Scope
- Res Judicata and Res Sub Judice
- Place of Suing and Transfer of Suits
- Institution of Suits and Parties
- Pleadings and Amendment
- Summons and Service
- Framing of Issues and Trial
- Judgment and Decree
- Interim Orders and Temporary Injunctions
- Execution of Decrees
- Appeals, Reference, Review and Revision
Constitutional Law (18)
- Preamble and Salient Features
- Union and its Territory
- Fundamental Rights
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation and Freedom of Religion
- Cultural and Educational Rights
- Right to Constitutional Remedies and Writs
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- The Union Executive
- Parliament and Legislative Procedure
- The Supreme Court and High Courts
- The State Executive and Legislature
- Centre-State Relations
- Emergency Provisions
- Amendment of the Constitution and Basic Structure
- Elections and Election Commission
Criminal Law (IPC and BNS) (10)
- General Explanations and Definitions
- Punishments
- General Exceptions
- Right of Private Defence
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Offences against the State
- Sexual Offences
- Theft, Extortion, Robbery and Dacoity
- Criminal Trespass
- Offences relating to Marriage
Criminal Procedure (CrPC and BNSS) (12)
- Constitution of Criminal Courts
- Classification of Offences
- Investigation by Police
- Arrest of Persons
- Processes to Compel Appearance
- Search and Seizure
- Bail and Bonds
- Summary Trials and Plea Bargaining
- Judgment and Sentencing
- Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
- Preventive Action and Security for Peace
- Appeals, Reference and Revision
Current Affairs (14)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (26)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
Family Law (6)
- Hindu Marriage and Conditions
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Hindu Succession and Coparcenary
- Special Marriage Act
- Domestic Violence and Protection of Women
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Law of Contract (4)
- Offer and Acceptance
- Free Consent
- Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud and Misrepresentation
- Void and Voidable Agreements
Law of Evidence (IEA and BSA) (9)
- Definitions and Interpretation
- Confessions
- Opinion of Experts
- Documentary Evidence
- Primary and Secondary Evidence
- Public and Private Documents
- Burden of Proof
- Estoppel
- Competency and Privilege of Witnesses
Law of Torts and Consumer Protection (7)
- Nature and Definition of Tort
- General Conditions of Liability
- Negligence
- Trespass to Person and Property
- Remedies and Damages in Tort
- Consumer Protection Act
- Consumer Redressal Agencies
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
Subjects
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law (IPC and BNS)
- Criminal Procedure (CrPC and BNSS)
- Current Affairs
- English Language
- Family Law
- General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK)
- Law of Contract
- Law of Evidence (IEA and BSA)
- Law of Torts and Consumer Protection
- Legal Language and Drafting
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- Specific Relief and Limitation
- Transfer of Property
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