Rajasthan Judicial Services Syllabus 2025 – Prelims, Mains & Interview

The Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) Exam is conducted by the Rajasthan High Court to recruit Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates. It is one of the most prestigious positions in Rajasthan’s judiciary and is suitable for young law graduates who dream of upholding justice.

To crack the exam, candidates need in-depth knowledge of the RJS syllabus, a strong command of bare acts, and clarity in legal reasoning. This article offers a complete breakdown of the RJS exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, preparation strategy, books, and PDF download.

Exam Overview – Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS)

Component	Details
Exam Name	Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) Exam
Conducting Body	Rajasthan High Court
Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Exam Levels	Preliminary, Mains, Interview
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-paper based)
Total Marks	Prelims – 100, Mains – 300, Interview – 35
Language Medium	Hindi and English
Minimum Qualification	Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
Age Limit	21–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
Official Website	hcraj.nic.in

RJS Exam Pattern 2025

Stage-Wise Breakdown

Stage	Type	Marks	Nature
Prelims	Objective (MCQs)	100	Qualifying Only
Mains	Descriptive	300	Merit Based
Interview	Viva Voce	35	Final Selection

Preliminary Exam Pattern

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks	Language
One Composite Paper	Objective (MCQs)	2 Hours	100	English & Hindi

Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General, 40% for SC/ST

Mains Exam Pattern

Paper Name	Duration	Marks	Nature
Law Paper I	3 Hours	100	Descriptive
Law Paper II	3 Hours	100	Descriptive
Hindi Essay	2 Hours	50	Descriptive
English Essay	2 Hours	50	Descriptive
Total	–	300	Written Exam

Interview (Viva Voce)

• Marks: 35
• Assesses: Legal awareness, personality, analytical ability, ethics, general knowledge

RJS Selection Process

1. Preliminary Exam – Screening test (MCQs)
2. Main Exam – Written (Descriptive) Test
3. Interview/Viva Voce – Final assessment

🔸 Final selection is based on combined marks of Mains (300) and Interview (35).

Detailed RJS Syllabus – Subject-Wise with Descriptions

Prelims Syllabus (Objective Type)

Subject	Topics
Law	Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, Law of Contract, Specific Relief Act, Law of Torts, Partnership Act, Limitation Act, etc.
Hindi (General)	Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Synonyms, Antonyms
English (General)	Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary

Mains Syllabus (Descriptive)

Paper I – Civil Law

Subject	Detailed Topics
Constitution of India	Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Union-State Relations, Emergency Provisions, Judiciary, Preamble, Amendments
Code of Civil Procedure	Jurisdiction, Res Judicata, Summons, Pleadings, Execution, Appeals, Review, Revision
Indian Contract Act	Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Void Contracts, Breach, Quasi Contracts, Specific Contracts
Specific Relief Act	Recovery of Possession, Specific Performance of Contracts, Injunctions, Declaratory Decrees
Transfer of Property Act	Sale, Mortgage, Lease, Gift, Exchange, Doctrine of Election
Limitation Act	Periods of Limitation, Condonation of Delay, Exclusion of Time
Indian Partnership Act	Nature, Registration, Rights & Liabilities, Reconstitution, Dissolution
Rajasthan Rent Control Act	Rent Agreements, Standard Rent, Eviction Rules, Rights of Landlord & Tenant
Interpretation of Statutes	Literal Rule, Golden Rule, Mischief Rule, Internal & External Aids, Maxims

Paper II – Criminal Law

Subject	Detailed Topics
Indian Penal Code	General Exceptions, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft, Extortion, Criminal Force, Assault, Hurt, Homicide, Defamation
Code of Criminal Procedure	FIR, Arrest, Bail, Cognizance, Trials, Charge Framing, Summary Trial, Appeals, Powers of Magistrates
Indian Evidence Act	Relevancy, Admissions, Confessions, Dying Declarations, Burden of Proof, Presumptions, Witness Examination
Juvenile Justice Act	Juvenile Court System, Juvenile in Conflict with Law, Procedures and Rehabilitation
Probation of Offenders Act	Probation Orders, First-time Offenders, Supervision
Domestic Violence Act	Domestic Relationships, Protection Orders, Maintenance, Judicial Procedure
Rajasthan Excise Act	Local liquor-related offenses, rules for manufacture and distribution

Paper III – Hindi Essay

Component	Topics
Essay Writing	Law, Indian Society, Politics, Women Empowerment, Education, Culture
Grammar & Sentence Use	Sandhi, Samas, Correct Sentence Usage
Vocabulary	Synonyms, Antonyms, Proverbs, Muhavare

Paper IV – English Essay

Component	Topics
Essay Writing	Legal & Constitutional Issues, Global Affairs, Governance
Grammar & Usage	Sentence Correction, Active-Passive Voice, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
Vocabulary	Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms, One Word Substitution
Comprehension	Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions

Interview / Viva Voce (35 Marks)

• Legal Knowledge and Recent Judgments
• Presence of Mind and Ethics
• Personality and Communication Skills
• Awareness of Rajasthan Legal Culture and Constitution

RJS Syllabus PDF Download

Official RJS Syllabus PDF:
Download from Rajasthan High Court Website

Best Books for RJS Preparation

Subject	Recommended Book	Author / Publisher
Constitution	Introduction to the Constitution of India	D.D. Basu
CPC & CrPC	Civil & Criminal Manual + Bare Acts	Universal/Lexis Nexis
Evidence	Law of Evidence	Batuk Lal
Contract	Indian Contract Act	Avtar Singh
Torts	Law of Torts	R.K. Bangia
Hindi Essay	Samanya Hindi	Lucent
English Essay	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
Local Laws	Rajasthan Bare Acts	Rajasthan Law Publishers

RJS Preparation Strategy 2025

• Start with Bare Acts and practice definitions and illustrations.
• Write essays and law answers daily for Mains practice.
• Use concise notes for quick revisions every week.
• Appear for Prelims mock tests and previous year question papers.
• Focus on recent SC judgments and legal amendments.
• Practice comprehension and grammar for both language papers.

Specialization After Selection

Specialization Area	Description
Civil Jurisdiction	Matrimonial, Property, Rent Control, Contractual Disputes
Criminal Jurisdiction	Criminal Trials, Bail Applications, Charge Framing, Sentencing
Family Courts	Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Maintenance
Judicial Administration	Case Management, Digitization, Legal Aid Programs

Conclusion

The Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) Exam 2025 is not only an opportunity to serve in the judiciary but also a test of legal acumen, clarity of thought, and integrity. The detailed subject-wise syllabus provided above will guide your preparation across Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

With smart preparation, thorough understanding of bare acts, essay practice, and judicial awareness, you can successfully crack the RJS exam and begin your journey as a Civil Judge.

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