DSSSB Delhi District Courts Exam 2026
Which Delhi District Courts post under DSSSB Advertisement 04/2026 can I apply for with my qualification, skills and age, and what tiers does each post go through?
DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 30 September 2026, fills 641 posts in Delhi's District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts: 27 Senior Personal Assistants, 206 Personal Assistants, 174 Junior Judicial Assistants, 92 Process Servers and 142 Peons, Orderlies and Dak Peons. You apply online on dsssbonline.nic.in from 6 October (12 noon) to 4 November 2026 (11 pm). Every post has the same age rule: 18 to 27 on 1 June 2026, so born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. The qualification is what changes. The three office posts need a degree plus typing, and the two personal assistant posts also need shorthand. Process Server needs Class 10 or 12 and an LMV licence with two years of driving, and Peon needs Class 10. Each post code is its own exam. It starts with an MCQ test with a quarter-mark penalty for each wrong answer and ends with an interview held by the Delhi District Courts.
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Applications are open from 6 October to 4 November 2026. DSSSB will announce the Tier I date on its website.
Exam at a glance
- Advertisement
- DSSSB Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026, F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114, dated 30.09.2026[1]
- Posts
- 641: Senior Personal Assistant 27, Personal Assistant 206, Junior Judicial Assistant 174, Process Server 92, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon 142[1]
- Employer
- Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts; DSSSB runs the written and skill tests[1]
- Apply
- Online only, dsssbonline.nic.in, 6 October 2026 (from 12 noon) to 4 November 2026 (till 11 pm)[1]
- Age
- 18 to 27 on 1 June 2026: born 2 June 1999 to 1 June 2008, as printed[1]
- Qualification counted on
- 4 November 2026, the closing date[1]
- Pay level, as printed
- Senior PA Level 8, PA Level 7, JJA Level 5, Process Server Level 4, Peon Level 3[1]
- Wrong answers
- Minus 0.25 mark per wrong MCQ; each MCQ carries 1 mark[1]
- Pass mark, Tier I and Tier II
- 50% for UR and EWS; 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen[1]
- Exam date
- Not announced; DSSSB and the Delhi District Courts will post it on their websites[1]
This check runs in your browser and sends nothing anywhere. It applies the qualification, disability-suitability and age rules of DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026 (30 September 2026), checked 23 October 2026. It tells you which posts you can apply for, not your chances. The Delhi District Courts check every document before they appoint anyone.
Where the 641 posts are
Junior Judicial Assistant Tier I: where the 120 marks are
DSSSB 04/2026: from form to posting
| Post (code) | Qualification by 4 Nov 2026 | Skill | Pay as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (805/26) | Graduate | Shorthand at 110 words a minute and typing at 40 words a minute | Level 8: Rs 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,800, Group B (non-gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant (805/26) | Graduate, with knowledge of computers | Shorthand at 100 words a minute and typing at 40 words a minute | Level 7: Rs 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,600, Group B (non-gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | Graduate | Typing at 40 words a minute on a computer | Level 5: Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,800, Group C |
| Process Server (807/26) | Class 10 (matriculation) or Higher Secondary | LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving | Level 4: Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,400, Group C |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (808/26) | Class 10 (matriculation) | None | Level 3: Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,000, Group C |
Only Process Server asks for experience: the two years of driving. The Senior PA and PA posts share one exam under post code 805/26. For disability, the Senior PA and PA posts are listed as suitable only for category (c) (locomotor) sub-types; the other three posts list sub-types in all five categories.[1]
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 10 posts | 8 posts | 3 posts | 5 posts | 1 post | 27 posts |
| Personal Assistant | 43 posts | 56 posts | 51 posts | 40 posts | 16 posts | 206 posts |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 70 posts | 47 posts | 26 posts | 14 posts | 17 posts | 174 posts |
