What is the crucial date for age limit calculation in DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026?

Under Para 1(iii) of Advt. No. 04/2026, the crucial date for age eligibility is strictly 01/06/2026 (1st June 2026). Candidates must have attained 18 years and must not have attained 27 years as on 01/06/2026 (i.e. born between 02/06/1999 and 01/06/2008). Relaxation of +3 years for OBC (Delhi), +5 years for SC/ST, and +10 to +15 years for PwBD applies.

Can OBC candidates from states other than Delhi claim OBC reservation?

Under Para 8 & Services Department O.M. dated 31.05.2021 (Page 16), ONLY candidates possessing an OBC (Delhi) Certificate issued by the Revenue Department, GNCT of Delhi certifying that the caste is notified as OBC by the Delhi Government are eligible for OBC reservation. OBC candidates from other states are treated as General / Unreserved (UR) category candidates.

What is the typing speed and skill test requirement for Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA)?

Candidates applying for JJA (Post Code 806/26) must qualify a computer typing test in English at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute (WPM). The typing test is conducted for 10 minutes on a dedicated computer interface. The skill test is purely qualifying in nature, and candidates up to 10 times the number of vacancies are called based on Tier-II marks.

What are the shorthand dictation speed and error limits for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant?

Under Page 10 of Advt. 04/2026: Senior Personal Assistant requires 110 WPM shorthand speed (550 words in 5 minutes, 40 minutes computer transcription, maximum 4% / 22 permissible mistakes). Personal Assistant requires 100 WPM shorthand speed (500 words in 5 minutes, 40 minutes computer transcription, maximum 4% / 20 permissible mistakes). Each candidate is given two dictation tests and the best of the two is evaluated.

How is the final merit list prepared for JJA, PA, Process Server, and Peon?

Final merit lists are prepared directly by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi: For Junior Judicial Assistant, final merit is based on Tier-II Descriptive (100 Marks) + Tier-IV Interview (15 Marks) = 115 Marks. For SPA and PA, final merit is based on Tier-II Descriptive (75 Marks) + Tier-IV Interview (10 Marks) = 85 Marks. For Process Server and Peon/Orderly, final merit is based on Tier-I MCQ (100 Marks) + Interview (15 Marks) = 115 Marks.

Is there any negative marking in the DSSSB District Court Tier-I Examination?

Yes. Under Note (ii) of Para 4 (Page 13), each multiple-choice question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks (1/4th) for every incorrect answer in Tier-I CBT examination.

What are the mandatory qualifications and driving test rules for Process Server?

For Process Server (Post Code 807/26), candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) or Higher Secondary from a recognized board, possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence, and have at least 2 years of unblemished driving experience. Shortlisted candidates (up to 15 times vacancies) must qualify a practical driving test conducted in real traffic conditions.

When and how are post and court establishment preferences exercised?

Under Para 5 of Advt. 04/2026, preferences for posts (SPA, PA, JJA, Process Server, Peon) and user departments (District & Sessions Courts vs Family Courts across Delhi court complexes) will be collected directly by Delhi District Courts at the time of the interview. Preferences once submitted are final and irrevocable.

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts)

DSSSB District Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 641 Posts (JJA, PA, SPA, Process Server & Peon — Advt. 04/2026), Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Salary

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the official Vacancy Notice under Advertisement No. 04/2026 (F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30/09/2026) for Combined Examination 2026 to recruit 641 vacancies across Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The recruitment covers Senior Personal Assistant (27 Posts, Pay Level-8), Personal Assistant (206 Posts, Pay Level-7), Junior Judicial Assistant (174 Posts, Pay Level-5), Process Server (92 Posts, Pay Level-4), and Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (142 Posts, Pay Level-3). Candidates must have attained 18 years but not exceeded 27 years as on 01/06/2026, with statutory age relaxation for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen. Online applications open on 06/10/2026 (12:00 Noon) and close on 04/11/2026 (11:00 PM) on https://dsssbonline.nic.in.

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Official Guide641 Posts

Vacancies

641

Last Date

04/11/2026

Status

Application Open

Advt. 04/2026 • Apply 06 Oct – 04 Nov 2026 (23:00 Hrs)641 Court Posts • 10th / 12th / DegreeDelhi District Courts & Family Courts

DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: 641 Posts of JJA, PA, SPA, Process Server & Peon in Delhi Judiciary!

