Judiciary — Syllabus 2026

⭐ Note : The syllabus for the Prelims, Mains and Viva- Voce is common.

 PART 1: CIVIL LAWS 

1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
2. Indian Contract Act, 1872.
3. Hindu Marriage Act1955
4. Hindu Succession Act1956
5. Indian Easements Act 1882
6. Specific Relief Act 1963,
7. Limitation Act 1963
8. Transfer Of Property Act1882,
9. Civil Rules Of Practice
10. Registration Act 1908,
11. Indian Stamp Act 1899
12. A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
13. Indian Evidence Act, 1872

PART 2: CRIMINAL LAWS

1. Code of Criminal Procedure,1973
2. Indian Penal Code, 1860
3. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
4. Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
5. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
6. Criminal Rules of Practice
7. A.P. Excise Act, 1968
8. A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
9. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

PAPER 1:-   CIVIL LAWS      [100 MARKS - 3 HRS.] 

1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
2. Indian Contract Act, 1872.
3. Hindu Marriage Act1955
4. Hindu Succession Act1956
5. Indian Easements Act 1882
6. Specific Relief Act 1963,
7. Limitation Act 1963
8. Transfer Of Property Act1882,
9. Civil Rules Of Practice
10. Registration Act 1908,
11. Indian Stamp Act 1899
12. A.P Land Encroachment Act, 1905

PAPER 2:-  CRIMINAL LAWS    [100 MARKS - 3 HRS.]

1. Code of Criminal Procedure,1973
2. Indian Penal Code, 1860
3. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
4. Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
5. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
6. Criminal Rules of Practice
7. A.P. Excise Act, 1968
8. A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
9. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

PAPER 3:   

• ENGLISH TRANSLATION TEST  [25 MARKS] and
• ESSAY WRITING TEST               [75 marks]          

NOTE: 

1. Translation has to be made from the English Language to Hindi or Telugu language.
2. Essay will be on a legal Topic.
3. The questions for all the papers except the translation paper in examination shall be answered only in English.
4. Total 100 marks – 3 hrs. (English Language paper

50 Marks
👨‍⚖️ Personality Test, Academic knowledge, Communication skills etc.

🎓 Note: Candidates who secure the minimum eligibility marks in the written exam will be called for viva-voce.     

• OC [General] -  55% marks in each paper and not less than 60% marks in aggregate in the written examination
• Backward Classes- 50% marks in each paper and not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate in written examination.
• SC/ST- 45% marks in each paper and not less than 50% marks in the aggregate in the written examination.