The Bihar Judiciary syllabus 2026 includes core law subjects such as General Studies, English, Hindi, History, Polity, Economy, Geography, and General Science. The syllabus also covers important laws such as BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, BSA 2023, CPC 1908, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Partnership Act, and Company Law.
The Bihar Judiciary mains syllabus consists of compulsory and optional papers. Compulsory subjects may include General English, General Hindi, General Science, General Studies, and procedural laws. Optional papers cover Commercial Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Hindu and Mohammedan Law. The interview evaluates legal knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, and personality.
You can download the Bihar Judiciary syllabus PDF from the official BPSC website. Standard books by Batuk Lal, C.K. Takwani, Dr R.K. Bangia, Pollock & Mulla, Paras Diwan, and S.P. Bakshi are recommended for effective preparation.
Refer to the table below for the complete BPSC judiciary syllabus 2026 overview:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview |
| Preliminary Syllabus | Law subjects, General Studies, History, Polity, Economy, Geography, and General Science |
| Mains Compulsory Subjects | General English, General Hindi, General Science, General Knowledge, and Law of Evidence & Procedure |
| Mains Optional Subjects | Commercial Law, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Hindu & Mohammedan Law, and Law of Evidence & Procedure |
| Interview | Assesses legal knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, and personality |
| Key Laws Covered | BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, BSA 2023, CPC 1908, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Partnership Act, Company Law. |
| Recommended Books | Standard books by Batuk Lal, C.K. Takwani, Dr R.K. Bangia, Pollock & Mulla, S.P. Bakshi |
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Bihar Judiciary Detailed Syllabus
The Bihar Civil Judge syllabus for prelims includes constitutional, commercial, property, and personal laws, along with history, polity, economy, geography, and science.
| Law Subjects | |
| Law of Trust & Specific Relief | Principles of Equity |
| Transfer of Property Act | Partnership Act |
| Company Law | Negotiable Instrument Act |
| Sale of Goods Act | Law of Contracts & Torts |
| Constitutional & Administrative Law of India | Hindu Law & Muhammadan Law |
| Law of Evidence & Procedure | Commercial Law |
| Indian National Movement | |
| Impact on India’s Social, Economic & Cultural Reforms | Contributions of Leaders: Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Indian National Congress, & Muslim League |
| Role of Bihar in India’s Independence Movement | Key Events: Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation, Quit India Movement, Revolt of 1857 |
| Growth of Nationalism & Freedom Struggle | – |
| Indian Polity & Economy | |
| International Trade & Balance of Payments | Fiscal & Monetary Policies |
| Banking & Financial System | Poverty, Unemployment, & Inflation |
| Indian Economy: National Income, GDP, GNP | Public Administration, Political Parties, & Pressure Groups |
| Governance: Judiciary, Executive, & Electoral Systems | Indian Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles |
| Indian Political System, Panchayati Raj, & Community Development | – |
| General Science | |
| Prominent Scientists & Their Contributions | Important Scientific Discoveries & Innovations |
| Basic Science Principles & Everyday Applications | – |
| Geography | |
| Geography of Bihar: Major Rivers, Geographical Divisions, & Natural Resources | Cartography & GIS: Types of Maps, Remote Sensing, & Map Projections |
| Environmental Geography: Biodiversity, Environmental Hazards, & Sustainable Development | Physical Geography: Earth, Climatology, Oceanography, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere |
| History of India | |
| Socio-Cultural & Economic Changes after Independence | Post-Independence Consolidation in India |
| World Wars & Impact on India | Landmark Events in World History |
| Indian Constitution & Polity | Indian National Movement |
| Modern Indian History | Ancient & Medieval Indian History |
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The Bihar Judiciary exam syllabus for mains includes compulsory language, science, general studies, and law papers, along with optional legal subjects.
The compulsory subjects in the Bihar Civil Judge syllabus may cover General English, General Hindi, General Science, General Studies, and major procedural laws.
| General Science | |
| Elementary Science | Everyday Science |
| General English | |
| Letter Writing | Precis Writing |
| Passage Writing | Sentence Rearrangement |
| Spelling Test | Word Analogies |
| Prepositions, Idioms & Phrases | Fill in the blanks |
| Antonyms & Synonyms | Spotting Errors |
| General Knowledge / General Studies | |
| Indian Polity & Economy | Indian & World Geography |
| Indian National Movement | Indian History |
| Current events (National & International) | – |
| Law of Evidence & Procedure | |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) | Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (1908) | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) |
| General Hindi | |
| संक्षेपण | व्याकरण |
| वाक्य विन्यास | निबंध |
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The Bihar Judicial Services syllabus for optional subjects may include Commercial Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Hindu and Mohammedan Law.
| Commercial Law | |
| Partnership Act | Company Law |
| Negotiable Instruments Act | Sale of Goods Act |
| Law of Evidence & Procedure | |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) | Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (1908) | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) |
| Hindu Law & Mohammedan Law | |
| Mohammedan Law: Marriage, Adoption, Wills, Legitimacy, Acknowledgement, and Guardianship | Hindu Law: Seminaries, Marriage, Adoption, Impartible Estate, and Endowment |
| Constitutional Law & Administrative Law | |
| Writ Jurisdiction and Statutory Judicial Remedies (Scope, Extent & Distinction) | Ombudsman |
| Government Contracts | Promissory Estoppel, Legitimate Expectation & Doctrine of Proportionality |
| Tortious Liability of the State & Compensation | Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
| Judicial Review of Administrative Actions | Regulatory Authorities |
| Principles of Natural Justice (Fair Hearing, Audi Alteram Partem, Rules Against Bias) | Delegated Legislation & Its Control (Judicial & Legislative) |
| Administrative Law | Constitution of India (Articles 1 to 395)Schedules of the Constitution |
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The Bihar Judiciary exam syllabus for the interview will assess legal knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, personality, and general awareness.
| Focus Area | What is Assessed |
| Communication & Analytical Skills | Legal reasoning, problem-solving, confidence, and clear expression of legal arguments |
| Legal Knowledge & Awareness | Constitutional, civil, and criminal laws, recent legal developments, and case law analysis |
| Personal Profile & General Awareness | Academic background, internships, legal issues, and national and international affairs |
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The Bihar PCS J syllabus preparation books include The Law of Evidence by Batuk Lal, Civil Procedure by C.K. Takwani, Contract-I by Dr R.K. Bangia, and Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi.
| Subject/Book | Author/Publisher |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
| Modern Hindu Law | Paras Diwan & Peeyushi Diwan |
| The Law of Evidence | Batuk Lal |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Dr Binay Karna, R.P. Suman, Manvendra Mukul, Renu Sinha & Sanjeev Kumar |
| Contract – I (Law of Contract & Specific Relief Act) | Dr. R.K. Bangia |
| The Indian Contract Act (Bare Act) | Pollock & Mulla |
| Civil Procedure with Limitation Act, 1963 (Latest Edition) | C.K. Takwani |
| Encyclopedia of Samanya Vigyan (Hindi) | Arihant Publications |
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