Delhi Higher Judicial Services Examination (DHJS) – 2022
(AS PER THE DELHI HIGHER JUDICIAL SERVICE RULES, 1970 AS AMENDED UP TO 08.02.2022)
Date of Notification
24th February, 2022
How to Apply for DHJS 2022 Exam
No of Vacancies
45 Vacancies ( (43 existing vacancies & 02 anticipated vacancies)
Payscale of DHJS 2022 Officers
The scale of the pay of members of Delhi Higher Judicial Service is Rs.131100- 216600 in level 13A of matrix of 7th CPC Revised Corresponding Pay Matrix and Pay Level
Date of Exam
24th April 2022
Eligibility
The qualifications for direct recruits shall be as follows:-
(1) must be a citizen of India.
(2) must have been continuously practising as an Advocate for not less than seven years as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 12.03.2022.
(3) must have attained the age of 35 years and have not attained the age of 45 years on the 1st day of January of the year in which the applications for appointment are invited, i.e., 01.01.2022.
Scheme of Exam
Delhi Higher Judicial Service by holding Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination in three successive stages:-
(i) Delhi Higher Judicial Service Preliminary Examination (Objective type with 25% negative marking) for selection for the Mains Examination (Written); and
(ii) Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination (Written) for selection of candidates for calling for Viva-Voce.
(iii) Viva-Voce
Syllabus of DHJS 2022 Exam
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
II. The Preliminary Examination will be a screening test of qualifying nature and will consist of one paper of multiple choice based objective type questions carrying a maximum of 150 marks. There shall be 150 questions with each question carrying one mark with 25% negative marking for each wrong answer. The duration of the Examination shall be 2 hours.
SYLLABUS OF PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
The Preliminary Examination shall include questions on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English Language, The Constitution of India; The Indian Evidence Act, 1872; The Limitation Act, 1963; The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; The Indian Penal Code, 1860; 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 and The Designs Act, 2000.
B. Mains Examination (Written)
The Mains Examination (Written) will include the following subjects (each subject to carry the number of marks shown against it):
| Paper | Description | Marks |
| 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 bad expression, faults of grammar and misuse of words etc. | 150 |
| Paper II | Law – I – The Constitution of India; The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Indian Evidence Act, 1872; 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; The Designs Act, 2000. | 200 |
| 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; The Factories Act, 1948. | 200 |
| Paper IV | Law – III – 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 (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; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. | 200 |
The duration of Paper I shall be 2 hours and of Papers II, III and IV shall be 3 hours each.
C. VIVA-VOCE
1. Viva-Voce will carry 150 marks. Candidates of general category must secure minimum 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in the aggregate and candidates of reserved categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and eligible categories of Persons with Disabilities as specified for this Service must secure minimum 35% marks in each written paper
and 45% marks in the aggregate in Mains Examination (Written) to be eligible for being called for Viva Voce. Provided that the candidates shortlisted for viva voce shall not exceed three times the number of vacancies in each category advertised. In case, there is a candidate(s) who has/have secured marks equal to the marks secured by the last candidate shortlisted for viva voce, then all such candidate(s) who have secured marks equal to the marks secured by the last candidate shortlisted for viva voce, shall also be shortlisted for the viva voce irrespective of the fact that by including such candidate(s), the number of candidates shortlisted for viva voce exceeds the prescribed limit of three times the number of vacancies in each category advertised.
2. Candidates of general category must secure minimum 50% marks and candidates of reserved categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and eligible categories of Persons with Disabilities as specified for this Service must secure minimum 45% marks in viva-voce to be eligible for being recommended for appointment to the service.
3. The marks obtained in the viva voce will be added to the marks obtained in the Mains Examination (Written) and the candidate’s position will depend on the aggregate of both.
Important Instructions
1. Candidates must fill up the online application form in English language only.
2. Candidates must download the Admit Card from the website of High Court of Delhi (www.delhihighcourt.nic.in) and appear at the respective examination centre with original and valid photo identity such as Voter Identity Card, Passport, Identity Card issued by the Bar Association or a Government Authority, Aadhar Card or PAN Card. No candidate without original and valid photo identity shall be allowed to enter the examination centre. Proof of identity in the form of images in mobile phones shall not be permitted.
