Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Delhi’s District and Family Courts are hiring 641 people, and the application window opens on 6 October 2026. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) will run one combined exam for five posts: Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon. Graduates can go for three of the posts and 10th-pass candidates for the other two. Women, SC, ST, PwBD (persons with benchmark disabilities) and ex-servicemen candidates pay no fee.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), for the Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 04/2026 (F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114, dated 30.09.2026) |
| Location | Delhi (NCT) |
| Total Vacancies | 641 (UR 217, OBC 176, SC 116, ST 75, EWS 57) |
| Qualification | Graduate for Senior PA, PA and JJA; Matriculation (10th) for Peon; Process Server needs Matriculation or Higher Secondary plus an LMV driving licence |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 01.06.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Tier-I MCQ → Tier-II descriptive test (Senior PA, PA, JJA) → skill or driving test → interview (steps differ by post) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 3 to 8, Rs 5,200–34,800 plus Grade Pay, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | Online only at dsssbonline.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | DSSSB Online Application Portal (dsssbonline.nic.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06.10.2026 (from 12:00 noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04.11.2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Qualification and Experience | 04.11.2026 |
| Age Counted As On | 01.06.2026 |
| Exam and Interview Dates | Not announced yet – to be published on the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Men in UR, OBC and EWS categories | Rs 100 |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Nil – but ex-servicemen who already got a civil job in Central or Delhi Govt through ESM reservation must pay Rs 100 |
| Mode of Payment | SBI e-pay only; the fee is not refunded under any circumstances |
Vacancy Details
| Post and Court | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant – District Courts (805/26) | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 7 | — |
| Personal Assistant – District Courts (805/26) | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 | 25 | — |
| Personal Assistant – Family Courts (805/26) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 | — |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – District Courts (806/26) | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 | 8 | 15 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts (806/26) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Process Server – District Courts (807/26) | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 91 | 4 | 10 |
| Process Server – Family Courts (807/26) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District Courts (808/26) | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 | 6 | 14 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts (808/26) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 | 54 | 41 |
These vacancies are tentative and include backlog seats. “District Courts” in the table means the District and Sessions Courts. PwBD and ESM seats are already counted inside the category totals, and the Board says the numbers can go up or down. Post codes 805/26 to 808/26 are separate exams, so each post has its own merit list.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 01.06.2026 – born between 02.06.1999 and 01.06.2008 Check your age eligibility → |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | You must meet the education and experience rules on 04.11.2026 |
| Experience | Not required for any post |
| OBC Candidates | Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC benefits. OBC (Outside Delhi) candidates are treated as Unreserved and must apply under UR |
| Application Restriction | One registration and one application per candidate; online mode only |
Post-wise Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (805/26) | Graduate, with shorthand speed of 110 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute |
| Personal Assistant (805/26) | Graduate, with shorthand speed of 100 words per minute, typing speed of 40 words per minute and knowledge of computers |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | Graduate, with typing speed of at least 40 words per minute on a computer |
| Process Server (807/26) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board, or Higher Secondary, with an LMV (light motor vehicle) driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (808/26) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Delhi) | 3 years |
| PwBD + UR / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Government employees with 3 years of regular service | No age relaxation in this recruitment, as per the user department |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of military service plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 55 years |
So a 29-year-old OBC (Delhi) candidate is still eligible, because the 3 extra years lift the limit from 27 to 30. The date of birth on your Matriculation or Secondary certificate is the only one the Board accepts.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Senior PA and PA – Tier-I (MCQ) | 90 marks, 90 questions, 90 minutes: English 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20. Paper in English only. Up to 25 times the vacancies move to Tier-II |
| Senior PA and PA – Tier-II (Descriptive, English) | 75 marks, 90 minutes: essay (250 words) 30, grammar 25, translation (20 words) 20. Up to 10 times the vacancies move to the skill test |
| Senior PA – Tier-III (Skill Test) | Pass-or-fail. A 550-word passage is dictated in 5 minutes, then you get 40 minutes to type it on a computer. Shorthand 110 wpm, typing 40 wpm. Up to 22 mistakes (4%) allowed. You get two attempts and the better one counts |
| PA – Tier-III (Skill Test) | Pass-or-fail. A 500-word passage is dictated in 5 minutes, then you get 40 minutes to type it. Shorthand 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm. Up to 20 mistakes (4%) allowed. Two attempts, better one counts |
| Senior PA and PA – Tier-IV (Interview) | 10 marks, no minimum qualifying marks. Held by the Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari. Final merit = Tier-II marks plus interview marks |
| JJA – Tier-I (MCQ) | 120 marks, 120 questions, 120 minutes: English 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30. English only. Up to 25 times the vacancies move to Tier-II |
| JJA – Tier-II (Descriptive, English) | 100 marks, 120 minutes: essay (300 words) 50, grammar 30, translation (25 words) 20. Up to 10 times the vacancies move to the typing test |
| JJA – Tier-III (Skill Test) | Pass-or-fail computer typing test at 40 words per minute |
| JJA – Tier-IV (Interview) | 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks. Final merit = Tier-II marks plus interview marks |
| Process Server – Tier-I (MCQ) | 100 marks, 100 questions, 120 minutes (160 for PwD candidates): English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25. Bilingual paper. Up to 15 times the vacancies move to the driving test |
| Process Server – Tier-II (Driving Test) | Pass-or-fail, held in real traffic conditions |
| Process Server – Tier-III (Interview) | 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks, held by the Principal District and Sessions Judge (HQs), Delhi. Final merit = Tier-I marks plus interview marks |
| Peon – Tier-I (MCQ) | 100 marks, 100 questions, 120 minutes (160 for PwD candidates): English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25. Bilingual paper. Up to 10 times the vacancies are called for interview |
| Peon – Tier-II (Interview) | 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks. Final merit = Tier-I marks plus interview marks |
| Rules for All Posts | Each MCQ carries 1 mark and every wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. To clear Tier-I and Tier-II you need 50% (UR and EWS) or 45% (OBC Delhi, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM). If the exam runs in several shifts, scores are normalised. Draft answer keys come out after the exam and objections are accepted online only |
In short: the rounds depend on your post. For Senior PA, PA and JJA the final rank comes only from the descriptive paper and the interview, while the MCQ is used to shortlist you and the skill test is pass-or-fail. Process Server and Peon are ranked on MCQ marks plus interview marks.