Published under Vacancy Notice Advt. No. 04/2026 (Notice No. F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30/09/2026) by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) for Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts, online applications are invited from 06 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 04 November 2026 (11:00 PM) for 641 vacancies across Senior Personal Assistant (Level-8, 27 Posts), Personal Assistant (Level-7, 206 Posts), Junior Judicial Assistant (Level-5, 174 Posts), Process Server (Level-4, 92 Posts), and Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Level-3, 142 Posts). Selection includes Tier-I CBT MCQ (0.25 negative marking), Tier-II Descriptive English / Driving Test, Skill Tests (Typing 40 wpm / Shorthand), and Final Interview by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi.

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Notification Release Date30/09/2026

Online Application Start Date06/10/2026 (12:00 Noon)

Last Date to Apply Online04/11/2026 (11:00 PM)

Last Date to Pay Fee04/11/2026 (11:00 PM)

Form Correction WindowNot Permitted — Check Details Carefully Before Final Submission (Para 2.vi)

Exam DateTier-I Computer Based Examination scheduled for November – December 2026 (Tentative)

Admit Card Release DateTo be notified 7–10 days before CBT Exam on dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Result DateTo be announced by DSSSB & Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS₹100/- (General / Unreserved, OBC & EWS Male Candidates — Para 3)

SC / ST / Reserved₹0/- (100% Fee Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen Candidates — Para 3.i)

PH (Divyang) / Female₹0/- (100% Fee Exempted for All Women Candidates of Every Category — Para 3.i)

Payment Mode:Online Mode only through SBI e-pay on https://dsssbonline.nic.in (Para 3.iii)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Graduation Pass with 40 wpm English Typing on Computer for Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26) | Graduation + 100 wpm Shorthand & 40 wpm Typing for Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26) | Graduation + 110 wpm Shorthand & 40 wpm Typing for Senior Personal Assistant | 10th Pass or Higher Secondary with LMV Driving Licence & 2 Yrs Experience for Process Server (Post Code 807/26) | 10th Matriculation Pass for Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26)

Age Limit:

18 – 27 Years as on 01/06/2026 (Born between 02/06/1999 and 01/06/2008 — Para 1.iii) | Age Relaxation: OBC (Delhi) +3 Yrs (up to 30), SC/ST +5 Yrs (up to 32), PwBD +10 to +15 Yrs (up to 37–42), ESM Military Service + 3 Yrs (up to 55 Yrs) per Para 8

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Exact Age on 01/06/2026: 25 Yrs, 0 Months, 16 Days (Allowed: 18–27 Yrs)

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration

Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) Tier-I CBT MCQ: General English (60 Qs) + GK & Current Affairs (30 Qs) + General Intelligence (30 Qs) — Post Code 806/26120120120 Mins (160 Mins for PwBD)

JJA Tier-II Descriptive English Language Test: Essay 300 words (50 Marks) + Grammar (30 Marks) + Translation 25 words (20 Marks)3100120 Mins (Pen-and-Paper)

JJA Tier-III Skill Test: English Typing Test on Computer @ not less than 40 WPM (Qualifying Nature — Up to 10x Vacancies Called)Typing TestQualifying10 Minutes

JJA Tier-IV Interview: Conducted by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari (Final Merit = Tier-II 100 Marks + Interview 15 Marks = 115 Marks)Oral Interview15Oral Board

Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) & PA Tier-I CBT MCQ: General English (50 Qs) + GK & Current Affairs (20 Qs) + General Intelligence (20 Qs) — Post Code 805/26909090 Mins (English Only)

SPA & PA Tier-II Descriptive English Language Test: Essay 250 words (30 Marks) + Grammar (25 Marks) + Translation 20 words (20 Marks)37590 Mins (Pen-and-Paper)

SPA / PA Tier-III Shorthand Skill Test: 110 WPM (SPA, 550 words in 5 min) / 100 WPM (PA, 500 words in 5 min) + 40 min Transcription (Max 4% errors; Best of 2 tests)Shorthand & TypingQualifying45 Minutes

