Patna High Court has released Advt No. DJ(EL)/2026 for 08 District Judge (Entry Level) posts through Direct from Bar Exam. Online applications started 16 April 2026 and close 15 May 2026 at patnahighcourt.gov.in. LLB + 7 years Bar practice eligible.
Patna High CourtPatna High Court District Judge Syllabus Details 2026Advt No. DJ(EL)/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |

Selection Process
The selection process generally includes the following stages:
- Screening Test / Preliminary Examination.
- Written Examination / Main Exam.
- Interview / Viva-Voce.
- Medical Examination.
- Document Verification.
The written test and viva-voce carry weightage in final selection, and the recruitment is conducted for District Judge (Entry Level) posts under direct recruitment from the Bar.
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Exam Pattern
Screening Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Objective / MCQ based |
| Purpose | Shortlisting for written examination |
| Standard | Law graduate and advocate practice level |
| Main focus | Civil law, criminal law, procedural law, legal awareness, English |
Mains Examination
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Descriptive / Written |
| Focus | Substantive law, procedural law, application of legal principles, answer writing |
| Level | District Judge entry-level legal standard |
Interview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Viva-voce / Personal interview |
| Purpose | Assessment of legal knowledge, suitability, and personality |
Detailed Syllabus
1. Civil Law
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
- Indian Contract Act, 1872.
- Specific Relief Act, 1963.
- Limitation Act, 1963.
- Property law and related civil law principles.
2. Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code / criminal law concepts.
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
- Criminal justice principles and procedural provisions.
3. Constitutional and Personal Laws
- Constitution of India.
- Hindu Law.
- Muslim Law.
- Family law principles.
4. English Language
- Reading comprehension.
- Grammar and sentence correction.
- Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, and usage.
- Legal language understanding.
5. General Awareness and Legal Awareness
- Current affairs.
- Recent legal developments.
- General knowledge relevant to judiciary examinations.
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Preparation Tips
- Bare Acts ko section-wise padhein, especially CPC, CrPC, Evidence, Contract, TPA, and Constitution.
- Previous judiciary and district judge level questions practice karein to answer writing improve hoti hai.
- Current legal developments aur important judgments par regular focus rakhein.
- English aur legal comprehension ko daily practice ke saath strengthen karein.
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