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DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 - 641 Senior PA, PA, JJA, Process Server & Peon Posts

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 641 regular vacancies in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The recruitment covers Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts. Online applications open on 6 October 2026 and close on 4 November 2026.

04/2026Posted 30 Sept 202632 days left

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Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Delhi jobs Judiciary 10th Pass Bachelor's Degree

Total vacancies

Last date

04 Nov 2026

Application mode

Online

Job location

Delhi

Organization profile

About the Recruiting Organization

Organization information attached to this recruitment record.

Recruiting AuthorityRecruiting authority

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

State GovernmentSubordinate Services Selection BoardUnion TerritoryState Recruitment

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is a recruitment and selection body under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). It conducts competitive examinations and selection processes for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in departments, local bodies, autonomous bodies and other eligible establishments of the Government of NCT of Delhi, including recruitments conducted for notified judicial and other participating institutions.

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DSSSB

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About this Recruitment

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Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), Government of NCT of Delhi, has notified Combined Examination 2026 under Vacancy Notice/Advertisement No. 04/2026, F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30 September 2026. DSSSB is conducting the recruitment on behalf of Delhi District Courts for vacancies in District & Sessions Courts and District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts).

The advertisement reports 641 tentative vacancies, including backlog: 27 Senior Personal Assistant, 206 Personal Assistant, 174 Junior Judicial Assistant, 92 Process Server and 142 Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon vacancies. Across all nine department-wise rows, the vertical reservation breakup is UR 217, OBC 176, SC 116, ST 75 and EWS 57. Horizontal reservations include 54 PwBD and 41 Ex-Servicemen vacancies within the notified totals.

Online applications will be accepted only through the DSSSB OARS portal from 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon to 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. Age for all advertised posts is 18 to 27 years and is reckoned as on 1 June 2026. Educational qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions are determined as on the closing date, 4 November 2026.

Graduate-level posts carry post-specific typing and/or shorthand requirements. Senior Personal Assistant requires graduation with shorthand at 110 w.p.m. and typewriting at 40 w.p.m.; Personal Assistant requires graduation, shorthand at 100 w.p.m., typing at 40 w.p.m. and computer knowledge; Junior Judicial Assistant requires graduation with computer typing at 40 w.p.m. Process Server requires the notified matriculation/equivalent qualification together with a valid LMV driving licence and two years of unblemished driving experience. Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon requires matriculation or equivalent.

Selection is post-code specific. Post code 805/26 uses MCQ, descriptive English, shorthand/typing skill test and interview. Post code 806/26 uses MCQ, descriptive English, typing test and interview. Post code 807/26 uses an objective test, qualifying driving test and interview. Post code 808/26 uses an objective test followed by interview. The notification prescribes 0.25 negative marking for each wrong MCQ answer and minimum qualifying standards of 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM in the applicable MCQ/descriptive stages.

The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt. Payment is accepted only through SBI e-pay. OBC reservation/age-relaxation benefit is restricted to eligible OBC (Delhi) candidates under the conditions stated in the advertisement; OBC (Outside Delhi) candidates are treated as Unreserved.

Full TimeRegularOnsiteState Recruitment

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Post-wise Vacancies

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805/2617 vacancies

Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)

Qualification: Essential: Graduate with shorthand speed of 100 w.p.m., typing speed of 40 w.p.m. and knowledge of computer. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age: 18–27 years

Pay: ₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600

SC: 2ST: 3UR: 6EWS: 2OBC: 4

Educational qualification

Essential: Graduate with shorthand speed of 100 w.p.m., typing speed of 40 w.p.m. and knowledge of computer. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age relaxation

Description: Upper-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 receive military service period plus 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 55 years. The notification states that DDC Rules, 2012 do not provide the listed 3-year-government-service age relaxation for government employees.

Job location

Delhi, India

Skills

English shorthand 100 w.p.m.Typing 40 w.p.m.Computer knowledge

Post description

Regular recruitment for Personal Assistant against vacancies reported by District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) under DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Post-specific instructions

Age eligibility is reckoned as on 01 June 2026.
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on the closing date, 04 November 2026.
Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease based on the indenting court's requirements.

