The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 (dated 30 September 2026) for 641 vacancies in the Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The Combined Examination covers Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. Posts are open from 10th pass to graduate, and applications run from 6 October to 4 November 2026. Read the details below before you apply.
DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), for Delhi District Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 (F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114) |
| Exam Name | Combined Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Senior PA, PA, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Total Vacancies | 641 (tentative, including backlog) |
| Job Location | Delhi (District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (exempt for women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen) |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
| Apply Online | dsssbonline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 October 2026 (from 12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Cut-off date for qualification and experience | 4 November 2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 June 2026 |
| Exam and Interview Dates | To be notified on the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post | Department | Pay Level | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805/26 | Senior Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| 805/26 | Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 7 | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 |
| 805/26 | Personal Assistant | Family Courts | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 806/26 | Junior Judicial Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 5 | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 |
| 806/26 | Junior Judicial Assistant | Family Courts | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| 807/26 | Process Server | District & Sessions Courts | 4 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 91 |
| 807/26 | Process Server | Family Courts | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 808/26 | Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | District & Sessions Courts | 3 | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 |
| 808/26 | Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Family Courts | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 |
Out of the total, 54 posts include PwBD vacancies and 41 include Ex-Servicemen (ESM) vacancies. Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (post-wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with 110 w.p.m. shorthand and 40 w.p.m. typing |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate with 100 w.p.m. shorthand, 40 w.p.m. typing and knowledge of computer |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Graduate with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer |
| Process Server | Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent, with LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on 4 November 2026.
Age Limit (as on 1 June 2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 27 years (born not earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD + UR / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to 55 years) |
| Government employees | No age relaxation |
Nationality
- Only Indian citizens can apply.
OBC candidates: Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get reservation or age relaxation. OBC (Outside Delhi) candidates must apply as Unreserved (UR). An OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 and not later than 4 November 2026 is required.
Salary and Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Level 8 | ₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800 | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant | Level 7 | ₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600 | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Level 5 | ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800 | Group C |
| Process Server | Level 4 | ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400 | Group C |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Level 3 | ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 | Group C |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male candidates) | ₹100/- |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (₹0) |
- Payment is online only, through SBI e-pay. The fee is non-refundable.
- Ex-servicemen who already got a regular civil job in Central or Delhi Government using ex-servicemen reservation are not eligible for the fee exemption.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): 4 Tiers
| Tier | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | MCQ | 90 questions, 90 marks, 90 minutes (General English and Comprehension 50, General Knowledge including Current Affairs 20, General Intelligence 20) |
| Tier II | Descriptive (English) | 75 marks, 90 minutes (Essay of 250 words: 30, Grammar: 25, Translation of 20 words: 20) |
| Tier III | Skill Test (qualifying) | Shorthand and typing. Sr. PA: 110 w.p.m. shorthand, 550-word passage dictated in 5 minutes. PA: 100 w.p.m. shorthand, 500-word passage. Typing 40 w.p.m. for both. 40 minutes to transcribe on computer, 4% mistakes allowed |
| Tier IV | Interview | 10 marks, held by Delhi District Courts. Final merit is prepared by Delhi District Courts on combined Tier II and Tier IV marks |
- Tier I is used for shortlisting candidates up to 25 times the vacancies for Tier II, and Tier II shortlists up to 10 times the vacancies for the skill test.
- Candidates get two attempts at the shorthand dictation and transcription test, and the best score counts.
Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26): 4 Tiers
| Tier | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | MCQ | 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes (General English and Comprehension 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30) |
| Tier II | Descriptive (English) | 100 marks, 120 minutes (Essay of 300 words: 50, Grammar: 30, Translation of 25 words: 20) |
| Tier III | Typing Test (qualifying) | 40 w.p.m. on computer |
| Tier IV | Interview | 15 marks, held by Delhi District Courts. Final merit is based on Tier II and Tier IV marks |
Process Server (Post Code 807/26): 3 Tiers
| Tier | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | MCQ | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes (English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25) |
| Tier II | Driving Test (qualifying) | Conducted in real traffic conditions |
| Tier III | Interview | 15 marks. Final selection is based on Tier I and Interview marks |
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26): 2 Tiers
| Tier | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | MCQ | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes (English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25) |
| Tier II | Interview | 15 marks. Final selection is based on Tier I and Interview marks |
Common Rules
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks (Tier I and Tier II): 50% for UR / EWS, and 45% for OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM.
- There is no minimum qualifying mark in the interview.
