JAG Syllabus

JAG Exam Syllabus 2025 – Subjects & Selection Process

Subject	Key Topics Covered
Constitutional Law	Structure of the Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Duties, Amendments, Landmark Judgments
Criminal Law	IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Criminal Trials, Bailable & Non-Bailable Offenses, Criminal Liability
International Law	Law of Treaties, UN Law, Armed Conflict, Humanitarian Law, Maritime Law, Diplomatic Immunities
Military / Armed Forces Law	Army Act 1950, Army Rules 1954, Armed Forces Tribunal Act, Court-Martial, Service Law, Conduct Regulations
Administrative Law	Natural Justice, Judicial Review, Delegated Legislation, Tribunal System, Writ Jurisdiction
Contract Law	Indian Contract Act 1872, Valid Contracts, Breach, Specific Relief, Quasi-Contracts, Govt Contracts
Current Affairs & Legal Awareness	Latest Legal Updates, Court Judgments, Defense Policies, National Security Issues
Communication & Essay Writing	Legal Opinions, Argument Writing, Legal Communication Skills, Analytical Essays

Stage	Process / Components	Topics / Skills Assessed
Stage 1 – Shortlisting	Based on CLAT PG score	Legal Aptitude, Core Law Knowledge, Reasoning
Stage 2 – SSB Interview (5 Days)	Screening	Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, PPDT
	Psychological Tests	TAT, WAT, SRT, Self Description
	Group Testing	GD, GPE, Lecturette, Group Tasks, Command Task, Obstacle Race
	Personal Interview	Legal Knowledge, Defense Awareness, Leadership, Decision Making
	Conference	Personality Assessment, Board Recommendation
Stage 3 – Medical	Military Hospital Examination	Physical Standards, Eyesight, Dental, Hearing
Stage 4 – Final Merit List	SSB + Medical Results	Offer Letter, OTA Chennai Training, Lieutenant Commission