Delhi Judicial Service Exam Syllabus

Syllabus of Delhi Judicial Service Examination 2015

Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Exam Syllabus-

The Preliminary Examination will be a Screening Test and will consist of one paper of multiple objective type questions carrying maximum of 200 marks. In the Preliminary Examination, questions on general knowledge and aptitude of the candidates, candidate’s power of expression, flair in English, knowledge of objective type leagal problems and their solutions covering Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code, Contract Act, Partnership Act, Principles Governing Arbitration Law, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act and Limitation Act will be included.

Delhi Judicial Service Main Exam Syllabus-

The Main Examination (Written) will include the following subjects:-

1. General Knowledge and Language- 250 marks

This section consist of knowledge of current affairs (100 marks) and language section is essay, translation and precis writing type. This is to test the candidate’s knowledge and power of expression in English. Credit will be given both for substance and expression. Conversely, deduction will be made for bad expression, faults of grammar and misuse of words etc. There will be two passages for translation, one in English which will be required to be translated into Hindi ( in Devnagri script). The second passage in Hindi (in Devnagri Script) shall be required to be translated into English (150 marks).

2. Civil Law-I- 200 marks- Indian Contract Act, Indian Sale of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, Hindu Law, Mohammaden Law, Delhi Rent Control Act and Law of Torts.
3. Civil Law-II-200 marks- Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law of Limitation & Law of Registration.
4. Criminal Law- 200 marks- Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code and Indian Evidence Act.