Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), on behalf of Delhi District Courts
Last Date: 4 November 2026

DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment in the Delhi District Courts. The notification includes 641 tentative vacancies across five posts: Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. The online application process will begin on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon and continue until 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is the Delhi Government's recruitment agency for filling various Group B and Group C posts. For this recruitment, DSSSB will conduct the written examination stages, while the Delhi District Courts will conduct the interview at Tis Hazari Courts and prepare the final merit list.

The recruitment covers posts with different qualification requirements. Senior Personal Assistant requires a graduate degree along with shorthand at 110 words per minute, while Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon requires only Class 10 qualification.

No Delhi domicile condition is stated, so candidates from across India can apply, subject to the eligibility conditions of the respective post.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment offers 641 currently available vacancies across the notified posts. The detailed department-wise, post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given below:

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100. The fee is payable by male candidates belonging to the UR, OBC and EWS categories. Women candidates of all categories, along with candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen categories, are exempted from paying the application fee.

The ₹100 application fee must be paid only through SBI e-pay. Payments made through any other mode will be forfeited, and the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates should verify their eligibility for the selected post before making the payment.
*An Ex-serviceman who is already employed in a regular civil post under the Central Government or Delhi Government, after having availed Ex-servicemen reservation, will not be eligible for the fee exemption.

There is no separate deadline for fee payment. Candidates should pay the fee at the time of submitting the application and keep the payment receipt safely for future reference.

Age Limit

The age limit for the recruitment is 18 to 27 years as on 01 June 2026. In terms of date of birth, candidates must have been born between 02 June 1999 and 01 June 2008, with both dates included. For age verification, DSSSB will consider only the date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate. This date cannot be changed later.

Note: The age limit is calculated as on 01 June 2026. There is no additional age relaxation for women or EWS candidates without a disability.
The OBC age relaxation is applicable only to candidates belonging to the OBC category of Delhi.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility requirements vary from Class 10 qualification to graduation, along with specific typing or shorthand speed requirements for certain posts. Candidates should first check the eligibility criteria for their selected post code.
Except for age, all eligibility conditions are assessed as on 04 November 2026, the closing date for applications. Therefore, the required educational qualification must have been obtained by this date. There is no minimum percentage of marks requirement for the prescribed educational qualifications.

Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26)

For Post Code 805/26, both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant require a graduation degree.
1. Senior Personal Assistant: Shorthand speed of 110 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute.
2. Personal Assistant: Shorthand speed of 100 words per minute, typing speed of 40 words per minute, along with computer knowledge.

Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26)

For Post Code 806/26, candidates must have a graduation degree along with a minimum computer typing speed of 40 words per minute. The required typing speed will be assessed during the skill test.

Process Server (Post Code 807/26)

For Post Code 807/26, candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, or hold a Higher Secondary qualification. They must also possess a valid LMV driving licence along with two years of unblemished driving experience.
The notification does not clearly specify how the required two years of driving experience will be verified or documented. Candidates should therefore keep their driving licence and available proof of driving experience ready for verification.

Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26)

For Post Code 808/26, candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. No prior work experience is required for these posts.

Note: The detailed post-wise educational and other qualification requirements are provided from Page 3 onwards of the official notification PDF, available in the Important Links section below.

Selection Process

Each post code has a separate examination, so candidates should refer only to the exam pattern applicable to their selected post. Each MCQ carries 1 mark, with a 0.25-mark deduction for every wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks for both the MCQ and descriptive stages are 50% for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates.

The detailed selection process, examination pattern and syllabus for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant under Post Code 805/26 are given below: 

The detailed selection process, examination pattern and syllabus for Junior Judicial Assistant under Post Code 806/26 are given below:

The detailed selection process, examination pattern and syllabus for Process Server under Post Code 807/26 are given below:

The detailed selection process, examination pattern and syllabus for Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon under Post Code 808/26 are given below:

Note: For Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs) has the authority to modify or dispense with any stage of the selection process, if required. In case of a tie in the final merit, the older candidate will be ranked higher. If the candidates are still tied, the alphabetical order of their names will be used to determine the ranking.

The recruitment notification sets specific shortlisting limits for the different stages of selection. For Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant together, up to 5,825 candidates may be shortlisted for the descriptive paper, based on 25 times the combined 233 vacancies. The skill-test shortlisting limit is up to 270 candidates for Senior PA and 2,060 candidates for PA. For Junior Judicial Assistant, up to 4,350 candidates may be shortlisted for the descriptive paper, while up to 1,740 candidates may be called for the typing test. These are only the maximum limits, and fewer candidates may be shortlisted depending on the selection process.

