Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2020-21

Rajasthan High Court will soon release the Rajasthan Judiciary Notification 2020 on the official website to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Civil Judge. Interested candidates can go through the post to get complete details about RJS Exam, the application process, eligibility, selection process, etc.

• All the candidates applying for the exam must make sure to fill the Rajasthan Judiciary Application Process on or before the last date.
• The RJS Exam 2020 will be conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.  The final selection of the candidates is based on the marks scored in all three exams.
• As per the notification, there is an age relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category. 

Rajasthan Judiciary Notification 2020

As per the notification, candidates must hold a degree of bachelor's of law from a recognized university, and the candidate's age should be between 23-35 years of age to apply for the Rajasthan Judicial Services 2020 exam. It is expected that around 150 vacancies will be released by High Court in 2020. Candidates who fail to meet the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Eligibility are not eligible to fill the application form. Hence, It is important for candidates to go through the notification to know all the important instructions regarding RJS 2020 Exam.

Click here to download RJS Notification 2020 PDF

Rajasthan Judiciary Recruitment 2020 Highlights

Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Dates 2020

Let us have a look at the table below to know all the important events related to the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam.

Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2020-21

The final date for the prelims of the RJS Exam is yet to be decided by the high court. Candidates with successful submission of their application will obtain the admit card to write the exam. Shortlisted students will be invited for taking the RJS 2020 Mains exam. The mains level of Rajasthan Judicial Services 2020 is expected to be conducted two months following the date of prelims. 

Opting for the Rajasthan Judiciary Online Preparation will help candidates to better succeed in the upcoming exam. Following the conduct of RJS Mains, students with scores above Cutoff will be called for the interview 2020. The students will be evaluated for a number of personality traits and soft skills. The court will prepare the final Merit List and students securing rank within the merit list will join the prestigious organization as Civil Judges.

Rajasthan Judicial Services Vacancy Details 2020

As per the notification, the Rajasthan High Court released 89 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge last year. Candidates can go through the table below to know the category-wise vacancies for the post of civil judge cadre in the Rajasthan Judiciary.

RJS Previous Year Vacancies

According to the Judiciary Vacancy List,  there are a total of 46 vacancies have been released for the general category last year. Let us have a look at the table below to know the previous year's vacancy of the Rajasthan Judiciary.

Rajasthan Civil Judge Salary 2020

The salary of Rajasthan Civil Judge High Court ranges between Rs. 27,700 - Rs. 44,700 per month. Apart from PCS J Salary, the civil judge is entitled to get many other perks and allowances as mentioned below.

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Travel Allowance
• Petrol Allowance

Rajasthan Judicial Services Selection Process 2020

As per the RJS notification 2020, there are three stages involved in the selection process of the RJS and those are as follows:

• Preliminary Exam (Objective type)
• Mains Exam (Subjective type)
• Interview

All three stages are qualifying in nature. Candidates who will get shortlisted in the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The marks obtained in the preliminary exam will not be considered for the final selection of the candidate.

Rajasthan Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2020

Candidates applying for RJS Exam should fulfill the mentioned eligibility requirements explained below.

• Bachelor of Laws from any recognized University.
• Advocate enrolled under the provisions of the Advocate Act 1961. 
• Barrister of England/Northern Ireland/Member Faculty of Advocates in Scotland. 

General Requirements: 

• Citizen of India 
• Must not be the criminal offender
• Proficient in Devnagri Script of Hindi language.
• Well versed with Rajasthani Dialects and Social Customs of Rajasthan

Age limit: 

• In between 23 years to 35 years on January 01, 2020
• Age Relaxation to scheduled categories: 5 Years
• Upper Limit to Homs State Candidates: 40 years
• Upper Limit for Widow: 45 years

Rajasthan Judiciary Application Process 2020

Students who aspire for the judiciary exam of Rajasthan can apply for Rajasthan Judicial Services 2020 through online mode. The registration for the exam can be done from the web portal of the Rajasthan high court: hcraj.nic.in

The applicants will be redirected to the Application Process page where they will have to submit their personal identity along with several other details. You can refer to the points mentioned below to know how to apply for the RJS 2020 exam?

• Visit the official website of Rajasthan Public Service Court 
• Click on the link for the RJS Application form.
• Submit personal details such as name, DOB, address, category
• Submit educational details such as details of 10th, 12th, and LLB
• Submit Exam related details such as preferred Exam Centre
• Upload recent passport size picture and signature in the mentioned size & format
• Pay the required fee for your application

Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Application fee 2020

• INR 850: for General & other state candidates
• INR 550: OBC Candidates
• INR 300: for ST/ST/PWD category candidates

Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, E Challan Fee Mode.

