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Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 PDF Download Here [Prelims & Mains]
October 5, 2026
The Rajasthan Judicial Services Exam 2026 has notified major updates to Rajasthan Judiciary syllabus, by including updated new laws and acts.
Rajasthan Judicial Services examination is categorised into Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. In this article, candidates will learn the following details about the Rajasthan Judiciary 2026:
- What subjects are covered in the Preliminary Exam 2026?
- How many papers are there in the Main Examination 2026?
- What books should I refer to for Rajasthan Judiciary Preparation 2026?
- How do you prepare for the updated syllabus for the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2026?
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.
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.
- After selection, every candidate must complete 1 year of intensive training at the Judicial Academy followed by 1 year of structured Law Clerkship before being appointed as a regular judicial officer.
- LL.M. or any higher legal education will not be counted as practice experience.
Important Changes in RJS Syllabus 2026:
- Introduction of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), replacing parts of IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act.
- Commercial laws, such as the Partnership Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the Registration Act, have now been included.
- Inclusion of Cyber & Excise Laws – IT Act, 2000 and Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 added.
- Expansion of Family & Property Laws – Mohammedan Law and detailed Hindu Laws are now part of the syllabus.
- Rajasthan-Specific Laws – Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act and Rajasthan Land Revenue Act are now included.
Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The High Court of Rajasthan has notofied the syllabus for the RJS exam in the official notification. So by knowing the syllabus of RJS helps one understand the topic's weightage and score better in the upcoming judiciary exams in 2026.
The Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 is divided into three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): The Preliminary exam is an objective-type exam that tests the candidate's knowledge in subjects like Law, Hindi Proficiency and English Proficiency.
- Main Examination (Subjective Type): The Mains exam 2026 is a descriptive-type exam that tests the candidate's knowledge of subjects such as Civil Law, Criminal Law, and Language.
- Interview (Viva- Voce): The Interview is the final exam stage, where candidates are evaluated on their personality, communication skills, and general awareness.
Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026 Pattern
The Preliminary Exam of the Rajasthan Judiciary 2026 is a screening test with 100 objective-type 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 those prescribed in the syllabus for Law Paper I and Law Paper II).
- Hindi Proficiency – 15% weightage
- English Proficiency – 15% weightage
Check: Preparation for the Rajasthan Judiciary mains exam
Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Prelims
Law Syllabus: For Rajasthan Judicial Services, the law syllabus is same as the subjects mentioned for Law Paper-I and Law Paper-II of the Mains Examination (details below). Questions are objective and of a relatively lower difficulty level than Mains.
Hindi Proficiency (15 Marks)
- शब्द रचना: संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
- शब्द प्रकार: तत्सम, अर्धतत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी; संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय
- शब्द ज्ञान: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्मों 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 चिह्नों का प्रयोग
- मुहावरे / लोकोक्तियाँ
- पारिभाषिक शब्दावली (प्रशासनिक)
English Proficiency (15 Marks)
- Tenses
- Articles and Determiners
- Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
- Active & Passive Voice
- Co-ordination & Subordination
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Modals (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Comparison, Contrast)
- Antonyms and Synonyms
Check: Preparation for the Rajasthan Judiciary mains exam
Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Syllabus 2026 covers 4 papers.
- Law Paper 1
- Law Paper 2
- Language Paper 1 - Hindi Essay
- Language Paper 2 - English Essay
Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Mains Law Paper 1
The detailed Rajasthan Judicial Services syllabus of Paper 1 for the Mains exam is given below.
| S. No. | Law Subjects / Acts |
|---|---|
| 1 | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
| 2 | The Constitution of India |
| 3 | Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
| 4 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| 5 | The Limitation Act, 1963 |
| 6 | The Specific Relief Act, 1963 |
| 7 | The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 |
| 8 | Interpretation of Statutes |
| 9 | The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 |
| 10 | Hindu Laws (Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956; Hindu Succession Act, 1956; Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956) |
| 11 | Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, 1961 |
| 12 | The Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 |
| 13 | Partnership Act, 1932 |
| 14 | The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 |
| 15 | The Registration Act, 1908 |
| 16 | Mohammedan Law (relating to Succession, Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance & Adoption) |
| 17 | Order / Judgment Writing |
Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Mains Law Paper 2
The detailed Rajasthan Judicial Services syllabus of Paper 2 for the Mains exam is given below.
| S. No. | Law Subjects / Acts |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| 2 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| 3 | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| 4 | The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 |
| 5 | The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII) |
| 6 | The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 |
| 7 | Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 |
| 8 | The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 |
| 9 | Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 |
| 10 | The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 |
| 11 | Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 |
| 12 | Information Technology Act, 2000 |
| 13 | Framing of Charge / Judgment Writin |
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Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 for Interview (Viva-Voce)
A personal Interview is the third and final stage of the selection process for the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2026. This includes -
- Legal knowledge, constitutional understanding, current legal developments
- Personality, ethics, and general awareness
- Awareness of Rajasthan’s socio-legal context and local customs/dialect (to a limited extent)
The questions won't necessarily focus only on academic or legal topics. The main focus of the interviews will be to explore your general knowledge, current affairs, and awareness of contemporary issues.
Therefore, here are some tips to crack the Civil Judge Personal Interview:
- You can earn some golden points if you are proficient in the Rajasthani dialect and know Rajasthan's social customs.
- Moreover, you can expect questions on current affairs topics and the modern-day problems that Indians have been dealing with for quite some time.
- You will be selected based on the aggregate scores from the mains and interviews.
Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Books 2026
Candidates can refer to the following Books for the Rajasthan Judiciary exam. These books cover all the topics in the latest Rajasthan Judiciary syllabus.
| Book Title | Author/Editor |
|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | Mulla, C.K. Takwani |
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Avtar Singh, R.K. Bangia |
| Specific Relief Act, 1963 | Avtar Singh |
| Transfer of Property Act, 1882 | R.K. Sinha |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | K.D. Gaur, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | R.V. Kelkar, C.K. Takwani |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 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 |
The Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 mainly includes Civil Law, Criminal Law (new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), Constitutional Law, Evidence, Procedure, Personal Laws (Hindu and Mohammedan), and important Rajasthan-specific laws such as the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, Land Revenue Act, Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, and Excise Act. Language proficiency is checked through Hindi and English in both Prelims and Mains. There is no separate General Knowledge or Rajasthani language paper in the syllabus.
Candidates preparing for the Rajasthan Judiciary Exam 2026 should study these subjects thoroughly and stay updated with the latest legal amendments and case laws.
Preparation Tips:
- Prepare for Prelims and Mains together, as the law syllabus is largely the same.
- Carefully evaluate the complete syllabus before starting preparation and design a realistic strategy.
- Give equal importance to both major and minor subjects; do not leave any topic for the last minute.
- Make your own concise notes — this strengthens understanding and helps in quick revision.
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