Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam Date 2026: Vacancy, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam: Overview

Get a quick overview of the Rajasthan JDA JLO recruitment advertisement in the table below. 

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Department	Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)
Post Name	Junior Legal Officer (JLO)
Advertisement Number	08/2025-26
Total Vacancies	12
Job Location	Rajasthan
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	27 August 2025 to 25 September 2025 (Closed Now)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university, working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script, and knowledge of Rajasthani culture
Age Limit	21 to 40 years (as of 1 January 2026)
Selection Process	Written Examination and Interview (Viva-Voce)
Exam Mode	Offline (Objective-Type MCQs)
Written Exam Dates	26 & 27 July 2026
Admit Card Release Date	23 July 2026
Pay Scale	Pay Matrix Level L-10 (Grade Pay ₹3,600); Fixed Pay during probation as per Rajasthan Government rules
Official Website	rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

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Rajasthan JDA JLO Vacancy 2026

The Rajasthan JDO JLO recruitment has been announced for 12 Junior Legal Officer (JLO) posts under the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA). Refer to the table below to get a complete breakdown of Rajasthan JLO vacancies:

Category	General	General (Women)	Widow (WD)	Divorcee (DV)	Total Vacancies
General (UR)	5	2	0	0	7
Scheduled Caste (SC)	1	0	0	0	1
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1	0	0	0	1
Other Backward Class (OBC)	2	0	0	0	2
More Backward Class (MBC)	0	0	0	0	0
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	1	0	0	0	1
Total	10	2	0	0	12

Rajasthan JDA JLO Notification PDF

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) notification PDF contains all the essential details related to the recruitment announced under Advertisement No. 08/2025-26 by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). RPSC JDA JLA exam notification invites applications for 12 vacancies, in accordance with the Jaipur Development Authority Employees (Recruitment & Promotions) Regulations, 2023. You can check out the official Rajasthan JDO notification PDF to know about eligibility criteria, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus, pay scale, and reservation policy. 

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Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam Date 2026

The RPSC JDA JLO exam dates are July 26 and 27, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts each day, Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. As per the official exam scheme, Paper I and Paper II will be held on 26 July, while Paper III and Paper IV (Hindi & English Language) will be conducted on 27 July.

Rajasthan JLO Eligibility Criteria 2026

You must clear the Rajasthan JDA JLO eligibility like age limit and educational qualification to get a call for the written exam. Below we have prescribed the eligibility criteria for Rajasthan JLO 2026:

Age Limit

The minimum age should be 21 years, and the maximum age should be 40 years as of 1 January 2026. The Rajasthan Government provides age relaxation to reserved categories as per the recruitment rules.

Category	Rajasthan JLO Age Relaxation
Male candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS of Rajasthan	5 Years
Female candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS of Rajasthan	10 Years
Women candidates of the General (Unreserved) Category	5 Years
Widows and Divorced Women	No Upper Age Limit (Subject to submission of the prescribed certificate/document)

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) recruitment, you must fulfil the following educational requirements: 

Factors	Rajasthan JDA Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
Language Proficiency	Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
Local Knowledge	Knowledge of Rajasthani culture is mandatory.

Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam Pattern 2026

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) selection process comprises a Written Examination followed by an Interview (Viva-Voce). You must qualify the written examination by securing the prescribed minimum marks to become eligible for the interview stage. 

Written Examination

The written examination consists of four objective-type papers carrying a total of 200 marks. Each paper is conducted for 3 hours and contains 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A negative marking of 1/3 of a mark is applied to every incorrect answer. You must score at least 40% marks in each paper, while SC/ST candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Constitution of India (with special emphasis on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Writs, High Court, Supreme Court, and Attorney General)	50	3 Hours
Paper II	Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and Criminal Procedure provisions relevant to Government Offices	50	3 Hours
Paper III	Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Interpretation of Statutes, Drafting and Conveyancing	50	3 Hours
Paper IV (Part A)	General Hindi	25	3 Hours*
Paper IV (Part B)	General English	25	3 Hours*

Note: *Paper IV is a single paper comprising Part A (General Hindi) and Part B (General English).

JLO Interview (Viva-Voce)

If you obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination, as determined by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), will be called for the Interview (Viva-Voce). The interview is conducted to assess a candidate's legal knowledge, communication skills, personality, and overall suitability for the post of Junior Legal Officer. As per the official notification, the interview carries a maximum of 10% of the total marks considered for the final selection, making it an important stage in the recruitment process.

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Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam Syllabus

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) syllabus is divided into four papers, covering Constitutional Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Drafting, along with General Hindi and General English. Below is the paper-wise syllabus prescribed by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). 

