If you aspire to serve the judiciary and wear the robe of justice, your opportunity has arrived. The Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) 2025 notification is officially out! This prestigious exam recruits Civil Judges for the Rajasthan judiciary. With 44 vacancies announced this year, it’s time to gear up with the right strategy, accurate information, and timely planning.

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Vacancy Breakdown – RJS 2025

Out of the 44 announced vacancies in Rajasthan Judicial Services 2025, the category-wise reservation is as follows:

• General (UR): 17 (includes 5 for women, 1 for widow, 1 for ex-servicemen)
  
  
• SC: 7 (2 for women)
  
  
• ST: 5 (1 for women)
  
  
• OBC: 9 (2 for women)
  
  
• EWS: 4 (1 for women)
  
  
• MBC: 2
  

• PwD: 2 horizontal reservations

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Eligibility Criteria for Rajasthan Judicial Services Exam

1. Educational Qualification:

• LL.B. (Professional) degree from a recognized university is mandatory.
  
  
• Final-year law students can apply provisionally, subject to producing proof before Mains.
  
  

2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026):

• Minimum: 21 years
  
  
• Maximum: 40 years
  
  
• Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/Women; 10 years for PwD
  
  

3. Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in Hindi written in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
  
  

4. Citizenship:

The candidate must be an Indian citizen or a person eligible under Indian nationality laws.

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Rajasthan Judicial Services 2025 – Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

• Type: Objective (MCQs)
  
  
• Marks: 100
  
  
• Syllabus:
  
  
  
  • 70% weightage to Law (Constitution, CPC, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, etc.)
    
    
  • 30% weightage to Hindi & English proficiency
    
    
• Note: No negative marking
  
  

Mains Examination

• Type: Descriptive (Written)
  
  
• Papers:
  
  
  
  • Law Paper I (Civil Law) – 100 Marks
    
    
  • Law Paper II (Criminal Law) – 100 Marks
    
    
  • Hindi Essay – 50 Marks
    
    
  • English Essay – 50 Marks
    
    
• Qualifying Marks:
  
  
  
  • 35% in each paper
    
    
  • 40% aggregate (relaxed for reserved categories)
    
    

Interview / Viva Voce

• Marks: 35
  
  

Focus: Legal awareness, communication, personality, local social awareness

How to Apply for Rajasthan Judicial Services 2025

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1. Visit the official Rajasthan High Court website: hcraj.nic.in
   
   
2. Click on the RJS 2025 recruitment link
   
   
3. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR)
   
   
4. Fill in the application form with accurate academic and personal details
   
   
5. Upload photo, signature, and relevant documents
   
   
6. Pay the application fee and submit
   
   
7. Take a printout of the application form for future reference

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1. Start with Bare Acts – Direct reading builds core legal language understanding
   
   
2. Practice Answer Writing – Mains requires articulation, structure, and legal reasoning
   
   
3. Mock Tests for Prelims – Time-bound practice is essential for speed and accuracy like Getvidya Mock tests.
   
   
4. Essay Writing Practice – Enhance your expression in both Hindi and English‍
5. Interview Readiness – Focus on personality, poise, and general legal knowledge

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Q1. Can final-year law students apply for RJS 2025?
Yes, but they must possess the degree before appearing for the Mains exam.

Q2. Is there any limit on the number of attempts?
No fixed attempt limit. You can apply as long as you meet the age criteria.

Q3. What’s the pattern for the RJS Prelims exam?
It’s an objective test of 100 marks—70% law, 30% language.

Q4. Is essay writing mandatory in the Mains?
Yes, both Hindi and English essay papers are compulsory.

Q5. What is the minimum qualifying mark in RJS Mains?
35% per paper and 40% overall (with relaxations for reserved categories).

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