Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus: Preliminary, Main, Interview

The syllabus of Rajasthan Judiciary Exam is broad and designed to test candidates on various aspects of law including civil, criminal and procedural laws. It also includes local laws specific to Rajasthan, making it essential for candidates to fully understand the national and state-specific legal framework. Complete information about Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus is given below, which you should read carefully.

Syllabus for Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination will be an objective type test. It will consist of two sections: Law Paper-I and Law Paper-II, each carrying 70% weightage, while proficiency in Hindi and English languages will carry 30% weightage. The exam will have a maximum of 100 marks, with 100 questions. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. The examination will be conducted on OMR Answer Sheets and will last for 2 hours. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be counted towards the final merit.

1. Law: The syllabus will be the same as prescribed for Law Paper I & II for the Main Examination.
2. Hindi Proficiency:
   • Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay
   • Types of Words: Tat-sam, Ardh-tat-sam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi
   • Parts of Speech: Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb (Verb Adjective, Relationship indicator, Introspective Perception, Prefix)
   • Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Different meanings of word pairs, Appropriate word selection, Contextual vocabulary
   • Word Purity
   • Grammatical Units: Prefix, Gender, Number, Person, Tense, Mood, Aspect, Voice
   • Sentence Structure
   • Sentence Correction
   • Use of punctuation marks
   • Idioms and Proverbs
   • Technical vocabulary administrative, legal (especially)
3. English Proficiency:
   • Tenses
   • Articles and Determiners
   • Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
   • Active & Passive Voice
   • Co-ordination & Subordination
   • Direct and Indirect Speech
   • Modals expressing various concepts (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast)
   • Antonyms and Synonyms

Main Examination

The Main Examination consists of the following subjects:

1. Law Paper-I:
   • Duration: 3 Hours
   • Paper: Law Paper-I
   • Marks: 100
2. Law Paper-II:
   • Duration: 3 Hours
   • Paper: Law Paper-II
   • Marks: 100
3. Language:
   • Paper-I: Hindi Essay
     • Duration: 2 Hours
     • Marks: 50
   • Paper-II: English Essay
     • Duration: 2 Hours
     • Marks: 50
4. Interview:
   • Marks: 35

Syllabus for Main Examination

1. Law Paper (I):
   • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
   • The Constitution of India
   • Indian Contract Act, 1872
   • 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
   • Order/Judgment Writing
2. Law Paper (II):
   • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
   • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
   • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
   • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
   • The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
   • 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
   • Framing of Charge/Judgment Writing
3. Language:
   • Paper-I Hindi Essay: Essay Writing in Hindi Language
   • Paper-II English Essay: Essay Writing in English Language

Interview:

During the interview, the candidate's suitability for employment will be assessed based on their academic record at the School, College, and University, as well as their character, personality, address, and physique. The questions posed may cover a wide range of topics, including general knowledge, current affairs, and present-day issues, and may not necessarily be academic or legal in nature. Additionally, candidates will be evaluated on their proficiency in Rajasthani dialects and their understanding of social customs prevalent in Rajasthan. The marks awarded during the interview will be added to the candidate's marks obtained in the written test.

List of Candidates:

Following the interview, a list of candidates will be compiled based on their aggregate marks. If two or more candidates achieve equal marks in the aggregate, they will be ranked based on their overall suitability for the service. Candidates from Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, as well as those in the Persons with Benchmark Disability category, must obtain a minimum of 35% marks in the aggregate of the Written Examination and the Interview to be recommended for appointment. For other candidates, a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate of the written examination and the interview is required for recommendation for appointment.