Reservation note

17 vacancies: UR 6, OBC 4, SC 2, ST 3, EWS 2. Two PwBD vacancies are included; the post is identified suitable only for the notified PwBD category (c) disabilities. No ESM/MSP vacancy is shown.

806/2623 vacancies

Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)

Qualification: Essential: Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 w.p.m. on computer. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age: 18–27 years

Pay: ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800

SC: 4ST: 3UR: 7EWS: 2OBC: 7

Educational qualification

Essential: Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 w.p.m. on computer. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age relaxation

Job location

Delhi, India

Skills

Computer typing 40 w.p.m.

Post description

Regular recruitment for Junior Judicial Assistant against vacancies reported by District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) under DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Post-specific instructions

Age eligibility is reckoned as on 01 June 2026.
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on the closing date, 04 November 2026.
Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease based on the indenting court's requirements.

Reservation note

23 vacancies: UR 7, OBC 7, SC 4, ST 3, EWS 2. Two PwBD and two ESM vacancies are included; MSP is 0.

807/261 vacancies

Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)

Qualification: Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board / Higher Secondary, with valid LMV driving licence and two years of unblemished driving experience.

Age: 18–27 years

Pay: ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400

SC: 1ST: 0UR: 0EWS: 0OBC: 0

Educational qualification

Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board / Higher Secondary, with valid LMV driving licence and two years of unblemished driving experience.

Experience

Details: Two years of unblemished driving experience with a valid LMV driving licence is part of the essential qualification. · Required: Yes · Minimum Years: 2

Age relaxation

Job location

Delhi, India

Skills

Valid LMV driving licenceTwo years' unblemished driving experience

Post description

Regular recruitment for Process Server against vacancies reported by District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) under DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Post-specific instructions

Age eligibility is reckoned as on 01 June 2026.
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on the closing date, 04 November 2026.
Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease based on the indenting court's requirements.

Reservation note

1 vacancy, reserved for SC. No PwBD, ESM or MSP vacancy is shown for this Family Courts row.

808/263 vacancies

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)

Qualification: Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age: 18–27 years

Pay: ₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000

SC: 1ST: 0UR: 0EWS: 0OBC: 2

Educational qualification

Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. Desirable qualification and experience: Nil.

Age relaxation

Job location

Delhi, India

Post description

Regular recruitment for Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon against vacancies reported by District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) under DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Post-specific instructions

Age eligibility is reckoned as on 01 June 2026.
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on the closing date, 04 November 2026.
Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease based on the indenting court's requirements.

Reservation note

3 vacancies: OBC 2 and SC 1. No UR, ST or EWS vacancy is shown; no PwBD, ESM or MSP vacancy is shown for this Family Courts row.

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Eligibility & Qualification

Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.

10th Pass Bachelor's Degree

Indian Citizenship

Applicant must be an Indian national/citizen of India as defined in the Constitution of India or under law made by Parliament regulating citizenship rights.

Post-wise Essential Qualification

The essential qualification is post-specific: graduation with prescribed shorthand/typing skills for Senior PA and PA; graduation with 40 w.p.m. computer typing for JJA; the notified matriculation/equivalent qualification plus LMV licence and two years' unblemished driving experience for Process Server; and matriculation/equivalent for Peon.

Qualification and Experience Crucial Date

Educational qualification, experience and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement are determined as on 04 November 2026, the closing date of the online application.

OBC (Delhi) Reservation Rule

Only eligible OBC (Delhi) candidates meeting the certificate requirements stated in the advertisement receive OBC reservation/age-relaxation benefits. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as Unreserved and must apply under UR. The prescribed OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must satisfy the notification's date conditions.

EWS Certificate Requirement

Candidates claiming EWS reservation must possess the prescribed Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, based on FY 2025-26 income, issued on or before 04 November 2026.

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Age Limit & Relaxation

Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.

Minimum age

Maximum age

Reference date

01 Jun 2026

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: period of military service plus 3 years, subject to maximum age 55. The notification records no 3-year regular government-service age relaxation under DDC Rules, 2012 for this recruitment.

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Application Fee

Category-wise application fee information.

