22/09/2025
This is for the Recruitment Test for Civil Judges & Judicial Magistrates (BS-18) — High Court of Sindh, announced by IBA.
It will be in MCQ format (Multiple Choice Questions).
Total = 100% MCQs (divided into different subject areas with weightage).
Subject Areas & Weightage
1. English – 25% MCQs
This section will test your English language proficiency.
Topics include:
Reading Comprehension → passages with questions to check understanding.
Synonyms & Antonyms → vocabulary strength.
Error Detection → identify grammatical/spelling mistakes.
Sentence Structure → correct grammar, tenses, and syntax.
👉 Purpose: To ensure the candidate can read, understand, and write in professional English.
2. General Knowledge – 25% MCQs
This section checks awareness about general topics, including:
Current affairs (national & international events).
Pakistan affairs.
Geography, history, politics, culture, etc.
👉 Purpose: A judge must be well-informed about society, state, and global issues.
3. Constitutional & Core General Laws – 20% MCQs
You’ll be tested on Pakistan’s constitutional and foundational laws.
Syllabus:
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC)
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC)
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (Evidence Law)
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (PPC)
👉 These are the backbone of judicial decision-making in both civil and criminal jurisdictions.
4. Law Related – 30% MCQs Total, divided into 3 areas:
a) Civil & Criminal Laws – 15% MCQs
Civil Laws:
Contract Act, 1872
Specific Relief Act, 1877
Land Revenue Act, 1967 (Sindh)
Criminal Laws:
Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (as applicable to Sindh)
Sindh Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 2024 (CNSA)
Illegal Dispossession Act, 2005
👉 Tests your practical knowledge of civil disputes, contracts, land matters, and criminal offences.
b) Family Laws – 10% MCQs
Muslim Family Courts Act, 1964
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
👉 Covers family disputes: marriage, divorce, inheritance, guardianship, and custody matters.
c) Special Laws – 5% MCQs
Sindh Consumer Protection Act, 2014
Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010
👉 Focused on modern special legislations for consumer rights & workplace harassment.
Summary of Weightage:
English: 25%
General Knowledge: 25%
Constitutional & Core Laws: 20%
Civil & Criminal Laws: 15%
Family Laws: 10%
Special Laws: 5%
➡️ Total = 100%
Key Takeaway:
This exam is designed to evaluate judges holistically:
Language Skills (English).
Awareness (General Knowledge).
Legal Foundations (Constitution + Core Laws).
Practical Law Application (Civil, Criminal, Family & Special Laws).