DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026 (Advt 04/2026) – 641 Posts: Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Peon & Other Posts
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he Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 on behalf of the Delhi District Courts, with 641 vacancies across five posts. The biggest openings are Personal Assistant (206), Junior Judicial Assistant (174) and Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (142), along with Process Server (92) and Senior Personal Assistant (27). Posts sit in Pay Level 3 to Level 8, so there is something here for both 10th-pass and graduate candidates. The online form opens on 6 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) and closes on 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
Key Highlights of DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| On Behalf Of | Delhi District Courts (District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts) |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 641 |
| Posts | Senior PA, PA, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon |
| Pay | Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 8 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM) |
DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Details
The reservation split is different for every post and every court, so find your own row below. Check it carefully, because some rows have no seat at all for certain categories.
| Post (Department) | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Senior PA (District & Sessions Courts) – 805/26 | UR 10 / OBC 8 / SC 3 / ST 5 / EWS 1 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) – 805/26 | UR 37 / OBC 52 / SC 49 / ST 37 / EWS 14 | 189 |
| Personal Assistant (Family Courts) – 805/26 | UR 6 / OBC 4 / SC 2 / ST 3 / EWS 2 | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) – 806/26 | UR 63 / OBC 40 / SC 22 / ST 11 / EWS 15 | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (Family Courts) – 806/26 | UR 7 / OBC 7 / SC 4 / ST 3 / EWS 2 | 23 |
| Process Server (District & Sessions Courts) – 807/26 | UR 38 / OBC 25 / SC 13 / ST 6 / EWS 9 | 91 |
| Process Server (Family Courts) – 807/26 | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (District & Sessions Courts) – 808/26 | UR 56 / OBC 38 / SC 21 / ST 10 / EWS 14 | 139 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Family Courts) – 808/26 | UR 0 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| All Posts Combined | UR 217 / OBC 176 / SC 116 / ST 75 / EWS 57 | 641 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are included in the figures above, not extra.
| Post (Department) | PwBD (included) | ESM (included) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior PA (District & Sessions Courts) | 7 – category (c) only | Not listed |
| Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) | 25 – category (c) only | Not listed |
| Personal Assistant (Family Courts) | 2 – category (c) only | Not listed |
| JJA (District & Sessions Courts) | 8 | 15 |
| JJA (Family Courts) | 2 | 2 |
| Process Server (District & Sessions Courts) | 4 | 10 |
| Process Server (Family Courts) | 0 | 0 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (District & Sessions Courts) | 6 | 14 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Family Courts) | 0 | 0 |
For Senior PA and PA, PwBD categories (a), (b), (d) and (e) are marked Not Suitable. The vacancies are tentative (including backlog) and can go up or down.
Look closely at the Family Courts rows. The single Process Server seat there is for an SC candidate only, and the three Peon seats there have no UR seat. The District & Sessions Courts rows still carry UR seats, but this is why you should read your own row, not just the total. Also note that PA and Senior PA share one post code (805/26), so one exam covers both.
Eligibility for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with Shorthand speed of not less than 110 wpm and typewriting 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate with Shorthand 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm and knowledge of computer |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 wpm on Computer |
| Process Server | Matriculation pass or equivalent / Higher Secondary, with LMV driving licence and 2 years unblemished driving experience |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board |
Your qualification and experience are checked as on 4 November 2026. If you do not hold the essential qualification by that date, the notification says you need not apply. The desirable qualification and experience are NIL for every post, so nothing beyond the table above is asked. For the steno posts, the speed is the real test: if you type well but have no shorthand, JJA is the natural choice, and if you have neither, practise typing now because the typing test at 40 wpm is qualifying.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 1 June 2026. You must be 18 to 27 years, which means born not earlier than 02/06/1999 and not later than 01/06/2008.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Delhi only) | 3 years |
| PwBD + UR / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service + 3 years (max up to 55 years) |
| Government Employees (3 years’ service) | No relaxation (DDC Rules, 2012, Rule 7) |
Your date of birth is taken only from your Matriculation / Secondary certificate, and no later change request is accepted.
Salary for DSSSB District Court Posts 2026
The notification gives the pay level and the pre-revised pay band with grade pay for each post:
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Band + Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Level 8 | ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,800 (Group B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant | Level 7 | ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,600 (Group B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Level 5 | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,800 (Group C) |
| Process Server | Level 4 | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,400 (Group C) |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | Level 3 | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,000 (Group C) |
The notification does not list a basic pay figure or allowances, so we have not added one. The Group B stenography posts carry the highest grade pay; if you have shorthand speed, they are worth the extra practice.
