DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 641 Peon, PA & Other Posts
| Organization Name | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Recruitment Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Exam Name | DSSSB Delhi District Courts Combined Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 641 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary Scale | ₹5200 - ₹34800 (Approx.) |
| Job Location | New Delhi - 110092 (India) |
| Event / Stage | Date |
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| Application Start Date | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 04 Nov 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post-wise: Senior PA – Graduate with Shorthand 110 wpm & Typing 40 wpm; PA – Graduate with Shorthand 100 wpm, Typing 40 wpm & computer knowledge; Junior Judicial Assistant – Graduate with Typing 40 wpm; Process Server – Matriculation + LMV licence + 2 years driving experience; Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Matriculation pass. | ||||||
| Work Experience | Process Server: 2 years' unblemished driving experience. No experience required for other posts. | ||||||
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: 18 to 27 Years
OBC Candidates: 18 to 30 Years
EWS Candidates: 18 to 27 Years
SC Candidates: 18 to 32 Years
ST Candidates: 18 to 32 Years
PwBD Candidates: 18 to 37 Years (UR/EWS) / 18 to 42 Years (SC/ST) / 18 to 40 Years (OBC)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to age 55)
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| Age Relaxation Info | SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD + UR/EWS – 10 years; PwBD + SC/ST – 15 years; PwBD + OBC – 13 years; Ex-Servicemen – period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to age 55). Government employees with 3+ years regular service are not eligible for age relaxation. | ||||||
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian | ||||||
| Other Eligibility Parameters |
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| Eligibility Notes | Age calculated as on 1 June 2026. Qualification/experience cut-off date is 4 November 2026. Date of birth as recorded in Matriculation/Secondary School certificate is final. |
| General / UR | 100 |
| OBC | 100 |
| EWS | 100 |
| Female (All Categories) |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 27 | District & Sessions Courts. Pay Scale: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800 (Group-B Non-Gazetted). Graduate with Shorthand 110 wpm & Typing 40 wpm. |
| Personal Assistant | 206 | District & Sessions Courts (189) and Family Courts (17). Pay Scale: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 (Group-B Non-Gazetted). Graduate with Shorthand 100 wpm, Typing 40 wpm & computer knowledge. |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 174 | District & Sessions Courts (151) and Family Courts (23). Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800 (Group-C). Graduate with Typing 40 wpm. |
| Process Server | 92 | District & Sessions Courts (91) and Family Courts (1). Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 (Group-C). Matriculation + LMV licence + 2 years driving experience. |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | 142 | District & Sessions Courts (139) and Family Courts (3). Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000 (Group-C). Matriculation pass. |
- Step 1: Tier-I MCQ / Objective Test (shortlisting)
- Step 2: Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) / Driving Test (for Process Server)
- Step 3: Tier-III Skill Test (Shorthand/Typing) / Qualifying
- Step 4: Interview (conducted by Delhi District Courts)
- Step 1: Register (one-time) on dsssbonline.nic.in, if not already registered with DSSSB. This generates a common User ID/Password for all future DSSSB exams.
- Step 2: Log in and apply online for the post(s)/post code(s) of your choice between 6 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) and 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Step 3: Fill in all details carefully – no correction/modification (including category change) is allowed after final submission.
- Step 4: Upload a recent, clear colour photograph (plain white/off-white background, full face, eyes open) and signature.
- Step 5: Pay the applicable fee, if any, only through SBI e-Pay.
- Step 6: Submit well before the closing date and take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.
| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English & Comprehension | 50 (Post 805) / 60 (Post 806) / 25 (Post 807 & 808) | Same as questions |
Reading Comprehension•
Grammar•
Vocabulary•
Sentence Correction
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| General Knowledge | 20 (Post 805) / 30 (Post 806) / 25 (Post 807 & 808) | Same as questions |
Current Affairs•
Static GK•
History•
Geography•
Polity
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| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 (Post 805) / 30 (Post 806) | Same as questions |
Analogies•
Similarities and Differences•
Spatial Visualization•
Problem Solving
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| Hindi | 25 (Post 807 & 808) | Same as questions |
Grammar•
Vocabulary•
Comprehension
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| Arithmetic | 25 (Post 807 & 808) | Same as questions |
Number Systems•
Percentages•
Ratio and Proportion•
Time and Work
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| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
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| Essay Writing | 1 | 30 (Post 805) / 50 (Post 806) |
250 words (Post 805)•
300 words (Post 806)
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| Grammar | 1 | 25 (Post 805) / 30 (Post 806) |
English Grammar
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| Translation | 1 | 20 (Post 805) / 20 (Post 806) |
20 words (Post 805)•
25 words (Post 806)
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| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
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| Shorthand & Typing Test | - | Qualifying |
Senior PA: 550-word dictation (5 min) + 40-min transcription•
max 22 errors (4%)•
PA: 500-word dictation + 40-min transcription•
max 20 errors (4%)•
Typing @ 40 wpm for both•
Junior Judicial Assistant: Typing test @ 40 wpm
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| Driving Test (Process Server) | - | Qualifying |
Conducted in real traffic conditions
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| Link Description | Action Link |
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| Click Here to Apply Online | Click Here → |
| Official Website Portal | Click Here → |
DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 – 641 Vacancies Announced
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has invited online applications on behalf of Delhi District Courts for a Combined Examination 2026. Advertisement No. 04/2026 covers 641 posts across five categories: Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. These vacancies are available in District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The online application window opens on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon and closes on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Vacancy Details
The 641 tentative vacancies (including backlog) are distributed as follows:
- Senior Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) – 27 Posts
- Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) – 189 Posts
- Personal Assistant (Family Courts) – 17 Posts
- Junior Judicial Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) – 151 Posts
- Junior Judicial Assistant (Family Courts) – 23 Posts
- Process Server (District & Sessions Courts) – 91 Posts
- Process Server (Family Courts) – 01 Post
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (District & Sessions Courts) – 139 Posts
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Family Courts) – 03 Posts
Educational Qualification
For Senior Personal Assistant: Graduate with Shorthand speed of 110 wpm and Typing speed of 40 wpm. For Personal Assistant: Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 wpm, Typing speed of 40 wpm, and knowledge of computers. For Junior Judicial Assistant: Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 wpm on computer. For Process Server: Matriculation pass or equivalent with a valid LMV driving licence and 2 years' unblemished driving experience. For Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates must be citizens of India. Educational qualification and experience are determined as on 4 November 2026.
