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Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS)

Sections
11
Topics
38
Sub-topics
208
Stages
2
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The Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) (Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS)) syllabus is organised into 11 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge & Language (Mains), Constitutional Law, Transfer of Property Act, Evidence Act & CPC, IPC, Criminal Procedure Code & Law of Evidence and 5 more. Together they cover 38 topics and 208 sub-topics, tested in Prelims and Mains. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Exam conducted by Delhi High Court for appointment of District Judges in Delhi. Also commonly referred to as DJS Exam.

Exam pattern: Prelims + Mains + Interview

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Prelims

  • Law (Prelims)90%90 marks
  • General Knowledge (Prelims)10%10 marks

Mains

  • General Knowledge & Language (Mains)13%100 marks
  • Constitutional Law13%100 marks
  • Transfer of Property Act, Evidence Act & CPC13%100 marks
  • IPC, Criminal Procedure Code & Law of Evidence13%100 marks
  • Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act12%100 marks
  • Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act12%100 marks
  • Law of Torts & Constitutional Torts12%100 marks
  • Judgment Writing12%100 marks

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Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims + Mains + Interview

High-weightage Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) topics

  1. 1Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (Sections 1-57)Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act~100 marks
  2. 2Specific Relief Act, 1963Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act~100 marks
  3. 3Structure and Components of a JudgmentJudgment Writing~100 marks
  4. 4Types of Judgments and Practical DraftingJudgment Writing~100 marks
  5. 5Indian Contract Act, 1872Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act~80 marks
  6. 6Transfer of Property Act, 1882Transfer of Property Act, Evidence Act & CPC~70 marks
  7. 7IPC / BNS 2023IPC, Criminal Procedure Code & Law of Evidence~70 marks
  8. 8Specific TortsLaw of Torts & Constitutional Torts~70 marks

Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) section-wise syllabus

Law (Prelims)

Prelims · 8 topics · 18 sub-topics

  • Constitutional Law
  • Indian Penal Code / BNS
  • Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS
  • Law of Evidence / BSA
  • Contract Act & Specific Relief
  • Law of Torts
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Code of Civil Procedure
Full Law (Prelims) syllabus

Constitutional Law

Mains · 7 topics · 41 sub-topics

  • Preamble, Nature of Constitution, and Basic Structure Doctrine
  • Citizenship and Fundamental Rights (Articles 5-35)
  • Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties (Articles 36-51A)
  • Union Executive and Parliament (Articles 52-122)
  • State Executive, Legislature, and Union Territories (Articles 153-241)
  • Supreme Court, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts (Articles 124-147, 214-237)
  • Centre-State Relations, Emergency, and Amendment (Articles 245-368)
Full Constitutional Law syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) syllabus?

The Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) syllabus has 11 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge & Language (Mains), Constitutional Law, Transfer of Property Act, Evidence Act & CPC, IPC, Criminal Procedure Code & Law of Evidence, Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act, Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act and 3 more. Together they cover 38 topics and 208 sub-topics.

What is the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) exam pattern?

Prelims + Mains + Interview. Stages: Prelims, Mains.

Which Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (Sections 1-57) (Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act, ~100 marks), Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Delhi Rent Control Act & Specific Relief Act, ~100 marks), Structure and Components of a Judgment (Judgment Writing, ~100 marks), Types of Judgments and Practical Drafting (Judgment Writing, ~100 marks), Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act, ~80 marks).

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Is this the official Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) syllabus?

It is compiled from the official Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.