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Are you looking for information on how to become a Civil Judge, Magistrate, Junior Judge? You have landed in the right place. I have written a complete guide for you in a step by step procedure on how you can become a Judge in Pakistan after completing your LLB.
Basically judges in Pakistan are in charge of court procedures; they must be unbiased and comprehend the law’s meaning and relevance.
Judges must recognize that justice entails more than simply knowing the law; they must also show compassion for the individuals on both sides of the dispute, in order to solve the dispute between the two parties.
The function of the judge is determined by whether or not a jury is present. When the jury is present, the judge’s job is to make sure that everything that happens in the courtroom or the jury chamber is legal. In the absence of a jury, the judge decides the case’s outcome. The fact that a growing number of individuals are turning to the courts to resolve their conflicts & disputes suggests that the system is legitimate and widely accepted.
On the other hand, the following section will be discussing the subject scheme and carry marks for judiciary exams.
Steps to follow for a successful career as a Civil Judge.
Subjects for Exam
A written test will be required of all applicants for the positions of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate. There will be eight mandatory subjects on the paper. Unless otherwise specified, the written test will be conducted in English.
- English including Essay 100 Marks Start Learning.
- Urdu including Essay: 100 Marks.
- Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies & General Knowledge (Objective) 100 Marks Start Learning.
- Civil Law – I (Subjective) 150 Marks.
- Civil Law – II (Subjective) 150 Marks.
- Criminal Law – (Subjective) 150 Marks.
- General Law – (Subjective) 150 Marks.
- Part I: (75 marks)
- Part II: (75 marks)
- Viva Voce including Psychological Test 200 Marks.
However, apart from courses offered and distribution of marks it is very important to be careful about time allocated for each subjective exam, which is discussed in the following section.
Exam Duration
Time allowed for each subjective paper shall be three hours (3 hours).
Time allowed for MCQ type paper shall be of two hours (2 hours).
Examining Criteria
Unless a candidate has scored at least 33 percent (33%) in each individual written paper and 50 percent in the aggregate of the written component of the examination, he will be asked for a Viva Voce and Psychological test.
The passing grades for the Viva Voce and Psychological exams are both 50%.
Eligibility for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024
The Judicial Services Examination requires a degree in LL. B and that the candidate has enrolled or qualified to be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates’ Act 1961. No prior experience is necessary, and final-year students are welcome to apply.
What should a Candidate do After LLB to become a Judge in the Supreme Court 2024?
Candidates must have an LLB / LLM degree. He/She should have been a judge of a High Court for at least 5 years or he/she should have been an advocate of a High Court for 10 years.
Application Process for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
For processing the application it is required to be eligible with domiciled in Punjab, possessing the following qualifications as prescribed in the Punjab Judicial Service Rules, 1994 and in the light of verdict of Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan cited as PLD 2012 SC-649, for appointment against vacant posts of Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BS-17) on officiating basis:
Quota for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
03 % quota reserved therein for disabled persons as envisaged in section 2 of the Punjab Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Act, (2015).
05% quota reserved for minorities in the light of Govt. of the Punjab Notification No. SOR-III (S&GAD)1 – 35 / 93, dated 27.03.2015.
Qualification for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
- The candidate must possess a Law degree from a recognized university entitling the candidate to practice Law as a profession.
- The candidate has actively practiced the profession of law for not less than 02 years after having enrolled as an advocate.
- Two years’ practice as an advocate shall be counted from the date when the Advocate became a registered member of any Bar Association under Rule 7.10 read with 7.12 of Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 1974).
Age limit for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
Candidates must not be less than 22 years and not more than 35 years.
Ineligibility for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
The Candidates having already availed THREE CHANCES ARE NOT ALLOWED to apply for the posts of Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates.
Exams Scheme for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
The exam scheme contains the following tests:
(i) MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) TEST
The candidates securing 70% Marks in MCQs Test shall be eligible to appear in the Written Test. MCQs Test shall comprise of one paper containing following subjects:
| Sr.# | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Criminal Law | 25 |
| 2. | Civil Law | 25 |
| 3. | English Language | 25 |
| 4. | General Knowledge | 25 |
(ii) WRITTEN TEST for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
The candidates qualifying the MCQs Test shall be eligible to appear in the Written Test comprising three written papers in the following subjects:
| Sr.# | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Civil Law | 100 |
| 2. | Criminal Law | 100 |
| 3. | English Language | 100 |
Syllabus for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
The Syllabus contains the following subjects:
(i) Civil Law:
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Punjab Pre-Emption Act, 1991
The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009
The Limitations Act, 1908
The Court Fee Act, 1870
Family Laws
(ii) Criminal Law:
The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997
(iii) English Language:
Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Comprehension
Translation & Re-translation
Change of Narration (Direct & Indirect)
Change of voice (Active/Passive voice)
Note: Qualifying standard in Written Test shall be decided later on by the Committee.
Interview for Civil Judge in Pakistan 2024:
The Candidates passing the Written Test shall be called for interview.
Interview = 100
Following instructions should strictly be adhered to:
Step1 >> Online Prescribed:
(i) Online prescribed application forms are available on the official website of Lahore High Court, i.e. www.lhc.gov.pk.
Step2 >> Fee Submission for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
(ii) The Candidates are required to deposit non-refundable examination fee of Rs.3000/- for Punjab and Sindh, Rs.2500/- for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Rs.2000/- for Balochistan, online in any branch/Bank of MCB situated within the province of Punjab in MCB Lahore High Court, Lahore Branch Gold Saving Account No. 0785503341001134 Titled Human Resource-District Judiciary and fill in online prescribed application form. After taking print thereof, the candidates are required to forward application form to this Court along with original deposit slip. Online Deposit slips are available in all the branches of Banks.
