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Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2024, RJS Prelims and Mains PDF

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2024 consist of a topic-wise syllabus for prelims and mains, which the Rajasthan High Court designs. This syllabus encompasses various legal disciplines, including civil and criminal law, as well as language proficiency requirements. It serves as a roadmap for candidates aspiring to become Civil Judges, guiding them through the rigorous selection process comprising preliminary and mains exams, followed by a personal interview.

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2024

The Rajasthan High Court prepares the Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2024, delineating the roadmap for aspirants aiming to join the esteemed judicial services of the state. It encompasses an array of legal disciplines, such as civil and criminal law, along with language proficiency requirements. The RJS syllabus serves as a crucial guide for candidates aspiring to become Civil Judges, navigating them through the rigorous preparation process comprising preliminary and mains exams, culminating in a personal interview. RJS 2024 syllabus ensures that candidates are well-prepared to uphold justice and contribute meaningfully to the legal system of Rajasthan with its comprehensive coverage.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Rajasthan Judiciary Services Exam
Exam Conducting Body Rajasthan High Court
Mode of Application Form Online
Mode of Exam Offline
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview
Post Civil Judge
Official Website hcraj.nic.in

RJS Exam Pattern

The Rajasthan Judicial Services examination comprises preliminary, mains, and interview stages. Here are the details regarding each stage of the exam:

Exam Exam Type Duration Time Marks
Prelims Objective 2 hours 100
Mains 
(Law Paper I)
Descriptive 3 hours 100
Mains Examination (Law Paper II) 3 hours 100
Mains Examination (Hindi Essay Paper) 2 hours 50
Mains Examination (English Essay Paper) 2 hours 50
Viva-voce/ Personal Interview 35

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2024 PDF (Prelims)

RJS Syllabus 2024 PDF (Mains)

RJS Syllabus 2024

The Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus has been released in the official notification. RJS exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, which are qualified in nature. RJS Prelims include English proficiency, Law Paper I covering the Constitution, Civil Procedure Code, and Hindu Law, and Law Paper II encompassing the Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code. RJS Mains, Paper I focuses on Civil Law while Paper II emphasizes Criminal Law. Language proficiency is evaluated through Hindi and English Essay Papers. 

Rajasthan Civil Judge Prelims Syllabus 2024

The Rajasthan Judiciary Preliminary Exam is the first phase or screening test, which is objective in nature, with 100 questions and a maximum of 100 marks up for grabs. 

However, the prelims exam of RJS consists of the following:

  • Law Subjects – 70 % weightage (For the Preliminary Exam, the subjects will be the same as prescribed in the syllabus for Law Paper l and Law Paper ll.
  • Hindi Proficiency  – 15% 
  • English Proficiency  – 15% 
Subject Topics Covered
English Proficiency
  • Tenses
  • Articles and Determiners
  • Antonyms – Synonyms
  • Active Voice – Passive Voice
  • Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
  • Direct Speech – Indirect Speech
  • Modals expressing various concepts:  obligation, Request, Permission, Intention, Condition, Prohibition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, contrast
  • Coordination – Subordination
  • Legal Maxims
Law Paper I
  • The Constitution of India
  • Civil Procedure Code, 1908
  • Law of Contract and Partnership, 1872
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • The Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Rajasthan Rent Control Act and Revenue Laws, 2001
  • The Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Hindu Law
  • Muslim Law
  • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Interpretation of Statutes
  • General Rules (Civil) and Order/Judgment Writing.
Law Paper II
  • Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
  • Law of Evidence, 1872
  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
  • Law on Juvenile Delinquency, 2015
  • The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (Chapter XVII)
  • Law of Probation of Offenders, 1958
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Framing of Charges (Criminal) and Judgment Writing
English Proficiency
  • Tenses
  • Articles and Determiners
  • Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
  • Active and passive Voice
  • Co-ordination and Subordination
  • Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Antonyms
  • Synonyms
Hindi Proficiency
  • शब्द रचना: संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास , उपसर्ग , प्रत्यय
  • शब्द प्रकार: (क) तत्सम, अर्ध्दतत्सम, तत्भव, देशज, विदेशी (ख) संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, संबंध सूचक, विस्मयबोधक निपात)
  • शब्द ज्ञान : पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युगमो का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द, समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, संबंधवाची शब्दावली
  • शब्द शुद्धि |
  • व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ: परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, वृत्ति (mood), पक्ष (aspect), वाच्य (voice)
  • वाक्य रचना
  • वाक्य शुद्धि
  • विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग |
  • मुहावरे/ लोकोक्तियाँ |
  • पारिभाषिक शब्दावली: प्रशासनिक, विधिक (विशेषतः)

RJS Mains Syllabus 2024

Subject Topics Covered
Civil Law (Paper I)
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • The Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • The Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  • Interpretation of Statutes
  • Order/Judgment Writing
Criminal Law (Paper II)
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • The Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 (Chapter XVII)Framing of Charge /Judgment Writing
  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

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Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus FAQs

Who is eligible for RJS exam 2024?

A candidate shall be eligible for recruitment to the service when he holds a Bachelor of Laws (Professional) degree from any University established by Law in India and recognised as such under the Advocates Act, l961.

Is RJS conducted every year?

The exam is conducted annually for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam.

What is RJS age limit?

The minimum age requirement for the RJS exam is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 40 years.

Is there negative marking in RJS?

There is no negative marking for wrong answers in this Examination.

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