Judicial services syllabus
The subjects and topics examined in the Rajasthan and Gujarat judicial service prelims. Core law papers are common to both; state-specific statutes differ. Every subject below is fair game for practice questions in Ratio.
Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS)
Core subjects plus Rajasthan local statutes and Hindi + English language papers.
Civil law
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Suits & jurisdiction (S.9-20)
- Plaint & written statement (O.6-8)
- Appearance & pleadings
- Interim orders (O.38-39)
- Res judicata & res sub judice (S.10-11)
- Decree & execution (O.20-21)
- Appeals, review & revision (S.96-115)
- Inherent powers (S.151)
Constitution of India
- Preamble & basics
- Fundamental Rights (Art.12-35)
- Directive Principles (Art.36-51)
- Fundamental Duties (Art.51A)
- The Judiciary & writs (Art.32/226)
- Parliament, President & Governor
- Amendment & basic structure (Art.368)
- Emergency provisions (Art.352-360)
Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Offer, acceptance & revocation
- Consideration (S.2(d), 25)
- Capacity (minor, unsound mind)
- Free consent: coercion, fraud, misrep
- Unlawful agreements (S.23-30)
- Void & voidable agreements
- Contingent contracts & performance
- Breach & remedies (S.73-75)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Key definitions (S.3)
- Relevancy of facts
- Admissions & confessions
- Documents & electronic records (S.63)
- Witnesses & examination
- Burden of proof
- Presumptions
- BSA vs Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
- Computation of period (S.12-24)
- Extension & legal disability
- Acknowledgment & part payment (S.18-19)
- Effect of fraud & trust (S.17)
- Important periods (Schedule I)
- Res judicata link
Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Specific performance (S.9-25)
- Recovery of possession (S.5-8)
- Rectification & rescission
- Injunctions (S.36-42)
- Declaratory decrees
- Discretionary nature of relief
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Transfer defined (S.5)
- What may be transferred (S.6)
- Doctrine of election (S.35)
- Vested vs contingent interest
- Rule against perpetuity (S.14)
- Transfer for benefit of unborn (S.13)
- Doctrine of lis pendens & fraud (S.52-53)
- Mortgages & leases
Interpretation of Statutes
- Literal & golden rule
- Mischief rule (Heydon)
- Internal aids to interpretation
- External aids
- Maxims: ejusdem generis etc.
- Repeal & expiry
Hindu Law (HMA/HSA/HAMA/HMG)
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Matrimonial remedies & divorce
- Maintenance (HAMA)
- Adoption (HAMA)
- Succession (HSA, 1956)
- Coparcenary & joint family
Mohammedan Law
- Marriage (Nikah)
- Talaq & divorce
- Maintenance
- Succession & inheritance
- Gifts (Hiba)
- Waqf
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- Definition & nature (S.4-8)
- Rights & duties of partners
- Relation to third parties
- Minor as partner
- Dissolution of firm
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Sale vs agreement to sell
- Conditions & warranties
- Transfer of property (S.18-25)
- Transfer of title
- Rights of unpaid seller
- Delivery & acceptance
Registration Act, 1908
- Documents compulsory registration
- Effect of non-registration
- Time of presentation
- Description of parties
Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
- Definition of premises & landlord
- Determination of rent
- Eviction grounds
- Jurisdiction & procedure
Rajasthan Court Fees & Suits Valuation Act, 1961
- Payment of court fees
- Valuation of suits
- Exemptions
- Recovery of fees
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
- Land & revenue terms
- Assessment & collection
- Revenue courts & appeals
- Mutation proceedings
Criminal law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- General explanations (S.2)
- Punishments (S.4-8)
- Offences against state (S.147-152)
- Offences against body (S.97-146)
- Sexual offences (S.63-71)
- Offences against property (S.303-334)
- Organised crime (S.111-113)
- IPC to BNS mapping
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Constitution of courts
- Arrest & bail
- FIR & investigation
- Cognizance & committal
- Trial of offences
- Charge framing
- Judgments & sentencing
- CrPC to BNSS mapping
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- Child in conflict with law
- Child in need of care
- Juvenile Justice Board
- Adoption provisions
- Appeals & revision
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Negotiable instruments (S.13)
- Holder in due course (S.9)
- Endorsement & negotiation
- Presumptions (S.118-119)
- Dishonour of cheque (S.138-142)
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Object & scope (S.3-4)
- Conditions of probation
- Powers of appellate court
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Definition of domestic violence
- Protection officer & orders
- Residence orders
- Magistrate jurisdiction
POCSO Act, 2012
- Offences (S.3-10)
- Aggravated offences
- Procedure & special courts
- Presumption & evidence
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
- Definition of workplace & complaint
- Internal Committee (IC)
- Complaint procedure
- Redressal & penalties
Information Technology Act, 2000
- Digital signature & e-records
- Offences (S.66-67)
- Intermediary liability
- Cyber crimes & penalties
Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- Excise revenue & licence
- Offences & penalties
- Search, seizure & trial
Language
Hindi Language (grammar + essay)
- संधि एवं समास
- उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
- पर्यायवाची एवं विलोम
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- मुहावरे / लोकोक्तियाँ
- विधिक पारिभाषिक शब्दावली
- निबंध लेखन
English Language (grammar + essay)
- Tenses & articles
- Phrasal verbs & idioms
- Active & passive voice
- Direct & indirect speech
- Antonyms & synonyms
- Essay writing
Gujarat Judicial Service (GJS)
Core subjects plus Gujarat local statutes, legal maxims and a General/Aptitude section (Part C).