Salary and Benefits
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Band and Grade Pay | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Level 8 | Rs 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,800 | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant | Level 7 | Rs 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,600 | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Level 5 | Rs 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,800 | Group C |
| Process Server | Level 4 | Rs 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,400 | Group C |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Level 3 | Rs 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,000 | Group C |
In plain terms, a Peon starts at Pay Level 3 and a Senior PA at Level 8, and a higher level means higher pay. The notification gives pay bands and grade pay, not a monthly figure, and it does not list allowances.
How to Apply
- Register once on the DSSSB portal, dsssbonline.nic.in, using “Click for New Registration”. Skip this step if you already have a DSSSB registration.
- Keep a scanned photo ID ready (PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport, JPG format, 15 to 60 KB). You do not need it if you enter your Aadhaar number.
- Log in with your registration number and password, open the online application for your post, and pick your category carefully.
- Upload a clear colour photograph and signature, then pay Rs 100 through SBI e-pay if you are not exempt.
- Submit the form between 06.10.2026 (12 noon) and 04.11.2026 (11:00 PM) and keep a printout for your records.
Note: offline applications sent by post, hand or mail are not accepted, and once you submit the form nothing in it can be changed, including your category.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photo ID proof (first-time registration) | PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport in JPG/JPEG, 15 to 60 KB. Minimum size 300×200 px for PAN or Licence, 200×300 px for Voter ID, 450×350 px for Passport. Not needed if you give your Aadhaar number |
| Recent colour photograph | Plain white or off-white background, full face, front view, eyes open. Pixel and KB size are not stated in the notification. Keep the same photo printed, as the Board can ask for it Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Must be clear and readable; blurred signatures are rejected. Size is not stated in the notification |
| OBC certificate | OBC (Delhi) certificate, or a valid outside-Delhi OBC certificate, issued on or before 04.11.2026, plus an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than 04.11.2026 |
| EWS certificate | Income and Asset certificate for the financial year 2026-2027, based on income of 2025-2026, issued on or before 04.11.2026 |
| SC / ST, PwBD and ESM proof | Keep the certificate ready when you fill the form; you cannot change your category later |
| Age and education proof | Date of birth as on your Matriculation or Secondary certificate. Copies of education and other documents are asked for later, when DSSSB calls for the e-dossier (online document upload) |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online – DSSSB Online Portal |
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | DSSSB Official Website |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- If you are OBC from outside Delhi, apply under the UR category, because only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC benefits.
- Register and apply only once; if DSSSB finds more than one registration or application, all of them are cancelled and you can be debarred.
- Check the form twice before you submit, since no change is allowed afterwards, not even to your category.
- Check the rules for every post you choose, because a post code where you are found ineligible is rejected and cannot be swapped for another.
- Pay only through SBI e-pay; any other mode is not accepted and the money is forfeited.
- Get your OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) or EWS certificate in the right year, as an old certificate will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online from 06.10.2026 (12 noon) until 04.11.2026 (11:00 PM).
How many vacancies are there?
There are 641 tentative vacancies: Senior PA 27, Personal Assistant 206, Junior Judicial Assistant 174, Process Server 92 and Peon 142.
What qualification do I need?
Senior PA, PA and JJA need a graduation degree plus the stated typing or shorthand speed, while Peon needs Matriculation (10th) and Process Server needs Matriculation or Higher Secondary with an LMV licence and 2 years of driving experience.
What is the age limit?
You must be at least 18 and not yet 27 on 01.06.2026, with 3 extra years for OBC (Delhi) and 5 for SC and ST.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 100, but women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates do not pay anything.
What is the selection process?
Senior PA, PA and JJA go through an MCQ, a descriptive paper, a skill test and an interview, Process Server through an MCQ, a driving test and an interview, and Peon through an MCQ and an interview.
When will the exam be held?
The exam date is not announced yet, and DSSSB will post it on its website and the Delhi District Courts website.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, every wrong MCQ answer costs 0.25 marks, and you need 50% (UR and EWS) or 45% (other reserved categories) to clear Tier-I and Tier-II.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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