SPA / PA Tier-IV Interview: Conducted by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari (Final Merit = Tier-II 75 Marks + Interview 10 Marks = 85 Marks)Oral Interview10Oral Board

Process Server & Peon/Orderly Tier-I MCQ: General English (25 Qs) + General Hindi (25 Qs) + GK & Current Affairs (25 Qs) + Elementary Arithmetic (25 Qs) — Post Codes 807/26 & 808/26100100120 Mins (Bilingual)

Process Server Tier-II Driving Test: Driving Test of LMV in Real Traffic Conditions (Qualifying Nature — Up to 15x Vacancies Called)Practical DrivingQualifyingPractical Test

Process Server & Peon Final Interview: Conducted by O/o Principal District & Sessions Judge HQs (Final Merit = Tier-I 100 Marks + Interview 15 Marks = 115 Marks)Oral Interview15Oral Board

Selection Process

1Stage 1: Tier-I Computer Based Test (CBT) Objective MCQ Examination conducted by DSSSB (90 MCQs for SPA/PA, 120 MCQs for JJA, 100 MCQs for Process Server & Peon; Negative Marking 0.25 per wrong answer; Min Qualifying: UR/EWS 50%, Reserved 45%)

2Stage 2: Tier-II Descriptive English Language Test (100 Marks for JJA • 75 Marks for SPA/PA: Essay, Grammar & Translation — Shortlisting up to 25x vacancies from Tier-I)

3Stage 3: Tier-III Post-Wise Skill Tests (40 WPM English Typing on Computer for JJA; 110 WPM / 100 WPM Shorthand Dictation & Transcription for SPA/PA; LMV Driving Test in real traffic for Process Server — Qualifying in nature; Shortlisting up to 10–15x vacancies)

4Stage 4: Tier-IV / Final Interview (15 Marks for JJA/Process Server/Peon, 10 Marks for SPA/PA conducted directly by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi)

5Stage 5: Document Verification (DV), Biometric Face/Thumb Match & Allocation of Court Establishments (Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket, Rouse Avenue Courts & Family Courts)

6Stage 6: Pre-Employment Medical Examination conducted by designated Govt. Hospital Board in Delhi & Final Appointment Letter

Syllabus

Tier-I CBT Objective Examination: Conducted in Computer Based Test mode across authorized test centres in Delhi NCR. Negative marking is strictly 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Minimum Qualifying Benchmarks (Para 4 Note): UR / EWS candidates must score at least 50% in Tier-I & Tier-II; OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM candidates must score at least 45%.

Tier-I Language of Paper: For JJA and SPA/PA, Tier-I MCQ paper is set strictly in English language only. For Process Server and Peon/Orderly, Tier-I MCQ paper is bilingual (English & Hindi) except for language sections.

Tier-II Descriptive Test (English Language): Tests essay writing on contemporary socio-legal and national issues, advanced English grammar and syntax correction, and legal sentence translation.

JJA Computer Typing Test: Candidates must type at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in English on computer. Accuracy is strictly evaluated as per Delhi District Courts standards.

SPA & PA Shorthand Dictation Rules (Page 10): 5-minute English shorthand dictation followed by 40 minutes computer transcription. Candidates are given two dictation attempts, and the best score is counted.

Permissible Shorthand Errors: Maximum permissible mistakes are strictly capped at 4% of total dictated words (22 mistakes for SPA, 20 mistakes for PA).

Process Server Driving Test: Conducted in real road traffic conditions to evaluate safe driving of Light Motor Vehicles (LMV). Must possess valid LMV driving licence with 2 years clean experience.

Final Combined Merit Determination: Merit for JJA is prepared out of 115 Marks (Tier-II 100 + Int 15); SPA/PA out of 85 Marks (Tier-II 75 + Int 10); Process Server and Peon out of 115 Marks (Tier-I 100 + Int 15).

Post & Department Preference Allocation: Collected by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari at the time of interview. Preferences once submitted are final and irrevocable.

DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (10 Subjects)

DSSSB Master Syllabus

Advt. No. 04/2026 (F.No.1 (452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30/09/2026) | Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts Combined Examination 2026

Total Questions

90–120 MCQs (Tier-I)

Maximum Marks

90–120 Marks (Tier-I) + 75–100 (Tier-II Descriptive) + 10–15 (Interview)

Exam Duration

90 to 120 Minutes (Tier-I CBT)

Negative Marking

0.25 Marks (1/4th Penalty per Wrong Answer in Tier-I MCQs)

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1. JJA & PA Tier-I: General English & Comprehension (60 MCQs for JJA • 50 MCQs for PA/SPA)

Graduate Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 4 (English Only)50–60 Marks

Reading Comprehension: Unseen passages, factual & narrative texts, vocabulary in context, inferential questions, title selection & central theme

Grammar Fundamentals: Parts of speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions), Subject-Verb Agreement (Syntax), and Modifiers

Tenses, Voices & Speeches: Active and Passive Voice conversion, Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration), Conditional clauses, and Non-finites (Gerunds, Infinitives, Participles)

Error Spotting & Sentence Improvement: Spotting common grammatical errors, sentence correction, phrase replacement, parallel structure, and sentence completion

Vocabulary & Idioms: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, One-word substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Phrasal verbs, Spellings / Detecting misspelled words, and Legal terminology

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2. JJA & PA Tier-I: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 MCQs for JJA • 20 MCQs for PA/SPA)

Graduate Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 420–30 Marks

Current National & International Events: Major bilateral summits, national policies, Union Budget, economic indicators, sports tournaments, awards, honors, and judicial appointments

Indian Polity & Legal System: Constitution of India (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Judicial hierarchy — Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, Family Courts), writ jurisdiction, and landmark Supreme Court verdicts

Indian History & Culture: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian Freedom Movement, Delhi Historical landmarks, architectural heritage, and cultural festivals

Geography & Environment: Indian and World Geography, physical features, rivers, climate, ecological hotspots, biodiversity, and climate change agreements

Everyday General Science: Scientific principles, innovations, health & disease, nutrition, space research, and basic IT concepts

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3. JJA & PA Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 MCQs for JJA • 20 MCQs for PA/SPA)

Graduate Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 420–30 Marks

Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Classification (Odd One Out), Series completion (Number, Alphabet, Alpha-numeric), Coding-Decoding, and Blood Relations

Logical Deductions: Syllogisms, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Arguments, Statement and Conclusions, Course of Action, and Cause & Effect

Analytical & Spatial Reasoning: Direction Sense Test, Ranking and Order, Seating Arrangements (Linear & Circular), Puzzles, and Venn Diagrams

Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure series, Figure matrix, Embedded figures, Paper folding & cutting, Mirror & Water images, and Visual logic

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4. Tier-II Descriptive English Language (100 Marks for JJA • 75 Marks for PA/SPA — 90–120 Mins)

Pen-and-Paper Descriptive — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 475–100 Marks

Essay Writing: JJA 300 words (50 Marks) | SPA/PA 250 words (30 Marks) on contemporary socio-legal issues, Indian judiciary, digital governance, constitution, women empowerment, artificial intelligence, and environmental justice

English Grammar & Composition: JJA (30 Marks) | SPA/PA (25 Marks) testing comprehensive syntax, precise clause transformation, idioms in context, correct usage of punctuation, prepositions, sentence rearrangement, and editing

Translation: JJA 25 words (20 Marks) | SPA/PA 20 words (20 Marks) precise translation of legal and formal sentences from Hindi to English / English to Hindi maintaining lexical accuracy

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5. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General English (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

Matriculation (10th) Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 425 Marks

Vocabulary & Word Usage: Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling errors, and One-word substitutions

Grammar & Syntax: Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Nouns, Pronouns, and Subject-verb agreement

Sentence Structure: Spotting errors, sentence completion with suitable words, and basic idioms & phrases

Comprehension: Short passage with direct factual and inference-based objective questions

#DSSSB-06

6. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General Hindi (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

Matriculation (10th) Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 425 Marks

Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran): Varnamala, Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay, Vilom Shabd, Prayayvachi Shabd, and Anekarthi Shabd

Word & Sentence Corrections: Shuddh-Ashuddh Vartani (Spelling), Vakya Shodhan (Syntax correction), Ling, Vachan, Karak, and Kaal

Muhavare & Lokoktiyan: Common idioms, proverbs, and one-word substitution for phrases (Vakyansh ke liye ek shabd)

