RJS Selection Process 2026: Prelims, Mains, Interview & Merit

The RJS Selection Process for recruitment to the Civil Judge cadre consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. The Preliminary Examination is objective type, while the Main Examination is subjective type. Candidates who qualify for the Main Examination are called for the next stage as per the prescribed criteria.

The Preliminary Examination carries 100 marks and has 100 questions. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. However, the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not included in the final merit.

The Main Examination consists of two Law Papers and two language papers. Candidates who meet the prescribed qualifying requirements in the Main Examination are called for the Interview. The Interview carries 35 marks.

The final merit is prepared using the marks obtained in the Written Examination and Interview. Therefore, you should understand the qualifying requirements for each stage as well as the rules for final merit before preparing for the RJS Examination.

RJS Selection Process Stages

The RJS selection process has three stages:

You must appear in every paper of the written examination. You must also appear before the Interview Board for the viva voce. A candidate who does not appear in any written paper or before the Interview Board will not be recommended for appointment.

RJS Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the RJS selection process. It is an objective-type examination conducted on OMR answer sheets.

The main details of the Preliminary Examination are given below:

The Preliminary Examination gives 70% weightage to the subjects prescribed for Law Paper-I and Law Paper-II. The remaining 30% weightage is given to Hindi and English language proficiency.

Qualifying Marks for the Main Examination

You must secure the prescribed minimum marks in the Preliminary Examination to qualify for the Main Examination.

In case of non-availability of Ex-servicemen candidates, an additional 5% relaxation is provided to Ex-servicemen candidates, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

The number of candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be fifteen times the total number of vacancies, category-wise. Candidates who secure the same percentage of marks as the last candidate at the cut-off will also be admitted to the Main Examination.

It is important to note that Preliminary Examination marks are used for qualifying and shortlisting purposes but are not counted while preparing the final merit list.

RJS Main Examination

The Main Examination is the second stage of the selection process. It is a subjective-type written examination consisting of two Law Papers and two language papers.

The examination structure is as follows:

The Main Examination carries a total of 300 marks. The Interview is conducted separately and carries 35 marks.

Qualifying Marks for the Interview

Candidates must meet the prescribed minimum marks in the Main Examination to qualify for the Interview.

The qualifying requirements for Ex-servicemen candidates are subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

As far as practicable, the number of candidates admitted to the Interview will be three times the total number of vacancies, category-wise.

You should therefore prepare for all four papers of the Main Examination. You must also appear in every written paper to remain eligible for consideration in the selection process.

RJS Interview

The Interview is the final stage of the RJS selection process. It is conducted by the Interview Board and carries 35 marks.

The Interview assesses the suitability of a candidate for appointment to the service. Questions may relate to your school, college and university record. The Interview may also cover aspects such as your character, personality, address and physique.

The questions are not necessarily limited to academic or legal subjects. You may also be asked questions related to general knowledge, current affairs and present-day problems.

Marks are also awarded for proficiency in Rajasthani dialects and knowledge of the social customs of Rajasthan.

The marks obtained in the Interview are added to the marks obtained in the Written Examination for preparing the final merit.

You must appear before the Interview Board for the viva voce. Failure to appear before the Board will make you ineligible for recommendation for appointment.

RJS Final Merit

The final merit is prepared after the Interview. Candidates are placed in order of their performance based on their aggregate marks.

The following points explain how the final merit is determined:

The marks obtained in the Written Examination and Interview are considered for preparing the final merit list. The Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit.

Since the Main Examination carries 300 marks and the Interview carries 35 marks, the marks from these stages are used together for determining the aggregate performance.

Minimum Aggregate Marks for Final Merit

Candidates must also meet the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in the Written Examination and Interview.

The conditions applicable to Ex-servicemen candidates will be as specified in the notification.

If two or more candidates obtain equal aggregate marks, their merit is arranged based on their general suitability for service.

Candidates are recommended for appointment according to their merit.

RJS Selection Process: Key Points

Keep the following points in mind while preparing for the RJS examination:

• The selection process has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview.

• The Preliminary Examination is objective-type.

• The Preliminary Examination has 100 questions for 100 marks.

• The duration of the Preliminary Examination is 2 hours.

• There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the Preliminary Examination.

• The Preliminary Examination marks are not counted in the final merit.

• The Main Examination is a subjective type.

• The Main Examination has two Law Papers and two language papers.

• Each Law Paper carries 100 marks.

• Each language paper carries 50 marks.

• The Written Examination carries a total of 300 marks.

• The Interview carries 35 marks.

• You must appear in every paper of the written examination.

• You must appear before the Interview Board.

• Final merit is prepared after the Interview.

• The Written Examination and Interview marks are considered for final merit.

Preparation Resources

• RJS Exam Pattern 2026 

• Rajasthan Judiciary Syllabus 2026 

• Rajasthan Judiciary Eligibility 2026 

• RJS PYQs