RJS 2025 Notification: Rajasthan Judicial Service Exam Guide, Syllabus & Dates

RJS 2025 Overview

The notification outlines the Civil Judge Direct Recruitment Competitive Examination, 2025. Key details are summarized below:

Vacancy Breakdown

The notification specifies 44 vacancies for Civil Judge posts, with reservations for various categories.

Reservation Notes:

• Ex-servicemen reservations are horizontal against category-wise vacancies.
• PwD reservations are horizontal against total vacancies.
• Candidates availing reservations (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Women) are adjusted in their respective category.
• Only Rajasthan-domiciled SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates are eligible for reservations.

Important Dates

Key dates for the RJS 2025 recruitment process.

Note: Check hcraj.nic.in for updates on Mains and Interview dates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor of Laws (Professional) degree from a university established by law in India, recognized under the Advocates Act, 1961.
  • Final-year LL.B. students can apply but must submit proof within 7 days post-Main Exam.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
  • Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
• Age Limit (as of January 1, 2026):
  • 21–40 years.
  • Relaxations:
    • 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Women (up to 45 years).
    • 10 years for ex-servicemen (up to 50 years).
    • Additional 5 years for PwD (cumulative with other relaxations).
    • Relaxation admissible in only one category, except for PwD.
• Nationality: Indian citizen.
• Character:
  • Good Character Certificate from the head of the last attended institution.
  • Two additional certificates from responsible persons (not relatives or affiliated with the institution), issued within 6 months of application.
• Disqualifications:
  • Having more than one living spouse.
  • Dismissed/removed from government service.
  • Convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or disqualified from exams/interviews due to malpractice.
  • Involved in dowry transactions (per Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961).

Application Process

Steps to apply

1. Visit hcraj.nic.in and go to the “Recruitment” section.
2. Select “Cadre of Civil Judge, 2025” or “RJS Application Form 2025.”
3. Register with name, mobile number, and email ID.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and Bar Council details (if applicable).
5. Upload recent passport-size photo and signature (JPG format).
6. Pay the non-refundable fee by March 31, 2025, via net banking, debit/credit card, or E-kiosk.
7. Review, submit, and download the confirmation page.

Exam Pattern

The outlines a three-stage selection process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.

Key Details:

• Preliminary Exam:
  • Objective, 100 questions, 100 marks, no negative marking.
• Main Exam:
  • Subjective, 300 marks total.
  • Compulsory to appear in all papers.
• Interview:
  • Assesses academic record, character, personality, general knowledge, current affairs, and Rajasthani dialects/customs.
  • Final merit: Mains + Interview marks (minimum 40% aggregate for General, 35% for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen).
• Merit List:
  • Based on aggregate marks; tie-breaker prioritizes higher Interview marks, then older age.

Syllabus

The syllabus for Preliminary and Main Examinations is detailed. Subjects are listed below one by one with “||” separator and spaces, as requested.

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

• Law: Same as Main Exam Law Paper I & II (listed below)
• Hindi Proficiency:
  • शब्द रचना: सन्धि, विसर्जन, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
  • शब्द प्रकार: तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, सम्बन्ध सूचक, विस्मयबोधक, निपात)
  • शब्द ज्ञान: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्मों का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, सम्बन्धवाची शब्दावली
  • शब्द शुद्धि
  • व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ: परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, युति, पक्ष, वाच्य
  • वाक्य रचना
  • वाक्य शुद्धि
  • विराम चिह्नों का प्रयोग
  • मुहावरे/लोकोक्तियाँ
  • प्रशासनिक/वैधिक परिभाषिक शब्दावली
• English Proficiency:
  • Tenses
  • Articles and Determiners
  • Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Co-ordination & Subordination
  • Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Modals (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast)
  • Antonyms and Synonyms

Main Exam Syllabus

• Law Paper I:
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • The Constitution of India
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • The Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Interpretation of Statutes
  • The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956
  • Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  • Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956
  • Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, 1961
  • The Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
  • Partnership Act, 1932
  • The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • The Registration Act, 1908
  • Mohammedan Law (Succession, Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, Adoption)
  • Order/Judgment Writing
• Law Paper II:
  • Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023
  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
  • The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  • Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
  • The Information Technology Act, 2000
  • Framing of Charge/Judgment Writing
• Language Paper I:
  • Hindi Essay
• Language Paper II:
  • English Essay

Preparation Tips

• Syllabus Mastery: Focus on Bare Acts and recent laws (e.g., Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023).
• Prelims: Practice 50+ mock tests for speed (100 questions in 2 hours).
• Mains: Hone essay writing, judgment writing, and legal drafting skills.
• Interview: Study Rajasthani dialects, customs, and current legal affairs.

Important Notes

• Admit Card: Available on hcraj.nic.in 10–15 days before Prelims.
• Results: Merit list published on hcraj.nic.in.
• Helpline: 0291-2888100/2888101 (office hours) or visit Examination Cell, Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur.
• Verification: Vacancy and fee details supplemented from hcraj.nic.in