DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination 2026 for recruitment to Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. A total of 641 vacancies have been notified. The online application process will start from 06 October 2026 and continue up to 04 November 2026.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting 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 |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Total Vacancies | 641 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
The vacancy notice specifies 641 total vacancies, including backlog vacancies.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
The examination date will be announced separately through the DSSSB/Delhi District Courts websites.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
The application fee is payable through SBI e-Pay only.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Post Code | Total Vacancies | Qualification in Short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/Equivalent or Higher Secondary with LMV Licence + 2 Years Driving Experience |
| Process Server – Family Courts | 807/26 | 1 | Same as Process Server |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts | 808/26 | 139 | Matriculation/Equivalent |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts | 808/26 | 3 | Matriculation/Equivalent |
Post-wise qualification and vacancy details are specified in the advertisement.
Total Vacancy
641 Posts
- Senior Personal Assistant – 27
- Personal Assistant – 206
- Junior Judicial Assistant – 174
- Process Server – 92
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – 142
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years, with age reckoned as on 01 June 2026. Candidates should have been born between 02 June 1999 and 01 June 2008, as specified in the advertisement.
Category-wise age relaxation is applicable as per the prescribed rules. This includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD + UR/EWS, 15 years for PwBD + SC/ST and 13 years for PwBD + OBC, along with prescribed relaxation for Ex-Servicemen.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted according to the post-wise examination scheme. Depending upon the post, the selection process includes:
- MCQ/Objective Examination
- Descriptive Test
- Skill/Typing/Shorthand Test
- Driving Test
- Interview
Computer-based examination marks may be normalized where required, and final merit/allocation will be prepared according to the prescribed scheme.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant
Tier-I – MCQ
- 90 Questions
- 90 Marks
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- General English & Comprehension – 50 Marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 20 Marks
- General Intelligence – 20 Marks
Tier-II – Descriptive English
- 75 Marks
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Essay – 250 Words, 30 Marks
- Grammar – 25 Marks
- Translation – 20 Marks
Tier-III – Skill Test
- Senior Personal Assistant: Shorthand 110 wpm, Typing 40 wpm
- Personal Assistant: Shorthand 100 wpm, Typing 40 wpm
Tier-IV – Interview: 10 Marks.
Junior Judicial Assistant
Tier-I: 120 MCQs, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes
- English & Comprehension – 60 Marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 30 Marks
- General Intelligence – 30 Marks
Tier-II: 100 Marks, 120 Minutes
- Essay – 300 Words, 50 Marks
- Grammar – 30 Marks
- Translation – 20 Marks
Tier-III: Computer Typing Test at 40 wpm
Tier-IV: Interview – 15 Marks.
Process Server
Tier-I – Objective/MCQ
- 100 Questions
- 100 Marks
- Duration: 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
The driving test is conducted in real traffic conditions.
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
Tier-I – Objective/MCQ
- 100 Questions
- 100 Marks
- Duration: 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 answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM for the applicable examinations specified in the notice.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while completing the online application:
- Recent Colour Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Matriculation/10th Certificate for Date of Birth
- Category Certificate, wherever applicable
- OBC/EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/ESM Certificate, wherever applicable
- Driving Licence and Experience Documents for eligible Process Server applicants
The advertisement requires a recent clear colour photograph and warns that unclear or illegible photographs/signatures may lead to rejection.
How to Apply for DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must first register on the DSSSB online portal. Registration is a one-time process, and the same User ID and Password can be used for subsequent DSSSB examinations.
After registration, candidates can apply online from 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon to 04 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission because requests for correction/modification are not entertained after submission. Candidates should also ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the particular post and department selected.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Active Soon |
| DSSSB Official Website | DSSSB |
