The RJS notification 2026 is yet to be released by the Rajasthan High Court. The notification will include details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam dates, and the application process. You can expect the notification to be out in late December 2026 or in the first half of 2027.
The RJS selection process has 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The prelims have 100 MCQs for 100 marks and last 2 hours. It is OMR-based with no negative marking. The mains include Civil Law and Criminal Law papers of 100 marks each, plus Hindi and English Essay papers of 50 marks each. The interview carries 35 marks.
To be eligible, you need an LL.B. degree from a recognised Indian university. General category candidates must be 21–40 years old. The previous recruitment cycle offered a Civil Judge pay scale of ₹27,700–₹44,700 per month at the entry level, along with applicable allowances.
Refer to the table below for the key highlights of the RJS notification:
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Rajasthan High Court |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| RJS Notification 2026 | Yet to be released |
| RJS Eligibility | LL.B. degree, Indian citizenship, and 21–40 years for General candidates |
| Prelims | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, OMR-based, no negative marking |
| Mains | Civil Law and Criminal Law papers of 100 marks each; Hindi and English Essays of 50 marks each |
| Interview | 35 marks |
| Official Website | https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/ |
The RJS exam is a state-level judicial examination conducted by the Rajasthan High Court. It is held to select Civil Judges for Rajasthan’s judicial system. The exam mainly targets law graduates seeking a career in the judiciary.
The selection process has 3 stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. The exam assesses legal knowledge, language skills, and reasoning ability.
The RJS notification 2026 has not been released yet. The official PDF will provide details on vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, and the application process.
The RJS vacancy details for 2026 will be announced through the official recruitment notification.
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | To be announced |
| SC | |
| ST | |
| OBC |
The RJS new notification 2026 will announce the complete examination schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | To Be Announced |
| Online Application Begins | |
| Last Date to Apply Online | |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | |
| Offline Document Submission Deadline | |
| Prelims Admit Card | |
| Prelims Exam | |
| Prelims Result | |
| Mains Admit Card | |
| Mains Exam | |
| Mains Result | |
| Interview | |
| Final Result |
To apply for RJS exam, you must hold an LL.B. degree from a recognised Indian university and must be an Indian citizen. General category candidates must be 21–40 years old.
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | LL.B. degree from a recognised Indian university |
| Age | 21–40 years for General; relaxations apply to reserved categories |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Language | Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Rajasthan Knowledge | Familiarity with Rajasthan’s dialects and social customs |
| Character | Good Character Certificate required |
Check out RJS Age Limit
You must complete the RJS application process online through the Rajasthan High Court website: https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/. Register, enter your personal and educational details, upload the required documents, and pay the category-wise fee.
| Action | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Visit Official Website | Go to the Rajasthan High Court’s official website. |
| Find RJS 2026 Recruitment Link | Open Recruitment or Civil Judge Cadre 2026 and click Apply Online. |
| Register as a New User | Enter your name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth. Save the login details. |
| Fill the RJS Application Form | Enter personal, educational, and category details accurately. |
| Upload Documents | Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, LL.B. certificate, and category/PwD certificate, if applicable. |
| Pay Application Fee | Pay the category-wise fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Save the payment receipt. |
| Review and Submit | Check all details carefully and click Final Submit. No changes can be made afterwards. |
| Download Application Form | Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future reference. |
The RJS notification will mention the category-wise application fee. As per the previous notification, candidates from other states must pay ₹1,500. Check the category-wise registration fees in the table below:
| Candidate Group | Fee Payable |
|---|---|
| Other State Candidates – Any Category | ₹1,500 |
| General / OBC-CL / MBC-CL – Rajasthan | ₹1,500 |
| OBC-NCL / MBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,250 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | ₹800 |
| PwD | ₹0 |
You need 45% marks to qualify for the RJS Mains. The mains exam is descriptive. Law Paper I covers Civil Law and Law Paper II covers Criminal Law, with 100 marks and 3 hours for each paper. You need 35% in each Law paper and 40% overall. The interview carries 35 marks and assesses legal knowledge, general awareness, personality, and Rajasthan culture.
| Stage | Paper / Subjects | Key Details | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Law Paper I & II, Hindi & English | 100 MCQs; OMR-based; no negative marking | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Mains | Law Paper I – Civil Law | Descriptive paper | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Law Paper II – Criminal Law | 3 Hours | 100 | ||
| Language Paper I – Hindi Essay | Essay writing | 2 Hours | 50 | |
| Language Paper II – English Essay | 2 Hours | 50 | ||
| Interview | Viva-Voce | Legal knowledge, general awareness, personality, and Rajasthan culture | — | 35 |
Checkout the latest RJS Exam pattern 2026.
