🔎 What is the RJS Interview?

The RJS interview tests a candidate’s overall suitability for judicial service. It evaluates personality, communication skills, legal awareness, academic record, and knowledge of local customs and language. Marks obtained in the interview are added to the written exam total to prepare the final merit list.

📋 Interview Format & Marking

• Duration: Usually 15–30 minutes per candidate.
• Marks: Varies by notification—commonly 50 marks (confirm from the specific recruitment notice).
• Panel Composition: Senior judges and judicial officers or a panel appointed by the High Court.
• Focus Areas: Academic record, personality, communication, general knowledge, legal awareness, and local culture/dialect proficiency.

🧭 What Examiners Look For

• Clarity of thought & expression: Can you explain ideas simply and coherently?
• Legal aptitude: Awareness of major statutes and important judgments.
• Ethical outlook & temperament: Judicial temperament, fairness, and impartiality.
• Local knowledge: Familiarity with Rajasthani dialects, local social customs and issues.
• Confidence & composure: Polite, humble, and professional demeanour under pressure.

🛠 Preparation Plan (6–8 Weeks)

1. Week 1–2 — Profile Review: Prepare a short, honest autobiography (education, achievements, work experience, gaps). Prepare to explain any anomalies clearly.
2. Week 3–4 — Current Affairs & Law: Read monthly current affairs summaries, major Supreme Court & Rajasthan High Court judgments, and recent legal reforms.
3. Week 5 — Local Knowledge & Dialect: Brush up on Rajasthan’s social customs, issues affecting districts, and common Rajasthani words/phrases if you are not a native speaker.
4. Week 6 — Mock Viva & Feedback: Do mock interviews with mentors. Focus on body language, eye-contact, tone, and concise answers.
5. Final Week — Revision & Relaxation: Revise short notes, avoid cramming, and adopt light physical exercise to manage stress.

❓ Common Interview Questions (Sample)

Practice crisp, 1–2 minute answers for each. Below are common categories and sample prompts:

Personal & Academic

• Tell us about yourself and why you want to join the judiciary.
• Explain any academic gaps or low marks in your record.

Legal Knowledge & Opinion

• What are the recent changes in criminal law and how do they impact investigations?
• Discuss a Supreme Court judgment that changed your view of the law.

Current Affairs & Policy

• How should the judiciary approach public interest litigation?
• What is your opinion on pre-trial detention and bail reforms?

Local & Cultural

• What are the major social issues in rural Rajasthan? How can courts make relief accessible?
• Are you proficient in any Rajasthani dialect? (Be honest)

✔ Dos & ✖ Don’ts for the RJS Interview

🧩 Mock Interview Checklist

• Prepare a 60–90 second self-introduction.
• Bring certified copies of documents as per the notification.
• Practice maintaining calm eye contact and neutral body language.
• Record mock sessions and refine verbal clarity and posture.

🔍 How to Answer Tough Questions

Use the PREP technique: Point (state answer) → Reason (why) → Example (brief) → Point (restate). This keeps answers balanced and concise.

📘 Suggested Reading & Resources

• Short notes on major judgments (Supreme Court & Rajasthan High Court)
• Monthly current affairs booklets + legal updates
• Mock interview sessions with senior mentors

See our main RJS Mains guide and Delhi Law Academy study material for targeted interview notes and mock viva packages.