The Rajasthan High Court has issued the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Notification 2025, announcing 44 vacancies for the position of Civil Judge. The application process opened on March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM and will close on March 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of the Rajasthan High Court: https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies available is 44, distributed across various categories as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 17 | 5 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 | 1 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 9 | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 | 1 |
| Most Backward Class (MBC) | 2 | – |
| Total | 44 | 11 |
Note: Out of these, 2 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2025 |
| Application Start Date | March 1, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Application End Date | March 30, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| Main Exam Date | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Professional) degree from a recognized university in India.
- Final-year law students are also eligible to apply, provided they secure their degree before the Main Examination.
2. Age Limit:
- The age limit is between 21 years and 40 years as of January 1, 2026.
- Age relaxations apply as per the government norms:
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Male) Candidates: 5 years relaxation
- Female Candidates: 5 years relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities: 10 years relaxation
3. Language Proficiency:
- Proficiency in Hindi written in Devanagari script is mandatory.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs is essential.
Application Fee
The application fee varies according to the category of the candidate:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State Candidates | ₹1,500 |
| OBC-NCL / MBC-NCL / EWS Candidates | ₹1,250 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen of Rajasthan | ₹800 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Note: The fee must be paid online between March 1, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
Selection Process
The RJS selection process consists of three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: (i) Law (70%) (ii) Hindi and English Proficiency (30%)
- Negative Marking: No
2. Mains Examination
The Mains Examination is descriptive and consists of three papers:
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law Paper I | 100 | 3 hours |
| Law Paper II | 100 | 3 hours |
| Language Paper | 100 | 3 hours |
| – Hindi Essay Writing | 50 | 2 hours |
| – English Essay Writing | 50 | 2 hours |
3. Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Marks: 35
- Candidates must score a minimum of 35% marks (30% for reserved categories) to qualify.
- Performance in the interview will assess personality, knowledge, and communication skills.
