Is there one national Judicial Services exam?

No. Unlike UPSC or NTA-run national exams, judicial services recruitment ('PCS-J' or state-specific names like DJS) is run entirely separately by each state -- either through the State Public Service Commission or directly by the state's High Court. There is no central body or single exam date.

What is the difference between DJS and DHJS?

DJS (Delhi Judicial Service) recruits entry-level Civil Judges directly from practising advocates/fresh law graduates. DHJS (Delhi Higher Judicial Service) is a separate, more senior recruitment track, typically for candidates with significant prior judicial or advocacy experience.

Delhi Judicial Service 2026 — Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Career Guide

Strategic Fit

The Decision Matrix

What It Is

State-level judicial recruitment exam conducted by the Delhi High Court to appoint Civil Judges in the Delhi subordinate judiciary -- one representative example of India's state-by-state judicial services exams (no single national judiciary exam exists).

Ideal Candidates

Indian citizen

Core Advantage

Pivot Guideline

Difficulty Rating

Moderate

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Toughest

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Delhi Judicial Service Examination (DJS) (Delhi Judicial Service)

The Decision Matrix

Honest Advice & Guidance

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Common Mistakes

Myths vs Reality Checks

Delhi Judicial Service Examination (DJS) (Delhi Judicial Service)

The Decision Matrix

Honest Advice & Guidance

Avoid This Path If

Common Mistakes

Myths vs Reality Checks