The Delhi High Court holds the Delhi Judicial Services Examination (DJS) to select suitable applicants for the positions of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate in the Delhi Judicial Service. It is a highly demanding exam that assesses applicants’ knowledge, aptitude, and skills in several areas of procedural, criminal, and civil law.
Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination
You will face the preliminary exam first which is an objective test of 200 Marks.The question will be based on following subjects:
- General knowledge
- English
- Constitution of India
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian Contract Act
- Indian Partnership Act
- Principle governing Arbitration Law
- Specific Relief Act
- Indian Limitation Act
- Indian Evidence Act
The minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Examination will be 60% for General and 55% for Reserved Categories i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) /Orthopedically handicapped/hearing impaired).
Phase 2 – Mains Examination
The exam is conducted under the four papers:
Paper I – Gk And Language (250 Marks)
This paper comprises of two sections.
Section I: General Knowledge: This is to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs etc. i.e. Current legal topics in the news, Static and dynamic GK (100 Marks)
Section II: Language (Essay, Translation and Precis Writing): This is to test the candidate’s knowledge and power of expression in English (150 Marks)
There will be two passages for translation, one in English – to be translated into Hindi.
One in Hindi– to be translated into English.
Paper II – Civil Law I (200 Marks)
You will be asked question based on the Following:
- Indian Contract Act,
- Indian Sale of Goods Act,
- Indian Partnership Act,
- Specific Relief Act,
- Hindu Law,
- Mohammedan Law,
- Delhi Rent Control Act
- Law of Torts.
Paper III – civil law II (200 Marks)
You will be asked question based on the Following:
- Civil Procedure Code
- Law of Evidence Act
- Law of Limitation
- Law of Registration
Paper IV – Criminal Law (200 Marks)
You will be asked question based on the Following:
- Criminal procedure code
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian evidence act
NOTE : Minimum marks are 40% in each written paper and aggregate of 50% to qualify for interview. Relaxation of 5% each has been made for SC/ST/PWD.
Phase 3 – Interview (150 Marks)
- Interview will carry 150 Marks.
- Need to score at least 50% (relaxation by 5% for RC) to qualify.
- Aggregate of the marks obtained in both interview and written exam will determine the position.
Note:
- Only such candidates will be called for Viva voce who have obtained 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in the aggregate except in the case of candidates belonging to reserved categories i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) /Orthopedically handicapped/hearing Impaired) in whose case the qualifying marks will be 35% in each written paper and 45% in the aggregate.
- A candidate of General Category must secure minimum 50% marks and a candidate of Reserved Category i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) / Orthopedically handicapped/hearing impaired) must secure minimum 45% marks in Viva voce to be eligible for being recommended for appointment to the service.
- Refer to the current year’s official advertisement for complete details and instructions as applicable.