| Process Server | 38 posts | 25 posts | 14 posts | 6 posts | 9 posts | 92 posts |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | 56 posts | 40 posts | 22 posts | 10 posts | 14 posts | 142 posts |
| Total | 217 posts | 176 posts | 116 posts | 75 posts | 57 posts | 641 posts |
Included in these numbers: 54 posts for persons with benchmark disabilities, and 41 for ex-servicemen (17 JJA, 10 Process Server, 14 Peon; none in the two PA posts). DSSSB calls the numbers tentative: the courts can raise or cut them.[1]
| Post | Tier I: MCQ | Next stages | Final merit on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PA and PA | 90 questions, 90 marks, 90 min: English 50 marks, general knowledge 20 marks, general intelligence 20 marks; English only | Tier II English descriptive, 75 marks, 90 min; Tier III shorthand and typing test, qualifying; Tier IV interview, 10 marks | Tier II + interview marks |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 min: English 60 marks, general knowledge 30 marks, general intelligence 30 marks; English only | Tier II English descriptive, 100 marks, 120 min; Tier III typing test at 40 words a minute, qualifying; Tier IV interview, 15 marks | Tier II + interview marks |
| Process Server | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 min: English, Hindi, general knowledge and arithmetic, 25 marks each; English and Hindi | Tier II driving test in real traffic, qualifying; Tier III interview, 15 marks | Tier I + interview marks |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 min: English, Hindi, general knowledge and arithmetic, 25 marks each; English and Hindi | Tier II interview, 15 marks | Tier I + interview marks |
For the three office posts, Tier I only shortlists: up to 25 candidates per vacancy go to Tier II, and up to 10 per vacancy go on to the skill test. For Process Server, up to 15 per vacancy go to the driving test; for Peon, up to 10 per vacancy go to the interview. The interview has no pass mark. Process Server and Peon candidates with a disability get 160 minutes instead of 120.[1]
| Category | Extra years |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Delhi certificate only) | 3 years |
| PwBD, unreserved or EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service plus 3 years, up to age 55 |
| Government employees with 3 years' service | None (DDC Rules, 2012) |
EWS gets no age relaxation. OBC candidates with a certificate from outside Delhi apply as unreserved. The disability relaxation applies only on a post listed as suitable for your disability, whether or not a seat is reserved. Your date of birth is taken from the Class 10 certificate.[1]
All five posts are support staff in Delhi's district courts. DSSSB, the Delhi government's recruitment board, runs the written tests, the descriptive test and the shorthand and typing tests. Then it hands its shortlist to the Delhi District Courts at Tis Hazari, which hold the driving test and the interview, prepare the final merit list and decide which court you go to.
Each post's skill test follows its qualification: shorthand and typing for the two PA posts, typing for Junior Judicial Assistant, and a driving test in real traffic for Process Server. Peon has no skill test.[1]
- It suits a graduate who already types 40 words a minute: the Junior Judicial Assistant post asks for nothing more, and it has the second-largest intake.
- If you have learnt English shorthand, the two PA posts have 233 seats between them, and the shorthand rule (100 or 110 words a minute) narrows who can apply.
- Class 10 is enough for 142 Peon posts. A Class 10 or 12 pass with an LMV licence and two clean years of driving can also try for 92 Process Server posts.
- An OBC certificate from another state usually won't help. It counts only if your community is on Delhi's OBC list and the certificate rests on a Delhi OBC certificate of your father, a sibling or a paternal uncle who lived in Delhi before 8 September 1993; otherwise you compete as unreserved.
- Candidates who can only write in Hindi should look at Process Server or Peon: the tests for the three office posts are in English only.
Source[1]
The PA and Senior PA descriptive test (75 marks) has an essay of 250 words for 30 marks, grammar for 25 and a 20-word translation for 20. The JJA test (100 marks) has a 300-word essay for 50, grammar for 30 and a 25-word translation for 20. Both are in English, and both need the same pass mark as Tier I: 50%, or 45% for reserved categories.