The shorthand test is an important qualifying stage for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant candidates. A 550-word passage is dictated in 5 minutes, with a maximum of 22 mistakes, allowing a tolerance of about 4%. Candidates get two attempts, but only the better attempt is considered. The shorthand test is qualifying in nature, so candidates who clear it become eligible to proceed to the interview stage.

The interview carries 10 marks for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant, while it carries 15 marks for the other posts. There is no minimum qualifying mark prescribed for the interview. Candidates will also provide their post and department preferences during the interview stage, and these preferences will be treated as final. The interview marks will be included in the overall merit, so they can affect the final ranking where candidates have similar scores.

For Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, the MCQ score carries the major share of the final merit, around 87%. Performance in English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic therefore plays a key role in shortlisting candidates. Since negative marking applies, careless guessing can reduce the overall score.
The driving test is qualifying in nature for the Process Server post. However, candidates who have a driving licence but limited practical driving experience should prepare seriously for this stage.

Salary, Job Location, and Service Conditions

The notification mentions the old pay band and grade pay, along with the corresponding Pay Level for each post. However, the Board has not specified the starting basic pay under the current pay matrix or the applicable allowances. Therefore, no specific in-hand salary figure is provided here.

All posts are under the Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Out of the 641 vacancies, 44 are for Family Courts. There are no specific individual court complexes for the posts are disclosed yet. Since Delhi's district courts operate from multiple complexes across the city, the daily commute may vary depending on the court where a candidate is posted.
The examination centres may be located in Delhi/NCR or other states, as decided by the Board.

The official notification doesn't specify any probation period, bond conditions or transfer rules for the posts. However, selection doesn't create an automatic right to appointment. The appointing authority must be satisfied with the candidate's suitability before issuing the appointment. For EWS candidates, appointments are provisional and may be terminated if the EWS certificate is found to be false.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit the application online through the DSSSB portal. Applications submitted through the Delhi District Courts' website, by post, by hand or via email will not be accepted.

1. Go to https://dsssbonline.nic.in on or after 12:00 noon on 6 October 2026.
2. Candidates who are registering with DSSSB for the first time should select “Click for New Registration” and complete the registration process. Registration is a one-time process. Candidates who already have a DSSSB login should use their existing credentials instead of creating a new registration.
3. Keep a scanned copy of a photo ID such as PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport ready in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size between 15 KB and 60 KB. Candidates who enter their Aadhaar number during registration do not need to upload a scanned photo ID. The registration session remains active for 30 minutes, so keep the required details and documents ready before starting.
4. Use an email ID and mobile number that are not already registered on the portal, and verify them through OTP.
5. Enter your Class 10 roll number exactly as required in the application form. If the roll number contains letters, enter only the numerical part and do not add leading zeros.
6. Log in with your registration number, select the post code you are eligible for, and fill in your personal and educational details.
7. Choose your category carefully. Once the form is submitted, no change of category is allowed.
8. Upload a recent colour photograph and signature as the form asks. for size limits follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Pay the ₹100 fee through SBI e-pay, unless you are in an exempt category.
10. Check the preview, submit the form, and take a printout for your records.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

The notification does not provide a separate document checklist for the application stage. Required documents will be collected later through the online e-dossier process. Candidates who fail to upload the required documents within the prescribed time may be dropped from the selection process, with no second opportunity.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the e-dossier and verification process:
1. Class 10 certificate, as the date of birth will be considered only from this document.
2. Graduation degree and marksheets for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant and Junior Judicial Assistant posts.
3. SC/ST certificate, wherever applicable.
4. OBC (Delhi) certificate with non-creamy layer status, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and on or before 4 November 2026.
5. EWS Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27, issued on or before 4 November 2026.
6. PwBD certificate showing at least 40% disability, along with Ex-servicemen documents, wherever applicable.
7. Valid LMV driving licence and proof of driving experience for the Process Server post.
8. A recent colour photograph. Candidates should also keep a printed copy on photo-quality paper ready when required.
 
