Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Prelims, Mains & Interview [Download Pdf]

The Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 covers three stages - a 200-mark objective Prelims paper, 850-mark descriptive Mains with four papers, and a 150-mark Interview (viva-voce). 

• Prelims is a screening test, only Mains (850) and Interview (Viva Voce (150) marks will decide rank to qualify the exam. 
• The official syllabus names both the old and new criminal laws - IPC and BNS, CrPC and BNSS, Evidence Act and BSA.
• Both Prelims and Mains includes 9 acts in Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026

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Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 Overview 

According to the Delhi Judiciary Exam Pattern, candidates must know the syllabus of all three stages of the DJS Exam. The Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) examination for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is conducted by the High Court of Delhi in three stages. There are common topics in both Prelims and Mains exams.

The table below shows the overall Delhi Judiciary syllabus 2026 for the prelims, mains exam and Interview. 

Stage	Paper	Subjects Covered
Prelims (200 Marks)	Single Objective Paper	Constitution, CPC, CrPC, IPC/BNS, Evidence Act/BSA, Indian Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Limitation Act, Commercial Courts Act, POCSO Act, LLP Act, General Legal Knowledge & Current Affairs
Mains  (850 Marks)	Paper 1 | General Legal Knowledge & Language	Current legal affairs, important judgments, constitutional developments, Essay Writing, Precis Writing, English-Hindi & Hindi-English Translation, English proficiency
Mains	Paper 2 | Civil Law-I	Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Specific Relief Act, Hindu Law & Muslim Law, Law of Torts, Delhi Rent Control Act, DMC Act, NDMC Act
Mains	Paper 3 | Civil Law-II	Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Law of Evidence, Limitation Act, Registration Act
Mains	Paper 4 | Criminal Law	CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Evidence Law (criminal aspects), Criminal jurisprudence
Interview/Viva-Voce (150 Marks)	Personal Interview	Judicial temperament, current legal developments, personality assessment, communication skills, practical application of law

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Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Prelims 

The DJS preliminary exam is an objective-type screening test designed to assess candidates' understanding of core legal subjects, current affairs, and general legal awareness.  

As per the Delhi Judicial Service Rules and the latest exam framework followed by the Delhi High Court, candidates should focus on the following subjects while preparing for the Prelims stage.  

• Constitutional Law 
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) 
• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
• Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) /Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023
• Indian Contract Act, 1872 
• Specific Relief Act, 1963 
• Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 
• Limitation Act, 1963 
• Commercial Courts Act, 2015 
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008 
• General Legal Knowledge /Current Affairs, English, Legal Aptitude  

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Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Mains

The DJS Mains exam has four compulsory descriptive papers worth 850 marks. Paper I tests general legal knowledge and language (250). Papers II, III and IV test Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II and Criminal Law (200 each). 

Paper 1: General Legal Knowledge & Language (250 Marks)  

Paper 1 is divided into two sections:  

General Legal Knowledge  

• Current legal affairs and developments 
• Important judgments and legal issues 
• Contemporary legal and constitutional developments  

Language  

• Essay Writing 
• Precis Writing 
• English-Hindi Translation 
• Hindi-English Translation 
• English language proficiency and expression  

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Paper 2: Civil Law-I (200 Marks) 

 The Delhi Judiciary syllabus for mains Paper 2 (Civil Law I) includes the following subjects:  

• Indian Contract Act, 1872 
• Sale of Goods Act, 1930 
• Specific Relief Act, 1963 
• Hindu Law and Muslim Law 
• Law of Torts 
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994  
• Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957  
• Commercial Courts Act, 2015
• Delhi Rent Control Act 

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Paper 3: Civil Law-II (200 Marks) 

Important topics under DJS syllabus for mains Paper 2 include:  

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
•  Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996  
• Limitation Act, 1963 
• Registration Act, 1908  

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Paper 4: Criminal Law (200 Marks) 

 For DJS mains Paper 4, candidates need a thorough understanding of:  

• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 / BNSS, 2023
• Indian Penal Code / BNS, 2023
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / BSA, 2023
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

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Delhi Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Interview 

While there is no specific syllabus for the interview, candidates are generally assessed on their legal knowledge, personality traits, and suitability for judicial office. The viva-voce carries 150 marks and has no written syllabus. General candidates need 50% and SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates need 45% in the viva to be recommended for appointment. Your viva marks are added to your Mains total, and the aggregate out of 1,000 decides your rank.

Here are the key areas that will be ecaluated in the Delhi Judicial Services Exam Interview phase:  

• Candidate's ability to remain impartial, balanced, and objective while dealing with legal issues. 
• Awareness of recent judgments, legal reforms, constitutional issues, and contemporary legal debates. 
• Candidate's confidence, integrity, leadership qualities, and how well they are for a judicial profession. 
• Clarity of thought, articulation, logical reasoning, and effective expression of legal opinions. 
• Ability to apply legal principles to real-life situations and analyze case-based scenarios.  

New Judiciary Eligibility Rule 2026 by Supreme Court The Supreme Court had restored the mandatory 3-year practice at the Bar for candidates applying for Civil Judge (Junior Division) exams through its judgment dated 20 May 2025. This requirement has now been substantially modified by a subsequent judgment in August 2026. Here are the changes s per the current judgement and judiciary practice rule: As per the SC 2026 latest rules, the following changes apply: Fresh law graduates can apply for Civil Judge (Junior Division) exams without the 3-year Bar practice requirement for all vacancies advertised up to 31 March 2027. For all recruitment notifications issued from 1 April 2027 onwards, candidates must have at least one year of actual practice at the District Court level to be eligible. LL.M. or higher legal education will not count as practice experience.

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Why is it Important to know the Delhi Judiciary Syllabus?

Knowing the DJS Exam Syllabus 2026 helps the candidates to plan their preparation strategy to crack the Delhi Civil Judge exam. Listed below are some benefits of knowing the syllabus before starting preparation.

• Gives Clarity on which topics and subjects to study, avoiding the wastage of time on irrelevant issues.
• Helps to create a structured study plan and shortlist the study materials based on the syllabus
• Having a clear idea about the prelims and mains syllabus helps aspirants to allocate enough time for both the exams
• Knowing what to study and what not to study boosts the confidence of the aspirant. 

The Delhi Judiciary Exam Syllabus 2026 is designed to test candidates's knowledge of the Indian Judicial System. A strong foundation in legal concepts and General Knowledge is necessary to prepare for the exam. Growing competition for Delhi Civil Judge posts requires candidates to understand the syllabus thoroughly and to prepare for it well in advance. If needed, join the Judiciary Gold Judiciary coaching classes in Delhi, which help you to overcome the competition.

Here are the key takeaways:

• The syllabus varies for Prelims and Mains according to the exam pattern. However, it mainly evaluates a candidate’s legal knowledge, language skills, and current legal affairs.
• The Mains exam tests a wide range of legal topics, from civil and criminal law to language proficiency.
• The Interview (Viva-voce) stage evaluates candidate's legal understanding, communication skills, and reasoning ability.
• Scoring criteria for Interview vary by category, with a minimum of 50% required in the general category.