Introduction
The Delhi Judicial Services Exam(DJSE) is a highly competitive exam with a low attempt-to-select ratio.
Stages
The three stages of selection process is:
Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam (four papers), and Viva Voce.
Purpose
Conducted by Delhi High Court to recruit judges for Delhi's judicial services.
Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
Below 32 years (general category) with age relaxations of 5 years for specific categories.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution. Advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961, or practising advocates in India are eligible.
Health and Character
Good health, suitable for government service with no involvement in criminal cases, bankruptcy, or insolvency.
Application Timeline (2023) and further details
Yet to be declared.
As per the official notification, the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Higher Judicial Services Exam are as follows:
1. Age Limit: The minimum prescribed age limit is 35 years.
2. Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
3. Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution.
4. Experience: Only candidates with a minimum of seven years of practice as advocates (as of January 1 of the recruitment year) are eligible.
5. PWD Category: Candidates in the PWD category can avail themselves of the scribe facility for the examination.
6. Special Note: Prosecuting Officers/Assistant Prosecuting Officers are considered advocates and are eligible based on the Supreme Court's judgment in Civil Appeal No. 561 of 2013.
Delhi Judicial Services Exam Attempts
Number of Attempts
- The Delhi Judicial Services exam allows a total of 6 attempts for candidates.
Delhi Judicial Services Exam Application Process
Documents Required
1. Valid Email Address
2. Passport-sized Photograph (max 100 kb)
3. Scanned Signature (max 50 kb)
4. Educational Qualifications and Experience Letters
5. Debit Card or Internet Banking Details
6. PwD and Caste Certificates (if applicable)
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Create Login ID
- Register on the official website.
- Provide personal details and note the password.
- Save login credentials received via email.
Step 2: Fill Application Form
- Log in and enter the verification code.
- Fill in details carefully, including qualifications.
- Save the completed form.
Step 3: Upload Photo and Signature
- Follow guidelines for photo and signature uploads.
Step 4: Make Payment
- Pay the application fee (General: Rs. 1000, Reserved: Rs. 200) via debit card or net banking.
- Obtain a self-generated Web Application Number after payment.
- Keep a printout of the completed application for reference.
Fee Structure
- SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 200 + bank charges (if any)
- General: Rs. 1000 + bank charges (if any)
Syllabus
The Delhi Judiciary Exam Prelims Paper includes:
1. General Legal Knowledge
2. English Language
3. Objective-type Legal Problems
Subjects to cover for the Delhi Judiciary mains Exam:
1. Civil Law
2. Criminal Law
3. English
Exam Pattern and Selection Criteria
1. Preliminary Exam (200 marks)
- Computer-based exam with objective questions.
- Negative marking (25% deduction for incorrect answers).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Qualifying score: 60% for general category, 55% for reserved categories.
2. Mains Exam (850 marks)
- Four papers covering General Knowledge, Language, Civil Law, and Criminal Law.
- Papers 1 and 2 are subjective, and Papers 3 and 4 have objective questions.
- Each paper has a specific duration.
3. Viva Voce (150 marks)
- Panel interview assessing legal knowledge, personality traits, and communication skills.
The general category requires a 50% minimum, reserved category requires a 45% minimum for successful recommendation.
Recommended Books for Preparation
1. Prelims Exam
Singhal’s Judicial Service-Preliminary Exam.
Lucent’s General Knowledge, R.S Aggarwal for English.
Delhi Judicial Services (Preliminary) Exam Guide by Dr. Ashok K. Jain.
2. Mains Exam
Subject-specific books for each paper, including Bare Acts and commentaries.
3. Viva Voce Preparation
Communication Skills
Books like "The New Lawyer’s Handbook" and "The Tools of Argument."
Current Legal Affairs
Stay updated on recent legal developments.
Checking Results
To check the results for the Delhi Judicial Services Exam, follow these steps:
1. Visit the official website of the Delhi High Court (delhihighcourt.nic.in).
2. Click on "Public Notices."
3. Select "Recruitment Results."
4. Choose the relevant PDF from the list and download it.
5. Check the results in the downloaded PDF.
