Delhi High Court DHC has issued an Judicial Service Examination Notification 2023 for 53 posts. Any candidate who is eligible for the Judicial Service Recruitment 2023 can apply online from 07 November 2023 to 22 November 2023. For Recruitment details, pay scale, age limit, selection procedure, job information and all other information, read the advertisement and then apply. In this article we have covered Eligibility criteria, Reservation, Exam pattern, Important Dates, Application Process and Fee, Syllabus and Pay Scale for Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) Exam 2023
Eligibility for Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) 2023
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be an Indian citizen. |
| Qualification | Must be practicing as an Advocate in India or qualified to be admitted as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. |
| Maximum Age | Should not exceed 32 years as of January 1, 2023. |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation available for candidates from SCs/STs and disabled categories. |
Reservation in Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) 2023
| Category | Percentage of Reserved Seats |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | – |
| SC | 5% |
| ST | 14% |
Exam Pattern of Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) 2023
Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination
| Type of Exam | Objective Type with Negative Marking |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Marks | General – 60%, Reserved Categories – 55% |
| Selection for Mains | Based on Preliminary Exam performance |
| Prelims Exam Date | December 10, 2023 (11 AM to 1:30 PM) |
| Total Vacancies | 53 posts |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Opening for Delhi Judicial Services (DJS) Exam 2023 | November 7, 2023 |
| Application Form Deadline for Delhi Judicial Services Exam | November 22, 2023 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | November 22, 2023 (5:30 pm) |
| Delhi Judicial Services Prelims Exam Date 2023 | December 10, 2023 (11 am to 1:30 pm) |
| Admit Card Release for Prelims Exam | To Be Notified |
| Mains Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Mains Exam Result | To Be Notified |
| Final Exam Result | To Be Notified |
Application Process
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Visit Official Website www.delhihighcourt.nic.in | |
| Step 2: Click on “Apply Online for Delhi Judicial Services 2023” | |
| Step 3: Follow the link for “Apply online for Delhi Judicial Service Examination-2023” | |
| Step 4: Click on “www.examinationservices.nic.in“ | |
| Step 5: Register and complete application details | |
| Step 6: Pay the application fee | |
| Step 7: Submit the application and keep a copy for reference |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 400 |
Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will cover topics including:
- General legal knowledge and aptitude
- The Constitution of India
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Penal Code
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Specific Relief Act, 1963
- The Limitation Act, 1963
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Mains Examination
The Mains Examination consists of multiple sections, each with its respective marks:
- General Legal Knowledge – 100 marks
- Language (Essay, Translation, and Precis Writing) – 150 marks
- Civil Law I – 200 marks
- Civil Law II – 200 marks
- Civil Law III – 200 marks
Note: The duration of the exam varies for each section.
Pay Scale
Candidates who qualify all stages will be appointed as Civil Judges in the Delhi High Court. The pay scale for Delhi Judicial Services is Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520.
For further information about Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) Examination Notification 2023, please visit the official website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
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