The Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Examination 2025 is conducted by the Delhi High Court to recruit experienced legal professionals for the position of District Judge. The selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination, and Viva Voce (Interview). Below is a detailed overview of the syllabus and exam pattern for each stage:(Testbook)

📝 Preliminary Examination

• Type: Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)

• Total Marks: 150

• Duration: 2 hours

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

• Subjects Covered:

  • General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs

  • English Language

  • The Constitution of India

  • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • The Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

  • The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • The Specific Relief Act, 1963

  • The Limitation Act, 1963

✍️ Main (Written) Examination

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination, which is descriptive in nature.(Testbook)

• Total Marks: 850

• Papers:

  1. General Legal Knowledge & Language (250 Marks)

     • Essay writing on legal topics

     • Precise writing

     • Translation from English to Hindi and vice versa

  2. Civil Law I (200 Marks)

     • The Indian Contract Act, 1872

     • The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

     • The Partnership Act, 1932

     • The Specific Relief Act, 1963

     • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

     • The Hindu Law

     • The Mohammedan Law

     • The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

  3. Civil Law II (200 Marks)

     • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

     • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

     • The Limitation Act, 1963

     • The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

     • The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

  4. Criminal Law (200 Marks)

     • The Indian Penal Code, 1860

     • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

     • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

     • The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

     • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

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

     • The Information Technology Act, 2000

     • The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

     • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

     • The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

 Viva Voce (Interview)

• Total Marks: 250

• Purpose: To assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and suitability for the judicial position.

 Additional Information

• Qualifying Marks:

  • Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in each paper and 50% in the aggregate to qualify for the Viva Voce.

  • For reserved category candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 45% in each paper and 45% in the aggregate.

• Assessment of Record:

  • For candidates applying through the limited competitive examination (promotion), an assessment of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the preceding five years is conducted, carrying a weightage of 150 marks.