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DSSSB
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
DSSSB District Courts 2026 • Advt No: 04/2026
DSSSB has invited online applications on behalf of Delhi District Courts for 641 vacancies under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Applications are open from 6 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon to 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts.
Total Vacancies
641
Age Limit
18–27 Years
As on 01 Jun 2026
Application Dates
6 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Closes 11:00 PM IST
Job Location
DL
Qualification
Minimum qualification varies by post. Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon requires Matriculation / 10th pass or equivalent; Process Server requires the prescribed Matriculation/Higher Secondary and driving eligibility; Junior Judicial Assistant and stenography posts require Graduation with the prescribed typing/shorthand skills.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Levels 3 to 8 depending on post: Senior Personal Assistant Level-8; Personal Assistant Level-7; Junior Judicial Assistant Level-5; Process Server Level-4; Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon Level-3.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Departments | Delhi District Courts - District & Sessions Courts and District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) |
Exam Conducting Body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
Recruitment | Combined Examination 2026 for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
Total Vacancies | 641 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Portal | https://dsssbonline.nic.in |
Current Status | Application Open |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 6 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
Fee Payment Last Date | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
Age Reckoning Date | 1 June 2026 |
Qualification / Experience Cut-off | 4 November 2026 |
Exam Date | To be notified later by DSSSB / Delhi District Courts |
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | Rs. 100 |
Women | Nil |
SC / ST | Nil |
PwBD | Nil |
Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Fee must be paid online through SBI e-pay. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Post Code | Post | Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
805/26 | Senior Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 | Level-8 |
805/26 | Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 | Level-7 |
805/26 | Personal Assistant | District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | Level-7 |
806/26 | Junior Judicial Assistant | District & Sessions Courts | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 | Level-5 |
806/26 | Junior Judicial Assistant | District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | Level-5 |
807/26 | Process Server | District & Sessions Courts | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 91 | Level-4 |
807/26 | Process Server | District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Level-4 |
808/26 | Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | District & Sessions Courts | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 | Level-3 |
808/26 | Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Level-3 |
Grand Total | - | - | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 | - |
Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with shorthand speed of not less than 110 words per minute and typewriting speed of 40 words per minute. |
Personal Assistant | Graduate with shorthand speed of 100 words per minute, typing speed of 40 words per minute and knowledge of computer. |
Junior Judicial Assistant | Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 words per minute on computer. |
Process Server | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board; the notification also specifies Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years' unblemished driving experience as part of the essential qualification route. |
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Matriculation / 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Base Maximum Age | 27 years |
Age As On | 1 June 2026 |
Base DOB Range | Born not earlier than 02.06.1999 and not later than 01.06.2008 |
Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PwBD + UR / EWS | 10 years |
PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen | Military service plus 3 years, subject to maximum age of 55 years as stated in the advertisement. |
Government Employees | No general age relaxation is provided under the cited Delhi District Court Rules clarification for employees with 3 years' service. |
Post | Pay Level / Scale |
|---|---|
Senior Personal Assistant | Pay Level-8; pre-revised Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800 |
Personal Assistant | Pay Level-7; pre-revised Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 |
Junior Judicial Assistant | Pay Level-5; pre-revised Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800 |
Process Server | Pay Level-4; pre-revised Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 |
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Pay Level-3; pre-revised Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000 |
Post / Post Code | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant - 805/26 | Tier-I MCQ -> Tier-II English Descriptive Test -> Tier-III Shorthand/Typing Skill Test -> Tier-IV Interview |
Junior Judicial Assistant - 806/26 | Tier-I MCQ -> Tier-II English Descriptive Test -> Tier-III Typing Skill Test -> Tier-IV Interview |
Process Server - 807/26 | Tier-I MCQ -> Tier-II Driving / Skill Test -> Tier-III Interview |
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon - 808/26 | Tier-I MCQ -> Tier-II Interview |
DSSSB conducts the MCQ, descriptive and shorthand/typing stages. Delhi District Courts conduct the driving test/interview as applicable and prepare the final merit list.
Tier | Pattern |
|---|---|
Tier-I | 90 MCQs, 90 marks, 90 minutes: General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 20, General Intelligence 20. English medium. |
Tier-II | English Descriptive Test, 75 marks, 90 minutes: Essay 30, Grammar 25, Translation 20. |
Tier-III - Senior Personal Assistant | Qualifying shorthand at 110 WPM and typing at 40 WPM; 550-word dictation in 5 minutes and 40-minute computer transcription. |
Tier-III - Personal Assistant | Qualifying shorthand at 100 WPM and typing at 40 WPM; 500-word dictation in 5 minutes and 40-minute computer transcription. |
Tier-IV | Interview of 10 marks. Final merit is based on combined Tier-II and Interview marks, subject to qualifying skill test. |
Tier | Pattern |
|---|---|
Tier-I | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 120 minutes: General English & Comprehension 60, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 30, General Intelligence 30. |
Tier-II | English Descriptive Test, 100 marks, 120 minutes: Essay 50, Grammar 30, Translation 20. |
Tier-III | Qualifying typing test at 40 WPM. |
Tier-IV | Interview of 15 marks. Final merit is based on combined Tier-II and Interview marks, subject to qualifying skill test. |
Tier | Pattern |
|---|---|
Tier-I | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes: English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 25, Arithmetic 25. |
Tier-II | Qualifying Driving / Skill Test conducted in real traffic conditions. |
Tier-III | Interview of 15 marks. Final merit is based on combined Tier-I and Interview marks, subject to qualifying driving test. |
Tier | Pattern |
|---|---|
Tier-I | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes: English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 25, Arithmetic 25. |
Tier-II | Interview of 15 marks. Final merit is based on combined Tier-I and Interview marks. |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong MCQ answer |
Minimum Qualifying Marks - UR / EWS | 50% |
Minimum Qualifying Marks - OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | 45% |
Normalization | Computer Based Examination scores may be normalized where required as per DSSSB rules. |
Post Preference | Post/department preferences are obtained by Delhi District Courts at interview stage and are final/irreversible once exercised. |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
OBC Reservation | Only eligible OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC reservation/relaxation. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as UR. |
EWS | Candidate must possess a valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27 based on income of FY 2025-26 by the closing date. |
PwBD | Reservation and suitability are post-specific and subject to the disability categories identified by the user departments. |
Ex-Servicemen | Reservation / age relaxation is applicable as per the rules stated in the advertisement. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Register / login on the DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in. |
2 | Select the relevant post code: 805/26, 806/26, 807/26 or 808/26. |
3 | Fill personal, educational, category and post-specific details carefully. |
4 | Upload photograph / identity and other required information as per OARS instructions. |
5 | Pay Rs. 100 fee through SBI e-pay if not exempted. |
6 | Submit the online application by 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
7 | Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
Total Vacancies | 641 |
Application Window | 6 Oct 2026, 12 Noon to 4 Nov 2026, 11 PM |
Current Status | Application Open |
Minimum Qualification | 10th Pass for Peon-level entry; post-wise higher/skill qualifications apply |
Base Age Limit | 18-27 years as on 01.06.2026 |
Application Fee | Rs. 100; exempt for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM |
Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong MCQ answer |
Current Official OARS Status | Post Codes 805/26, 806/26, 807/26 and 808/26 are listed as current vacancies |
There are 641 vacancies across Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts.
The last date is 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
The minimum entry qualification across the combined recruitment is Matriculation / 10th pass for Peon-level posts, while assistant and stenography posts require Graduation and prescribed typing/shorthand skills.
The base age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, with category-wise relaxation.
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong MCQ answer.
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