OJS Topper Sushrita Mishra: How She Became a Civil Judge in 1st attempt| Rank1 Sushrita Mishra Odisha judicial services

Becoming a civil judge is a dream for many law graduates, but it’s not an easy one to achieve. It requires hard work, dedication, and a lot of preparation. That’s why we are thrilled to share with you the success story of Sushrita Mishra, who topped the Odisha Judicial Services Examination 2022 and got selected as a civil judge in her very first attempt. In this interview, you will learn about her journey, her challenges, her strategies, and her tips for acing the exam. Whether you are preparing for the Odisha Judicial Service or any other state judicial service exam, Let us share the conversation between Sushrita and the JudiciaryExam, which will definitely inspire and guide you.

Judiciaryexam:- First of all, congratulations from the entire team of judiciraryexam.com for your success in the Odisha Judicial Services.

Sushrita : Thank you so much for your kind greetings.

Judiciaryexam :- Who would you like to credit for your success?

Sushrita:- This is possible because of Maa Saraswati for her immense kindness and blessings. It’s the blessings of both my maternal and paternal grandmother and paternal uncle who are no more with us. Again, my parents, my whole family, my teachers, friends and some seniors and juniors who supported me throughout the journey and believed in me even at times when I couldn’t believe in myself.

Judiciaryexam :- When and how did you dream of becoming a civil judge?

Sushrita:- It was in class 7 when we were taught about the three organs of the State. I learnt how the Judiciary functions independently and impartially and subject to nobody’s influence except the law of the land. I saw how people still have faith in this organ of the State. I was very inclined towards this and wanted to serve the nation by being a part of it.

Judiciaryexam :- When did you start preparing for the civil judge exam?

Sushrita:- My serious preparation for the Odisha Judicial Service, 2022 examination started in the month of January, 2023 while I was pursuing my Masters in Law. It took me around 8 months to prepare for it.

Judiciaryexam :- How many attempts did it take you to achieve this success?

Sushrita:- This is my maiden attempt.

Judiciaryexam :- Were you doing any job or practice while preparing for Civil Judge?

Sushrita:- No, I was not doing any job while preparation; rather I was pursuing my Masters in Law.

Judiciaryexam :- What special strategy did you adopt to make yourself stand out from other candidates and achieve success this time?

Sushrita:- I practiced last ten years question papers, made my own notes and thoroughly revised those. Also, I remained aware of the recent legal developments and judgments.

Judiciaryexam :- How did you prepare for the preliminary exam?

Sushrita:- I made no separate preparation for the Preliminary examination. I started preparing for the MAIN from the very beginning and it automatically got me prepared for the Preliminary examination as well. Additionally, I read the bare acts multiple times and practiced Multiple Choice Questions of various other State Judiciary examinations.

Judiciaryexam :- After passing the preliminary exam, how did you prepare for the mains exam?

Sushrita:- Main exam is more of the presentation style and time management. When I started to write answer, it took me 55 minutes to complete it. I was very much demotivated but my brother and sister motivated me. I practiced writing repeatedly till I could complete the answer within 20 minutes. I followed a proper structure in writing answer while highlighting important doctrines, maxims and landmark case laws pertaining to the question asked.

Judiciaryexam :- How did you prepare for the interview after passing the main exam?

Sushrita:- For interview, I enrolled in four private coaching institutes who were providing mock vivas free of cost to students. That helped me understand the pattern of viva and boosted my confidence.

Judiciaryexam :- When and in whose board did you have your interview?

Sushrita:- I had my viva in the Odisha Public Service Commission Office in Cuttack. The panel consisted of Honourable Chairman, OPSC, Justice S.K. Panigrahi, Hon’ble Judge, Orissa High Court and another respectable member of the OPSC.

Judiciaryexam :- What kind of questions were asked in the interview?

Sushrita:-  I was asked different kind of questions including :

(i) who is my favourite character in Indian mythology (since I had mentioned that reading Indian mythology is my hobby).

(ii) Purpose of Fast Track Courts?

(iii) who establishes them and under what document it is established.

(iv) Burden of Proof

(v) Section 85B of Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

I was also asked about my role model in Judiciary and why I chose it as a profession. Then, I was asked two application based questions regarding admissibility of CCTV footage as evidence and justification of seizure of devices in which pornographic content is watched.

Judiciaryexam :- Do you have any good or bad experiences during your preparation that people can learn from?

Sushrita:- People are busy in their respective lives and fighting their own battles. In the whole process of preparation which is at times draining and excruciating, we should be kind towards others and our own selves throughout. There is no substitute for hardwork and one should not be miser in working hard.

Judiciaryexam :During your preparation, you may have faced many difficulties that may have demotivated you. how did you keep your enthusiasm alive and continue your preparation ?

Sushrita:- There were times when I panicked and felt very demotivated. To my rescue I had my family and friends who came up to keep up my spirits. Most importantly, I listened to stotram and devotional songs to take resort of the Almighty and that not only relaxed me but also kept me motivated.

Judiciaryexam :- Which books do you think are essential to read for success in the civil judge exam?

Sushrita:- The Bare Acts are a must. But I also relied on the following books for reference:

Judiciaryexam :- What special advice would you like to give to those who are preparing for the civil judge exam?

Sushrita:-  For everyone preparing, please don’t give up on patience. Work hard and believe in God. Prioritise and don’t hesitate to sacrifice certain things if you want to become a part of the judiciary.

Judiciaryexam :- We wish for your bright future.

Sushrita:- Thank you .