Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer (JLO) Exam 2025 – Syllabus, Pattern & Subject-Wise Breakdown
Are you preparing for the Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer (JLO) Exam 2025 conducted by RPSC? This guide provides a complete overview of the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme to help you prepare effectively and secure your position in the Rajasthan government legal services.
📌 Overview of RPSC JLO Exam 2025
- Exam Name: Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer (JLO) 2025
- Conducting Body: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
- Exam Phases:
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Total Papers: 4
- Total Marks: 200
- Interview Marks: 25
📝 RPSC JLO 2025 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, High Courts, Supreme Court, Attorney General | 50 |
| II | Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Civil Procedure Code (CPC) | 50 |
| III | Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Interpretation of Statutes, Drafting & Conveyancing | 50 |
| IV | Language: Hindi (Part-A) & English (Part-B) | 50 (25+25) |
- Duration per paper: 3 hours
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% per paper
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
💡 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.
📚 Detailed Syllabus – RPSC JLO 2025
Paper I: Constitution & Governance
- Constitution of India (emphasis on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles)
- Functioning of High Courts and Supreme Court
- Role and powers of Attorney General
Paper II: Criminal & Civil Procedure
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC) – relevance to government officers emphasized
Paper III: Law of Evidence & Drafting
- Evidence Act
- Limitation Act
- Interpretation of Statutes
- Drafting and Conveyancing Techniques
Paper IV: Language Proficiency
Part-A: General Hindi
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- अशुद्ध वाक्यों को शुद्ध करना
- पर्यायवाची
- विलोम
- तत्सम-तद्भव
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- कहावतें और मुहावरे
- संधि
- समास
- वाच्य
- काल
- लिंग
- कारक
- उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
- वर्तनी
- वाक्य परिवर्तन
Part-B: General English
- Tenses
- Determiners
- Prepositions
- Modal Auxiliaries
- Voices
- Narration
- Transformation of Sentences
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Sentence Connectors
- Types of Sentences
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Composition (Paragraph, Application, Letter Writing, etc.)
🎤 Viva-Voce (Interview) – 25 Marks
Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will be called for the Interview (Viva Voce) round. It evaluates:
- Legal awareness
- Communication skills
- General personality and suitability for the role
📅 Important Tips
- Focus on Constitutional Law and Procedure Codes for conceptual clarity.
- Improve your legal drafting through sample documents and templates.
- Practice Hindi & English grammar daily using school-level textbooks.
- Stay updated via RPSC Official Website.
🔍 FAQs – RPSC JLO 2025
✅ What is the age limit for RPSC JLO 2025?
The age criteria will be released in the official notification. (Usually 21–40 years with relaxation for reserved categories)
✅ Is there negative marking in JLO 2025?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
✅ Is knowledge of Hindi compulsory?
Yes, Part-A of Paper IV is General Hindi and is compulsory.