EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 

The candidate must posses law degree from any recognized university upto the last date for receipt of application.

Preference will be given to candidates who are first-class graduates, have completed two years of practice in the legal profession (at the Bar), or hold higher qualifications.

AGE LIMIT

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old.

Age is calculated as of January 1, 2027.

A 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit will be provided for:

Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Other Backward Classes (OBC)

Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

Employees of Government/Corporations/Boards/Autonomous bodies

Home Guards (Nagar Sainik)

Women (both Unreserved and Reserved categories), etc.

SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION

Preliminary Examination – An objective-type screening test to shortlist candidates for the mains exam.

Interview/Personality Test – An oral evaluation to test legal aptitude, communication skills, and overall personality.

Document Verification – Final scrutiny of educational and identity documents before appointment.

PLAN FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)- Section A (150 Marks)

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)- Section B (300 Marks)

Total Marks: 450 

Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes) 

Marking Scheme: 

+3 marks for each correct answer. 

-1 mark for each incorrect answer. (Negative marking will be done)

The question paper is available in both Hindi and English. 

SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

(Section-'A')-General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh, National and International level

UNIT-1: History of Madhya Pradesh

• Ancient History of Madhya Pradesh - Pre-historic Period, Protohistoric Period and Historic Period.

• Medieval History of Madhya Pradesh.

• Modern History of Madhya Pradesh.

• Freedom Movement in Madhya Pradesh.

• Tribal History and Tribal Literature of Madhya Pradesh. 

UNIT-2: Geography of Madhya Pradesh

• Geographical location and extent of the state, major Rivers, mountains.

• Climate: Seasons, Soils, Temperature, Rainfall, Forest types and Forest produce.

• Agriculture: Major crops, Sources of irrigation, Irrigation projects.

• Thermal power projects, Non-conventional energy sources, Major Minerals.

• Population size, Growth and Literacy, Transportation, Food processing industries. 

UNIT-3: Politics and Economy of Madhya Pradesh

Part- A - Politics of Madhya Pradesh

• Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet, Vidhan Sabha, High Court, Lokayukta.

• State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Divisional Commissioner, Police Commissioner.

• District Administration, Urban Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.

•State Election Commission, State Information Commission, State Scheduled Castes Commission, State Scheduled Tribes Commission, State Backward Classes Commission, State Commission for Women.

• Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989; Panchayats Extension to Schedule Areas (PESA) Act, 1996; Environment Protection Act, 1986; Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2004. 

Part- B- Economy of Madhya Pradesh

• Overview of the Economy of Madhya Pradesh.

• Status of Agriculture and Rural Development in Madhya Pradesh.

• Development of Industrial and Infrastructural Framework in Madhya Pradesh.

• Status of Education, Health and Skill Development in Madhya Pradesh.

• Status of Madhya Pradesh in Sustainable Development Goals, Ease of Doing Business and Multidimensional Poverty Index.

UNIT-4 Tribes of Madhya Pradesh : Heritage, Folk Culture and Folk Literature (with special reference of M.P.)

• The geographical spread of tribes in Madhya Pradesh, constitutional provisions related to tribes.

• Major tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PYTGs). Tribal welfare programs.

• Tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh; Traditions, Special arts, festivals, celebrations, language, dialects and literature.

• Madhya Pradesh tribal's contribution to the freedom struggle of India and iconic tribal personalities of state. Popular institutes related to tribes of Madhya Pradesh, tribal museums, publications etc.

• Folk culture and folk literature of Madhya Pradesh.

UNIT-5 Important Contemporary Events of International, National and Madhya Pradesh and Information and Communication Technology

• Important International and National Contemporary events.

• Important Contemporary events and Major Public Welfare Schemes of Madhya Pradesh.

• Prominent Personalities and Important Places of Madhya Pradesh.

• Computers, Information & Communication Technology, E-Governance.

• Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Internet of Things.

(Section-'B')- Law

UNIT 1- Basic Laws of India

The constitution of India 

The Bhratiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

The National Security Act, 1980

UNIT 2- Madhya Pradesh Miscellaneous Minor Acts

Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915

Madhya Pradesh State Security Act, 1990

Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewaon ke Pradan ki Guarantee Adhiniyam, 2010

Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2004

Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Nyayalaya Adhiniyam, 2011

UNIT 3- Prevention of Harassment of Women and Children related laws

The Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance of List of Present to the Bride and Bridegroom) Rules, 1985

The Pre-conception and pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986  

UNIT 4- Specific Preventive Laws

The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019

The Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006

The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 

UNIT 5- Miscellaneous Criminal Laws

The Explosive Act, 1884

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Arms Act, 1959

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Information Technology Act, 2000

Right to Information act, 2005

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 

INTERVIEW 

It will consist of 50 Marks.

This stage evaluates:

Legal aptitude and professional ethics

Communication and interpersonal skills

Clarity of thought and articulation

Decision-making ability

Awareness of recent legal developments and landmark judgments