Hindi Comprehension: Short Hindi prose comprehension passage with 5 objective questions

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7. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

Matriculation (10th) Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 425 Marks

National & State Current Affairs: Key events, national sports, awards, notable personalities, government welfare schemes, and NCT of Delhi administrative news

Indian History & National Movement: Key eras, freedom fighters, 1857 revolt, Indian National Congress sessions, and monuments

Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental Rights, National Symbols, Parliament, President, Governors, Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and District Courts setup

Geography & General Science: States and Capitals, Rivers, Mountain ranges, Weather, Everyday Science, Nutrition, and Health

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8. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: Elementary Arithmetic (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

Matriculation (10th) Standard — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 425 Marks

Number Systems & Simplification: Fractions, Decimals, LCM & HCF, BODMAS, Square roots, and Number series

Commercial Mathematics: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple Interest, and Compound Interest

Averages & Time-Work: Averages, Problems on Ages, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Time and Distance, Trains, and Boats & Streams

Mensuration: Perimeter and Area of basic 2D figures (Triangles, Rectangles, Squares, Circles) and simple volume calculations

#DSSSB-09

9. Tier-III Post-Wise Skill Tests (Typing / Shorthand / Driving Test — Qualifying)

Statutory Practical Examination — Official Advt. 04/2026 Para 4Qualifying Marks

Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA): English Typing Test on Computer at speed not less than 40 words per minute (Qualifying nature)

Senior Personal Assistant (SPA): English Shorthand Test @ 110 wpm (550 words dictated in 5 minutes, 40 minutes computer transcription, max 4% / 22 errors permitted; best of 2 dictations considered)

Personal Assistant (PA): English Shorthand Test @ 100 wpm (500 words dictated in 5 minutes, 40 minutes computer transcription, max 4% / 20 errors permitted; best of 2 dictations considered)

Process Server: Driving Test of Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) conducted under real traffic conditions by Delhi District Courts authorities (Qualifying nature)

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10. Final Stage: Interview & Combined Merit Preparation (10–15 Marks)

Conducted by Office of Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs), Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi10–15 Marks

SPA & PA: 10 Marks Interview. Final merit prepared strictly on combined marks of Tier-II Descriptive (75) + Tier-IV Interview (10) = 85 Marks

Junior Judicial Assistant: 15 Marks Interview. Final merit prepared strictly on combined marks of Tier-II Descriptive (100) + Tier-IV Interview (15) = 115 Marks

Process Server: 15 Marks Interview. Final selection on combined marks of Tier-I MCQ (100) + Tier-III Interview (15) = 115 Marks

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon: 15 Marks Interview. Final selection on combined marks of Tier-I MCQ (100) + Tier-II Interview (15) = 115 Marks

Assessment Areas: General awareness, Court etiquette, alertness, communication skills, integrity, and suitability for judicial administration services

Official Commission Note: Per Para 4 & Para 6 of Advt. 04/2026: Combined Examination for Senior Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26), Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26), Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26), Process Server (Post Code 807/26), and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26). Minimum Qualifying Marks in Tier-I & Tier-II: UR/EWS 50%, OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM 45%. Tier-I is for shortlisting (up to 25x vacancies for JJA/PA descriptive, 15x for Process Server skill test, 10x for Peon interview). Final merit list is prepared by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi on combined Tier-II + Interview marks (for SPA/PA/JJA) or Tier-I + Interview marks (for Process Server/Peon).

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 Interactive Score & Stage Cut-Off Simulator

+1 / -0.25 Negative Marking (Tier-I CBT)

Simulate Tier-I CBT (JJA 120 Qs, PA 90 Qs, Process Server & Peon 100 Qs) against Qualifying Benchmarks (50% UR/EWS, 45% Reserved) and stage shortlisting cut-offs

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2. Select Reservation Quota (Para 8):

Correct Answers (+1 Mark each)88 / 120 Qs (+88)

0 Qs60 Qs120 Qs (120 Marks)

Wrong Answers (-0.25 Penalty each)14 Qs (-3.5 Marks)

0 WrongAttempted: 102/120Unattempted: 18

Positive Score

+88 / 120

88 Correct MCQs

Negative Penalty

-3.5 Marks

14 Wrong × -0.25

Net Tier-I CBT Score

84.5 / 120

Accuracy: 86%

Min Qualifying Bar

60 (50%)

