Detailed Delhi Judiciary Services (DJS) 2025
Contents
Exam Structure
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type questions with 25% negative marking.
- Mains Examination: Descriptive, written papers.
- Viva-Voce (Interview): Evaluates personality, legal acumen, and communication skills.
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Subjects:
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Focus on recent legal developments and landmark judgments.
- English Language: Comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
- Legal Aptitude: Basic principles of law and legal reasoning.
Note: The Prelims serve as a screening test; marks are not counted in the final selection.
Mains Examination (Written)
Paper I: General Knowledge & Language
- Section A: General Knowledge
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Major legal developments and landmark judgments.
- Indian Constitution and its salient features.
- Section B: Language
- Translation of a passage from English to Hindi and vice versa.
- Precis writing.
- Essay writing on legal topics.
Paper II: Civil Law I
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
- Law of Torts
- New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
- Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
- Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Paper III: Civil Law II
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Registration Act, 1908
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Trade Marks Act, 1999
- Copyright Act, 1957
Paper IV: Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Marks: 150
- Focus Areas:
- Knowledge of law and legal principles.
- Awareness of current legal issues and landmark judgments.
- Communication skills and clarity of thought.
- Personality traits suitable for judicial responsibilities.