RJS Admit Card 2020

After the application process, Rajasthan High Court will scrutinize the submissions and generated admit cards for eligible students. The Rajasthan Judiciary  Admit Card 2020 will be available to all the successfully registered candidates 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the examination.

• Rajasthan Judicial Service Commission will release Admit Card 2020 on its website. The Admit card of RJS will reflect details provided by applicants during the RJS 2020 Application Process. 
• After download the admit card, it is recommended to students that check all the details carefully.
• The Online Admit card should be furnished at the time of examination failing which students will not be permitted to sit in the exam.
• The hall Ticket of RJS is the most important document required at the time of the exam.
• And any disparity/discrepancy in the details in the admit card could result in the cancellation of candidature from the process of the exam.

Details mentioned on Rajasthan Judicial Services Admit Card 2020

• Name & Date of Birth of the candidate
• User Id/Registration Number
• Category
• Exam Date and Time
• Exam Center
• Candidate’s Signature & Photograph
• Exam Day Instructions

Rajasthan Judicial Services Exam Pattern 2020

As per the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Pattern, there are three stages involved in the selection process of the civil judge post. Knowing the exam pattern will help candidates to know the number of questions asked from each subject and marking scheme. Go through the detailed RJS Exam Pattern and start your preparation accordingly.

RJS Prelims Exam Pattern 2020

The Preliminary Examination of the Rajasthan Judiciary will be an objective type of examination. There will be 70% weightage for prescribed of Law Paper-I and Law Paper-ll. The remaining 30% will be allocated for proficiency in Hindi and English language. 

• The total marks for Prelims will be 100. The number of questions will also be 100. There will be no negative marking. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours. The marks obtained by students in the pre-exam will be considered for the selection of students for the Mains exam
• The Law Paper 2 of the RJS 2020 exam includes day to day happenings around India as well as the world. The candidates are expected to well versed and acquainted with Criminal Procedure, Jurisprudence, Indian Constitution and laws, Evidence Acts, Procedures, Codes, and Ethics.
• Total Marks obtained by students in prelims 2020 will be considered for the preparation of the merit list. The candidates securing marks above the mentioned cutoff will be called for the mains round of the recruitment process. 
• Students should take note that Prelims is only considered while shortlisting students for the Mains exam and not in the final merit list preparation.

RJS Mains Exam Pattern 2020

There is a total of 4 papers in the Mains level of the examination. Collectively they make the mains level worth a whopping 300 marks. The subjects of the Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Exam are:

1. Paper I: Law
2. Paper-II: Law
3. Paper III: Hindi Essay
4. Paper IV: English Essay

The mode of examination of mains is the offline subjective mode. Questions are test candidates' understanding of the legal aspect of the environment surrounding them particularly the recent ongoings in the national and international sphere.

Mains marks of the exam, unlike Prelims marks, are considered in the preparation of Final Merit List, making it very crucial in the Journey of candidates

Marks held by individual questions vary from question to question and applicants are required to provide general, neutral, and unbiased perspectives along with benefits, challenges, and a sustainable way forward in terms of the issue asked in the question.

RJS Interview/Viva-voce 2020

Candidates who will score more than 35% of marks in the prelims and mains exam will get shortlisted for the viva-voce. The Final round, the Interview is conducted for a total of 35 marks. In viva-voce, candidates are tested on their character, personality, and suitability for the job. In interviewing a candidate, the suitability for employment to the service shall be tested. Also, the appearing applicants will be quizzed with reference to their academic record at respective Schools, colleges, and universities. On the personal front, the court is likely to judge candidates’ character, personality, address, and physique. 

The questions that will be put before candidates will be of general nature and will not necessarily be academic or legal.

The candidate will also be asked questions and case scenarios to test their adaptability, General Knowledge including their acquaintance of current affairs and present-day problems. The candidates will be rewarded for their proficiency in the Rajasthani dialects and their understanding of the social customs of Rajasthan. The marks so awarded shall be added to the marks obtained in the written test by each candidate 

Summing it up, the court tests the candidates’ mental temperament and looks for values and qualities that are expected from the office of the service.

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2020

Before starting the preparation, it is important for candidates to go through the detailed Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus and plan their preparation accordingly. Here, we have provided a detailed syllabus of the RJS exam for both the prelims and mains.

RJS 2020 Prelims Law Paper (I)

Let us have a look at the paper 1 syllabus of the Rajasthan prelims exam.

