Delhi Judiciary Syllabus: The Examination Shall Be Conducted in Three Stages
Delhi Judiciary Syllabus: The Examination Shall Be Conducted in Three Stages
Delhi Judiciary Syllabus: The Examination Shall Be Conducted in Three Stages
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
The Preliminary Examination will be a Screening Test and will consist of one paper of
multiple objective type questions (MCQs) carrying maximum of 200 marks with 25% negative
marking.
The questions will be around the general knowledge and aptitude of the candidate,
candidate’s power of expression, flair in English, knowledge of objective type legal problems and
their solutions.
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).
MAINS EXAMINATION
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.
Note:
• Main Examination will be subjective/narrative type.
• The Main Examination will be conducted in English Medium except for language paper.
• Copy of Bare Acts of legislative enactments may be supplied. (Candidates cannot carry any
material into the exam hall.)
VIVA-VOCE/INTERVIEW
• Viva voce will carry 150 marks. 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.
• The marks obtained in the Viva voce will be added to the marks obtained in the Main
Examination (Written) and the Candidate’s position will depend on the aggregate of both.
Refer to the current year’s official advertisement for complete details and instructions as
applicable.