3. The decision of the High Court of Delhi regarding eligibility of a candidate for admission to the examination shall be final.
4. A candidate in Government Service or working in a Public Sector Undertaking or in a Bank whether in a permanent or temporary capacity, must inform his/her parent office that he/she has applied for Delhi Judicial Service Examination 2022. Such candidate, if selected for Viva-Voce, shall be required to produce ‘No Objection Certificate from his /her employer at the time of Viva-Voce.
5. A candidate, if declared successful in the Mains Examination (Written), must send one set of self attested copies of the following documents to the Joint Registrar (Exams-DHJS & DJS), High Court of Delhi, within five days of the declaration of the result accompanied by a covering letter indicating his/her Roll Number and Application Number:-
(i) Proof of age (Certificate of Matriculation or other equivalent examination).
(ii) Marksheets & Pass Certificates in respect of Xth and XIIth Class.
(iii) LL.B. degree or other equivalent law degree.
(iv) Semesterwise Marksheets, Consolidated Marksheet, Certificates and degrees of all courses passed or attended.
(v) Advocate’s licence if practicing/Proof of enrolment/Enrolment Certificate, if enrolled with Bar.
(vi) Pass Certificate in respect of All India Bar Examination, if qualified.
(vii) In case of a candidate who claims to belong to one of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories, a Certificate issued by a Sub-Divisional Officer/Additional District Magistrate/Revenue Assistant or any other Officer, who has been designated by the State Government concerned as competent to issue such a certificate.
(viii) In case of a candidate belonging to Persons with Disabilities category (identified disabilities), Disability Certificate, issued by a Government Hospital/Medical Board in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 in support of his/her claim.
(ix) In case of a candidate claiming relaxation in age on account of his/her being Ex-Serviceman, Emergency Commissioned Officer or Short Service Commissioned Officer, documentary evidence in this regard.
6. Candidate will be required to answer all questions/question papers in English, except to the extent otherwise indicated in the syllabus. The Candidates should bring his/her own pencil/pen and ink but not any other articles such as notes, loose sheets etc. into the examination hall.
7. Canvassing or use of unfair means in any form shall be considered a disqualification.
8. A candidate, who claims to belong to Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe or Persons with Disability categories (identified disabilities), if declared successful in the Mains Examination (Written), must submit the original Caste/Disability Certificate (as the case may be) to the Joint Registrar (Exams-DHJS & DJS), Delhi High Court within five days of the declaration of the result.
9. Special instructions for PwD candidates:
a) All such PwD candidates who are suffering from an identified disability of 40% or more and have physical limitation to write, will have the option of availing of facility for scribe (either to be provided by Delhi High Court or own scribe) and/or Compensatory Time without scribe facility. All such candidates would be required to furnish a Certificate (in original) regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write which shall be issued by CMO/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care Institution. The Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability (as per Annexure). Such candidates would be further required to furnish an Affidavit on a Non Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs.10/- in the prescribed format.
b) The candidates must submit the said Certificate (in original) and the Affidavit in the office of Joint Registrar (Examinations – DHJS & DJS) in advance at least three days prior to the date of examination or must bring the same at the examination centre itself on the dates of examinations (Preliminary as well as Mains) otherwise they will not be allowed to avail the facility of scribe or Compensatory Time.
c) All such candidates who opt for scribe facility and/or Compensatory Time and furnish the aforesaid Certificate and the affidavit in the prescribed format shall be given a Compensatory Time of 20 minutes per hour of the duration of the Examination in addition to the prescribed time during Preliminary Examination and Mains Examination (Written).
d) As regards PwD candidates who are suffering from identified disabilities for which a vacancy has been reserved, such candidates would also be entitled for relaxation in marks on account of disability. However, this relaxation would not be applicable to a candidate who is entitled to relaxation in marks due to any other reservation.
e) Candidates who avail the facility of scribe in the Preliminary Examination should note that they will not be allowed to read the Question Paper or mark answers and only the scribe will be allowed to read out the questions and mark the answers in the OMR answer sheet as per the instructions given by the candidate.
f) Candidates belonging to Persons with Disabilities Category (PwD), who are suffering from an identified disability of 40% or more, would be charged concessional fees, irrespective of whether the vacancy is reserved or not for such identified disabilities.
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