Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 - Prelims & Mains

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The Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus is a comprehensive roadmap for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in law and serve as a judicial officer in the state.

The High Court of Rajasthan mentions the syllabus for the RJS exam in the official notification. Thus, knowing the syllabus of RJS helps to understand the topics' weight and score better in the upcoming judiciary exams.

Do you know that the syllabus of RJS is divided into two stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination? Here's a sneak peek into some interesting facts about the syllabus:

• What subjects are covered in the Rajasthan Judiciary Preliminary Exam? The Preliminary Exam focuses on the Code of Civil Procedure,1908; the Constitution of India; Indian Contract Act, 1872; the Indian Evidence Act, L872; the Limitation Act, 1963; the Specific Relief Act, 1963; the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, The Indian penal Code, 1860. Scroll till the end to know more!
• How many papers are there in the Rajasthan Judiciary Main Examination? The Main Examination consists of four papers, each with a unique focus. Know more about each paper!
• What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the Preliminary Examination? You must score at least 45% (40% for reserved categories) to qualify. Scroll till the end to learn more about the RJS exam structure!

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Overview of Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023

The Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 is divided into three stages -

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): The Preliminary exam is an objective-type exam that tests the candidate's knowledge in various subjects like Law, Hindi Proficiency and English Proficiency.
2. Main Examination (Subjective Type): The Mains exam is a descriptive-type exam that tests the candidate's knowledge in subjects like Civil Law, Criminal Law, and Language.
3. Interview: The Interview is the final exam stage, where candidates are evaluated on their personality, communication skills, and general awareness.

Let's take a closer look at the Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 in detail.

Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2023

The Preliminary Exam of the Rajasthan Judiciary is a screening test with objective-type 100 questions with a maximum of 100 marks up for grabs. However, the RJS prelims exam consists of the following:

• Law Subjects – 70 % weightage (For the Preliminary Exam, the subjects will be the same as prescribed in the syllabus for Law Paper l and Law Paper ll.
• Hindi Proficiency  – 15% 
• English Proficiency  – 15% 

RJS Pre Syllabus 2023 

As per the Rajasthan Judiciary question papers, the prelims syllabus for Law is the same as prescribed for the Main Law Paper l & Il.

 From the table below, let us look at the detailed Rajasthan Civil Judge Syllabus of the Law Paper I Mains 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

RJS Syllabus 2023 for Mains Law Paper 2

The following are the essential topics you must be prepared for under the Rajasthan Judicial Services Syllabus for paper 2 of the Mains exam:

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Indian Evidence Act, 1972
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XV)
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

Direct Link to Download Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 PDF in Hindi 

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Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Prelims Hindi Proficiency Test

You can review the RJS syllabus in Hindi here and enhance your Preparation for Rajasthan Judiciary Exam:

• 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)

Rajasthan Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 for Prelims English Proficiency Test

To score good marks in the English section, you should have strong skills in vocabulary. Reading newspapers will help improve your vocabulary and enhance your Rajasthan Judiciary English preparation.

Here is the detailed Syllabus of the RJS 2023 English proficiency PDF for the prelims exam:

Tenses	Articles and Determiners
Phrasal Verbs and Idioms	Active & Passive Voice
Co-ordination & Subordination	Direct and Indirect Speech
Antonyms	Synonyms
Modals expressing various concepts (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast)

Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Syllabus 2023 

Now, let's talk about the Main Examination, which is the real deal! This stage comprises four papers. In RJS Syllabus, four papers are in the Mains level of the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam. 

• Law Paper 1
• Law Paper 2
• Language Paper 1 - Hindi Essay
• Language Paper 2 - English Essay 

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Mains Law Paper 1

Here is the detailed Rajasthan Judicial Services syllabus of paper 1 for the Mains exam. Following a few preparation tips provided by experts will help enhance your preparation for the Rajasthan Judiciary mains 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

RJS Mains Law Paper 2 Syllabus 2023

Check out the table below to know the topics of the RJS Mains syllabus for the Paper II examination:

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

The Indian Evidence Act, 1972

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XV)

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

Rajasthan Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 for Language 

Check the detailed RJS syllabus of the language section of the Rajasthan Judiciary exam:

• Paper I - Essay Writing in the Hindi Language
• Paper II - Essay Writing in the English Language

Read more: Short tricks to write English Essays in the RJS mains exam

Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus for Viva-Voce 2023

A personal Interview or Viva-voce is the third and final stage in the selection process for the RJS exam. During the interview, you'll be assessed based on your academic background, character, personality, communication skills, and physical fitness.

The questions won't necessarily focus on academic or legal topics. But, the main focus of interviews will be to explore your general knowledge, current affairs, and awareness of present-day issues.

Therefore, here are some tips to crack Civil Judge Personal Interview: 

• You can earn some golden points if you are proficient in Rajasthani dialects and know Rajasthan's social customs. 
• Moreover, you can expect questions on current affairs topics and the modern-day problems that the Indians have been dealing with for quite some time.
• You will be selected based on the aggregate scores from mains and interviews. 

Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Books 2023 

You can refer to the following Books for Rajasthan Judiciary. While preparing for the exam, these books cover all the topics per the latest Rajasthan Judiciary syllabus.

Book Title	Author/Editor
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	Mulla, C.K. Takwani
The Indian Contract Act, 1872	Avtar Singh, R.K. Bangia
The Specific Relief Act, 1963	Avtar Singh
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882	R.K. Sinha
The Indian Penal Code, 1860	K.D. Gaur, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	R.V. Kelkar, C.K. Takwani
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872	Batuklal, V. Krishnan
Introduction to the Constitution of India	D.D. Basu
Administrative Law	I.P. Massey
Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001	P.C. Jain
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956	P.C. Jain

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus covers various subjects, including civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, state-specific laws, general knowledge, and the Rajasthani language. Aspiring candidates for the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2023 must study these topics in-depth and keep updated with the latest legal and current developments.