DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 641 Posts
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has issued Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026 (F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30 September 2026) for 641 posts in Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Posts include Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. Apply at dsssbonline.nic.in from 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon to 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
Official Notification PDF: DSSSB Advt 04/2026 Official Notification PDF
Important Dates – DSSSB Advt 04/2026 District Courts |
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| Advertisement: | 04/2026 dated 30/09/2026 |
| File No.: | F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 |
| Apply from: | 06/10/2026, 12:00 noon |
| Last date: | 04/11/2026, 11:00 PM |
| Age as on: | 01/06/2026 |
| Qualification cut-off: | 04/11/2026 |
| Exam date: | To be notified |
Application Fee |
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| UR / OBC / EWS (male): | ₹100 |
| Women (all categories) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: | Nil |
| Payment: | SBI e-Pay only; not refundable |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 DSSSB Advt 04/2026 District Courts – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – dsssbonline.nic.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | DSSSB Advt 04/2026 Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website: | Visit DSSSB Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Post-wise Vacancy (Total: 641)
| Post | Code | Total | PwBD | ESM |
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| Senior Personal Assistant – District and Sessions Courts | 805/26 | 27 | 7 | — |
| Personal Assistant – District and Sessions Courts | 805/26 | 189 | 25 | — |
| Personal Assistant – Family Courts | 805/26 | 17 | 2 | — |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – District and Sessions Courts | 806/26 | 151 | 8 | 15 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts | 806/26 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Process Server – District and Sessions Courts | 807/26 | 91 | 4 | 10 |
| Process Server – Family Courts | 807/26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon – District and Sessions Courts | 808/26 | 139 | 6 | 14 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon – Family Courts | 808/26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 641 | 54 | 41 | |
Figures include backlog and may change. PwBD suitability differs by post; Senior PA and PA are limited to specified locomotor categories. OBC reservation is for Delhi OBC with a non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
Eligibility
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate, shorthand 110 wpm, typing 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate, shorthand 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm, computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Graduate, typing not less than 40 wpm on computer |
| Process Server | Matric or equivalent, valid LMV licence, 2 years unblemished driving |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Matric or equivalent |
Must be a citizen of India. Qualification and experience are reckoned as on 4 November 2026.
Age Limit (as on 1 June 2026)
All posts: 18 to 27 years (not born earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD+UR/EWS 10, PwBD+OBC 13, PwBD+SC/ST 15. Ex-servicemen: military service plus 3 years, up to age 55. Delhi District Court rules do not give age relaxation to government employees with 3 years of service for these posts. Date of birth on the matric certificate is final.
Pay (6th CPC scales as notified)
| Post | Scale | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,800 | B |
| Personal Assistant | ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,600 | B |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,800 | C |
| Process Server | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,400 | C |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,000 | C |
A single 7th CPC basic is not printed for every post, so the salary shortcode is omitted. Confirm the revised matrix with Delhi District Courts.
Exam Pattern
Separate exams for each post code. MCQ qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50%; OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM 45%. One mark per question; 0.25 negative marking. PwBD objective papers for Process Server and Peon allow 160 minutes instead of 120.
- 805/26 Senior PA and PA: Tier I MCQ 90 marks / 90 min; Tier II descriptive English 75 marks; Tier III shorthand and typing (qualifying); Tier IV interview 10 marks. Merit: Tier II + interview.
- 806/26 JJA: Tier I MCQ 120; Tier II descriptive 100; Tier III typing 40 wpm (qualifying); Tier IV interview 15. Merit: Tier II + interview.
- 807/26 Process Server: Tier I bilingual MCQ 100; Tier II driving test (qualifying); Tier III interview 15. Merit: Tier I + interview.
- 808/26 Peon: Tier I bilingual MCQ 100; Tier II interview 15. Merit: both tiers.
DSSSB conducts the written and skill tests. Delhi District Courts (Tis Hazari) conduct the driving test and interview and prepare the final merit. CBT marks are normalised where DSSSB’s formula applies.
Syllabus
Graduate posts: English and comprehension, general knowledge and general intelligence, plus descriptive essay, grammar and translation. Matric posts: English, Hindi, general knowledge and arithmetic, bilingual. Skill tests follow the speeds in the advertisement (Senior PA dictation 110 wpm class, PA 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm).
Selection Method
Shortlisting ratios are in the scheme (up to 25 times vacancies for several Tier-I lists, then about 10 times for skill tests). Interview has no minimum qualifying mark. If marks tie, the older candidate ranks higher; if dates of birth match, English first-name alphabetical order is used. Post and department choices are made at interview and cannot be changed later. E-dossier upload is compulsory after shortlisting.
Exam Centres
Centres will be on the admit card. DSSSB may change centres. A dress code applies in the exam hall (light half-sleeve clothing, no shoes). Phones and electronic gadgets are banned.
How to Apply Online
- Register once on https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ if you do not already have a DSSSB user ID.
- Apply for post codes 805/26 to 808/26 between 6 October 2026, noon and 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
- Upload photo and signature. Pay ₹100 through SBI e-Pay if you are not exempt.
- No correction is allowed after final submit. Only one registration is permitted.
DSSSB Advt 04/2026 District Courts – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DSSSB Advt 04/2026 District Courts – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- One registration: Multiple applications can lead to cancellation and debarment.
- OBC Delhi: OBC from outside Delhi is treated as unreserved. Delhi OBC needs an NCL certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- EWS: EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27 and issued on or before 4 November 2026.
- English text: If language versions differ, the English advertisement prevails.