Paper	Rajasthan JDA JLO Syllabus 2026
Paper I	Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), Enforcement of Rights through Writs, Functioning of the High Court, Functioning of the Supreme Court, Attorney General of India
Paper II	Civil Procedure Code (CPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Provisions generally referred to in Government Offices
Paper III	Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Interpretation of Statutes, Drafting, Conveyancing
Paper IV (Part A: General Hindi)	शब्द रचना (संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय); शब्द प्रकार (तत्सम, अर्द्धतत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी; संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय); शब्द ज्ञान (पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्म, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्दों का विवेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, संबंधवाची शब्दावली); शब्द शुद्धि; व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ (परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, वृत्ति, पक्ष, वाच्य); वाक्य रचना; वाक्य शुद्धि; विराम चिह्नों का प्रयोग; मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ; पारिभाषिक शब्दावली (प्रशासनिक एवं विधिक)
Paper IV (Part B: General English)	Tenses, Determiners, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms, Active & Passive Voice, Co-ordination & Subordination, Direct & Indirect Speech, Modals expressing various concepts (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Comparison and Contrast), Important Legal Terms

Rajasthan JDA JLO Application Form 2026

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) application process has now concluded. If you have successfully completed the registration within the prescribed timeline, then you are eligible to appear for the written examination scheduled for 26 and 27 July 2026. 

Rajasthan JDA JLO Application Fee

You can check out the following table to get the category-wise Rajasthan JDA JLO form fees:

Category	Rajasthan JDA JLO Application Fee
General Category, Creamy Layer OBC/MBC Candidates	₹600
SC, ST, Non-Creamy Layer OBC, Non-Creamy Layer MBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Saharia Candidates of Rajasthan	₹400
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	₹400

Rajasthan JDA JLO Salary

The Junior Legal Officer (JLO) post in the Jaipur Development Authority carries the Pay Matrix Level L-10 with a Grade Pay of ₹3,600. During the probation period, you will receive a fixed monthly remuneration in accordance with Rajasthan Government rules. 

After successful completion of probation, you will draw salary under Pay Matrix Level L-10 along with applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and other benefits admissible to state government employees 

Basic Pay:	₹33,900
DA (60%):	₹20,340
HRA (Class X 30%):	₹10,170
TA:	₹3,600
DA on TA:	₹2,160
Gross Salary:	₹70,170

How to Prepare for Rajasthan JDA JLO Exam 2026?

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) exam tests candidates on constitutional law, procedural laws, language proficiency, and drafting skills. Since the written examination consists of objective-type questions followed by an interview, preparation should focus on conceptual clarity, regular practice, and revision.

1. Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Start your preparation by thoroughly reading the official syllabus and Rajasthan Junior Legal Officer exam pattern. Identify the topics covered in all four papers, understand the marking scheme, and note the minimum qualifying marks. This will help you prioritise subjects and avoid spending time on topics outside the prescribed syllabus.

2. Build a Strong Foundation in Legal Concepts

Begin with the Bare Acts before referring to commentary books. Pay special attention to the Constitution of India, the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), the Criminal Procedure Code provisions, the Evidence Act, the Limitation Act, and the Interpretation of Statutes. Focus on understanding legal principles instead of memorising sections.

3. Practice Regularly with Judiciary Test Series

Attempt topic-wise and full-length mock tests regularly. Practising objective questions under timed conditions will improve speed and accuracy while helping you identify weak areas. After every mock test, analyse your mistakes and revise the corresponding legal provisions.

4. Focus on Language Proficiency

Paper IV evaluates your command of both General Hindi and General English. Practise grammar, vocabulary, idioms, comprehension, sentence correction, and legal terminology regularly. Consistent language practice can help you secure easy marks and improve your overall score.

5. Stay Updated with Current Legal Developments

Although the written exam primarily focuses on legal subjects, candidates should keep track of important Supreme Court judgments, constitutional developments, and amendments to major laws. These topics are particularly useful during the interview stage.

6. Use Quality Judiciary Study Materials

Rely on authentic study resources, including the latest Bare Acts, standard reference books, previous years' question papers, and reliable judiciary notes. Avoid collecting multiple books for the same subject, as this often leads to confusion and ineffective revision.

7. Seek Personalised Guidance and Mentorship

If you face difficulty understanding complex legal concepts or planning your preparation, seek guidance from experienced faculty or mentors. Constructive feedback on mock tests and interview preparation can help improve your performance and address weak areas effectively.

8. Prioritise Time Management and Revision

Allocate dedicated study hours to each paper based on your strengths and weaknesses. Reserve the final weeks before the exam for revising important legal provisions, practising mock tests, and reviewing short notes instead of starting new topics.

9. Prepare Well for the Viva Voce

Candidates who qualify for the written examination should begin interview preparation immediately. Revise core legal subjects, constitutional principles, recent legal developments, and Rajasthan-specific laws. Practise answering questions confidently and develop clear communication skills, as the interview assesses both legal knowledge and overall personality.

Rajasthan JDA JLO Admit Card 2026

The Rajasthan JDA Junior Legal Officer (JLO) Admit Card 2026 will be available for download from 23 July 2026 through the RPSC website and the SSO Portal. Candidates must log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth, or access the admit card via the Citizen Apps (G2C) section on the SSO portal. On the exam day, candidates should report to the examination centre at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time and carry a printed copy of the admit card, an original colour photo ID proof, and a recent colour photograph. 

Steps to Download the Rajasthan JLO Admit Card 

Step 1: Visit the official website of RPSC

Step 2: Click on Candidate’s Information on the left panel

Step 3: Next, scroll along the page and click on Important Downloads

Step 4: Select "Junior Legal Officer (JLO) 2025" from the list of examinations.

Step 5: Log in using your Application ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth (or the required login credentials).

Step 6: Click Submit/Login.

Step 7: Your JLO admit card will appear on the screen

Step 8: Download the admit card and take a clear printout for the examination.

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