Rajasthan High Court District Judge

Preliminary Examination – Objective Type

Total Marks150
Total Questions150
Time Duration3 Hours
Exam TypeObjective (MCQ)

Exam Type

Preliminary Examination is an
Objective Type (MCQ) test.

Question Pattern

150 Questions for 150 Marks
(Each question carries 1 mark)

Qualifying Nature

Minimum qualifying marks shall be
prescribed by the Recruiting Authority.

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

  1. Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  2. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Indian Contract Act, 1872
  3. Constitution of India, 1950
  4. Specific Relief Act, 1963
  5. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
  6. Limitation Act, 1963
  7. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
  8. Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
  9. Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  10. Hindu Law:

    • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
    • Hindu Succession Act, 1956
    • Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956
  11. SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
  12. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Chapters X, XI & XII)
  13. Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, 1961;
    Registration Act, 1908;
    Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998
  14. General Knowledge
  15. Legal Maxims
  16. Medical Jurisprudence
  17. Landmark Judgments
  18. Language (Hindi & English)

Rajasthan High Court District Judge

Main Examination (Subjective Type)

Total Papers4
Marks Per Paper100
Total Marks400
Duration3 Hours Each

Paper – I

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
  • Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Limitation Act, 1963
  • Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
  • Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955

Paper – II

  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Indian Partnership Act, 1932
  • Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Law of Torts
  • Indian Easements Act, 1882
  • Hindu Law (Hindu Marriage Act,1955; Hindu Succession Act, 1956; Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956; Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956);
  • Muslim Law The Registration Act, 1908;
  • Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998
  • General Rules (Civil & Criminal), 2018
  • Interpretation of Statutes

Paper – III

  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985;
  • • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015;
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
  • Electricity Act, 2003 (Chapter XIV)
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and
  • Medical Jurisprudence

Paper – IV (Writing Skills & Current Legal Knowledge)

  • Language which includes translation, precis, essays, etc.Translation may include Hindi to
    English and English to Hindi (40 marks).
  • Judgment Writing – 40 Marks
    i. Settlement of issues
    ii. Framing of charges
    iii. Writing of Judgment/ Order

  • Landmark Judgments of Supreme Court and Rajasthan High Court (20 marks)

Rajasthan High Court District Judge

Interview (Viva-Voce)

Interview Assessment (50 Marks)

The interview shall assess the suitability of the candidate for appointment
to the Judicial Service in the cadre of District Judge.

  • Personality, character & judicial temperament
  • Logical reasoning & analytical ability
  • General knowledge & current affairs
  • Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects
  • Understanding of social customs of Rajasthan

Interview marks shall be added to the marks obtained
in the Main Examination for final merit.

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