The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 on behalf of the Delhi District Courts. It covers 641 posts: Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, in the District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts of Delhi. Online applications are open from 6 October 2026 (12 noon) to 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM) on dsssbonline.nic.in.
The minimum qualification is Class 10 for Peon, Class 10 or 12 with a driving licence for Process Server, and graduation for the assistant and stenographer posts. The age limit for all posts is 18–27 years. The fee is just ₹100, and women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing. Candidates from Uttarakhand and other states can apply. There is one important rule for them, explained in the Reservation section below.
DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | DSSSB, Government of NCT of Delhi (for Delhi District Courts) |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2026, dated 30 September 2026 |
| Total posts | 641 (UR 217, OBC 176, SC 116, ST 75, EWS 57) |
| Posts | Senior PA, PA, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Pay | Pay Level 3 to Level 8 (by post) |
| Age limit | 18–27 years as on 1 June 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹100 (nil for women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM) |
| Apply online | dsssbonline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 30 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Date for age calculation | 1 June 2026 |
| Date for qualification and certificates | 4 November 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced on the DSSSB / Delhi District Courts websites |
Post-wise Vacancy, Pay Level and Qualification
| Post (code) | Posts | Pay level | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (805/26) | 27 | Level 8 (Group B) | Graduate, with shorthand at 110 wpm and typing at 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant (805/26) | 206 (189 + 17 Family Courts) | Level 7 (Group B) | Graduate, with shorthand at 100 wpm, typing at 40 wpm and computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | 174 (151 + 23 Family Courts) | Level 5 (Group C) | Graduate, with typing at 40 wpm on a computer |
| Process Server (807/26) | 92 (91 + 1 Family Courts) | Level 4 (Group C) | Matriculation or Higher Secondary, with an LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (808/26) | 142 (139 + 3 Family Courts) | Level 3 (Group C) | Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognised board |
| Total: 641 posts, including 54 for PwBD and 41 for ex-servicemen | |||
The pre-revised pay scales in the advertisement are:
- Senior PA: ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800
- PA: Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Junior Judicial Assistant: ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800
- Process Server: Grade Pay ₹2,400
- Peon: Grade Pay ₹2,000
Under the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 3 starts at ₹21,700 and Level 8 goes up to ₹1,51,100 a month, plus allowances.
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PA | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| PA (District Courts) | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 |
| PA (Family Courts) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| JJA (District Courts) | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 |
| JJA (Family Courts) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Process Server (District Courts) | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 91 |
| Process Server (Family Courts) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peon (District Courts) | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 |
| Peon (Family Courts) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 |
The vacancies are tentative. Senior PA and PA posts are suitable only for some locomotor disabilities (PwBD category c), while the other posts are open to more PwBD categories. The full list is in the advertisement.
Age Limit and Relaxation
You must be 18 to 27 years old on 1 June 2026, which means born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. Only the date of birth in your Class 10 certificate is accepted.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Delhi) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service + 3 years (up to 55 years) |
| Government employees | No relaxation under the DDC Rules, 2012 |
Reservation: Important for Candidates from Uttarakhand and Other States
- Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC reservation and age relaxation. If you are OBC in Uttarakhand, UP or any other state, you must apply under the UR (General) category. You will not get the OBC age relaxation. The one exception is an outside-Delhi OBC certificate issued on the basis of a Delhi OBC certificate held by your father, sibling or paternal uncle who lived in Delhi before 8 September 1993.
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 4 November 2026.
- EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27, based on income in 2025-26, and issued by 4 November 2026.
- Your category cannot be changed after you submit the form.
Exam Pattern
All MCQs carry 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. In Tier-I and Tier-II, UR and EWS candidates need at least 50% to qualify, and OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates need 45%.
Senior PA and Personal Assistant
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier-I (MCQ) | 90 questions, 90 marks, 90 minutes. General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20. English only. Up to 25 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted. |
| 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) | Senior PA: 550 words dictated in 5 minutes, up to 22 mistakes allowed. PA: 500 words in 5 minutes, up to 20 mistakes. 40 minutes to transcribe on a computer. Two attempts, and the better one counts. |
| Tier-IV (Interview) | 10 marks, taken by the Delhi District Courts. Final merit = Tier-II + interview. |
Junior Judicial Assistant
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier-I (MCQ) | 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes. English 60, GK 30, General Intelligence 30. English only. |
| Tier-II (Descriptive, English) | 100 marks, 120 minutes. Essay of 300 words (50), grammar (30), translation of 25 words (20). |
| Tier-III | Typing test at 40 wpm (qualifying). |
| Tier-IV (Interview) | 15 marks. Final merit = Tier-II + interview. |
Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier-I (MCQ) | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwD). English 25, Hindi 25, GK 25, Arithmetic 25. Bilingual (Hindi and English). |
| Driving test (Process Server only) | Qualifying, held in real traffic. Up to 15 times the number of vacancies are called. |
| Interview | 15 marks, with no minimum qualifying marks. Peon: up to 10 times the number of vacancies are called. Final merit = Tier-I + interview. |
DSSSB conducts the written and skill tests. The Delhi District Courts conduct the driving test and interview and prepare the final merit list. You choose your preferred posts and courts at the interview, and that choice cannot be changed later.
How to Apply
- If you are new, register once on the OARS portal at dsssbonline.nic.in ("Click for New Registration"). You have 30 minutes to complete the form. Use an email and mobile number that are not already registered there. Your name, gender and father's name cannot be edited later.
- Keep a scanned photo ID ready (PAN, Voter ID, driving licence or passport) as a JPG of 15–60 KB. If you give your Aadhaar number, you do not need to upload an ID.
- Log in with your registration number and apply for the post code you want.
- Upload a recent, clear colour photo with a white background and your signature.
- Pay ₹100 through SBI e-pay if you are not exempt, and submit by 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
Fill the form carefully. No correction is allowed after you submit it, including a change of category. More than one registration or application leads to cancellation and a ban from DSSSB exams.
Exam Day Rules
- Exam centres may be in Delhi/NCR or other states, as DSSSB decides.
- Dress code: light half-sleeve clothes without big buttons or badges, and slippers or low-heel sandals. Shoes are not allowed.
- Mobile phones, earbuds, smart or electronic watches, calculators and metal items are banned. Being caught with one leads to debarment and legal action.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online (OARS) | dsssbonline.nic.in |
| Detailed advertisement and notices | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
| Other court and judiciary jobs | Judiciary updates |
This information is based on the official DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026. If anything differs, the official notice and Recruitment Rules apply. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with DSSSB or the Delhi District Courts.