DSSSB District Court 2026 Notification
Combined Examination, 2026 for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server & Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
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DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026 has 641 tentative vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon in Delhi's District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Graduates and Class 10 pass candidates aged 18 to 27 can apply online at dsssbonline.nic.in from 6 October 2026 (12 noon) to 4 November 2026 (11 pm).
DSSSB District Court 2026 at a glance
- DSSSB District Court 2026 status
- Form closed
- DSSSB District Court 2026 last date
- 4 Nov 2026, 23:00 IST
- Total vacancies
- 641
- Age limit
- 18–27 years, as on 1 Jun 2026
- Application fee
- UR / OBC / EWS (men): ₹100; Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen: Exempted
- Qualification
- 10th pass / Graduate
Forms open now
DSSSB District Court 2026 Important Dates
- Notification released
- Application starts
- Last date to apply
- Exam dateTo be announced on the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites
DSSSB District Court 2026 Application Fee
| UR / OBC / EWS (men) | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
DSSSB District Court 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jun 2026
| Age limit | 18–27 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: OBC (Delhi) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 5 years |
| Relaxation: PwBD | 10 years UR/EWS (13 OBC, 15 SC/ST) |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen | Military service + 3 years (up to age 55) |
| Relaxation: Government employees | No relaxation |
DSSSB District Court 2026 Eligibility
- Citizen of India.
- Senior Personal Assistant: graduate with shorthand at 110 words per minute and typing at 40 words per minute. Personal Assistant: graduate with shorthand at 100 wpm, typing at 40 wpm and knowledge of computer.
- Junior Judicial Assistant: graduate with a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute on computer.
- Process Server: Matriculation or equivalent / Higher Secondary, with an LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience. Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Matriculation or equivalent.
- Age 18 to 27 years on 1 June 2026 (born not earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008), with extra years for SC/ST (5), OBC Delhi (3), PwBD (10 to 15) and ex-servicemen.
- Qualifications and experience are counted on 4 November 2026, the last date of application.
DSSSB District Court 2026 Selection Process
- Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant: Tier-I MCQ (90 marks, 90 minutes), Tier-II descriptive English test (75 marks, 90 minutes), Tier-III shorthand and typing skill test (qualifying), Tier-IV interview (10 marks). Final merit on Tier-II plus Tier-IV marks.
- Junior Judicial Assistant: Tier-I MCQ (120 marks, 120 minutes), Tier-II descriptive English test (100 marks, 120 minutes), Tier-III typing test at 40 wpm (qualifying), Tier-IV interview (15 marks). Final merit on Tier-II plus Tier-IV marks.
- Process Server: Tier-I MCQ (100 marks, 120 minutes), Tier-II driving test in real traffic (qualifying), Tier-III interview (15 marks). Final merit on Tier-I plus interview marks.
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Tier-I MCQ (100 marks, 120 minutes) and Tier-II interview (15 marks). Final merit on Tier-I plus interview marks.
- DSSSB holds the written and skill tests; the Delhi District Courts hold the driving test and interview, prepare the final merit list and take post preferences at the interview.
DSSSB District Court 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I (Sr PA / PA) | General English & Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 90 min for all parts |
| Tier-I (Sr PA / PA) | General Knowledge (including current affairs) | 20 | 20 | – |
| Tier-I (Sr PA / PA) | General Intelligence | 20 | 20 | – |
| Tier-II (Sr PA / PA) | Descriptive English: Essay 250 words (30), Grammar (25), Translation 20 words (20) | – | 75 | 90 min |
| Tier-III (Sr PA / PA) | Skill test: shorthand 110 wpm (Sr PA) / 100 wpm (PA), typing 40 wpm; qualifying | – | – | – |
| Tier-IV (Sr PA / PA) | Interview by Delhi District Courts | – | 10 | – |
| Tier-I (JJA) | General English & Comprehension | 60 | 60 | 120 min for all parts |
| Tier-I (JJA) | General Knowledge (including current affairs) | 30 | 30 | – |
| Tier-I (JJA) | General Intelligence | 30 | 30 | – |
| Tier-II (JJA) | Descriptive English: Essay 300 words (50), Grammar (30), Translation 25 words (20) | – | 100 | 120 min |
| Tier-III (JJA) | Typing test at 40 wpm; qualifying | – | – | – |
| Tier-IV (JJA) | Interview by Delhi District Courts | – | 15 | – |
| Tier-I (Process Server / Peon) | English | 25 | 25 | 120 min for all parts (160 min for PwD) |
| Tier-I (Process Server / Peon) | Hindi | 25 | 25 | – |
| Tier-I (Process Server / Peon) | General Knowledge (including current affairs) | 25 | 25 | – |
| Tier-I (Process Server / Peon) | Arithmetic | 25 | 25 | – |
| Tier-II (Process Server) | Driving test in real traffic; qualifying | – | – | – |
| Interview (Process Server / Peon) | Interview (Tier-III for Process Server, Tier-II for Peon) | – | 15 | – |
DSSSB District Court 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant, District & Sessions Courts (Post Code 805/26) | Graduate; shorthand 110 wpm and typing 40 wpm | 27 |
| Personal Assistant, District & Sessions Courts (Post Code 805/26) | Graduate; shorthand 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm and computer knowledge | 189 |
| Personal Assistant, Family Courts (Post Code 805/26) | Graduate; shorthand 100 wpm, typing 40 wpm and computer knowledge | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant, District & Sessions Courts (Post Code 806/26) | Graduate; typing 40 wpm on computer | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant, Family Courts (Post Code 806/26) | Graduate; typing 40 wpm on computer | 23 |
| Process Server, District & Sessions Courts (Post Code 807/26) | Matriculation / Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years unblemished driving experience | 91 |
| Process Server, Family Courts (Post Code 807/26) | Matriculation / Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years unblemished driving experience | 1 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon, District & Sessions Courts (Post Code 808/26) | Matriculation or equivalent | 139 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon, Family Courts (Post Code 808/26) | Matriculation or equivalent | 3 |
| Total | 641 | |
Which one is for you?
