Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026

High Court of Delhi has issued the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 notification for direct recruitment to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.

A total of 27 vacancies are available, consisting of 24 existing and 3 anticipated vacancies.

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

An Advocate must have been continuously practising for at least 7 years as on 15 July 2026.

Judicial Officers may qualify through seven years of Bar practice before joining substantive judicial service, or through a combined seven years of experience as a Judicial Officer and Advocate as prescribed.

A candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 15 July 2026.

Delhi Higher Judicial Service carries Pay Scale J-5 of ₹1,44,840-1,94,660.

The Preliminary Examination is an objective screening test containing 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours.

For each incorrect answer, 0.25 mark is deducted.

The Main Written Examination carries a total of 750 marks. Paper I is of two hours duration, while Papers II, III and IV are three hours each.

Viva-Voce carries 250 marks. General candidates must secure at least 50%, while SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates must secure at least 45%.

Preliminary Examination marks are only for screening and are not counted in final merit. Final merit is based on Main Written Examination plus Viva-Voce marks.