Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination 2026 for recruitment in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The recruitment includes Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts. The online application process starts from 06 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 04 November 2026.
A total of 641 vacancies have been notified under Post Codes 805/26 to 808/26. Candidates are required to apply online through the DSSSB application portal, and eligibility varies according to the post. The selection process includes written examination along with skill test, driving test and/or interview wherever applicable.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Department | Delhi District & Sessions Courts / Family Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Post Codes | 805/26, 806/26, 807/26, 808/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 641 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Age Limit | 18–27 Years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Skill/Driving Test/Interview as applicable |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Interview/Skill Test Date | To be notified |
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/Other Category | Nil |
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 27 | Graduate + Shorthand 110 wpm + Typing 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 805/26 | 189 | Graduate + Shorthand 100 wpm + Typing 40 wpm + Computer Knowledge |
| Personal Assistant – Family Courts | 805/26 | 17 | Graduate + Shorthand 100 wpm + Typing 40 wpm + Computer Knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 806/26 | 151 | Graduate + Computer Typing 40 wpm |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts | 806/26 | 23 | Graduate + Computer Typing 40 wpm |
| Process Server – District & Sessions Courts | 807/26 | 91 | Matriculation or equivalent; alternatively Higher Secondary with LMV Driving Licence + 2 years unblemished driving experience |
| Process Server – Family Courts | 807/26 | 1 | Same as above |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts | 808/26 | 139 | Matriculation or equivalent |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts | 808/26 | 3 | Matriculation or equivalent |
| Total | 641 |
The post-wise qualification and vacancy details are prescribed separately in the advertisement.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years, with the age being calculated as on 01 June 2026. Candidates must have been born between 02 June 1999 and 01 June 2008. Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and special categories as per the notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD + UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military Service + 3 Years, maximum up to 55 years |
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted according to the examination scheme applicable to each post. Depending on the post, the process consists of Tier-I written/MCQ examination, Tier-II descriptive or driving/skill test, Tier-III skill test/interview and Tier-IV interview. The final merit list will be prepared by the Delhi District Courts as prescribed in the respective examination scheme.
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant
- Tier-I: MCQ – 90 Marks, 90 Minutes
- Tier-II: Descriptive English – 75 Marks, 90 Minutes
- Tier-III: Shorthand + Typing Skill Test
- Tier-IV: Interview – 10 Marks
- Shorthand: 110 wpm for Senior Personal Assistant and 100 wpm for Personal Assistant
- Typing: 40 wpm
Junior Judicial Assistant
- Tier-I: MCQ – 120 Marks, 120 Minutes
- Tier-II: Descriptive English – 100 Marks, 120 Minutes
- Tier-III: Typing Test at 40 wpm
- Tier-IV: Interview – 15 Marks
Process Server
- Tier-I: Objective/MCQ – 100 Marks, 120 Minutes
- English – 25 Marks
- Hindi – 25 Marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 25 Marks
- Arithmetic – 25 Marks
- Tier-II: Driving/Skill Test – Qualifying
- Tier-III: Interview – 15 Marks
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
- Tier-I: Objective/MCQ – 100 Marks, 120 Minutes
- English – 25 Marks
- Hindi – 25 Marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 25 Marks
- Arithmetic – 25 Marks
- Tier-II: Interview – 15 Marks
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong MCQ answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM categories.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready while completing the online application:
- Matriculation/10th Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate/Marksheet
- Graduation Certificate/Marksheet, where applicable
- Shorthand/Typing qualification details, where applicable
- LMV Driving Licence and experience proof for Process Server, where applicable
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- ESM Certificate, if applicable
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Active Mobile Number
- Active Email ID
The notification specifically requires candidates to upload a recent clear colour photograph and provides category/document verification requirements during the e-dossier stage.
How to Apply for DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026
Candidates should first complete registration on the DSSSB online portal. The registration is a one-time process, and the same login credentials can be used for DSSSB examinations. After registration, candidates should log in, select the relevant post, carefully enter all required details, upload the prescribed documents/photo/signature and pay the applicable fee through SBI e-Pay. The application must be submitted online between 06 October 2026 and 04 November 2026 up to 11:00 PM. No application through post, email or any other offline mode will be accepted.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| DSSSB Official Website | Visit Website |
| DSSSB Online Application | Apply Online |
| Official Advertisement | Download Notification |
| DSSSB Vacancy Page | Check Updates |