DSSSB notified another recruitment at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| DSSSB District Court 2026 (this page) | DSSSB Chowkidar & Sweeper 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 04/2026 | 05/2026 |
| Posts | 641 | 25 |
| Qualification | 10th pass / Graduate | 10th pass |
| Age limit | 18–27 years | 18 to below 27 years |
| Pay | — | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 (Group C) |
| Fee | UR / OBC / EWS (men): ₹100 | General / OBC / EWS (men): ₹100 |
| Last date | Closed 4 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 |
How to Apply for DSSSB District Court 2026
- Register once on the DSSSB OARS portal, dsssbonline.nic.in, with a valid email ID, mobile number and photo ID. Candidates already registered with DSSSB log in with their existing registration number.
- Log in and open the online application for Advertisement No. 04/2026, then choose the post code you want to apply for.
- Fill in your details carefully: no change, including change of category, is allowed after submission. Upload a recent clear colour photo with a white or off-white background.
- Pay the ₹100 fee through SBI e-pay, unless you are a woman or belong to the SC, ST, PwBD or ex-servicemen category.
- Submit the form between 6 October 2026 (12 noon) and 4 November 2026 (11 pm) and print a copy. The link is disabled after the closing time, and no other mode of application is accepted.
DSSSB District Court 2026 Important Links
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DSSSB District Court 2026: Complete Details
Posts and vacancies in Advertisement 04/2026
DSSSB is recruiting on behalf of the Delhi District Courts for 641 posts, including backlog vacancies. They are split across four post codes: Senior Personal Assistant (27) and Personal Assistant (189 in District & Sessions Courts, 17 in Family Courts) under Post Code 805/26; Junior Judicial Assistant (151 and 23) under 806/26; Process Server (91 and 1) under 807/26; and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (139 and 3) under 808/26.
By category the grand total is UR 217, OBC 176, SC 116, ST 75 and EWS 57. The board calls these figures tentative: the courts may increase or reduce them.
Who can apply
Senior Personal Assistant needs a degree with shorthand at 110 words per minute and typing at 40 words per minute. Personal Assistant needs a degree, shorthand at 100 wpm, typing at 40 wpm and computer knowledge. Junior Judicial Assistant needs a degree and a typing speed of at least 40 wpm on computer. Process Server needs Matriculation or equivalent / Higher Secondary with an LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience, and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon needs Matriculation or equivalent. Qualifications are checked as on 4 November 2026.
Age limit and relaxation
Every post has the same age limit: at least 18 and under 27 years on 1 June 2026, which means a date of birth between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Delhi) and 10 years for PwBD (13 for PwBD-OBC, 15 for PwBD-SC/ST). Ex-servicemen get their military service plus 3 years, up to age 55. Government employees get no age relaxation under the DDC Rules, 2012.
Exam pattern and marking
The Tier-I MCQ for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant has 50 questions on General English & Comprehension, 20 on general knowledge and 20 on general intelligence. For Junior Judicial Assistant it is 60, 30 and 30. Both groups then write a descriptive English test with an essay, grammar and translation, and the MCQ for these posts is in English only.
Process Server and Peon candidates take a 100-question bilingual paper with 25 questions each on English, Hindi, general knowledge and arithmetic. Every question carries 1 mark, with 0.25 deducted for a wrong answer, and Tier-I and Tier-II need 50% (UR/EWS) or 45% (OBC Delhi, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM) to qualify.
Fee, dates and how the form works
The application fee is ₹100, paid through SBI e-pay; women and SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing. The form opened on dsssbonline.nic.in on 6 October 2026 at 12 noon and closes on 4 November 2026 at 11 pm. Only one application per candidate is allowed, and details cannot be changed after submission.
Exam dates will be announced on the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites. Only OBC candidates with a Delhi OBC certificate get OBC benefits; others apply as unreserved.
DSSSB District Court 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DSSSB District Court recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 4 November 2026 at 11 pm. The form opened on 6 October 2026 at 12 noon.
How many posts are there in DSSSB Advertisement 04/2026?
641 tentative vacancies: Senior Personal Assistant 27, Personal Assistant 206 (189 + 17), Junior Judicial Assistant 174 (151 + 23), Process Server 92 (91 + 1) and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon 142 (139 + 3).
What is the age limit for DSSSB District Court 2026?
18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC (Delhi) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST). Ex-servicemen get military service plus 3 years, up to age 55. Government employees get no relaxation.
What is the application fee?
₹100, paid only through SBI e-pay. Women and SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. The fee is not refunded.
Can a 10th pass candidate apply?
Yes. Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon needs Matriculation or equivalent. Process Server needs Matriculation or equivalent / Higher Secondary along with an LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience.
Is there negative marking in the DSSSB District Court exam?
Yes. Each MCQ carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
In Tier-I (MCQ) and Tier-II (Descriptive), 50% for UR and EWS, and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen.
Can OBC candidates from outside Delhi claim reservation?
No. Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get reservation and age relaxation. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as unreserved and must apply under the UR category.
What is the pay scale of these posts?
Senior Personal Assistant: ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800 (Pay Level 8). Personal Assistant: ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600 (Level 7). Junior Judicial Assistant: ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800 (Level 5). Process Server: Grade Pay ₹2,400 (Level 4). Peon: Grade Pay ₹2,000 (Level 3).
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