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DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) on behalf of District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts, Government of NCT of Delhi — Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Check all important details including eligibility, age limit, total vacancies, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and apply online directly.
DSSSB Delhi District Court Recruitment 2026: 641 Posts, Post-Wise Exam Pattern, Descriptive Syllabus & Skill Standards
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially published Vacancy Notice No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination 2026 to recruit 641 non-judicial staff members for the District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts of Delhi. The notification announces vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant (Level-8), Personal Assistant (Level-7), Junior Judicial Assistant (Level-5), Process Server (Level-4), and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Level-3). The multi-stage evaluation framework incorporates Computer-Based Tier-I objective screening tests, Tier-II English descriptive tests, skill/driving tests, and personal interviews conducted by the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs), Tis Hazari, Delhi.
Pay Scales, Group Classifications & Service Benefits
₹9,300–₹34,800/-; Group 'B' Non-Gazetted managerial secretarial post in District Courts.
₹9,300–₹34,800/-; Group 'B' Non-Gazetted judicial assistant post in District & Family Courts.
₹5,200–₹20,200/-; Group 'C' executive clerical court officer cadre.
₹5,200–₹20,200/-; Group 'C' field and court summon delivery cadre.
₹5,200–₹20,200/-; Group 'C' operational and court support staff.
Post-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Code | Post Name | Court Department | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD* | ESM* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805/26 | Senior Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 27 | 10 | 08 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 07 | — |
| 805/26 | Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 189 | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 25 | — |
| Personal Assistant | Family Courts | 17 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 02 | — | |
| 806/26 | Junior Judicial Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 151 | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 08 | 15 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Family Courts | 23 | 07 | 07 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 02 | |
| 807/26 | Process Server | District & Sessions Courts | 91 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 06 | 09 | 04 | 10 |
| Process Server | Family Courts | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | — | — | |
| 808/26 | Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | District & Sessions Courts | 139 | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 06 | 14 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Family Courts | 03 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | — | — | |
| Consolidated Total Vacancies | 641 | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 54 | 41 | ||
* Note: PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) reservations are horizontal and included within the overall vacancies.
Post-Wise Examination Schemes & Sectional Syllabi
1. Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26)
4-Tier Selection SchemeShortlisting for Tier-II up to 25 times the vacancies. Subjects: General English & Comprehension (50 Qs/50 M), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (20 Qs/20 M), and General Intelligence (20 Qs/20 M).
Shortlisting for Skill Test up to 10 times the vacancies. Test components: Essay Writing (250 words · 30 Marks), Grammar (25 Marks), and Translation (20 words · 20 Marks).
- Senior Personal Assistant: Shorthand at 110 w.p.m. (550 words dictated in 5 mins; 40 mins transcription on computer; max 4% / 22 mistakes allowed). Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Two dictation chances provided; best of two counted.
- Personal Assistant: Shorthand at 100 w.p.m. (500 words dictated in 5 mins; 40 mins transcription on computer; max 4% / 20 mistakes allowed). Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Two dictation chances provided; best of two counted.
Conducted directly by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari. No minimum qualifying cut-off. Final Merit is prepared on the combined scores of Tier-II (75 Marks) + Tier-IV (10 Marks).
2. Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26)
4-Tier Selection SchemeShortlisting for Tier-II up to 25 times the vacancies. Subjects: General English & Comprehension (60 Qs/60 M), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (30 Qs/30 M), and General Intelligence (30 Qs/30 M).
Shortlisting for Skill Test up to 10 times the vacancies. Components: Essay Writing (300 words · 50 Marks), Grammar (30 Marks), and Translation (25 words · 20 Marks).
Conducted on computer with a minimum speed benchmark of 40 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English.
Conducted by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari. No minimum qualifying marks. Final Merit is prepared on the combined scores of Tier-II (100 Marks) + Tier-IV (15 Marks).
3. Process Server (Post Code 807/26)
3-Tier Selection SchemeShortlisting for Driving Test up to 15 times the vacancies. Subjects: English (25 Qs/25 M), Hindi (25 Qs/25 M), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (25 Qs/25 M), and Arithmetic (25 Qs/25 M).
Driving test conducted in real traffic conditions. Must hold an LMV license with 2 years of unblemished driving experience.
Conducted by the Office of Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs). Final Merit is based on combined marks of Tier-I (100 Marks) + Tier-III (15 Marks).
4. Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26)
2-Tier Selection SchemeShortlisting for Interview up to 10 times the vacancies. Subjects: English (25 Qs/25 M), Hindi (25 Qs/25 M), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (25 Qs/25 M), and Arithmetic (25 Qs/25 M).
Conducted by Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs). Final selection is based on combined marks of Tier-I (100 Marks) + Tier-II (15 Marks).
Cut-Off Criteria, Negative Marking & Mandatory Dress Code
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR and EWS categories; 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM in Tier-I (MCQ) and Tier-II (Descriptive).
- Negative Marking: Deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response in all objective MCQ sections.