In the shorthand test, a Senior PA hears 550 words in 5 minutes and a PA hears 500. Both then get 40 minutes to type the passage on a computer. You can make mistakes on up to 4% of the words: 22 for Senior PA, 20 for PA. You get two attempts, and the better one counts. The skill tests are pass or fail, and only those who pass go to the interview.[1]
You don't choose a court on the form. The Delhi District Courts ask for your post and department preferences at the interview. If you give none, they place you where you are eligible. A preference cannot be changed later, and once you are given your first available preference on merit, you are not considered for the others.
When two candidates have equal marks, the older one ranks higher. If they were born on the same day, the one whose first name comes first in English alphabetical order ranks higher. DSSSB doesn't re-check answer sheets, but it posts draft answer keys after the test and takes objections online within its time limit.[1]
Tips and tricks
- Time your typing on a computer before you apply. All three office posts need 40 words a minute, and the skill test is pass or fail after you have already cleared two written tiers.[1]
- For the PA posts, practise transcription against the clock: 500 or 550 words in 40 minutes, with mistakes allowed on only 4% of the words.[1]
- In the office posts, Tier I only shortlists; your final rank comes from the descriptive test and the interview. Write practice essays of 250 or 300 words and translations of 20 to 25 words.[1]
- A wrong MCQ costs a quarter mark, so a blank is safer than a wild guess. Once you can rule out one option, the guess is worth taking.[1]
- Check the issue date on your OBC or EWS certificate now. Your category can't be changed after you submit, and a wrong certificate date can cost you the benefit.[1]
- Decide your court preferences before the interview. They are taken there, and you can't change them later.[1]
Questions people ask
What is the last date for DSSSB Advertisement 04/2026?
4 November 2026, till 11 pm. The online form on dsssbonline.nic.in opened on 6 October 2026 at 12 noon.[1]
What is the age limit for the DSSSB Junior Judicial Assistant 2026?
18 to 27 on 1 June 2026, so you must be born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. SC and ST candidates get 5 extra years, OBC (Delhi) 3 and PwBD 10 to 15. The same limit applies to all five posts.[1]
What qualification do I need for DSSSB Peon 2026?
Class 10 (matriculation) or its equivalent from a recognised board, by 4 November 2026. There is no experience or skill test, only a 100-mark MCQ test and a 15-mark interview.[1]
Is there negative marking in the DSSSB exam?
Yes. Each MCQ is worth 1 mark and each wrong answer costs 0.25. A question you leave blank costs nothing.[1]
Can I get OBC reservation in DSSSB with an OBC certificate from my home state?
Usually not. Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get it. A certificate from outside Delhi counts only if your community is on Delhi's OBC list and the certificate rests on a Delhi OBC certificate of your father, a sibling or a paternal uncle who lived in Delhi before 8 September 1993. Otherwise you apply as unreserved.[1]
Is the DSSSB Junior Judicial Assistant exam in Hindi?
No. The Tier I MCQ test for Junior Judicial Assistant, Personal Assistant and Senior Personal Assistant is in English only, and the descriptive test is in English. The Process Server and Peon tests are in English and Hindi, except the English and Hindi language papers.[1]
Who conducts the interview for the DSSSB court posts?
The Delhi District Courts at Tis Hazari. DSSSB holds the written, descriptive and skill tests. The courts hold the driving test and the interview, and they prepare the final merit list.[1]
When is the DSSSB 04/2026 exam date?
It hasn't been announced. The advertisement says DSSSB and the Delhi District Courts will post it on their websites, and that exam centres can be in Delhi/NCR or other states.[1]
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Sources
- Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 04/2026, Combined Examination 2026 for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114, dated 30.09.2026, 27 pages), Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, Government of NCT of Delhi. pp. 1-2 (vacancies, dates), 3-7 (posts, qualification, PwBD suitability, age), para 1-3 pp. 7-8, para 4 pp. 9-13 (examination scheme, pass marks), para 5-6 pp. 13-15 (preferences, ties), para 7-8 pp. 15-17 (reservation, age relaxation), Annexure-I p. 22. Accessed 23 October 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 23 October 2026.