RJS

In the light of the recent emphasis by the Supreme Court on the recruitment drive for the judicial posts, Rajasthan Judicial Services Exam is around the corner. Given the modified syllabus and nature of the RJS exam and the huge colossal number of posts advertised by the Rajasthan High Court, competition for each judicial seat in Rajasthan is undoubtedly going to be a mammoth and stiff.Rajasthan Judicial Services Exams is one of the toughest PCS-J examinations. Cracking the exam is a tough job but not an impossible task. Let us find out what it takes to clear Rajasthan Judicial Services examination.The examination scheme for recruitment to the cadre of Civil Judge Rajasthan is described as follows:

Name of Post: Civil Judge Cadre (Rajasthan Judicial Service) (RJS)

No. of Posts RJS: Total 197

Pay Scale RJS: Rs. 27,700- 44,770

Age Limit RJS: 23-35 (as on 01.01.2020)

Minimum Qualifications RJS: No Candidate shall be eligible for recruitment to the service unless he holds a degree of Bachelor of Laws (Professional) of any University established by law in India and recognized as such under the Advocates act, 1961. Candidates in the Final year of 5 year or 3 year degree can also apply for RJS.
 
The RJS Exam is divided into 3 parts

(1) Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

(2) Written Main Examination (Subjective Type)

(3) Interview
 

Syllabus/Scheme

1. Prelims Examination of RJS:

The Preliminary Examination for RJS shall be an objective typeexamination in which 70% weightage will be given to thesubjects prescribed in syllabus for Law Paper-I and Law PaperII, and 30% weightage shall be given to test proficiency inHindi and English language. The marks obtained in thepreliminary examination of RJS shall not be counted towards thefinal selection. RJS Prelims is for total 100 marks and there is no negative marking in the RJS prelims paper.
 
Syllabus for Preliminary Examination for Law in RJS:

·       The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
·       The Constitution of India
·       The Indian Penal Code, 1860
·       Indian Contract Act, 1872
·       The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
·       The Limitation Act, 1963
·       The Specific Relief Act, 1963
·       The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
·       The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
 

·       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 Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
·       Interpretation of Statutes
 

·       Legal Maxim
·       Legal Case Laws
 
 
Mains Examination RJS:

The Main Examination for RJS shall consist of following subjects:

Subject Marks
 

(I) Law Paper-I 100
(II) Law Paper-II 100
(III) Language
(a) Paper-I Hindi Essay 50
(b) Paper-II English Essay 50

Law Paper (I)-

Duration : Three Hours

Maximum Marks : 100
 

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 Statues, The Rajasthan Rent ControlAct, 2001, Order/Judgment Writing.Paper is designed to test the practical knowledge of the candidates in civil law and procedure e.g. drafting,pleadings, framing issues and writing out judgmentsetc. in civil cases.
 
Law Paper (II)-
Duration : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 100

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, The IndianEvidence Act, 1872, The Indian Penal Code, 1860, TheJuvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act,2015, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (ChapterXVII), The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, Protectionof Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Framingof Charge /Judgment Writing.Paper is designed to test the practical knowledge of the candidates in criminal law and procedure e.g. framing charges and writing out the judgments etc. in criminal cases.
 
Language-
 

(a) Paper-I Hindi Essay
Duration : Two Hours
Maximum Marks : 50
 
Essay Writing in Hindi Language for RJS
(b) Paper-II English Essay
Duration : Two Hours
Maximum Marks : 50
 

Essay Writing in English Language for RJS

The number of candidates to be admitted to theinterview shall be, as far as practicable, three times the total number of vacancies category wise:Provided that to qualify for interview, a candidate shallhave to secure a minimum of 35% marks in each of the lawpapers and 40% marks in aggregate in the main examination;Provided further that a candidate belonging toScheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category, shall be deemedto be eligible for interview, if he has obtained minimum of30% marks in each of the law papers and 35% marks in theaggregate in the main examination.

3. Interview/Viva Voce for RJS:-

Maximum Marks : 35

In interviewing a candidate, the suitability for employment to the service shall be tested with reference tohis record at the school, college and university, and his character, personality, address and physique. The questions,which may be put to him, may be of a general nature and willnot necessarily be academic or legal. The candidate will alsobe put questions to test his general knowledge includingknowledge of current affairs and present-day problems.
 

Marks shall also be awarded for the candidate’s proficiency inthe Rajasthan dialects and his knowledge of social customs of Rajasthan. The marks so awarded shall be added to the marks obtained in the written test by each candidate.It shall be compulsory to appear, in each and everypaper of written test, as also before the interview board for viva voce. A candidate, who has failed to appear in any of the written paper or before the board for viva voce shall not be recommended for appointment. After interview, a list of the candidates shall be prepared in the order of their performance on the basis of their aggregate marks. If two or more of such candidates obtain equal marks in the aggregate, they shall be arranged inthe order of merit on the basis of their general suitability for service and their names shall be recommended for appointment accordingly. Provided that a candidate of scheduled castes or scheduled tribes category shall not be recommended for appointment unless he obtains minimum 35% marks in theaggregate of written examination and the interview, and, in the case of other candidates, unless he obtains minimum 40%marks in the aggregate of written examination and theinterview.