Selection Process for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
Each post code has its own separate exam. Only the stages below are prescribed:
| Post | Stages |
|---|---|
| Senior PA & PA (805/26) | Tier-I MCQ → Tier-II Descriptive English → Tier-III Shorthand & Typing (qualifying) → Tier-IV Interview (10 marks) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | Tier-I MCQ → Tier-II Descriptive English → Tier-III Typing 40 wpm (qualifying) → Tier-IV Interview (15 marks) |
| Process Server (807/26) | Tier-I MCQ → Tier-II Driving Test in real traffic (qualifying) → Tier-III Interview (15 marks) |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (808/26) | Tier-I MCQ → Tier-II Interview (15 marks) |
| Exam Pattern | Tier-I MCQ | Tier-II Descriptive |
|---|---|---|
| Senior PA / PA | 90 marks, 90 min (English 50, GK 20, Reasoning 20); English only | 75 marks, 90 min (Essay 30, Grammar 25, Translation 20) |
| JJA | 120 marks, 120 min (English 60, GK 30, Reasoning 30); English only | 100 marks, 120 min (Essay 50, Grammar 30, Translation 20) |
| Process Server / Peon | 100 marks, 120 min (English 25, Hindi 25, GK 25, Arithmetic 25); bilingual | Not applicable |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark cut for each wrong MCQ answer |
| Minimum marks (Tier-I & Tier-II) | UR and EWS 50%; OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM 45% |
| Shorthand test | Senior PA: 550 words in 5 min, max 22 mistakes; PA: 500 words in 5 min, max 20 mistakes; 40 min to transcribe |
| Shortlisting | PA, Senior PA and JJA: up to 25 times the vacancies for Tier-II and up to 10 times for the skill test; Process Server: up to 15 times for the driving test; Peon: up to 10 times for interview |
| Invalid questions | Not evaluated; marks are calculated on a prorated basis |
| Final merit (PA / Senior PA / JJA) | Tier-II + Interview marks |
| Final merit (Process Server / Peon) | Tier-I + Interview marks |
The interview has no minimum qualifying marks. DSSSB and the Delhi District Courts can change the exam scheme before the exam, and for Process Server and Peon the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs) can modify or drop any stage.
For the office posts, the MCQ only shortlists you, and the ranking comes from the descriptive paper and the interview, so give daily time to essay writing, grammar and short translation. For Process Server and Peon, the MCQ marks count in the final merit, so English, Hindi, GK and arithmetic all matter equally. Your post and court preferences are taken at the interview, so decide them calmly beforehand.
Apply Online for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the DSSSB OARS portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | New users complete the one-time registration with a fresh email ID and mobile number; others log in |
| 3 | Fill the application form for your post code and upload your photo and signature |
| 4 | Pay ₹100 through SBI e-pay if you are not exempted |
| 5 | Check every field, submit, and take a printout |
Keep your OBC (Delhi) non-creamy layer certificate or EWS Income & Asset certificate ready before you apply, because you must already hold it when you fill the form. Documents are uploaded later at the e-dossier stage.
If you registered on OARS for an earlier DSSSB exam, do not register again; just log in with your old ID. New users should note that an email ID or mobile number already registered on OARS is not accepted. DSSSB says it is not responsible if you miss an update, so check the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites regularly, and apply a few days early because the portal gets heavy near the last date.
Important Dates for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 June 2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced on DSSSB / Delhi District Courts websites |
Application Fee for DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| Women | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Pay only through SBI e-pay; any other mode is not accepted and that payment is forfeited. The fee is not refundable.
Mistakes Can Cancel Your DSSSB District Court 2026 Application
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online only | Forms sent by post, by hand or by mail will not be accepted |
| One registration | More than one registration means all are rejected; appearing in the examination more than once means candidature is cancelled and you are debarred from the examinations of the Board |
| One application | More than one application for the exam means all are rejected and candidature cancelled |
| No corrections | After submission, no change is allowed, including change of category |
| OBC | OBC (Outside Delhi) is treated as UR and must apply under UR; OBC (Delhi) needs an OBC-NCL certificate issued between 01/04/2026 and 04/11/2026 |
| EWS | Income & Asset certificate for FY 2026-27, issued on or before 04/11/2026; if the claim is found false, services will be terminated |
| Re-employed Ex-Servicemen | Already re-employed on the civil side using ESM benefits: no ESM reservation and no fee concession |
| PwBD | Only candidates with at least 40% benchmark disability get PwBD reservation |
| Photo | Blurred or unclear photo or signature leads to rejection |
| E-dossier | Not uploaded in the given time means your candidature is not considered, with no further opportunity |
| False claims | Any false claim found during scrutiny cancels candidature without notice |
| Post preference | Preferences given at interview are final and cannot be changed; once allocated a preference as per merit, you will not be considered for later preferences; if found ineligible for your opted post, candidature for that post code is rejected |
| Gadgets | Anyone caught with a mobile or gadget is debarred from the examination and legal proceedings will also be initiated |
| Re-evaluation | No re-checking of answer sheets, and no correspondence is entertained on it |