- OBC Reservation Mandate: Only OBC (Delhi) candidates notified by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi are eligible for reservation benefits. OBC certificates from other states are treated as Unreserved. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- Mandatory Examination Dress Code:
- Light clothes with half sleeves without large buttons, brooches, badges, or flowers, paired with trousers/salwar.
- Footwear: Slippers or sandals with low heels only. Shoes are strictly prohibited inside test halls.
Document Verification (e-Dossier) Checklist
- Application Form & Admit Card: Printed system-generated online application form and original admit cards for all exam stages.
- Proof of Date of Birth: Matriculation (10th) Board Certificate / Marksheet.
- Academic Certificates: Mark sheets and Passing Certificates of 10th, 12th, or Graduation Degree proving completion on or before 04.11.2026.
- Driving License & Experience: Valid LMV Driving License and 2 years unblemished driving experience certificate (for Process Server).
- Caste / Community Proof: Valid OBC (Delhi) Certificate along with financial year 2026-27 Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued by GNCTD. SC/ST certificates in central/state formats.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate: Issued for FY 2026-27 based on FY 2025-26 income on or before 04.11.2026.
- Disability Certificate / UDID Card: Form V/VI/VII certificate verifying minimum 40% benchmark disability in eligible categories.
- Ex-Servicemen Documentation: Discharge book, PPO, and declaration under civil employment rules.
Final Advice for Applicants
Applicants must verify that their educational credentials and age meet the crucial cutoff standards before applying. Post and department preferences will be collected by Delhi District Courts at the time of the interview. Complete your online registration on the OARS portal dsssbonline.nic.in well before the closing deadline of 04 November 2026.
Disclaimer: Information based on Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026 (Ref: F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114). Candidates are advised to check dsssb.delhi.gov.in and delhidistrictcourts.nic.in regularly for examination dates, shift notices, and final merit updates.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Commencement Date: | 06 October 2026 (from 12:00 Noon) |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications | 04 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age Reckoning: | 01 June 2026 |
| Crucial Cut-Off Date for Educational Qualifications & Certificates: | 04 November 2026 |
| Examination & Interview Dates | Examination & Interview Dates: To be notified in due course on dsssb.delhi.gov.in and Delhi District Courts portal |
| Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹Free |
| Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years (Born not later than 01.06.2008) Years |
| Maximum Age | 27 Years (Born not earlier than 02.06.1999) Years |
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) | 27 | Graduate + English Shorthand ≥ 110 w.p.m. + English Typing ≥ 40 w.p.m. |
| Personal Assistant (PA) | 189 | Graduate + English Shorthand ≥ 100 w.p.m. + English Typing ≥ 40 w.p.m. + Computer knowledge |
| Personal Assistant (PA) | 17 | Graduate + English Shorthand ≥ 100 w.p.m. + English Typing ≥ 40 w.p.m. + Computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) | 151 | Graduate from recognized University + English Typing ≥ 40 w.p.m. on Computer |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) Family Court | 23 | Graduate from recognized University + English Typing ≥ 40 w.p.m. on Computer |
| Process Server | 91 | Matriculation / Higher Secondary + LMV Driving License with 2 years unblemished driving experience |
| Process Server Family Court | 1 | Matriculation / Higher Secondary + LMV Driving License with 2 years unblemished driving experience |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | 139 | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Family Court) | 3 | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Total | 641 | — |
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| Important Links | |
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| Apply Online Link Will Active on 6 Oct 2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| official Notification | Click Here ↗ |
| Delhi District Courts Website | Click Here ↗ |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?
Please check the official notification for the last date. Visit Bharat Job Find daily for updates.
Q2. What is the total vacancy in DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 2026?
Total 641 vacancies have been announced for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 2026. Check the vacancy details table above for post-wise breakdown.
Q3. What is the age limit for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 is minimum 18 Years (Born not later than 01.06.2008) years and maximum 27 Years (Born not earlier than 02.06.1999) years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates and ₹Free for SC/ST candidates. Payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Q5. How to apply online for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 2026?
To apply for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: 1) Visit the official website using the Apply Online link above. 2) Register with your email and mobile number. 3) Fill the application form with correct details. 4) Upload your photo and signature. 5) Pay the application fee. 6) Submit and take a printout for reference.
Q6. What is the salary for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?
The salary for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 is Senior Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800/- + Grade Pay ₹4,800/- (Pay Level-8), Group 'B' Non-Gazetted.. Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800/- + Grade Pay ₹4,600/- (Pay Level-7), Group 'B' Non-Gazetted. . Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26): Pay Band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200/- + Grade Pay ₹2,800/- (Pay Level-5), Group 'C'. . Process Server (Post Code 807/26): Pay Band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200/- + Grade Pay ₹2,400/- (Pay Level-4), Group 'C'. . Appointees are entitled to Central DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and judicial establishment allowances under Delhi Government service rules.. This is as per the 7th Pay Commission norms along with DA, HRA and other allowances.