DHJS 2023 — Preliminary Examination
1 Preliminary Examination paper from the 2023 DHJS examination, conducted by High Court of Delhi. Each paper links to its official source. Preliminary Examination: One objective paper of 150 questions with 25% negative marking; qualifying only.
Preliminary Examination pattern
A screening test of qualifying nature: one paper of 150 multiple choice questions of one mark each (maximum 150 marks), with 25% negative marking for each wrong answer; duration 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks 50% for general and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates; not more than twenty times the vacancies in each category go to the mains. Prelims marks do not count for the final merit. (DHJS Examination 2026 instructions (July 2026)) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHJS Prelims 2023 – Question Booklet Preliminary Examination (Objective) · 2.0 MB · Source: delhihighcourt.nic.in | 2023 | Preliminary Examination | English | Official Paper |
- DHJS Prelims 2023 – Question Booklet2023Preliminary ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Preliminary Examination (Objective) · 2.0 MB · Source: delhihighcourt.nic.in