The RJS syllabus covers Law, Hindi, and English across the prelims and mains. The prelims focus on laws such as CPC, Constitution, Contract Act, Evidence, BNSS 2023, and BNS 2023. The mains include separate Civil Law and Criminal Law papers, along with Hindi and English essays. The interview tests legal knowledge, general awareness, personality, and familiarity with Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Law Paper I & II | CPC, Constitution, Contract Act, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Specific Relief Act, Transfer of Property Act, Rajasthan Rent Control Act, Hindu & Mohammedan Law, BNSS 2023, CrPC, Juvenile Justice Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, POCSO Act, IT Act and other prescribed laws |
| Hindi Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Essay Writing | |
| English Language | Tenses, Articles, Determiners, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect Speech, Modals, Synonyms, Antonyms, Essay Writing | |
| Mains | Law Paper-I (Civil Law) | CPC, Constitution, Contract Act, Evidence, Limitation, Specific Relief, Transfer of Property, Rajasthan laws, Hindu & Mohammedan Law, Partnership Act, Sale of Goods Act, Registration Act, Order/Judgment Writing |
| Law Paper-II (Criminal Law) | BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, IPC, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Domestic Violence Act, Sexual Harassment Act, Rajasthan laws, Framing of Charge/Judgment Writing | |
| Hindi Essay | Essay Writing on Legal & Social Topics | |
| English Essay | ||
| Interview | Viva-Voce | General Awareness, Legal Knowledge, Personality Test, Rajasthani Dialect & Social Customs |
The Rajasthan High Court will release the RJS admit card stage-wise. You can download the admit card using your login credentials. It will include the RJS exam date, reporting time, centre, roll number, and important instructions.
The RJS result 2026 will be released separately for the prelims, mains, and interview on the official website. You can check your qualifying status after each stage. Final selection will depend on mains and interview performance.
The RJS answer key will be released only for prelims. You can use it to compare your answers and estimate your scores. A provisional answer key will be released first. You can raise objections within the given period. After reviewing the objections, the final answer key will be released.
The RJS cutoff will show the marks required to qualify at each stage. It may vary based on vacancies, exam difficulty, candidate performance, and category. The official cutoff will be available after the respective stage.
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 72-75 |
| OBC | 68-72 |
| SC/ST | 63-67 |
The RJS salary for the 2026 recruitment will be confirmed in the official notification. Based on the previous recruitment cycle, here is RJS salary for all levels:
| Post/Designation | Division | Pay Scale (Salary Per Month) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Entry Level) | Junior Division | 27700 – 44700 |
| Civil Judge (I Stage ACP) | Junior Division | 33,090 – 45,850 |
| Civil Judge (II Stage ACP) | Junior Division | 39,530 – 54,010 |
| Civil Judge (Entry Level) | Senior Division | 39,530 – 54,010 |
| Civil Judge (I Stage ACP) | Senior Division | 43,690 – 56,470 |
| Civil Judge (II Stage ACP) | Senior Division | 51,550 – 63,070 |
| District Judge (Entry Level) | – | 51,550 – 63,070 |
| District Judge (Selection Grade) | – | 57,700 – 70,290 |
| District Judge (Super Time Scale) | – | 70,290 – 76,450 |
RJS previous year question papers help you understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. They also show important topics and subject-wise weightage. Regular practice improves speed, accuracy, and time management. RJS PYQs also help you identify weak areas and prepare more confidently for the exam.
The right RJS books can make your RJS preparation more focused. For Civil Law, use C.K. Takwani and Avtar Singh. For Criminal Law, refer to T. Bhattacharya and R.P. Singhal. For Hindi, Raghav Prakash’s Hindi Language Paper I is a listed option.
| Subject/Topic | Book Title | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Harassment Act Books | The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (with amendments) | — | |
| Civil Law Books | The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | C.K. Takwani |
| The Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Avtar Singh | |
| The Limitation Act, 1963 | R.K. Sinha | |
| Language Paper Books | HINDI LANGUAGE Paper I | Raghav Prakash |
| Constitutional Law Books | Introduction to the Constitution of India | D.D. Basu |
| The Constitution of India | V.N. Shukla | |
| Juvenile Justice Act Books | The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: A Comprehensive Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (with amendments) | — | |
| Transfer of Property Act Books | Transfer of Property Act 1882: Commentary, Case Laws & Bare Act (2023 Edition) | Bare Acts Legal Publishers |
| The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 | R.K. Sinha | |
| Criminal Law Books | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 | T. Bhattacharya |
| The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | R.P. Singhal | |
| Domestic Violence Act Books | Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: A Critical Analysis | Justice Leila Seth | |
| Bare Act of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (with amendments) | — | |
| Other Recommended Books | RJS Exam Mock Test Papers | Manohar Pandey |
| Specific Relief Act Books | Specific Relief Act 1963: Commentary, Case Laws & Bare Act (2023 Edition) | Bare Acts Legal Publishers |
| The Specific Relief Act, 1963 | Avtar Singh | |
| Framing of Charge / Judgment Writing Books | Framing of Charge / Judgment Writing: A Practical Guide | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| The Art of Charge Writing | Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer | |
| Judgment Writing Skills | Justice P.N. Bhagwati | |
| Law of Evidence Books | The Evidence Act, 1872 | Batuklal |
| Limitation Act 1963: Commentary, Case Laws & Bare Act (2023 Edition) | Bare Acts Legal Publishers | |
| Rajasthan Rent Control Act Books | Rajasthan Rent Control Act 2001 with Commentary | Manish Bhardwaj |
| POCSO Act Books | The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the POCSO Act, 2012 (with amendments) | — | |
| Interpretation of Statutes Books | Interpretation of Statutes | Justice B.N. Srikrishna |
| Principles of Interpretation of Statutes | M.P. Jain | |
| Negotiable Instruments Act Books | The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (with amendments) | — | |
| Indecent Representation of Women Act Books | The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986 (with amendments) | — | |
| Probation of Offenders Act Books | The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958: A Commentary | Dr. R.K. Singhal |
| Bare Act of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (with amendments) | — |
A realistic RJS preparation plan should focus on steady progress rather than long study hours. Start early and divide the syllabus into manageable targets. This leaves enough time for revision and practice.
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