DJS 2023 Notification Released: Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus and More!
Edit TABLE OF CONTENTS DJS 2023 Exam Notification Released! DJS 2023 Application Form Delhi Judicial Service Exam 2023 Important Dates for DJS 2023 DJS 2023 Eligibility Criteria DJS 2023 Vacancies Application Fee for Delhi Judiciary Services Exam 2023 Delhi Judiciary Exam 2023 Syllabus Syllabus for DJS 2023 Preliminary Examination Syllabus for DJS 2023 Mains Examination Delhi Judicial Service Exam Admit Card DJS 2023 (Prelims) Mock Test Series
DJS 2023 Exam Notification Released!
The High Court of Delhi has released the notification for the Delhi Judicial Service Examination for the year 2023. The first stage of the exam [DJS Prelims Exam] will be held on Sunday, the 10th of December, 2023 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.
Delhi High Court has invited applications from eligible candidates for 53 vacancies (44 existing & 09 anticipated) to be filled via DJS 2023.
DJS 2023 Application Form
DJS 2023 Application Forms are being accepted from 07.11. 2023. The last date to apply is 22.11.2023. Candidates are advised to go through the Instructions as well as the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970 (as amended up to 26.09.2023) before filling up the application form.
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Delhi Judicial Service Exam 2023
The Delhi Judiciary Services Exam is one of the most competitive exams in India. The Delhi Judiciary Exam is conducted by the Delhi High Court for the recruitment of eligible candidates to various posts in the subordinate judiciary of Delhi. The exam is conducted in multiple stages and tests the candidates on their knowledge of law.
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Name of the ExamDelhi Judicial Services Examination
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Total Vacancies53
Date of Commencement of Application 07.11.2023
Last Date to Apply 22.11.2023
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Date of ExaminationYet to be Announced
Stages of ExamPreliminary Exam
Mains Exam
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Important Dates for DJS 2023
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Commencement of Application07.11.2023 at 1000 hours
Last Date and Time for filling Online Application Form22.11.2023 at 1730 hours
DJS 2023 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate shall be eligible to appear at the examination, if he is:-
- A citizen of India;
- A person practicing as an Advocate in India or a person qualified to be admitted as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961; and
- Not more than 32 years of age on the 1st day of January of the year in which the applications for appointment are invited, i.e., 01.01.2023.
- In the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Tribes, the upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years.
- The upper age limit is also relaxable maximum by 5 years in the case of Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers who have rendered at least five years military service and have been released on completion of assignment.
General category PwD (Identified Disabilities) candidates would, thus, be eligible for age relaxation up to 10 years and SC/ST category PwD (Identified Disabilities) candidates would, thus, be eligible for age relaxation up to 15 years.
Note: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination for which they are admitted shall be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.
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DJS 2023 Vacancies
Delhi High Court has invited applications from eligible candidates for 53 vacancies (44 existing & 09 anticipated) to be filled via DJS 2023.
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CATEGORYEXISTINGANTICIPATED VACANCIES
GENERAL280634
SC20305
ST140014
TOTAL440953
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CategoryVacancies
PwD (Blind and Low Vision)4
PwD (one arm, one leg, both legs, leprosy cured, dwarfism, and acid attack victims)3
PwD (Specific Learning Disability) and PwD (Multiple Disabilities involving blindness and low vision, one arm, one leg, both legs, leprosy cured, dwarfism and acid attack, and specific learning)3
Total10
Note: Number of vacancies is subject to change.
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Application Fee for Delhi Judiciary Services Exam 2023
In order to complete the application for Delhi Judicial Services Exam 2023, the candidates need to pay the fees. The fees are non-refundable. The application fee for General Category candidates is Rs. 1500 and for reserved category [Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Person with Disabilities (identified disabilities) of 40% or more] candidates it is Rs. 400.
Mode of Payment: The application fee for DJS 2023 should be paid through Debit Card/ Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI.
Delhi Judiciary Exam 2023 Syllabus
The Delhi Judiciary Exam is conducted in two stages:
(i) Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination (Objective type with 25% negative marking) for selection for the Mains Examination (Written), and
(ii) Delhi Judicial Service Mains Examination (Written) for selection of candidates for calling for Viva-Voce.
Syllabus for DJS 2023 Preliminary Examination
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English
Current Affairs & GK
Constitution of India
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012
Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Syllabus for DJS 2023 Mains Examination
Paper I: General Knowledge & Language (Marks – 250)
Section I: (100 marks)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Current Legal Affairs
Section II: (150 Marks)
- Language
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Translation
Paper II: Civil Law I (Marks – 200)
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- The Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Hindu Law; Muslim Law
- The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
- Law of Torts
Paper III: Civil Law II (Marks – 200)
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Limitation Act, 1963
- The Registration Act, 1908
- The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- The Trade Marks Act, 1999
- The Copyright Act, 1957
Paper IV: Criminal Law (Marks – 200)
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Delhi Judicial Service Exam Admit Card
The admit card is only released on the official website of DJS Recruitment by the High Court of Delhi. Candidates must download the Admit Card from the website of High Court of Delhi and appear at the respective examination centre with original and valid photo identity document such as Voter Identity Card, Passport, Identity Card issued by the Bar Association or a Government Authority, Aadhaar Card or PAN Card.
DJS 2023 (Prelims) Mock Test Series
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