- The MCQ for Sr. PA, PA and JJA is in English only. For Process Server and Peon it is bilingual (English and Hindi), except the language papers.
- Exam duration is 160 minutes for PwD candidates in the Process Server and Peon exams.
- There is no re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets.
- Candidates give their post and department preferences at the time of the interview, and these cannot be changed later.
How to Apply Online
- Visit dsssbonline.nic.in.
- New users: Click “New Registration” and complete the one-time registration on the DSSSB OARS portal. You get a registration number and password. Existing users can log in with their old ID. Make only one registration.
- Log in and select Advertisement No. 04/2026 and the post you want. You can check the eligibility for each post first, since it differs across posts.
- Fill in your details exactly as in your Class 10 certificate, and select your category carefully, as it cannot be changed later.
- Upload your recent colour photograph (plain white background, full face, front view) and signature.
- Pay the fee online through SBI e-pay (if applicable), then submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
Note: Once submitted, no change, correction or change of category is allowed. Only one application per candidate is accepted, and multiple applications can lead to cancellation and debarment. Apply early, since the site can slow down near the last date.
Documents Required
- Photo ID proof for registration (PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport, scanned at 15 to 60 KB), or an Aadhaar number instead
- Class 10 roll number and certificate (for name, parents’ names and date of birth)
- Recent colour photograph and signature (scanned)
- Educational certificates as required for your post
- LMV driving licence and 2 years’ driving experience proof (Process Server)
- Caste certificate: SC / ST, or OBC (Delhi) Non-Creamy Layer issued between 1 April 2026 and 4 November 2026
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, issued on or before 4 November 2026
- Disability certificate (40% or more) for PwBD candidates
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
- Active email ID and mobile number (verified by OTP)
Supporting documents are checked later through the e-dossier process. Candidates who fail to upload their e-dossier in the given time will not be considered.
Important Links
| Link Type | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 6 Oct 2026, 12 Noon) | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF (Adv. No. 04/2026) | Download Notification |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
| New Registration (OARS Portal) | Register Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 4 November 2026 till 11:00 PM. Applications start on 6 October 2026 from 12:00 Noon.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in total?
There are 641 tentative vacancies across five posts: Senior PA (27), Personal Assistant (206), Junior Judicial Assistant (174), Process Server (92) and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (142).
Q3. Which posts can a 10th pass candidate apply for?
10th pass candidates can apply for Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, and for Process Server if they also hold an LMV driving licence with 2 years of unblemished driving experience.
Q4. What is the qualification for Junior Judicial Assistant?
A graduate degree and a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer.
Q5. What is the age limit?
18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per the notification.
Q6. What is the application fee? Is it free for women?
The fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q7. What is the salary of these posts?
It ranges from Pay Level 3 (Peon) to Pay Level 8 (Senior PA), depending on the post. Check the pay scale table in this post for details.
Q8. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong MCQ answer.
Q9. Are the shorthand and typing tests compulsory?
Yes. For Sr. PA and PA, the skill test (shorthand and typing) is qualifying, and only those who pass it are called for the interview. For JJA, the 40 w.p.m. typing test is qualifying.
Q10. When will the exam be held?
The exam dates have not been announced yet. They will be published on the DSSSB (dsssb.delhi.gov.in) and Delhi District Courts websites, so check them regularly.
Q11. Can I apply for more than one post?
The notification allows one application per candidate for this examination. Post and department preferences are taken later by Delhi District Courts at the interview stage. Read the eligibility of each post carefully before applying, since an ineligible candidate is rejected for that post code.
Q12. Can OBC candidates from other states apply under the OBC category?
No. Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC benefits. OBC (Outside Delhi) candidates must apply as Unreserved (UR).
Q13. Can I edit my application after submitting it?
No. Corrections or changes of category are not allowed after final submission, so review every field before you submit.
Q14. Do government employees get age relaxation?
No. The notification states there is no age relaxation for government employees.
Conclusion
The DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 offers 641 vacancies for candidates from 10th pass to graduate, with posts ranging from Peon to Senior Personal Assistant. Check which post matches your qualification, keep your certificates (especially OBC, EWS and photo ID) ready, and apply between 6 October and 4 November 2026. Bookmark dsssb.delhi.gov.in for exam dates, admit cards and results.
Disclaimer: This post is for information only. The vacancies are tentative and may change. Please verify all details on the official DSSSB website and in the official notification before applying.