How to Crack RJS Prelims in First Attempt (Beginner-Friendly)
- Himanshi Goyal
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Becoming a judge in Rajasthan sounds like a big goal, but it’s definitely within your reach-especially if you start early and stay consistent. The first step on this path is clearing the RJS Preliminary Exam, which selects candidates for the next stages-Mains and Interview.
Even if you’re a student in college or just starting your legal journey, it’s absolutely okay to feel unsure in the beginning. The good thing is, RJS Prelims isn’t about being a genius-it’s about being clear, consistent, and committed. With the right plan and regular practice, you can build your preparation step by step.
No legal background or expensive coaching is a must. Just start from where you are-with focus, honesty, and the willingness to learn daily.
1. Understand the RJS Prelims Pattern Clearly
Before beginning any preparation, it’s important to know exactly what you’re preparing for. The RJS Prelims is an objective exam (MCQ-based), with 100 questions for 100 marks. You’ll have 2 hours to solve these, and thankfully, there is no negative marking.
The paper mainly includes:
Core Law Subjects like IPC, CPC, CrPC, Constitution, Evidence, TPA, Contract, Limitation, Specific Relief, etc.
General Knowledge (especially Rajasthan-based) and Current Affairs
This basic information helps you understand what kind of questions you’ll face. Instead of guessing what to study, you can now focus your energy in the right direction from day one.
2. Start with Bare Acts - Not Guidebooks
Many beginners make the mistake of starting with thick guidebooks or coaching notes. But in RJS, most questions in Prelims come straight from the Bare Acts. These are the actual laws as written by lawmakers, and understanding them builds your legal foundation.
Start with laws like CrPC, IPC, and CPC, as they are practical and frequently asked. When reading a Bare Act:
Focus on keywords like “shall,” “may,” “notwithstanding”
Try to understand the structure of each section
Make short notes in your own words to revise later
Once your basics are strong, you can then use guidebooks for extra practice. If you feel stuck or need expert direction, you can also join an RJS Coaching in Jaipur or any nearby reputed institute to get structured guidance and clear your doubts. Just make sure that no matter what resources you use, Bare Acts stay at the center of your preparation.
3. Don’t Ignore Rajasthan GK and Current Affairs
It’s common for law students to focus only on law subjects and ignore GK. But that’s a risky move. Around 25 to 30 marks in Prelims come from General Knowledge and Current Affairs, especially related to Rajasthan.
Topics to cover include:
Rajasthan’s history, culture, geography, and economy
National-level legal current affairs (latest bills, judgments, amendments)
Static GK (books, sports, awards, rivers, etc.)
You can use sources like Lucent GK, Exam Charcha (for daily and monthly updates), and Rajasthan-specific YouTube channels. Keep one separate notebook for GK and revise it weekly.
4. Practice Objective Questions Regularly
Even if you understand law concepts well, answering MCQs under time pressure is a different skill altogether. So from the early days of your prep, start solving MCQs daily.
Begin with 10-15 questions per subject per day. After reading a topic from Bare Act, immediately practice questions from:
Universal’s Guide to Judiciary
Arihant’s Objective Law Books
Test series from Law Prep Tutorial or Judiciary Gold
Don’t worry about making mistakes. Even wrong answers will teach you something new. Over time, this habit will improve your speed, accuracy, and exam confidence.
5. Stick to a Balanced and Consistent Study Routine
The key to success in RJS is not long hours, but consistent effort every day. Even if you’re in college or preparing part-time, a balanced routine of 4–5 hours daily can work wonders.
Here’s how you can divide your time:
2–3 hours: Law Subjects (Bare Acts + Conceptual Notes)
1–1.5 hours: GK and Current Affairs
30 minutes: Revision or MCQs
Keep your study blocks to 90 minutes with breaks in between. This keeps your brain fresh and helps you focus better. Even on busy days, try to study at least one subject + some MCQs-this small daily habit adds up.
6. Revise Frequently - Don’t Let It Pile Up
You may have read 10 subjects and solved 500 MCQs, but it won’t help unless you revise regularly. Your memory needs revision to stay strong.
Use a simple rule: Revise weekly.
On Sundays, go back and:
Re-read Bare Act sections you covered
Revise all short notes you made
Review the MCQs you got wrong during the week
Refresh your weekly current affairs through reliable websites like Exam Charcha, monthly magazines, or short video summaries.
This habit of weekly revision stops you from forgetting old topics and gives you better retention for the long run.
7. Focus More on Concept Clarity Than Just Mugging Up
Some students try to memorize sections word-by-word without understanding their meaning. But in Prelims, many questions test application-based understanding. So always aim to understand the “why” behind every section.
For example, while studying CrPC, try to imagine how a criminal case actually proceeds in court-from FIR to chargesheet to trial. Once you link laws to real-life situations, they become easy to remember.
Also, making your own examples can help. You don’t need to be a lawyer yet-just understand like a law student who’s learning how society functions legally.
8. Use Test Series to Simulate Real Exam Pressure
Taking mock tests regularly trains your brain for the actual exam environment. It also helps you identify:
Weak subjects
Topics you often forget
How fast or slow you are under time limits
You can start taking full-length mock tests once a month, and then once every 15 days closer to the exam. Choose a good test series from institutes like:
Law Prep Tutorial
Dhyeya Law
Judiciary Gold by Toprankers
Try to take these tests seriously. Sit in a quiet room, avoid distractions, and complete them within the official 2-hour time limit. After every test, spend time analyzing your mistakes.
9. Avoid the Trap of Over-Resources and Panic Buying
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when there are hundreds of books, coaching ads, and toppers sharing their strategies online. But too many resources can confuse more than help.
Instead of buying everything, choose:
1 book per subject (or a coaching PDF if you're enrolled)
1 source for current affairs (like Exam Charcha, Law Prep Tutorial, and Legal Edge)
1 Bare Act for each major law subject
1 MCQ book or test series
Stick to these. And more importantly, complete what you start. Reading three chapters from 10 books won’t help as much as finishing one book properly.
Your goal is not to read more-it’s to retain more.
Make sure to checkout Best Strategies for Judiciary Exam Success
10. Trust Your Process and Don’t Let Doubts Win
There will be days when you feel like you're not making progress. Maybe someone else’s preparation seems faster, or a mock test didn’t go well. That’s normal. What matters is whether you keep going.
Even 6 months of focused, smart, and honest preparation can be enough for the Prelims. You don’t have to be perfect-you just have to be better than the cut-off.
So remind yourself why you started. Remind yourself that cracking RJS is not only for top-rankers, but for students who stay regular, humble, and hardworking.
Believe in your schedule. Believe in your books. Believe in your efforts.
Final Words
Cracking the RJS Prelims in your first attempt is absolutely doable. With the right approach, proper resources, and daily discipline, you can make this dream a reality.
Here’s what matters most:
Start with bare acts, not just bulky books
Prepare law + GK + current affairs in balance
Practice MCQs daily and test yourself regularly
Make revision your weekly habit
Keep your process simple and trust yourself
Your competition is not with others-it’s with the version of you that’s tempted to procrastinate or give up. Defeat that version every day, and success will naturally follow.
Judiciary is not just a profession. It’s a responsibility. And your journey toward it begins with one smart study session at a time.
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