Step3 >> Postal Information for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
(iii) The online application form along with hard copy and relevant documents must be submitted at Information Kiosk, GPO Gate, Lahore High Court, Lahore on or before closing date and time, where-after no online submission or hard copy, shall be accepted.
Step4 >> Document Required for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
(iv) The attested copies of the following documents must be attached with the hard copy of the application form:
All Educational Certificates such as
- Matric
- Inter
- B.A / B.Sc / B.Com / LLB
- Any additional qualification such as M.A. LLM etc.
- Domicile certificate of the applicant.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Two years’ experience certificate as an Advocate duly singed by the concerned President District Bar Association, stating the date when the Candidate acquired the membership of the Bar Association and duly countersigned by the concerned District and Sessions Judge.
- Enrolment certificate as an Advocate of Lower Courts.
- Enrolment certificate as an Advocate of High Court (if any).
- Character certificate President District Bar Association duly countersigned by the District & Sessions Judge (concerned).
- Appointment letter in case of Government Employee.
- Experience Certificate, if applicable in case of being Prosecutors or any other eligible Government Employee, issued by the competent authority.
- Five latest passport size attested photographs (one from the front and four from back side) by a Government officer of BS-17 or above who should give his/her full name and designation and affix his/her official stamp and signatures. The said photographs shall be submitted in a small sized envelope.
Disqualification for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024
- Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
- Applications received after the deadline will be rejected as well.
- Hard copies of application forms sent by POST/Courier, on the other hand, will be accepted if accompanied by an out-of-date postal receipt.
- After the deadline for submitting application forms, no deficiencies will be allowed to be made up.
Compulsory Rule for Civil Judge exam 2024
Attachment of Enrollment and Membership Certificate of Lower Court Bar Association and High Court Bar Association (if he/she has High Court Enrollment) is compulsory under Rule 7(1)(b)(i) Punjab Judicial Service Rules, 1994.
Important Instructions for Civil Judge exam 2024
- No candidate shall be called for Written Test unless He/she secures 70% marks in MCQs Test.
- No candidates shall be summoned for Interview unless He/she qualifies each paper. No candidate shall be considered to have qualified for appointment unless He/she has also passed the Interview. Failure or absence in Interview shall mean that the candidate has failed to qualify for appointment and his name will not be included in the merit list.
- Qualifying/pass marks written exams & Interview shall be determined by the Hon’ble Examination Committee of Lahore High Court, Lahore.
- The date sheet and place of the examination will be intimated to the eligible candidate through call letters, and also through SMS or emails or press.
- The High Court reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or not to fill any post or to frame any kind of policy in light of prevalent rules and regulations.
- Merely submission of application form, appearance in MCQs Test, Written Examination and Interview shall not confer any right for appointment.
- In case of concealment of facts by any Candidate, false information or misstatement made in any document is found, the Lahore High Court reserves its right to cancel the candidature at any stage, even after appointment. Such concealment/misstatement shall lead to proceedings against the said candidate under the Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, or criminal prosecution under the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and shall forfeit his/her right to appear in this or subsequent examination/s or to remain in service.
- If at any subsequent stage, any information furnished by the Candidate is found to be not consistent with the information furnished by the candidate, the same shall be considered adverse to the interest of the Candidate.
- Experience shall be counted from the date of membership of a Bar Association under Rule 7.10 of Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 1974.
- Ex-judicial officers who earlier resigned in order to avoid penalty under Efficiency & Discipline Rules are not eligible to apply.
- Prosecutors/Eligible Government Employees shall apply through proper channels.
- No age/experience relaxation shall be granted under the rules.
- In case of non-attachment of Bank Deposit Receipt, application form shall be rejected summarily.
Important Closing Dates, Announcements and Notification for Application of Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
The application forms are available on the official website of Lahore High Court, Lahore. The last date of submission of online applications is published on the websites.
Admission Forms Downloads for Civil Judge exam in Pakistan 2024:
Certified Copy Form for Supreme Court Use
Certified Copy Form for Private Use
Opening Sheet for Civil Branch
Opening Sheet for Commercial Branch
Opening Sheet for Criminal Branch
Opening Sheet for Tax Categories
Who is Who:
- Sitting Judges
- Former Chief Justices
- Former Judges
Learning Material:
Suggestions By Expert for Judiciary Exam 2024:
These suggestions are given by Rizwan Law Associates for preparation of CIVIL JUDGE, ADJ or any other exam:
- Follow previous papers.
- Read all bare acts as none is alternative to the bare Act.
- Read completely by one-by-one section twice or thrice to know what kinds of sections are there in CRPC, CPC PPC , and the limitation act Qanon Shahadat Order are most important.
- For getting idea of civil judge Exam previous paper are important and following books are suggested for study along with bare acts:
- For MCQs:
- The point book (by Adv. Saifullah Dashti published by win law house)
- For written test study book namely solved papers civil judge by Sohail Bhati
- For interviews with KLR guides, important cases like the Tarique Bashir case etc.
- Refer to sections of CRPC, CPC PPC, limitation act Qanoon Shahadat Order.
- For MCQs:
Judiciary Exams Notes for 2024 Judicial Exam:
Official Website:
www.lhc.gov.pk.
http://pcl.edu.pk/course/judicial-training/
Book Category Available under Judiciary Exam:
These books can be easily bought from Multan Kitab Ghar by clicking the above link.