Age Limit
All posts have a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 27 years as on 1 June 2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008. Age relaxation is available: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD + UR/EWS – 10 years; PwBD + SC/ST – 15 years; PwBD + OBC – 13 years; Ex-Servicemen – period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to age 55). Government employees with 3+ years regular service are not eligible for age relaxation as per DDC Rules, 2012.
Pay Scale
- Senior Personal Assistant: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800 (Group-B Non-Gazetted)
- Personal Assistant: Rs. 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 (Group-B Non-Gazetted)
- Junior Judicial Assistant: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800 (Group-C)
- Process Server: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 (Group-C)
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000 (Group-C)
Application Fee
UR, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay Rs. 100. Women (any category), SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying any fee. Payment must be made online through SBI e-Pay only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Separate examinations are held for each post code. Minimum qualifying marks for MCQ/Descriptive stages: UR/EWS – 50%; OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM – 45%. Each MCQ carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
For Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): Tier-I MCQ (90 marks, 90 min) – English & Comprehension (50), GK (20), General Intelligence (20); Tier-II Descriptive English (75 marks, 90 min) – Essay 250 words (30), Grammar (25), Translation 20 words (20); Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) – Senior PA: 550-word dictation (5 min) + 40-min transcription, max 22 errors (4%); PA: 500-word dictation + 40-min transcription, max 20 errors (4%); Typing @ 40 wpm for both; Tier-IV Interview (10 marks).
For Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26): Tier-I MCQ (120 marks, 120 min) – English & Comprehension (60), GK (30), General Intelligence (30); Tier-II Descriptive English (100 marks, 120 min) – Essay 300 words (50), Grammar (30), Translation 25 words (20); Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) – Typing test @ 40 wpm; Tier-IV Interview (15 marks).
For Process Server (Post Code 807/26): Tier-I Objective/MCQ Bilingual (100 marks, 120 min; 160 min for PwBD) – English (25), Hindi (25), GK (25), Arithmetic (25); Tier-II Driving/Skill Test (qualifying) – conducted in real traffic conditions; Tier-III Interview (15 marks).
For Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26): Tier-I Objective/MCQ Bilingual (100 marks, 120 min; 160 min for PwBD) – English (25), Hindi (25), GK (25), Arithmetic (25); Tier-II Interview (15 marks).
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 6 October 2026, 12:00 Noon
- Online Application Last Date: 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM
- Age Reckoning Date: 1 June 2026
- Qualification/Experience Cut-off Date: 4 November 2026
- Exam Date: To be intimated later
How to Apply Online
- Register (one-time) on dsssbonline.nic.in, if not already registered with DSSSB. This generates a common User ID/Password for all future DSSSB exams.
- Log in and apply online for the post(s)/post code(s) of your choice between 6 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) and 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Fill in all details carefully – no correction/modification (including category change) is allowed after final submission.
- Upload a recent, clear colour photograph (plain white/off-white background, full face, eyes open) and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee, if any, only through SBI e-Pay.
- Submit well before the closing date and take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.
Documents Required
Matriculation/Secondary School certificate (date of birth proof), educational qualification certificates, LMV driving licence and proof of 2 years' driving experience (for Process Server), OBC (Delhi) certificate with Non-Creamy-Layer certificate issued on/after 1 April 2026, EWS Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, disability certificate for PwBD candidates, discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen, recent colour photograph and signature.
Important Conditions
Candidates must check their own eligibility for each post. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PwBD candidates selected purely on general merit are adjusted against unreserved vacancies. Post/department preferences are exercised at the interview stage and are final and irreversible. Mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned in the exam hall. Only one registration and one application per candidate are allowed. In case of discrepancy between English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi versions of the advertisement, the English version prevails.
Conclusion
The DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Delhi's judicial system. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, keep all documents ready, and apply online between 6 October and 4 November 2026. Regularly check the official DSSSB website for updates on exam dates and admit cards.
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