Overview of RJS Notification, 2025

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05-Mar-2025 | Drishti The Vision

The Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Examination is a prestigious competitive exam conducted by the Rajasthan High Court to recruit talented legal professionals for judicial positions in the state's lower judiciary.

The Rajasthan High Court has officially issued the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Notification 2025, declaring 44 openings for the position of Civil Judge.

Important Dates & Details

Details	Information
Total No. of Vacancies	44
Application Online Dates	1st March 2025 (1:00 PM) to 30th March 2025 (5:00 PM)
Application Fee Timeline	1st March 2025 (1:00 PM) to 31st March 2025 (5:00 PM)
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Language	English & Hindi
Official Website	hcraj.nic.in

Vacancies

Category	Total Vacancies	Women Reservation (out of total)
General (UR)	17	05
Scheduled Caste (SC)	07	02
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	05	01
Other Backward Class (OBC)	09	02
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	04	01
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	02	–

Eligibility Criteria

Essential:
- Must be the citizen of India.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university.
- Students in the final semester shall be eligible to apply for the exam.
- Minimum Age should be 23 years, and Maximum Age should be 40 years.
Additional:
- Candidates must submit a character certificate from their last attended educational institution or current employer.
- Proficiency in Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.

Examination Structure

Preliminary Examination:

Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours
Subjects Covered:
- Law: 70%
- Test of Hindi and English language proficiency: 30%
- No negative marking

Main Examination:

Qualification Criteria:
- Candidates must secure at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST category) to qualify for the Main Examination.
Type: Descriptive
Total Marks: 300
Duration: Each paper is 3 hours
Subjects and Marks Distribution:
- Paper I: Law - 100 marks
- Paper II: Law - 100 marks
- Paper III: Language - 100 marks
  - Essay Writing in Hindi: 50 marks
  - Essay Writing in English: 50 marks
Qualification Criteria:
- Candidates must secure at least 35% marks in each paper and 40% in aggregate (30% for SC/ST category in aggregate).

Interview:

Total Marks: 35
Final Merit List: Prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview.

Syllabus

Preliminary Examination:

Law: Same as prescribed for Law Paper I and II for Mains Examination

English & Hindi Proficiency:

English Proficiency

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

Hindi Proficiency

- शब्द रचना : संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
- शब्द प्रकार :
- तत्सम, अर्धतत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी
- संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, सम्बन्ध सूचक, विस्मयबोधक निपात)
- शब्द ज्ञान : पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्मों का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द, समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समनार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, सम्बन्धवाची शब्दावली
- शब्द शुद्धि
- व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ : परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, वृत्ति, पक्ष, वाच्य
- वाक्य रचना
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग
- मुहावरे/ लोकोक्तियाँ
- पारिभाषिक शब्दावली : प्रशासनिक, विधिक (विशेषतः)

Mains Examination:

Law Paper I	Law Paper II
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Constitution of India, 1950	The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Contract Act, 1872	Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Transfer of Property Act, 1882	The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Sale of Goods Act, 1930	Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872	Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
The Limitation Act, 1963	Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
The Specific Relief Act, 1963	Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Bhartiya Sakhsya Adhiniyam, 2023	Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001	Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, 1961	Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956	Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955	Framing of Charge/Judgment Writing
Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956
Partnership Act, 1932
Registration Act, 1908
Mohammaden law (relating to Succession, Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance & Adoption)
Order/Judgment Writing

Conclusion

The Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Notification 2025 presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring legal professionals to secure prestigious judicial positions in Rajasthan's lower judiciary. With 44 vacancies available for Civil Judge positions, the notification outlines comprehensive details on eligibility, selection process, examination structure, and syllabus. Candidates who meet the required criteria can apply online from March 1st to March 30th, 2025, and are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. This opportunity is an ideal platform for law graduates to build a career in the judicial system of Rajasthan.