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The fresh Delhi Judicial Service Exam 2026 vacancy notification is awaited.
This page is prepared on the basis of the official Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as on 09.02.2026, current Delhi Judicial Service examination scheme, previous year paper structure, and updated criminal law framework for 2026 preparation.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Delhi Judicial Service Examination |
| Popular Name | DJS Exam / Delhi Judiciary / Delhi Civil Judge |
| Conducting Body | High Court of Delhi |
| Post | Civil Judge / Judicial Officer |
| 2026 Notification | To be notified |
| Selection Stages | Prelims + Mains + Viva-Voce |
| Prelims Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Mains Type | Descriptive / Written |
| Prelims Marks | 200 |
| Mains Marks | 850 |
| Viva-Voce Marks | 150 |
| Criminal Law for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| PYQ Section | Year-wise previous year papers download |
📌 Student Note:
Do not wait for the final vacancy notification. Delhi Judicial Service has a compact but highly competitive syllabus. Preparation should start with General Legal Knowledge, Civil Law I, Civil Law II, BNS-BNSS-BSA, Language, PYQ analysis and answer writing.
Delhi Judicial Service is one of the most prestigious judicial service opportunities for law graduates and practising advocates who want to become Civil Judge / Judicial Officer in Delhi.
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
Delhi Judicial Service preparation cannot be limited to bare reading or random MCQs. It needs Prelims accuracy, Mains answer writing, BNS-BNSS-BSA command, Delhi-specific law clarity, language practice, PYQ analysis and Viva orientation.
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | To be notified |
| Online Application Start | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Preliminary Examination | To be notified |
| Prelims Result | To be notified |
| Mains Written Examination | To be notified |
| Viva-Voce / Interview | To be notified |
| Final Result | To be notified |
Important Advice: The preparation should start before the notification because Delhi Judicial Service requires subject-wise revision, case-law understanding, MCQ practice, answer writing and PYQ analysis.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Delhi Judicial Service Examination |
| Popular Name | DJS / Delhi Judiciary / Delhi Civil Judge |
| Conducting Body | High Court of Delhi |
| Post | Civil Judge / Judicial Officer |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Viva-Voce |
| Prelims Type | Objective MCQ |
| Prelims Marks | 200 |
| Prelims Nature | Screening / Qualifying |
| Prelims Negative Marking | 25% |
| Mains Type | Descriptive / Written |
| Mains Papers | 4 |
| Mains Marks | 850 |
| Viva-Voce | 150 marks |
| Key Law Areas | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Evidence, Procedure, Delhi-specific laws |
| Criminal Law for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| PYQ Section | Year-wise previous year papers download |
The High Court of Delhi conducts the Delhi Judicial Service Examination.
Recruitment is made through a competitive examination comprising Preliminary Objective Examination, Mains Written Examination and Interview/Viva-Voce. The examination is held by the High Court in Delhi, preferably once a year, subject to vacancy position.
The Delhi Judicial Service Exam is the judicial service examination for recruitment to the post of Civil Judge / Judicial Officer in Delhi.
For Delhi Judicial Service, the candidate must:
Delhi Judicial Service requires not less than 3 years of practice as an Advocate as on the last date prescribed for submission of applications.
To fulfil this requirement, the candidate must produce a certificate:
Experience gained while working as a Law Clerk with any Judge or Judicial Officer in India shall be considered while calculating the total years of practice.
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
DJS eligibility is not only about law degree. The three years practice requirement and certificate documentation are extremely important.
The candidate must not be more than 32 years of age on the 1st day of January of the year in which applications are invited.
📌 Student Note: Category-wise relaxation, PwD relaxation and other concessions are applied according to the Rules, applicable law and recruitment notification.
Candidates will apply through the online application process once the application window opens.
Important Advice: Candidates should fill the application form carefully. Name, age, category, practice experience, enrolment details and document details must match official records.
The exam has three stages:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Nature | Screening test |
| Paper | One paper |
| Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 25% |
| Purpose | Selection for Mains |
| Final Merit | Prelims marks not counted |
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 60% |
| Reserved Categories | 55% |
The number of candidates admitted to the Mains Examination shall not be more than 10 times the total number of vacancies of each category advertised, subject to tie-rule inclusion.
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
Prelims is qualifying, but it is the first gate. You need speed, accuracy, legal aptitude, English expression and negative marking control.
The Prelims tests:
Prepare:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Legal Knowledge & Language | 250 |
| Paper II | Civil Law I | 200 |
| Paper III | Civil Law II | 200 |
| Paper IV | Criminal Law | 200 |
| Total | Written Mains | 850 |
| Section | Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | General Legal Knowledge / Current Legal Affairs | 100 |
| Section II | Language: Essay, Translation and Précis Writing | 150 |
| Total | — | 250 |
Prepare:
Prepare:
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
General Legal Knowledge + Language together carry 250 marks. This paper can strongly improve your Mains score if practiced regularly.
Prepare:
Prepare:
For Delhi Judicial Service 2026, Criminal Law should be prepared through:
Prepare:
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
For Delhi Judicial Service 2026, BNS, BNSS and BSA are essential from Day 1. Criminal Law must be prepared with both Prelims MCQs and Mains answer-writing practice.
The Viva-Voce carries 150 marks.
It assesses:
Viva-Voce marks are added to Mains marks, and the candidate's final position depends on the aggregate of Mains + Viva.
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
A future Civil Judge must show legal clarity, calm temperament, fairness, patience and constitutional commitment.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 60% |
| Reserved Categories | 55% |
| Category | Minimum in Each Written Paper | Minimum Aggregate in Mains |
|---|---|---|
| General Category | 40% | 50% |
| Reserved Categories | 35% | 45% |
| Category | Minimum Viva Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% |
| Reserved Categories | 45% |
For Delhi Judicial Service 2026, criminal law preparation must focus on:
Delhi Judicial Service aspirants should prepare Delhi-specific and special statutory areas carefully because they form part of Civil Law I, Civil Law II and Criminal Law.
Prepare:
For every special law, prepare:
Previous year papers are a must for Delhi Judicial Service preparation. PYQs show the real level of Prelims MCQs, Mains answer-writing depth, language paper expectations and repeated legal areas.
| Year | Prelims Paper | Mains GLK & Language | Civil Law I | Civil Law II | Criminal Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
| 2022 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
| 2019 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
| 2018 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
| 2017 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
| 2015 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
PYQs are not optional. Delhi Judicial Service PYQs reveal the real pattern, repeated subjects, Prelims MCQ style, Mains answer-writing depth and language-paper expectations.
Students should:
🎓 DLM Expert Insight:
Doon Law Mentor's Delhi Judiciary preparation system uses PYQ analysis to help students understand what DJS actually asks, not just what books contain.
Focus on current legal affairs, recent judgments, legal developments, essay writing, translation, précis, grammar and English expression.
Focus on Contract, Sale of Goods, Transfer of Property, Specific Relief, Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Delhi Rent Control, Torts, NDMC Act, DMC Act and Commercial Courts Act.
Focus on CPC, BSA, Limitation, Registration, Arbitration, Trade Marks and Copyright.
Focus on BNS, BNSS, BSA, Domestic Violence law, Negotiable Instruments, POSH, Juvenile Justice and practical criminal procedure.
Focus on objective legal problem solving, English expression, general legal knowledge, aptitude and MCQ accuracy.
Focus on legal aptitude, judicial temperament, communication, ethics, personality, Delhi-specific laws and practical application of law.
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Before joining the complete course, you can watch our free Delhi Judiciary strategy videos.
Delhi Judicial Service 2026 Notification Strategy
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