DSSSB has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for a combined recruitment covering 641 vacancies in the Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The posts are Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon.
The advertisement is dated 30 September 2026. Online applications are scheduled to open on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon and close on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. As of 1 October 2026, the application window has not opened yet.
Candidates should choose the correct post code and check the post-specific qualification and skill requirements before applying. The age rule is common across these posts, but qualification, typing/shorthand requirements, pay level and selection stages differ.
DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting board | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Hiring establishment | Delhi District Courts — District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 30 September 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 641, including backlog; tentative |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Post codes | 805/26 to 808/26 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Applications open | 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Last date | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Age limit | 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026 |
| Fee | ₹100; notified exemptions apply |
| Job location | Delhi |
Candidate note: The notice states that the advertised vacancies are tentative. Candidates should use the latest DSSSB notice or corrigendum if any change is issued before submitting the form.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise vacancy total
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 27 | 8 |
| Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 206 | 7 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 806/26 | 174 | 5 |
| Process Server | 807/26 | 92 | 4 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | 808/26 | 142 | 3 |
| Total | — | 641 | — |
Court-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution
| Post / Court | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant — District & Sessions Courts | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant — District & Sessions Courts | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 |
| Personal Assistant — Family Courts | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant — District & Sessions Courts | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant — Family Courts | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Process Server — District & Sessions Courts | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 91 |
| Process Server — Family Courts | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon — District & Sessions Courts | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon — Family Courts | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations shown in the official notice are included within the notified vacancy figures. Candidates claiming reservation should read the post-specific suitability and certificate conditions in the advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 30 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Online application closes | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Educational qualification / experience cut-off | 4 November 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 1 June 2026 |
| Examination / interview dates | To be announced |
The online form is accepted only through the DSSSB application system. The notice advises candidates not to wait until the closing day to complete the application.
Educational Qualification
The essential qualification is different for each post. Candidates must possess the required qualification by 4 November 2026.
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with shorthand speed of at least 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 at least 40 words per minute on computer |
| Process Server | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board / Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience, as stated in the notice |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board |
The notice lists no essential experience for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant or Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. For Process Server, the driving-experience condition is part of the notified essential requirement.
If you want to organise the age and qualification checks before applying, use the Government Job Eligibility Pre-check. It is only a self-check tool; the DSSSB advertisement remains controlling.
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained 18 years but must not have attained 27 years as on 1 June 2026. The notice gives the corresponding unrelaxed birth-date window as:
- not earlier than 2 June 1999; and
- not later than 1 June 2008.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with the official cut-off date of 1 June 2026 if you want to calculate completed age precisely.
Upper-age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD + UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen — Group B (Non-Gazetted) & Group C | Military service period + 3 years, subject to the notified maximum age condition |
The advertisement states that the applicable age relaxations are governed by the relevant District Courts rules and instructions. Candidates should not combine relaxations unless the official rules permit it.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Other candidates | ₹100 |
| Women | Exempt |
| SC | Exempt |
| ST | Exempt |
| PwBD | Exempt |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempt |
Payment for fee-paying candidates must be made through SBI e-pay in the online application system. The notice says fees paid through other modes will not be accepted and that the application fee is non-refundable.
Pay Scale
The recruitment covers several pay levels, so one combined salary figure would be misleading. The official post-wise pay information is:
| Post | Pay Level | Notified scale / grade pay reference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 8 | ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800 |
| Personal Assistant | 7 | ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 5 | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800 |
| Process Server | 4 | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | 3 | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 |
Actual take-home pay depends on the post, applicable pay rules, allowances and deductions.
Selection Process
DSSSB and the Delhi District Courts will use separate examination schemes for the four post codes.
| Post / Post Code | Selection stages |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant — 805/26 | Tier I MCQ → Tier II Descriptive English → Tier III shorthand/typing skill test → Tier IV interview |
| Junior Judicial Assistant — 806/26 | Tier I MCQ → Tier II Descriptive English → 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 |
Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant exam pattern
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier I | 90 MCQs, 90 marks, 90 minutes: General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 20, General Intelligence 20 |
| Tier II | 75 marks, 90 minutes: Essay 30, Grammar 25, Translation 20 |
| Tier III | Senior PA: shorthand 110 wpm + typing 40 wpm; PA: shorthand 100 wpm + typing 40 wpm; qualifying |
| Tier IV | Interview, 10 marks |
Junior Judicial Assistant exam pattern
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier I | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 120 minutes: General English & Comprehension 60, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 30, General Intelligence 30 |
| Tier II | 100 marks, 120 minutes: Essay 50, Grammar 30, Translation 20 |
| Tier III | Typing test at 40 wpm; qualifying |
| Tier IV | Interview, 15 marks |
Process Server exam pattern
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier I | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes: English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 25, Arithmetic 25 |
| Tier II | Driving test in real traffic conditions; qualifying |
| Tier III | Interview, 15 marks |
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon exam pattern
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier I | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes: English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge/Current Affairs 25, Arithmetic 25 |
| Tier II | Interview, 15 marks |
For the MCQ and descriptive stages, the notice states minimum qualifying marks of 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM. Each wrong MCQ answer carries a 0.25-mark penalty.
How to Apply
- Open the DSSSB Online Application Registration System when the application window begins on 6 October 2026.
- Complete or use the one-time DSSSB registration required by the portal.
- Choose the correct post code and court/department preference for which you meet the essential conditions.
- Enter personal, educational, category and other requested details exactly as supported by your records.
- Upload or provide the information requested by the portal and pay ₹100 through SBI e-pay if you are not in an exempt category.
- Recheck every field before final submission. The advertisement states that requests for correction or modification after submission will not be entertained.
- Save the submitted application and payment acknowledgement for your records.
For a broader application checklist, see How to Fill Government Job Forms Online.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
The online portal and later verification may require supporting records. Candidates should keep the applicable documents ready, including:
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth and school qualification;
- graduation certificate and marksheets for graduate-level posts;
- shorthand/typing skill evidence or preparation details as relevant to the chosen post;
- LMV driving licence and driving-experience proof for Process Server, where applicable;
- category / reservation certificate in the prescribed format;
- PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable;
- identity and contact details used in the application; and
- application confirmation and fee receipt after submission.
Candidates should rely on the portal and official notice for the exact upload and certificate requirements applicable to their category and post.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DSSSB Advertisement 04/2026 | Official recruitment notification |
| DSSSB Current Vacancies | Official vacancy page and future updates |
| Apply Online — DSSSB OARS | Official online application portal |
| Delhi District Courts Recruitment Page | Court recruitment and later-stage updates |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Calculate age on 1 June 2026 |
| Government Job Eligibility Pre-check | Organise age and qualification checks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 04/2026 notifies 641 tentative vacancies across Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts.
When can I apply?
The online application window is scheduled from 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon to 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the age limit?
The common age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, with category-based relaxation as specified in the advertisement.
What qualification is required?
Senior PA, PA and JJA require graduation plus the specified shorthand/typing skills. Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon requires matriculation or equivalent. Process Server has the matriculation/higher-secondary and LMV driving-related essential condition stated in the official notice.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt under the notification.
Where should candidates apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official DSSSB Online Application Registration System. The notice says no offline or other application mode will be accepted.