Rajasthan JLO Exam Pattern 2026 and Marking Scheme

RPSC JLO Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

Check the key highlights of the Rajasthan JLO paper pattern for reference:

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Post Name	Junior Legal Officer (JLO)
Selection Stages	Written Examination and Interview
Written Exam Type	Objective-Type
Number of Papers	4
Questions per Paper	150
Marks per Paper	50
Total Written Exam Marks	200
Duration per Paper	3 hours
Negative Marking	1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Official Website	https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/

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Stages in Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer Exam Pattern

The Rajasthan JLO selection process has two phases: the written exam and the interview. Check the complete details below:

• Written Exam: The written exam comprises 4 objective-type papers. The duration of each paper will be 3 hours.
• Interview: Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam will be called to appear for the interview.

Rajasthan JLO Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Analyse the exam pattern to understand subject-wise marks distribution, total questions, duration, and more. Check complete details below:

Paper	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration
Paper I	Constitution of India with special emphasis on: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and enforcement of rights through writs, Functioning of High Court and Supreme Court and Attorney General.	50 Marks	3 hours
Paper II	Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023  Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Provisions required to be referred generally in Government Offices will be given importance.	50 Marks	3 hours
Paper III	Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Limitation Act, 1963 Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Indian Contract Act, 1872 Right to Fair CompensationTransparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Registration Act, 1908 Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998 Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982 Interpretation of Statutes, drafting and conveyancing.	50 Marks	3 hours
Paper IV	Language; Part-A General Hindi शब्द रचना : सन्धि एवं सन्धि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय । शब्द प्रकार :(क) तत्सम, अर्द्धतत्सम तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी ।(ख) संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, सम्बन्ध सूचक, विस्मयबोधक निपात) शब्द ज्ञान : पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्मों का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द, समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, सम्बन्धवाची शब्दावाली। शब्द शुद्धि । व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ : परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरूष, काल, वृत्ति (mood), पक्ष (Aspect) वाच्य (Voice) वाक्य रचना । वाक्य शुद्धि । विराम चिह्नों का प्रयोग । मुहावरे / लोकोक्तियाँ । पारिभाषिक शब्दावली : प्रशासनिक, विधिक (विशेषतः)	25 Marks	3 hours
	Language: Part-B General English Tenses Determiners Phrasal verbs and Idioms Active & Passive Voice Co-ordination & Subordination Direct and Indirect Speech Modals expressing various concepts- (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast.)	25 Marks

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RPSC Junior Legal Officer Interview

The allocation of marks for the interview shall not be more than 10% of the total marks taken into account for the purpose of selection. The interview round is designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge of law matters, communication skills, and overall suitability for the post.

RPSC JLO Exam Marking Scheme

The Rajasthan JLO marking scheme includes negative marking for incorrect answers. Check the complete details below:

• Each paper contains 150 objective-type questions.
• Each paper carries 50 marks.
• There shall be negative marking. 1/3rd mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Rajasthan JLO Exam 2026

You must obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam to move ahead in the selection process. The category-wise minimum qualifying marks will be as follows:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Other Categories	40% in each paper
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes	35%  in each paper

Preparation Tips Based on Rajasthan JLO Exam Pattern

The Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer exam pattern helps you decide how much time to allot to each subject during preparation. This helps you master legal subjects while having enough time for practice and revision.

1. Prioritise Core Legal Subjects

Master concepts of topics like the Constitution, BNS, BSA, Limitation Act, the Indian Contract Act, and Interpretation of Statutes. Read important provisions carefully and revise them often.

2. Include Hindi in Your Regular Preparation 

Focus on the Hindi section from day 1 of your preparation. Revise grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, punctuation and legal terminology. Practice questions from JLO mocks test and PYQs to improve your overall preparation.

3. Practice Questions Regularly 

After completing each topic, practise questions based on it. This helps you track your progress. It will also highlight your speed and accuracy levels. Identify weak areas and work on improving them. 

4. Prepare Short Revision Notes

Prepare short notes for important legal provisions, definitions and recurring topics. Keep these notes handy so you can quickly revise them in the last leg of preparation.

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