First and foremost thing while start preparing for judiciary examination is to select the State you wish to appear for. After selecting the State next question which struck in the mind of the aspirant preparing for Civil Judge Examination is how to start with preparation and what books to refer. As we know we have three stages in Judicial Service Examination i.e. Preliminary, Mains & Interview.
So, for the First stage i.e. Preliminary Examination aspirants preparing for exam should only refer bare act for each subject. One must be clear with each word of bare act. If you are clear with bare act then candidate can easily clear first stage. One must focus on each and every word of bare act. Aspirants should consider following:
- Focus on Bare Act
- Look at previous year question papers so one must have idea that what type of questions comes.
- Important judgments to be read
- Make a schedule of each subject i.e. keep target to complete subject in particular number of days.
- Try to prepare notes of each topic through charts, diagrams or in table form.
- Keep on revising and practice MCQ’s. While practicing mcq’s keep time limit.
Now, let us talk about second stage i.e. Mains Examination. Those candidates who have cleared their first stage will appear in second stage. But aspirant should start preparing for mains examination from very beginning. When aspirant starts preparing for Mains examination he must be very careful in selecting the books for each subject.
- Indian Penal Code by K.D. Gaur
- Evidence by Batuklal
- Indian Contract Act by R.K. Bangia
- Modern Hindu law by Paras Diwan
- Limitation Act by J.D. Jain
- Civil Procedure with Limitation Act by C.K. Takwani
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Lawman’s
- Muslim Laws with Model Nikahnama-Bare act with short Notes by Universal
- Criminal Procedure by R.V. Kelkar’s
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by Durgadas Basu, M.P. Jain & Laxmikanth
- The Transfer of Property Act by R.K. Sinha
- Specific Relief by Dr Avtar Singh
- International Law And Human Rights by Dr H.O. AGARWAL
- Administrative Law by Dr. U.P.D Kesari
- Law of Torts With Consumer Protection Act by RK Bangia
- Indian Partnership Act by Avtar Singh
Lastly, Prepare a schedule for studying all the topics per the syllabus daily. Dedication and a minimum of 10-12 hours of study are required. Allot 2-3 hours to read general knowledge, recent judgments, and newspapers. Practice more English and Hindi language papers to prepare for the judiciary exam.