Complete Exam Syllabus – Subject-Wise
Below is the detailed syllabus subject-wise for the Main Examination as per latest available scheme for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) under RHC. Also includes Preliminary syllabus references.
Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Law (approx. 70 % weight) – topics largely derived from Law Paper I & II of the Mains.
Hindi / English Proficiency (approx. 30 %) – grammar, usage, comprehension.
Syllabus topics include (among others):
The Constitution of India
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Language proficiency: tenses, articles, idioms, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, synonyms/antonyms etc.
Main Examination (Descriptive)
Law Paper-I (Civil Law & Procedure, 100 Marks, 3 Hours)
Topics include:
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Constitution of India
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Limitation Act, 1963
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Judgments, Orders, Writing and Drafting (interpretation of statutes, pleas, pleadings etc.)
Other state-specific laws (e.g., The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001) in past syllabus.
Law Paper-II (Criminal Law & Procedure, 100 Marks, 3 Hours)
Topics include:
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Framing of Charge / Judgment writing in criminal cases.
Language Paper-I (Hindi Essay, 50 Marks, 2 Hours)
Candidates must write essays on legal/social/contemporary issues in Hindi; test translation, grammar, comprehension.
Language Paper-II (English Essay, 50 Marks, 2 Hours)
Essay writing in English on legal/social/contemporary topics; test grammar, usage, comprehension.
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5. How to Download Complete Syllabus – Instructions
1. Go to the official website of Rajasthan High Court: hcraj.nic.in
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Exam & Syllabus” section.
3. Look for the link titled “Scheme of Examination and Syllabus for Recruitment to Civil Judge Cadre” (or similar) for year 2025.
4. Click the PDF link to download the syllabus document. (E.g., past version available here)
5. Save the PDF on your device and print if required for study purpose.
6. Ensure you verify that the syllabus corresponds to the year you are appearing for (2025) and check for any amendments/notifications released.
7. Bookmark or keep the official notification handy for reference of any changes or corrigenda.