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Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS)

Sections
17
Topics
87
Sub-topics
471
Stages
2
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The Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) (Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS)) syllabus is organised into 17 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Mains), English Language (Mains), Rajasthan Knowledge & Language, Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act and 11 more. Together they cover 87 topics and 471 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

Rajasthan Judicial Service Exam conducted by Rajasthan High Court for appointment of Civil Judges in Rajasthan. Commonly referred to as RJS Exam.

Exam pattern: Prelims + Mains + Interview

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Prelims

  • Law (Prelims)80%80 marks
  • General Knowledge (Prelims)20%20 marks

Mains

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Mains)11%12 marks
  • Constitutional Law (Mains)10%11 marks
  • Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act9%10 marks
  • Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act7%8 marks
  • Indian Penal Code7%8 marks
  • English Language (Mains)6%7 marks
  • Rajasthan Knowledge & Language6%7 marks
  • Hindu Law & Muslim Law6%7 marks
  • Code of Civil Procedure & Limitation Act6%7 marks
  • Law of Evidence6%6 marks
  • Code of Criminal Procedure6%7 marks
  • Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act5%5 marks
  • Law of Torts & Consumer Protection Act5%5 marks
  • Rajasthan Specific Laws5%5 marks
  • Jurisprudence5%5 marks

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Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims + Mains + Interview

High-weightage Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) topics

  1. 1Transfer of Property Act, 1882Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act~50 marks
  2. 2Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Code of Civil Procedure & Limitation Act~40 marks
  3. 3Law of TortsLaw of Torts & Consumer Protection Act~35 marks
  4. 4Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act~30 marks
  5. 5Consumer Protection Act, 2019Law of Torts & Consumer Protection Act~25 marks
  6. 6Limitation Act, 1963Code of Civil Procedure & Limitation Act~20 marks

Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) section-wise syllabus

Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act

Mains · 14 topics · 93 sub-topics

  • Offer, Acceptance, and Communication (Sections 2-10)
  • Consideration and Privity of Contract (Sections 2d, 23-27)
  • Capacity and Free Consent (Sections 11-22)
  • Legality of Object and Void Agreements (Sections 23-30)
  • Performance and Discharge of Contract (Sections 37-67)
  • Breach of Contract and Remedies (Sections 73-75)
  • Indemnity and Guarantee (Sections 124-147)
  • Bailment and Pledge (Sections 148-181)
  • Agency (Sections 182-238)
  • Recovery of Possession (Sections 5-9)
  • Specific Performance of Contracts (Sections 10-21)
  • Rectification, Rescission, and Cancellation (Sections 26-33)
  • Declaratory Decrees (Sections 34-35)
  • Injunctions (Sections 36-42)
Full Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act syllabus

Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act

Mains · 10 topics · 47 sub-topics

  • Formation of Contract: Sale vs Agreement to Sell (Sections 4-10)
  • Conditions and Warranties (Sections 11-17)
  • Passing of Property and Risk (Sections 18-26)
  • Performance of Contract (Sections 31-44)
  • Rights of Unpaid Seller (Sections 45-60)
  • Nature of Partnership (Sections 4-8)
  • Relations of Partners to Third Parties (Sections 18-30)
  • Relations of Partners Inter Se (Sections 9-17)
  • Incoming, Outgoing Partners, and Dissolution (Sections 31-47)
  • Registration and Effects of Non-Registration (Sections 56-71)
Full Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act syllabus

Hindu Law & Muslim Law

Mains · 11 topics · 63 sub-topics

  • Sources and Schools of Hindu Law
  • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Divorce and Maintenance
  • Joint Hindu Family, Coparcenary, and Karta
  • Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  • Adoption, Guardianship, and Wills
  • Sources and Schools of Muslim Law
  • Nikah
  • Talaq
  • Succession and Inheritance
  • Gifts (Hiba) and Wakf
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Constitutional Law (Mains)

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 (Mains) syllabus

Law of Evidence

Mains · 8 topics · 44 sub-topics

  • Introduction and Classification of Evidence
  • Relevancy of Facts (Sections 5-16 BSA / Sections 6-16 IEA)
  • Admissions and Confessions (Sections 17-31 IEA / BSA 17-31)
  • Dying Declaration and Expert Evidence (Sections 32-33, 45-51 IEA)
  • Burden of Proof and Estoppel (Sections 101-117 IEA)
  • Witnesses and Their Examination (Sections 118-167 IEA)
  • Documentary and Oral Evidence (Sections 61-100 IEA)
  • Electronic Evidence and Digital Records
Full Law of Evidence syllabus

Indian Penal Code

Mains · 8 topics · 52 sub-topics

  • Introduction, Stages of Crime, and Joint Liability
  • General Exceptions (Sections 76-106 IPC / BNS)
  • Right of Private Defence (Sections 96-106 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Affecting the Human Body (Sections 299-377 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against Women and Marriage (Sections 493-498A IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against Property (Sections 378-462 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against the State and Public Tranquility (Sections 121-160 IPC / BNS)
  • Defamation and Offences Relating to Documents (Sections 499-502, 463-489 IPC / BNS)
Full Indian Penal Code syllabus

Code of Criminal Procedure

Mains · 7 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • Courts, Powers, and Jurisdiction (Sections 6-25 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Arrest, Bail, and Pre-Trial Procedures (Sections 41-60A, 436-450 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Investigation, Search, and Framing of Charge (Sections 155-173, 211-224 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Criminal Trial Procedure (Sections 225-265 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Judgment, Sentence, and Execution (Sections 353-374 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Appeals, Revision, Reference, and Transfer (Sections 372-407 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Maintenance, Security, and Miscellaneous (Sections 125-128, 106-124, 451-484 CrPC / BNSS)
Full Code of Criminal Procedure syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) syllabus?

The Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) syllabus has 17 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Mains), English Language (Mains), Rajasthan Knowledge & Language, Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief Act, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act, Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act and 9 more. Together they cover 87 topics and 471 sub-topics.

What is the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) exam pattern?

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

Which Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act, ~50 marks), Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Code of Civil Procedure & Limitation Act, ~40 marks), Law of Torts (Law of Torts & Consumer Protection Act, ~35 marks), Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 (Transfer of Property Act & Rajasthan Rent Control Act, ~30 marks), Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Law of Torts & Consumer Protection Act, ~25 marks).

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Is this the official Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) syllabus?

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

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