Delhi HJS Syllabus

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

He must be a citizen of India. 

In case of an Advocate, must have been continuously practising for not less than seven years as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 15.07.2026.

 

AGE LIMIT

Must have attained the age of 35 years and have not attained the age of 45 years on the last date of receipt of application.

 

SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION

Preliminary Examination: Objective And Multiple Choice Type.

Mains Examination: Descriptive Type (Written Conventional Type)

Interview: Viva-Voce (Personality Type)

 

SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

General Knowledge

Current Affairs

English Language

The Constitution of India

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023

The Limitation Act, 1963

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

The Specific Relief Act, 1963

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

The Indian Succession Act, 1925 

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012

The Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (DRT Act), 1993

The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act), 2002

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

The Payment of Wages Act, 1936

The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

The Factories Act, 1948

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

The Commercial Courts Act, 2015

The Provident Funds Act, 1925

The Information Technology Act (IT Act), 2000

The Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Copyright Act, 1957

The Patents Act, 1970 

The Designs Act, 2000

NOTE- Category-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks (in %) General 50% SC, ST 45% and Persons with Disabilities  45%.

 

MAINS EXAMINATION 

There shall be 4 papers in Mains Examination. 

The duration shall be two (02) hours for Paper I (General Knowledge & Language); and the duration shall be three (03) hours each for paper II (Law-I), Paper III (Law-II) and Paper IV (Law-III). 

Paper I will consist of 150 Marks and Paper II, III, IV will consist of 200 Marks.

 

SYLLABUS FOR MAINS EXAMINATION

Paper – I

General Knowledge & Language – This is to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs etc. and power of expression in English. Credit will be given both for substance and expression. Conversely deduction will be made for incorrect expression, faults of grammar and wrong use of words etc.  

Paper – II

Law - I – The Constitution of India; The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023; The Limitation Act, 1963; The Registration Act, 1908; The Commercial Courts Act, 2015; The Court Fees Act, 1870; The Trade Marks Act, 1999; The Copyright Act, 1957; The Patents Act, 1970 and The Designs Act, 2000.

Paper – III

Law - II – The Transfer of Property Act, 1882; The Indian Contract Act, 1872; The Sale of Goods Act, 1930; The Indian Partnership Act, 1932; The Specific Relief Act, 1963; Arbitration Law (The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996); Personal Laws [The Indian Succession Act, 1925; The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; The Special Marriage Act, 1954; The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956; The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890; The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019; The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986; The Divorce Act, 1869]; The Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (DRT Act), 1993; The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act), 2002; The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; The Payment of Wages Act, 1936; The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923; The Minimum Wages Act, 1948; and The Factories Act, 1948.

Paper – IV

Law - III – The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023;The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023;The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023; The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012; The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; The Information Technology Act, 2000; The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002; The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; and The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

NOTE: Category- wise Minimum qualifying marks are for General 45%, SC ST 40% and Persons with disabilities 40%.

 

INTERVIEW: VIVA-VOCE

Viva-Voce will carry 250 marks. 

A candidate of general category must secure minimum 50% marks and a candidate of reserved category i.e. Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Disabilities must secure minimum 45% marks in Viva-Voce to be eligible for being recommended for appointment to the service.