The Preliminary stage consists of two papers.
Paper-I : General Studies which consists 100 question of 1 mark each which is to be answered in 2 hours.This paper may include questions based on topics relating to General knowledge including current affairs and Elementary General Science.
Paper-II : Law Paper which consists of 150 questions of 2 marks each which is to be answered in 2 hours. This topic may include questions based on following Subjects:
- Law of Evidence and Procedure
- Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
- Hindu Law and Muslim Law
- Law of Transfer of Property
- Principles of Equity
- Law of Trust
- Specific Relief Act
- Law of contracts
- Law of Torts
- Commercial Law