✅ Qualified Tier-I

Expected Shortlisting Cut-Offs for Next Stage (Para 4 & 6):Category: ur

JJA (Tier-II Descriptive)Selected

Shortlisting 25x Vacancies (120 Mks)

Cut-Off: 84.5✓ Safe (+0)

SPA / PA (Descriptive)

Shortlisting to Tier-II (90 Mks)

Cut-Off: 64✓ Safe (+20.5)

Process Server (Driving)

Shortlisting 15x Vacancies (100 Mks)

Cut-Off: 74✓ Safe (+10.5)

Peon / Orderly (Interview)

Shortlisting 10x Vacancies (100 Mks)

Cut-Off: 78.5✓ Safe (+6)

DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Exam Timings & 3 Shifts Schedule

Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled across authorized test centres in Delhi NCR (90–120 Minutes Duration)

3 Daily Shifts (Delhi NCR)

ShiftReporting TimeExam StartsExam Ends

Morning Shift (Shift-1)07:30 AM09:00 AM11:00 AM (120 Mins)

Afternoon Shift (Shift-2)11:30 AM01:00 PM03:00 PM (120 Mins)

Evening Shift (Shift-3)03:30 PM05:00 PM07:00 PM (120 Mins)

Crucial Exam Day Instructions:

• Para 5 Mandatory Dress Code & Reporting: Candidates must report strictly 90 minutes before exam commencement. Entry gates close 30 minutes prior to exam start time. Candidates must wear light clothes with half sleeves (without big buttons, brooches, or badges) with trousers/salwar, and slippers or sandals with low heels (shoes are strictly prohibited inside test labs).

• Mandatory Documents (Para 5): (1) Printed DSSSB E-Admit Card with self-attested photo pasted, (2) Original valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport / PAN Card). Electronic devices, smartwatches, bags, and metallic items are strictly banned.

DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Post-Wise & Court Complex Vacancies (641 Posts)

Advt. 04/2026: Combined Vacancies across Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket, Rouse Avenue Courts & Family Courts

9 Court Complexes • 641 Posts

UR (Unreserved / General)

217

OBC (Delhi Non-Creamy Layer)

176

SC (Scheduled Caste)

116

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - Incl.)

ESM (Ex-Servicemen Quota - Incl.)

Post Code & Court Cadre-Wise Vacancies (Advt. 04/2026)

Delhi District Courts Post Code & Establishment (Advt. 04/2026)Total Posts

Senior Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts — Post Code 805/26, Pay Level-8)27

Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts — Post Code 805/26, Pay Level-7)189

Personal Assistant (Family Courts — Post Code 805/26, Pay Level-7)17

Junior Judicial Assistant (District & Sessions Courts — Post Code 806/26, Pay Level-5)151

Junior Judicial Assistant (Family Courts — Post Code 806/26, Pay Level-5)23

Process Server (District & Sessions Courts — Post Code 807/26, Pay Level-4)91

Process Server (Family Courts — Post Code 807/26, Pay Level-4)1

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (District & Sessions Courts — Post Code 808/26, Pay Level-3)139

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Family Courts — Post Code 808/26, Pay Level-3)3

Delhi District Courts Complex & Jurisdiction Breakdown (Tis Hazari HQs)

Search by Court Complex (Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket, Rouse Avenue) or Court Establishment

Delhi District Court Complex & JurisdictionTentative PostsAllocated Posts

Central & West District — Tis Hazari Courts Complex (Principal District & Sessions Judge HQs)Main HQ Complex174182

New Delhi District — Patiala House Courts Complex (India Gate)Central Zone7276

East, North-East & Shahdara District — Karkardooma Courts ComplexTrans-Yamuna Zone106112

North & North-West District — Rohini Courts Complex (Outer Delhi)North Zone9498

South-West District — Dwarka Courts Complex (Sector 10)Airport Zone7074

South & South-East District — Saket Courts Complex (Pushp Vihar)South Zone7882

Rouse Avenue Courts Complex — Special CBI, ED & Anti-Corruption CourtsSpecial CBI Courts1517

DSSSB Delhi District Courts In-Hand Salary Calculator (7th CPC Level-3, Level-5 & Level-8)

