PCS-J
UP PCS-J & APO – Judicial Services Programme
CSMP IAS's UP PCS-J & APO Judicial Services Programme in Lucknow — coaching for Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Assistant Prosecution Officer with daily answer writing, bare-Act classes and exam-pattern test series, offline and online, in Hindi and English.
UP PCS-J & APO – Judicial Services Programme
Structured classroom coaching in Lucknow for UPPSC's judicial services exams — Civil Judge (Junior Division) via PCS-J, and Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — built around the UPPSC exam pattern: law subjects taught from the bare Acts, daily answer writing, judgment drafting and regular tests, in Hindi and English.
- Prelims Marks
- 450
- Mains Marks
- 1000
- Interview Marks
- 100
- Mains Papers
- 6
- Fee Range
- Rs. 7,500 – Rs. 69,000
- Mode
- Offline & Online
Why CSMP IAS
- Complete coverage of the UPPSC PCS-J syllabus: GK, Law, English and Hindi
- Daily answer writing with individual feedback for every Mains paper
- Prelims and Mains test series in exact exam pattern, with model answers
- Printed notes, bare-Act reading sessions and current-affairs updates
- Flexible batches: offline in Gomtinagar, or live online
UP PCS-J (Civil Judge, Junior Division)
Exam at a Glance
Stage 1 — Preliminary (Screening)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 150 | 2 hrs |
| II | Law | 300 | 2 hrs |
Objective type, with negative marking (1/3 mark per wrong answer). Prelims marks are used only for screening.
Stage 2 — Mains (Descriptive, Counted for Merit)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 200 | 3 hrs |
| II | English Language | 100 | 3 hrs |
| III | Hindi Language | 100 | 3 hrs |
| IV | Law-I (Substantive Law) | 200 | 3 hrs |
| V | Law-II (Procedure and Evidence) | 200 | 3 hrs |
| VI | Law-III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws) | 200 | 3 hrs |
Stage 3 — Interview
Viva-voce of 100 marks. Final merit = Mains (1000) + Interview (100).
Basic Eligibility
- Indian citizen with an LL.B. degree from a recognised university
- Eligible for enrolment as an Advocate, with working knowledge of Hindi and English
- Age limit and other conditions as per the latest UPPSC notification
Syllabus Covered
Prelims Paper I: GK
- Indian history and culture
- Geography of India
- Indian polity
- Indian economy
- Science and technology
- Environmental issues
- Current national and international affairs
Prelims Paper II: Law
- Jurisprudence
- International organisations and human rights
- Indian Constitution
- Transfer of Property Act
- Law of Contract
- Evidence Act, IPC, CPC, CrPC
Mains Paper I: GK
- History and culture of India
- Geography, polity and economy
- National issues and social relevance
- India and the world, international institutions
- Science and technology developments
Mains Papers II and III: English and Hindi
- Essay writing
- Précis writing
- Translation (Hindi to English, English to Hindi)
Mains Paper IV: Law-I
- Law of contracts and partnership
- Easements and torts
- Transfer of property, equity principles
- Trusts and specific relief
- Hindu law and Mohammedan law
- Constitutional law
Mains Paper V: Law-II
- Law of evidence
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Principles of pleading
- Judgment writing
Mains Paper VI: Law-III
- Indian Penal Code
- UP land revenue and tenancy laws
- UP municipal, panchayat and urban laws
- Rules under these Acts
The syllabus follows the UPPSC PCS-J scheme. The exact list of State Acts and the new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) is taught as per the latest UPPSC notification.
PCS-J Batches and Fees
| Programme | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Batch (Prelims + Mains) | 14 Months · Offline, Gomtinagar | Rs. 69,000 |
| Online Live Batch | 10 Months · Live + Recordings | Rs. 28,000 |
| Prelims Sprint | 4 Months · Offline | Rs. 18,000 |
| Mains Answer Writing + Judgment Drafting | 4 Months · Offline | Rs. 16,000 |
| Test Series Only (Prelims 12 + Mains 8) | Offline / Online | Rs. 7,500 |
What every batch includes
- Printed notes and bare-Act guidance
- Answer-writing and judgment-drafting practice
- Weekly tests with discussion
- Current-affairs updates
- Doubt-clearing sessions
- Mentorship and interview guidance
UP APO Programme (Assistant Prosecution Officer)
Exam at a Glance
Prelims (Screening)
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Law | 100 |
| Total (Objective, 2 hrs) | 150 |
Negative marking applies (1/3 mark per wrong answer). Prelims marks are used only for screening.
Mains (Descriptive, 500 Marks)
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| I: General Hindi | 100 |
| II: General English | 50 |
| III: General Knowledge | 50 |
| IV: Criminal Law & Procedure | 100 |
| V: Sakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence) | 100 |
| VI: Anya Adhiniyam (Other Laws) | 100 |
Interview: 50 marks. Final merit = Mains + Interview.
Syllabus Covered
Prelims: GK
- General science
- Indian history and National Movement
- Indian polity and economy
- Current national and international affairs
Prelims: Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC/BNS)
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)
- Indian Evidence Act (BSA)
- UP Police Act and Regulations
- Constitution of India
Mains: Hindi, English and GK
- General Hindi and General English (high-school standard)
- General Knowledge: culture, polity, economy, science, current affairs
Mains: Law Papers
- Criminal Law and Procedure: BNS, BNSS, UP Police Act and allied laws
- Sakshya Adhiniyam: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Anya Adhiniyam: special and local laws such as the Arms Act, POCSO Act and UAPA
APO Batches and Fees
| Programme | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| APO Law — complete law coverage for Prelims & Mains (BNS, BNSS, Sakshya Adhiniyam, UP Police Act), with answer writing and tests | 12 Months · Hindi & English | Rs. 29,999 |
| APO + GS — everything in APO Law, plus General Studies (GK) for Prelims and Mains | 12 Months · Hindi & English | Rs. 39,999 |
Exam pattern as per public sources; the final pattern and syllabus are as per the latest UPPSC notification.
How to Enrol
- Call or message us on +91 8887039761 to book a free demo class and counselling session
- Choose your batch and medium (Hindi or English)
- Complete registration and pay the fee to confirm your seat
Seats are limited per batch. For more information, contact CSMP IAS at +91 8887039761 or visit www.csmpias.com.