• 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 

Rajasthan Judiciary 2020 Prelims Syllabus Paper II: Law

Check the important topics that need to be prepared for the paper 2 prelims exam.

• 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, 
• Framing of Charge /Judgment Writing.

RJS 2020 Prelims Syllabus Hindi Proficiency

Candidates can go through the detailed syllabus of Hindi proficiency and start preparing for the exam. Candidates will be tested on the proficiency of the Hindi subject in the prelims exam. Hence, it is very important for candidates to study all the topics as per the latest syllabus.

• शब्द रचना: संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास , उपसर्ग , प्रत्यय
• शब्द प्रकार: (क) तत्सम, अर्ध्दतत्सम, तत्भव, देशज, विदेशी (ख) संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, संबंध सूचक, विस्मयबोधक निपात)
• शब्द ज्ञान : पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युगमो का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द, समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, संबंधवाची शब्दावली
• शब्द शुद्धि |
• व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ: परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, वृत्ति (mood), पक्ष (aspect), वाच्य (voice)
• वाक्य रचना
• वाक्य शुद्धि 
• विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग |
• मुहावरे/ लोकोक्तियाँ |
• पारिभाषिक शब्दावली: प्रशासनिक, विधिक (विशेषतः)

RJS 2020 Prelims Syllabus English Proficiency

Here is the detailed syllabus of English proficiency for the Rajasthan Judicial Services Prelims Exam.

• 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

RJS Mains Syllabus Paper I: Law

• 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 Control Act, 2001, 
• Order/Judgment Writing 

Rajasthan Judiciary 2020 Prelims Syllabus Paper II: Law

• 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, 
• Framing of Charge /Judgment Writing.

Rajasthan Judicial Services Mains Syllabus Language 

• Paper-l Hindi Essay: Essay Writing in the Hindi Language.
• Paper-II English Essay: Essay Writing in the English Language.

How to Prepare for Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2020?

As per the experts, following the preparation tips will help candidates to know how to prepare for the upcoming exam. To help candidates, we have provided, Rajasthan Judiciary Preparation Tips here.

• Before starting the preparation, go through the detailed syllabus and exam pattern of the judiciary exam of Rajasthan High Court.
• Prepare a time table that covers all the topics as per the latest syllabus.
• Study all the topics one by one and try to finish all topics as per the plan. 
• Make sure to read newspapers, magazines, and columns every day to improve your English and General Awareness.
• Prepare a question bank of 50 questions from the major and minor topics of the Rajasthan judicial service examination.
• Solve Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Question Papers to know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the exam.
• Try to solve more question papers in a day so that you can have time to improve on weak areas or wherever you go wrong.
• Attempt mock tests on a regular basis to test your preparation levels.

RJS 2020 Answer Key

Following the completion of the Prelims exam, Rajasthan High Court will release Answer key 2020 on the official website. Candiadtes can download the answer key PDF and cross-check all their answers. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below while checking the Answer Key of Rajasthan Judicial Services Exam 2020.

• Visit the official website
• Navigate and click ‘RAJASTHAN RJS 2020 answer key’
• Download the Answer key 
• Match your response with the answer mentioned
• Download and keep a copy for future prospects

RJS Result 2020

After the completion of the prelims exam, the High court of Rajasthan will release the result. Applicants who will score above the cut off will be considered for the next stage of the selection process. The Rajasthan Judiciary Result 2020 will be published on the official website of the court in the form of a merit list consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants. The results will be released in the form of a PDF.

How to Check RJS Result 2020?

Follow the steps mentioned below to check your Rajasthan Judicial Services 2020 Result.

• Visit the official website
• Navigate and click Link: ‘Rajasthan Judiciary result 2020’ 
• Download Merit List PDF
• Open PDF form of Merit List
• Press Ctrl+F, enter your roll number

RJS Cutoff 2020

Rajasthan High Court releases qualifying marks required for RJS Exam. The details for each category are mentioned below

• SC/ST: 40% of the total marks
• Other Candidates: 45% of the total marks

Students scoring marks below the aforementioned score will not be considered for the Mains exam. However, candidates will have to score than the RJS Cutoff for securing their place in the merit list. Factors that influence RJS cut off 2020 are mentioned below

• Total candidates who have registered for the exam
• Total number of candidates who actually appeared for the exam
• The difficulty level of the questions
• Number of vacancies available in each particular category
• A total number of vacancies/posts.

Details of Previous year RJS Cutoff is listed below

Non-TSP Area:

TSP Area Banswara

TSP Area Dungarpur

TSP Area Pratapgarh

TSP Area Sirohi: