Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
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DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 1, 2026
Senior Personal AssistantPersonal AssistantJunior Judicial AssistantProcess ServerPeon/Orderly/Dak Peon

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
641
Pay Scale
Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700) to Level 8 (Rs. 1,51,100)
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years as on 01/06/2026
Job Location
Delhi80New Delhi77

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise Educational Qualifications & Skills:

  • Senior Personal Assistant: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Shorthand speed of ≥110 wpm and Typing speed of ≥40 wpm.
  • Personal Assistant: Bachelor's Degree with Shorthand speed of ≥100 wpm, Typing speed of ≥40 wpm, and knowledge of computers.
  • Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Computer Typing speed of ≥40 wpm.
  • Process Server: 10th Pass (Matriculation) or Higher Secondary with valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence and 2 years unblemished driving experience.
  • Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon: 10th Pass (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized Board.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must have attained the age of 18 years but must not have attained 27 years as on the crucial cut-off date 01/06/2026. Permissible age relaxations: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Delhi only): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (PwBD+SC/ST: 15 years, PwBD+OBC: 13 years), Ex-Servicemen: military service period + 3 years, Departmental Employees: up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Tier-I Objective MCQ Exam (CBT/OMR)

OnlineQualifying Only

Tier-II Descriptive Test (for SPA, PA, JJA) / Driving Test (for Process Server) / Interview (for Peon)

OfflineMerit Scored

Tier-III Skill Test (Shorthand & Typing for SPA/PA; Typing for JJA; Interview for Process Server)

OfflineQualifying Only

Tier-IV Interview & Document Verification (Delhi District Courts)

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection pipeline is organized post-wise:

  • SPA & PA (805/26): Tier-I MCQ (90 Marks) → Tier-II Descriptive English (75 Marks) → Tier-III Shorthand & Typing Skill Test (Qualifying) → Tier-IV Interview (10 Marks). Final merit is prepared on combined marks of Tier-II + Tier-IV.
  • JJA (806/26): Tier-I MCQ (120 Marks) → Tier-II Descriptive English (100 Marks) → Tier-III Typing Test at 40 wpm (Qualifying) → Tier-IV Interview (15 Marks). Final merit is prepared on combined marks of Tier-II + Tier-IV.
  • Process Server (807/26): Tier-I MCQ (100 Marks) → Tier-II Driving Skill Test in traffic conditions (Qualifying) → Tier-III Interview (15 Marks). Final merit is based on Tier-I + Tier-III.
  • Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (808/26): Tier-I MCQ (100 Marks) → Tier-II Interview (15 Marks). Final merit is based on Tier-I + Tier-II.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-I MCQ for Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English & Comprehension6060
General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)3030
General Intelligence3030
Total120120
Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-I MCQ for Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26)

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English & Comprehension5050
General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)2020
General Intelligence2020
Total9090
Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-I MCQ for Process Server & Peon/Orderly (Post Codes 807/26 & 808/26)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
English Language2525
Hindi Language2525
General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)2525
Arithmetic2525
Total100100
Exam Tier / Mode

Tier-II Descriptive Test for JJA (Post Code 806/26)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

Subjective evaluation based on content and grammar

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Essay Writing (300 words)150
English Grammar130
Translation (25 words)120
Total3100

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Tier-I (CBT)
82.573.2575.57162.75
2021
Tier-I (Written)
78.571.257269.561.25

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Appointees in the Delhi District Courts and Family Courts are posted at major district court complexes across the National Capital Territory of Delhi, including Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket, and Rouse Avenue. Junior Judicial Assistants (JJAs) handle case filing scrutiny, court register maintenance, order uploading, summons tracking, and courtroom assistance to Judicial Officers. Senior PAs and PAs perform rapid shorthand dictation and draft judgments/proceedings in judge chambers. The working hours run strictly parallel to court functioning (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), with heavier case-law workload on court cause-list days.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Postings are centralized across Delhi District Courts with rotational transfers among different court complexes every 3 to 5 years under administrative policies of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs), Tis Hazari. As these are NCT of Delhi court establishments, inter-state transfers do not apply, guaranteeing long-term residential stability in the Delhi-NCR capital region.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The judicial establishment maintains a well-defined statutory cadre hierarchy. JJAs (Pay Level 5) advance to Judicial Assistant (JA, Level 6) after 5 years, followed by Senior Judicial Assistant (SJA, Level 7) and Administrative Officer / Branch In-charge (Level 8 & Level 10). Personal Assistants (Level 7) promote to Senior Personal Assistant (Level 8) and Principal Private Secretary (PPS, Level 11). Departmental promotion examinations are conducted regularly by Delhi District Courts, enabling fast-track vertical growth.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Delhi-Specific OBC Reservation Constraint: Only OBC candidates possessing certificates issued by the Competent Authority of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi are eligible for reservation benefits. OBC certificates issued by other states are treated strictly under Unreserved (UR) category.
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Validity: OBC-NCL certificates must have been issued on or after 01/04/2026 to be considered valid during document scrutiny.
  • Strict Examination Dress Code: DSSSB enforces a strict biometric test dress code. Candidates must wear light half-sleeve clothing without large buttons or brooches, and slippers or low-heel sandals. Closed shoes and socks are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
  • English-Only Medium for SPA/PA & JJA: The Tier-I MCQ test for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, and Junior Judicial Assistant is conducted solely in the English language with zero Hindi translations provided for questions.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR217
  • OBC176
  • SC116
  • ST75
  • EWS57
Total Vacancies641

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay scale breakdown by post:

  • Senior Personal Assistant: Pay Level 8 (PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800/-), Group B Non-Gazetted.
  • Personal Assistant: Pay Level 7 (PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600/-), Group B Non-Gazetted.
  • Junior Judicial Assistant: Pay Level 5 (PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-), Group C.
  • Process Server: Pay Level 4 (PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-), Group C.
  • Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon: Pay Level 3 (PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/-), Group C.

Posts are categorized under 7th CPC Pay Matrix from Level 3 to Level 8. Allowances include DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as admissible to Delhi District Courts employees.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates must apply online strictly through the DSSSB online application portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in between 06/10/2026 (12:00 Noon) and 04/11/2026 (11:00 PM).
  2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal using basic credentials if not already registered.
  3. Select the appropriate Post Code(s) under Combined Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) for District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts.
  4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression strictly as per DSSSB specifications.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- via SBI e-Pay (exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates).
  6. Review all entered data and submit the application form. Take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Fee: Rs. 100/- for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates payable online through SBI e-Pay. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Serviceman categories are completely exempted from payment of fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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No. Under Delhi Government rules, only OBC candidates with certificates issued by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi are eligible for reservation benefits. Candidates holding OBC certificates from other states must apply under the Unreserved (UR) category.

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