DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026: Apply for 641 Posts by 4 November
DSSSB Advertisement 04/2026 covers 641 tentative vacancies in Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Apply only through OARS by 11 pm on 4 November 2026; qualifications, skill tests and pay levels differ by post.
Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
Notice: Advertisement 04/2026; F. No. 1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114, dated 30 September 2026Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 30 September 2026
- Online applications start: 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon
- Online application deadline: 4 November 2026, 11:00 pm
- Age cutoff: 1 June 2026
- Qualification and experience cutoff: 4 November 2026
- Examination dates: To be announced separately by DSSSB/Delhi Courts
Application Fee
- Application fee: ₹100
- Exemption: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen. Ex-servicemen already re-employed in a regular civil post using reservation are not exempt on that ground.
- Payment: SBI ePay only. The fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
- Age cutoff: 1 June 2026
- Unrelaxed date-of-birth range: 2 June 1999 to 1 June 2008, inclusive
- SC/ST; eligible Delhi OBC: Upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for eligible Delhi OBC.
- PwBD: 10 years for UR/EWS, 15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for eligible OBC, subject to post suitability and rules.
- Ex-servicemen: Military service plus 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 55 years and the notified conditions.
- Government employees: The notice states that the Delhi District Courts Establishment Rules, 2012 do not provide the usual 3-year government-servant age relaxation.
Vacancy Details
Vacancies: 641 tentative
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant — 805/26 | 27 District and Sessions Court posts |
| Personal Assistant — 805/26 | 206: 189 District and Sessions Courts + 17 Family Courts |
| Junior Judicial Assistant — 806/26 | 174: 151 District and Sessions Courts + 23 Family Courts |
| Process Server — 807/26 | 92: 91 District and Sessions Courts + 1 Family Court |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon — 808/26 | 142: 139 District and Sessions Courts + 3 Family Courts |
| Category totals | UR 217, OBC 176, SC 116, ST 75, EWS 57. Vacancies include backlog and may change. |
| Horizontal reservation | 54 PwBD and 41 ex-servicemen vacancies are included in the totals, not additional posts. Check the post/court suitability tables. |
Eligibility & Qualification
- 805/26 — Senior Personal Assistant: Graduate; shorthand at least 110 words per minute and typing at least 40 words per minute.
- 805/26 — Personal Assistant: Graduate; shorthand at least 100 words per minute, typing at least 40 words per minute, and computer knowledge.
- 806/26 — Junior Judicial Assistant: Graduate with typing speed of at least 40 words per minute on computer.
- 807/26 — Process Server: The notice specifies matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board / Higher Secondary, with an LMV driving licence and 2 years' unblemished driving experience. Read the exact qualification entry before applying.
- 808/26 — Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; experience is not prescribed.
- Qualification and experience cutoff: 4 November 2026
- OBC reservation: Only eligible Delhi OBC cases under paragraph 7 qualify. Other-state OBC applicants are treated as unreserved unless they meet those Delhi certificate conditions. OBC certificate must be issued by 4 November; NCL certificate must be dated 1 April–4 November 2026.
- EWS certificate: Income and asset certificate for financial year 2026-27, based on income for 2025-26, issued by 4 November 2026.
- PwBD suitability: Suitability differs by post and court. Check the official identification matrices and certificate conditions; not every disability category is eligible for every post.
Salary & Job Location
- Salary / stipend: Pay Level 8: SPA; Level 7: PA; Level 5: JJA; Level 4: Process Server; Level 3: Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
- Job location: Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts, Delhi
Selection Process
- Apply for the correct post code and meet its separate qualification and skill conditions.
- Take the relevant DSSSB MCQ exam. Each correct answer earns 1 mark; a wrong answer loses 0.25 mark.
- For SPA/PA and JJA, qualify the English descriptive and relevant shorthand/typing stages as prescribed.
- For Process Server, qualify the practical driving test conducted by the courts.
- Attend the court interview if shortlisted. Minimum qualifying marks do not guarantee shortlisting or selection; post/court preferences and document verification follow the notice.
How to apply / next steps
- Read Advertisement 04/2026. Check your post's qualification, skills, age cutoff, reservation certificate and PwBD suitability.
- Open OARS. Register once if new, or log in using your existing registration. Do not create duplicate registrations.
- Select the eligible post code: 805/26 SPA/PA, 806/26 JJA, 807/26 Process Server or 808/26 Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon.
- Complete the application and upload the clear recent photograph and signature required by the official instructions. Preview all details, including category, before final submission; changes are not allowed afterwards.
- Pay ₹100 through SBI ePay unless exempt. Submit by 11 pm on 4 November 2026 and save the application and payment acknowledgement.
- Check DSSSB and Delhi Courts for exam and later-stage instructions. Upload the e-dossier when asked; do not send passwords or OTPs to any third-party website.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Online application | Apply Online Official OARS portal currently lists post codes 805/26–808/26. Registration/login is required; use only the eligible post's form. |
| Official notification | Read Notification Official 27-page Advertisement 04/2026 linked from the DSSSB vacancies page. |
| Official updates | Check Official Updates Official DSSSB vacancy notices; examination dates and later notices should be checked separately. |
Previous updates & page history
- Applications invited for 641 tentative court vacancies30 September 2026 at 5:30 am IST · Job
Verified the official advertisement and current OARS listings for post codes 805/26–808/26. The closing time is 11 pm on 4 November 2026; exam dates have not been announced in this notice.
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