Delhi District Courts Pay Scale: SPA Level-8 (₹47,600) • PA Level-7 (₹44,900) • JJA Level-5 (₹29,200) • Process Server Level-4 (₹25,500) • Peon Level-3 (₹21,700) + 53% DA + 30% Delhi HRA

7th CPC Level 3–8 (Delhi X)

Starting Basic Pay

₹47,600

Level-8: ₹47,600–₹1,51,100

Dearness Allowance (DA)

₹25,228

53% Central Govt DA Rate

House Rent Allowance

₹14,280

30% Class-X Delhi HRA (+TPTA ₹2,066–₹5,508)

Net In-Hand Salary

₹84,983

Take-home per month

Statutory Deductions & Perks:

• Gross monthly salary is ~₹92,616. Deductions include EPF/NPS contribution of ₹7,283 and ₹350 Professional Tax.

• In Delhi District Courts & Sessions Courts establishments (Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket, Rouse Avenue), judicial employees receive 53% Dearness Allowance, 30% Class-X Metro Delhi HRA, Transport Allowance with DA, Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme (DGEHS) cashless coverage, Children Education Allowance (₹27,000/yr per child), 14% Delhi Govt Employer NPS contribution, and fast-track judicial promotion cadres (JJA to JA/Reader to Superintendent).

DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Previous Year & Expected Cut-Off Marks

Category-Wise Official & Expected Cut-Off Marks for Tier-I CBT (Out of 120/90/100 Marks) & Final Merit (Out of 115/85 Marks)

Court Post Cadre & Selection StageGeneral / Primary CutoffReserved / Sub-Category

Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) Tier-I CBT (Out of 120 MCQs)84.50 MarksOBC(D): 76.25 • SC: 71.00 • ST: 64.50 • EWS: 79.00

JJA Final Merit (Out of 115 Marks: Tier-II 100 + Interview 15)82.00 MarksOBC(D): 74.50 • SC: 69.00 • ST: 61.50 • EWS: 77.00

Personal Assistant (PA) Final Merit (Out of 85 Marks: Tier-II 75 + Interview 10)58.50 MarksOBC(D): 51.00 • SC: 46.50 • ST: 42.00 • EWS: 53.50

Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) Final Merit (Out of 85 Marks: Tier-II 75 + Interview 10)62.00 MarksOBC(D): 54.50 • SC: 49.00 • ST: 45.00 • EWS: 57.00

Process Server Final Merit (Out of 115 Marks: Tier-I 100 + Interview 15)86.50 MarksOBC(D): 79.00 • SC: 73.50 • ST: 67.00 • EWS: 81.50

Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon Final Merit (Out of 115 Marks: Tier-I 100 + Interview 15)88.00 MarksOBC(D): 81.50 • SC: 76.00 • ST: 69.50 • EWS: 83.00

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Notification Released – 30/09/2026

Online Application Starts – 06/10/2026 (12:00 Noon)

Last Date to Apply – 04/11/2026 (11:00 PM)

Exam Date – Tier-I Computer Based Examination scheduled for November – December 2026 (Tentative)

Admit Card Release – To be notified 7–10 days before CBT Exam on dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Result – To be announced by DSSSB & Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts)

DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026: 641 Posts of JJA, PA, SPA, Process Server & Peon in Delhi Judiciary!

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DSSSB Delhi District Courts 2026 (641 Posts) Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (10 Subjects)

1. JJA & PA Tier-I: General English & Comprehension (60 MCQs for JJA • 50 MCQs for PA/SPA)

2. JJA & PA Tier-I: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 MCQs for JJA • 20 MCQs for PA/SPA)

3. JJA & PA Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 MCQs for JJA • 20 MCQs for PA/SPA)

4. Tier-II Descriptive English Language (100 Marks for JJA • 75 Marks for PA/SPA — 90–120 Mins)

5. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General English (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

6. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General Hindi (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

7. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

8. Process Server & Peon Tier-I: Elementary Arithmetic (25 MCQs • 25 Marks)

9. Tier-III Post-Wise Skill Tests (Typing / Shorthand / Driving Test — Qualifying)

10. Final Stage: Interview & Combined Merit Preparation (10–15 Marks)

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