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions below, as mistakes at different stages can lead to cancellation of the application or debarment:
> Submitting more than one registration or application can result in the cancellation of all applications. Appearing in the examination more than once may also lead to debarment from future DSSSB examinations.
> No changes are allowed after final submission, including changes to the category. The name, gender and father's name entered during registration cannot be edited later.
> The photograph must be clear, recent and in colour, with a plain white or off-white background, full-face front view and eyes open. An unclear photograph or signature may result in rejection of the application.
> Candidates belonging to OBC categories outside Delhi must apply as Unreserved (UR). OBC benefits are available only to candidates holding OBC (Delhi) status.
> PwBD benefits are available only to candidates with a benchmark disability of at least 40%, and only for posts identified as suitable for the relevant disability.
> Any false claim or incorrect information detected during e-dossier scrutiny can lead to cancellation of candidature without notice.
> On the examination day, candidates must not carry mobile phones, earbuds, electronic watches, calculators or metal items. Candidates should wear light half-sleeve clothing without large buttons and slippers or low-heeled sandals, as shoes are not permitted.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?

The advertisement lists 641 tentative vacancies across four post codes. Personal Assistant has 206, Junior Judicial Assistant 174, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon 142, Process Server 92 and Senior Personal Assistant 27. The Board says the figures depend on inputs from the courts and may go up or down.

What is the last date to apply?

The online form closes on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM, and the link is disabled after that. Applications open on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon on dsssbonline.nic.in. 

Who is eligible to apply?

Only Indian citizens can apply. You must meet the age and education rules of the exact post you choose, and education is checked as on 4 November 2026. No domicile condition is mentioned, so applicants from outside Delhi can apply, though the OBC benefit covers only OBC (Delhi) candidates.

What is the age limit, including relaxations?

The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, so you must be born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. The upper limit rises by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (Delhi), 10 for PwBD in UR/EWS, 13 for PwBD in OBC and 15 for PwBD in SC/ST. Ex-servicemen get their service period plus 3 years, up to 55.

What qualification is required?

It depends on the post. SPA and PA need a graduate degree with shorthand at 110 and 100 words per minute, plus 40 words per minute typing. JJA needs a graduate degree and 40 words per minute computer typing. Process Server needs Class 10 with an LMV licence and two years of driving experience. Peon needs Class 10 pass.

What is the selection process?

It differs by post code. SPA, PA and JJA go through MCQ, a descriptive test, a qualifying skill test and an interview. Process Server has MCQ, a qualifying driving test and an interview. Peon has MCQ and an interview. The Delhi District Courts prepare the final merit list after the interview stage.

What is the salary for these posts?

The notice gives the pay level and old pay band. SPA is Level 8 with ₹9,300-34,800 and grade pay ₹4,800, and PA is Level 7 with grade pay ₹4,600. JJA is Level 5 with grade pay ₹2,800, Process Server Level 4 with ₹2,400 and Peon Level 3 with ₹2,000. Matrix basic pay is not stated.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹100, payable only through SBI e-pay. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates do not pay. 

How do I apply online?

Register on dsssbonline.nic.in if you are new, log in with your registration number, choose your post code, fill in the form, upload your photo and signature, and pay the fee if it applies to you. Then preview, submit and print the form. Corrections, including category changes, are not allowed after submission.

What is the official website?

The application portal is dsssbonline.nic.in. Notices, corrigenda and the full advertisement appear on dsssb.delhi.gov.in, and dates will also be shared through the Delhi District Courts website. The Board says email and SMS are only extra facilities, so check the websites yourself every few days.

Does the Tier-I MCQ score count in the final merit list?

For SPA, PA and JJA, no. The MCQ only shortlists candidates, and final merit comes from the descriptive test and the interview. For Process Server and Peon, yes, because final merit combines the MCQ score with the 15-mark interview.

Can an OBC candidate from another state claim reservation?

No. Only OBC (Delhi) candidates recognised by the Delhi government get OBC reservation and age relaxation here, and OBC candidates from other states must apply as unreserved. An OBC (Delhi) candidate needs a non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 and not later than 4 November 2026.

Conclusion

We hope the information provided above helps you understand the recruitment process and make an informed decision before applying. Our aim is to provide accurate, relevant and easy-to-understand information for candidates.
Before applying, decide which post code you are targeting and carefully check that you meet all the required conditions as on 4 November 2026. Candidates claiming OBC or EWS benefits should arrange the required certificates in advance. The OBC (Delhi) non-creamy layer certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026, while the EWS certificate must be valid for the financial year 2026-27.

Details regarding exam dates, admit cards and corrigenda will be published on the DSSSB website and Delhi District Courts website. Email and SMS alerts are only additional facilities and are not guaranteed. Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official DSSSB website at dsssb.delhi.gov.in for the latest updates and notifications. (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)  

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.

 
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