Rajasthan Judicial Service Examination Overview
The Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Examination 2024 is organized annually by the Rajasthan High Court to recruit candidates for the Civil Judge cadre. This examination is a critical step for those aspiring to join the judicial services in Rajasthan, providing a structured pathway to a career in the judiciary.
Examination Structure and Syllabus
The RJS Examination is divided into three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Main Examination (Subjective Type)
3. Interview
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Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination is an objective type test designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge in key legal subjects as well as their language proficiency. The key details of this stage include:
- Weightage: 70% on law subjects (Law Paper I and II) and 30% on Hindi and English proficiency.
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Number of Questions: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Nature of Exam: Conducted on OMR sheets.
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be considered for the final merit list but serve as a qualifier for the Mains Examination.
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
Law Subjects:
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Constitution of India
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Interpretation of Statutes
- Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013
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English Proficiency:
- Tenses
- Articles and Determiners
- Active & Passive Voice
- Coordination & Subordination
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Various Modal concepts
- Antonyms and Synonyms
Hindi Proficiency:
- शब्द रचना
- शब्द प्रकार
- शब्द ज्ञान
- व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ
- वाक्य रचना
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- मुहावरे/लोकोक्तियाँ
Mains Examination
The Mains Examination is a subjective test aimed at evaluating a deeper understanding of legal principles and the candidate's ability to articulate their knowledge through essay writing and case analysis.
- Total Marks: 300
- Law Papers: Two papers (100 marks each)
- Hindi and English Essays: One paper each (50 marks each)
- Duration: 3 hours for each law paper and 2 hours for each essay paper
Mains Examination Syllabus
Law Paper I (100 Marks)
- Core legal principles from various acts such as:
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Constitution of India
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Order/Judgment Writing, etc.
Law Paper II (100 Marks)
- Focuses on criminal laws including:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Juvenile Justice Act, etc.
Language Papers (Hindi & English Essays)
- Essay writing in Hindi and English to assess articulation and language proficiency.
Interview (35 Marks)
The final stage of the RJS Examination is the Interview or Viva-voce, aimed at assessing the candidate’s personality, general awareness, communication skills, and knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
- The candidate's academic record, character, personality, and physique will be evaluated.
- Marks for proficiency in Rajasthani dialects and knowledge of local customs will be added to the total score.
This comprehensive examination process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected for the esteemed position of Civil Judge in the Rajasthan Judicial Services.
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Rajasthan Syllabus
