Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Exam Date 2026 Revised: Now on 22.10.2026 and 23.10.2026

The High Court of Delhi has moved the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination (Written) 2026 to 22 October 2026 and 23 October 2026. Its notice dated 8 October 2026 says the exam was "postponed at the request of the Commissioner of Police," and that "Revised Admit Cards will be issued to the candidates."

Key details

How the mains dates changed

Important dates

The application window closed on 15 July 2026.

Vacancies and reservation

Selection process

The examination is held in "three successive stages". The Preliminary Examination is objective type "with 25% negative marking". The Mains (Written) is the stage now set for 22 October 2026 and 23 October 2026.

Pay scale

The notice gives the pay scale as Rs.144840-194660.

Eligibility

• Nationality: the candidate "must be a citizen of India".
• Advocates: the notice's rule begins "In case of an Advocate, must have been continuously practising for not less". The full rule is in the notice on page 1.

Age limit

A candidate "Must have attained the age of 35 years and have not attained the age of 45".

Application fee

The fee was Rs 2,000 for the General Category.

How to check the notice and admit card

1. Open www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Open the notice dated 8 October 2026 for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026.
3. Revised Admit Cards will be issued to the candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new DHJS Mains 2026 dates?

The written mains is now on 22 October 2026 and 23 October 2026, as per the notice of 8 October 2026.

Why was the mains postponed again?

The October notice says it was postponed at the request of the Commissioner of Police. The earlier move in the 31 August 2026 notice cited the BRICS Summit.