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Delhi Judicial Service Previous Year Question Papers
Delhi Judicial Service Examination
High Court of DelhiDelhi16 papers · 2011–2023Verified 9 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- Delhi Judicial Service 20232 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20222 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20192 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20182 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20172 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20152 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20142 papers
- Delhi Judicial Service 20112 papers
About Delhi Judicial Service
The High Court of Delhi holds the Delhi Judicial Service Examination to recruit judicial officers to the Delhi Judicial Service under the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970. Selection runs in three steps: an objective preliminary examination with 25% negative marking that only screens candidates, a written mains examination of four papers, and a viva-voce; the final merit list adds mains and viva-voce marks. The 2023 examination was advertised on 06.11.2023 for 53 vacancies (44 existing and 9 anticipated).
Eligibility (summary)
For the 2023 examination: a citizen of India who is practising as an advocate in India or is qualified to be admitted as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961, and not more than 32 years of age on 01.01.2023 (relaxations for SC/ST, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities). Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
One objective paper of multiple choice questions, 200 marks, with 25% negative marking; qualifying only
- 2
Mains Examination (Written)
Four descriptive papers: General Legal Knowledge & Language, Civil Law I, Civil Law II and Criminal Law
- 3
Viva-Voce
Viva-voce of 150 marks for candidates who clear the mains; added to mains marks for the final merit
General Legal Knowledge & LanguageThe Constitution of IndiaCode of Civil Procedure, 1908Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Indian Penal CodeIndian Contract Act, 1872Indian Evidence Act, 1872Specific Relief Act, 1963Limitation Act, 1963Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996Transfer of Property Act, 1882Hindu Law and Mohammedan LawDelhi Rent Control Act, 1958Law of TortsNegotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | A screening test of qualifying nature: one paper of multiple choice questions carrying a maximum of 200 marks, with 25% negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks 60% for general category and 55% for reserved categories; up to ten times the vacancies in each category go to the mains. The 2023 question booklet states 200 questions of one mark each, 2 hours 30 minutes.Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, Appendix (as on 26.09.2023); DJS Preliminary Examination 2023 booklet · source |
| Mains Examination (Written) | Four written papers: General Legal Knowledge & Language (250 marks: Section I General Legal Knowledge 100, Section II Language 150 with essay, translation English to Hindi and Hindi to English, and precis), Civil Law I (200), Civil Law II (200) and Criminal Law (200). The 2023 papers each state a duration of 3 hours. General candidates need 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate (reserved: 35% and 45%) to be called for viva-voce.Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, Appendix (as on 26.09.2023); DJS Mains Examination (Written) 2023 papers · source |
| Viva-Voce | Viva-voce of 150 marks; general candidates need at least 50% (reserved 45%) to be recommended. Viva-voce marks are added to the mains marks for the final order of merit; prelims marks are not counted.Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, Appendix (as on 26.09.2023) · source |
Preparing with Delhi Judicial Service papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2023) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination (Written), Viva-Voce.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download Delhi Judicial Service previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 16 Delhi Judicial Service papers from 2011 to 2023, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts Delhi Judicial Service?
Delhi Judicial Service is conducted by the High Court of Delhi. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 9 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- High Court of Delhi — official website
- High Court of Delhi public notice: Delhi Judicial Service Examination 2023 (06.11.2023)
- Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970 (as on 26.09.2023), Appendix: syllabus and scheme of examination
- High Court of Delhi: Previous Years Question Papers, Delhi Judicial Service
- Notice of model answer keys, DJS Preliminary Examination 2023 held on 17.12.2023
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