We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Delhi Judicial Service.
Eligibility of Delhi Judicial Service
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must have acquired a law degree from a recognized institute or university.
- Age limit- 21 to 32 years.
- Practising advocate or eligible to be admitted as an advocate under Advocates Act 1961.
Pay Scale-
Rs. 27,700-44,700/- with usual dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the government.
Patterns & Syllabus of Delhi Judicial Service
The examination process typically occurs in 3phases-
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination of 200 marks MCQs. Subjects covered-
- General Knowledge
- Aptitude
- English
- Power of Expression
- Constitution of India
- Indian Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Partnership Act
- Indian Contract Act
- Indian Evidence Act
- Arbitration Law
- Specific Relief Act
- Limitation Act
Mains
Paper 1
Essay and General Knowledge & Language- This paper shall comprise of two sections-
- Section 1- General Knowledge (100marks)
- Section 2- Essay, Precis writing & Language (Translation) (150marks).
Paper 2
Civil Law 1- 200 Marks
- Indian Contract Act
- Sales of Goods Act
- Partnership Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Hindu Law
- Muslim Law
- Delhi Rent Control Act
- Law of Torts
Paper 3
Civil 2- 200 Marks
- Law of Evidence
- Law of Limitation
- Law of Registration
- Code of Civil Procedure
Paper 4
Criminal- 200 Marks
- Indian Evidence Act
- Indian Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Interview/ Viva-Voce
Interview of 150 marks and only such candidate will be called for viva-voce who have obtained 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in aggregate except in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST. In whose case the qualifying marks will be 35% marks in each written paper and 45% marks in aggregate.
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