Applicant category

Applicable non-exempt candidates

₹100

ApplicationNon-refundable

Application fee is ₹100 and must be paid only through SBI e-pay.

Applicant category

Women / SC / ST / PwBD / eligible Ex-Servicemen

Exempted

ApplicationNon-refundable

These categories are exempt from the application fee. The notification excludes certain re-employed Ex-Servicemen from fee concession after prior use of ESM reservation benefits.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.

Senior Personal Assistant

₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800

Level 8₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800

Pay Level 8; notified Recruitment Rules table states Group-B (Non-Gazetted) and the pre-revised scale ₹9,300-34,800 + GP ₹4,800.

Personal Assistant

₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600

Level 7₹9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600

Pay Level 7; notified Recruitment Rules table states Group-B (Non-Gazetted) and the pre-revised scale ₹9,300-34,800 + GP ₹4,600.

Junior Judicial Assistant

₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800

Level 5₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800

Pay Level 5; notified Recruitment Rules table states Group-C and the pre-revised scale ₹5,200-20,200 + GP ₹2,800.

Process Server

₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400

Level 4₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400

Pay Level 4; notified Recruitment Rules table states Group-C and the pre-revised scale ₹5,200-20,200 + GP ₹2,400.

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon

₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000

Level 3₹5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000

Pay Level 3; notified Recruitment Rules table states Group-C and the pre-revised scale ₹5,200-20,200 + GP ₹2,000.

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Selection Process

Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.

Tier-I MCQ / Objective Examination

Applies to all post codes. Post code 805/26: 90 MCQs/90 marks/90 minutes in General English & Comprehension, General Knowledge and General Intelligence. Post code 806/26: 120 MCQs/120 marks/120 minutes in the same three areas. Post codes 807/26 and 808/26: 100 MCQs/100 marks/120 minutes covering English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic. Each wrong MCQ answer attracts 0.25 negative marking.

Tier-II Descriptive English Test - Post Codes 805/26 and 806/26

Optional

Applicable only to Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant and Junior Judicial Assistant. For 805/26 the descriptive test is 75 marks in 90 minutes: essay, grammar and translation. For 806/26 it is 100 marks in 120 minutes: essay, grammar and translation. UR/EWS require 50% and OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM require 45% in the applicable MCQ/descriptive stages.

Skill / Driving Test

Optional

For 805/26, Tier-III is a qualifying shorthand and typing test: Senior PA requires 110 w.p.m. shorthand and 40 w.p.m. typing, while PA requires 100 w.p.m. shorthand and 40 w.p.m. typing. For 806/26, Tier-III is a qualifying 40 w.p.m. typing test. For 807/26, Tier-II is a qualifying driving test conducted in real traffic conditions. No skill/driving stage is prescribed for 808/26.

Interview and Final Merit

Interview is 10 marks for Senior PA/PA, and 15 marks for JJA, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon; there are no minimum qualifying marks in interview. Delhi District Courts conduct the interview and prepare final merit. For 805/26 and 806/26, final merit uses Descriptive Test plus Interview marks; for 807/26 and 808/26, final selection uses Objective/MCQ plus Interview marks.

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Important Dates

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Other

Age Reckoning Date

01 Jun 2026

Age eligibility for all advertised posts is reckoned as on this date.

Notification

Advertisement Date

30 Sept 2026

DSSSB Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Application Start

Online Application Start

06 Oct 2026

Online application opens from 12:00 noon.

Application End

Online Application Closing Date

04 Nov 2026

Online application closes at 11:00 PM.

Fee Payment End

Application Fee Payment Deadline

04 Nov 2026

Applicable fee must be paid through SBI e-pay within the online application window.

Other

Qualification and Experience Cut-off Date

04 Nov 2026

Educational qualification, experience and other applicable eligibility benefits are determined with reference to the closing date.

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Official Links & Resources

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Official actions

Official DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026 PDF DSSSB Official Website

Verified sources

DSSSB Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/DSSSB/circulars-orders/final_adv_1.pdfVerified DSSSB Online Application Registration Systemhttps://dsssbonline.nic.in/Verified Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Boardhttps://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/Verified

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