The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has published Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 641 posts in the Delhi District and Sessions Courts and the Family Courts. The posts are Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. Online applications are open from 6 October to 4 November 2026 on dsssbonline.nic.in. The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026.
DSSSB District Courts 2026 at a glance
| Board | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, Karkardooma, Delhi |
| For | Delhi District and Sessions Courts and Family Courts |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2026, dated 30 September 2026 (Combined Examination 2026) |
| Total posts | 641 (including backlog, tentative) |
| Age | 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026 |
| Fee | Rs 100; nil for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen |
| Apply | Online only, 6 October 2026 (12 noon) to 4 November 2026 (11 PM) |
| Exam dates | To be announced on the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 30 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 6 October 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Online application closes | 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Age counted on | 1 June 2026 |
| Qualification and experience counted on | 4 November 2026 |
Note the two different dates. Age is checked on 1 June 2026, but your degree, shorthand or typing qualification and driving experience only need to be complete by 4 November 2026.
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post (code) | Court | Pay level | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (805/26) | District and Sessions Courts | 8 | 10 | 08 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant (805/26) | District and Sessions Courts | 7 | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 |
| Personal Assistant (805/26) | Family Courts | 7 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | District and Sessions Courts | 5 | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26) | Family Courts | 5 | 07 | 07 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 23 |
| Process Server (807/26) | District and Sessions Courts | 4 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 06 | 09 | 91 |
| Process Server (807/26) | Family Courts | 4 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (808/26) | District and Sessions Courts | 3 | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (808/26) | Family Courts | 3 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Grand total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 | ||
PwBD posts (54 in all) and ex-servicemen posts (41) are included in these numbers, not added to them. The Board calls the vacancies tentative, based on what the courts have reported.
Pay scales as printed in the advertisement
| Post | Pay band and grade pay | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Rs 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,800 | B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant | Rs 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs 4,600 | B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,800 | C |
| Process Server | Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,400 | C |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Rs 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,000 | C |
Eligibility and qualification
- Senior Personal Assistant: graduate, with shorthand at not less than 110 words per minute and typewriting at 40 words per minute.
- Personal Assistant: graduate, with shorthand at 100 words per minute, typing at 40 words per minute and knowledge of computers.
- Junior Judicial Assistant: graduate, with typing speed of not less than 40 words per minute on a computer.
- Process Server: matriculation or equivalent, or Higher Secondary, with a driving licence for light motor vehicles (LMV) and 2 years of unblemished driving experience.
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board.
No experience is required for any post except the driving experience for Process Server. Candidates must be citizens of India.
Age limit and relaxation
For every post you must be at least 18 and under 27 years on 1 June 2026. In other words, you must have been born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008. The date of birth in your 10th certificate is the only one accepted.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / 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 | No relaxation under the DDC Rules, 2012 |
Application fee
The fee is Rs 100, paid only through SBI e-pay and not refunded. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing. Ex-servicemen who already hold a regular civil job under the Central Government or the Delhi Government after using ex-servicemen reservation do not get the exemption.
Selection process and exam pattern
DSSSB conducts the MCQ, descriptive and shorthand or typing tests. The Delhi District Courts conduct the driving test and the interview and prepare the final merit list. In the MCQ and descriptive tiers, UR and EWS candidates need 50% to qualify, and OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen need 45%. Each MCQ carries 1 mark, with 0.25 marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant
| Tier | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier I, MCQ (90 marks, 90 minutes, English only) | General English and Comprehension 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20. Up to 25 times the vacancies go to Tier II. |
| Tier II, Descriptive English (75 marks, 90 minutes) | Essay of 250 words (30), Grammar (25), Translation of 20 words (20). Up to 10 times the vacancies go to the skill test. |
| Tier III, Skill test (qualifying) | SPA: 550 words dictated in 5 minutes, 40 minutes to transcribe on computer, up to 22 mistakes (4%). PA: 500 words in 5 minutes, 40 minutes, up to 20 mistakes. Two attempts; the better one counts. |
| Tier IV, Interview (10 marks) | No minimum marks. Final merit is Tier II plus Tier IV. |
Junior Judicial Assistant
| Tier | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier I, MCQ (120 marks, 120 minutes, English only) | General English and Comprehension 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30. |
| Tier II, Descriptive English (100 marks, 120 minutes) | Essay of 300 words (50), Grammar (30), Translation of 25 words (20). |
| Tier III, Typing test (qualifying) | 40 words per minute in English. |
| Tier IV, Interview (15 marks) | No minimum marks. The merit list adds the descriptive test and interview marks. |
Process Server
Tier I is a 100 mark MCQ in 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwD candidates): English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25 and Arithmetic 25, in both English and Hindi. Up to 15 times the vacancies are called for Tier II, a qualifying driving test in real traffic. Tier III is a 15 mark interview by the Principal District and Sessions Judge (HQs). Final selection is on Tier I plus the interview.
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
Tier I is the same 100 mark MCQ (English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic, 25 each, 120 minutes). Up to 10 times the vacancies are called for a 15 mark interview conducted by the Delhi District Courts.
PwBD and ex-servicemen reservation
- Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant are open to PwBD category (c) only (locomotor disabilities such as one leg or both legs, leprosy cured, dwarfism and acid attack victims). Categories (a), (b), (d) and (e) are not suitable for these posts.
- Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon are open to categories (a) blindness and low vision, (b) deaf and hard of hearing, and (c), and also to (d) and (e) as the advertisement lists for each post.
- Ex-servicemen posts: 15 in Junior Judicial Assistant (District Courts) and 2 in Family Courts, 10 in Process Server and 14 in Peon.
How to apply
- Register once on dsssbonline.nic.in if you have not used DSSSB before. Do not create a second registration; multiple registrations lead to cancellation and debarment.
- Log in with your user ID and password between 6 October (12 noon) and 4 November 2026 (11 PM).
- Choose the post code and fill the form. One registration is enough for every DSSSB exam.
- Pay Rs 100 through SBI e-pay if your category pays a fee.
- Submit and keep a copy. Applications by post, by hand or by email are not accepted.
Documents to keep ready
- 10th certificate (date of birth proof).
- Graduation degree and marksheets for SPA, PA and JJA.
- Shorthand and typing certificates where held, though the speed itself is tested in the skill test.
- LMV driving licence and proof of 2 years of driving experience for Process Server.
- Category, PwBD or ex-servicemen certificates if you claim reservation or relaxation.
Points to check before you apply
- The upper age is 27 for every post, including Peon. There is no relaxation for government employees.
- Personal Assistant is the largest group: 189 posts in the District Courts and 17 in the Family Courts.
- The PA and SPA final merit counts only Tier II and the interview. Tier I is for shortlisting and the skill test is qualifying.
- Process Server needs an LMV licence held long enough to show 2 years of driving by 4 November 2026.
- Negative marking is 0.25 for each wrong MCQ.
Official links
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for the DSSSB District Courts posts?
4 November 2026, till 11:00 PM, on dsssbonline.nic.in.
Is there an interview for Peon?
Yes. Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon has a 100 mark MCQ followed by a 15 mark interview by the Delhi District Courts.
Who does not pay the fee?
Women and SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates. Everyone else pays Rs 100 through SBI e-pay.
Is the MCQ for Junior Judicial Assistant in Hindi?
No. The JJA, PA and SPA MCQ tests are in English only. The Process Server and Peon tests are bilingual, except the English and Hindi language sections.