Civil law
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Suits & jurisdiction (S.9-20)
- Plaint & written statement (O.6-8)
- Appearance & pleadings
- Interim orders (O.38-39)
- Res judicata & res sub judice (S.10-11)
- Decree & execution (O.20-21)
- Appeals, review & revision (S.96-115)
- Inherent powers (S.151)
Constitution of India
- Preamble & basics
- Fundamental Rights (Art.12-35)
- Directive Principles (Art.36-51)
- Fundamental Duties (Art.51A)
- The Judiciary & writs (Art.32/226)
- Parliament, President & Governor
- Amendment & basic structure (Art.368)
- Emergency provisions (Art.352-360)
Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Offer, acceptance & revocation
- Consideration (S.2(d), 25)
- Capacity (minor, unsound mind)
- Free consent: coercion, fraud, misrep
- Unlawful agreements (S.23-30)
- Void & voidable agreements
- Contingent contracts & performance
- Breach & remedies (S.73-75)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Key definitions (S.3)
- Relevancy of facts
- Admissions & confessions
- Documents & electronic records (S.63)
- Witnesses & examination
- Burden of proof
- Presumptions
- BSA vs Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
- Computation of period (S.12-24)
- Extension & legal disability
- Acknowledgment & part payment (S.18-19)
- Effect of fraud & trust (S.17)
- Important periods (Schedule I)
- Res judicata link
Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Specific performance (S.9-25)
- Recovery of possession (S.5-8)
- Rectification & rescission
- Injunctions (S.36-42)
- Declaratory decrees
- Discretionary nature of relief
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Transfer defined (S.5)
- What may be transferred (S.6)
- Doctrine of election (S.35)
- Vested vs contingent interest
- Rule against perpetuity (S.14)
- Transfer for benefit of unborn (S.13)
- Doctrine of lis pendens & fraud (S.52-53)
- Mortgages & leases
Interpretation of Statutes
- Literal & golden rule
- Mischief rule (Heydon)
- Internal aids to interpretation
- External aids
- Maxims: ejusdem generis etc.
- Repeal & expiry
Hindu Law (HMA/HSA/HAMA/HMG)
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Matrimonial remedies & divorce
- Maintenance (HAMA)
- Adoption (HAMA)
- Succession (HSA, 1956)
- Coparcenary & joint family
Mohammedan Law
- Marriage (Nikah)
- Talaq & divorce
- Maintenance
- Succession & inheritance
- Gifts (Hiba)
- Waqf
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- Definition & nature (S.4-8)
- Rights & duties of partners
- Relation to third parties
- Minor as partner
- Dissolution of firm
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Sale vs agreement to sell
- Conditions & warranties
- Transfer of property (S.18-25)
- Transfer of title
- Rights of unpaid seller
- Delivery & acceptance
Registration Act, 1908
- Documents compulsory registration
- Effect of non-registration
- Time of presentation
- Description of parties
Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004
- Fees on documents
- Valuation
- Exemptions
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
- Arbitration agreement
- Appointment of arbitrator
- Award & setting aside
- Interim measures
Commercial Courts Act, 2015
- Commercial disputes
- Commercial courts & divisions
- Pre-institution mediation
Succession & Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim, Christian)
- Hindu succession
- Muslim succession
- Christian succession
- Wills & intestacy
Legal Maxims
- Maxims of interpretation
- Maxims of evidence
- Maxims of equity
Criminal law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- General explanations (S.2)
- Punishments (S.4-8)
- Offences against state (S.147-152)
- Offences against body (S.97-146)
- Sexual offences (S.63-71)
- Offences against property (S.303-334)
- Organised crime (S.111-113)
- IPC to BNS mapping
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Constitution of courts
- Arrest & bail
- FIR & investigation
- Cognizance & committal
- Trial of offences
- Charge framing
- Judgments & sentencing
- CrPC to BNSS mapping
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- Child in conflict with law
- Child in need of care
- Juvenile Justice Board
- Adoption provisions
- Appeals & revision
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Negotiable instruments (S.13)
- Holder in due course (S.9)
- Endorsement & negotiation
- Presumptions (S.118-119)
- Dishonour of cheque (S.138-142)
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Object & scope (S.3-4)
- Conditions of probation
- Powers of appellate court
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Definition of domestic violence
- Protection officer & orders
- Residence orders
- Magistrate jurisdiction
POCSO Act, 2012
- Offences (S.3-10)
- Aggravated offences
- Procedure & special courts
- Presumption & evidence
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
- Definition of workplace & complaint
- Internal Committee (IC)
- Complaint procedure
- Redressal & penalties
Information Technology Act, 2000
- Digital signature & e-records
- Offences (S.66-67)
- Intermediary liability
- Cyber crimes & penalties
Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
- Intoxicants & offences
- Powers of search & seizure
- Penalties & trial
Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887
- Gambling offence
- Common gaming house
- Search & entry powers
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- Prostitution offences
- Brothel & trafficking
- Punishments
PCPNDT Act, 1994
- Prohibition of sex selection
- Regulation of clinics
- Offences & penalties
Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969
- Compulsory registration
- Duty of registrars
- Penalties
General & aptitude
General Knowledge (GJS Part C)
- Government schemes
- Banking & finance terms
- Important days & events
- Indian Constitution (GK)
Test of Reasoning
- Puzzles & seating
- Syllogism & coding-decoding
- Blood relations & direction
- Series & inequalities
Numerical & Mental Ability
- Data interpretation
- Profit & loss, interest
- Time & work
- Number series & approximation
Basics of Computer Applications
- Computer fundamentals
- Networks & storage
- Input & output devices
- MS Office basics
Test yourself on any of these
Open the practice app and pick a subject, or run a mixed quick round.