DSSSB Combined Examination 2026 – Delhi District Courts Recruitment
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has invited online applications on behalf of Delhi District Courts for recruitment to 5 posts — Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon — across District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Here’s the complete, easy-to-scan breakdown.
Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Recruiting For | Delhi District & Sessions Courts / Family Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 641 (Tentative, including backlog) |
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Registration Start Date | 06 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application Portal | dsssbonline.nic.in |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakup by Post
| Post | Post Code | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | Level 8 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) | 805/26 | Level 7 | 189 |
| Personal Assistant (Family Courts) | 805/26 | Level 7 | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (District & Sessions Courts) | 806/26 | Level 5 | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (Family Courts) | 806/26 | Level 5 | 23 |
| Process Server (District & Sessions Courts) | 807/26 | Level 4 | 91 |
| Process Server (Family Courts) | 807/26 | Level 4 | 1 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (District & Sessions Courts) | 808/26 | Level 3 | 139 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Family Courts) | 808/26 | Level 3 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 641 |
Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
- Born between 02.06.1999 and 01.06.2008 (both dates inclusive)
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD+UR/EWS – 10 years, PwBD+SC/ST – 15 years, PwBD+OBC – 13 years, Ex-Servicemen – Military service + 3 years (max up to 55 years)
Educational Qualification (varies by post)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with Shorthand speed of 110 wpm & Typing 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 wpm, Typing 40 wpm, computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | Graduate with Computer typing speed of 40 wpm |
| Process Server | Matriculation + LMV driving licence with 2 years unblemished driving experience |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon | Matriculation pass or equivalent |
Application Fee
- ₹100/- for General/OBC category
- Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates
- Payment accepted only via SBI e-Pay
Selection Process (Tier-wise, varies by post)
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant: Tier-I (MCQ, 90 marks) → Tier-II (Descriptive Test, 75 marks) → Tier-III (Shorthand & Typing Skill Test, qualifying) → Tier-IV (Interview, 10 marks)
Junior Judicial Assistant: Tier-I (MCQ, 120 marks) → Tier-II (Descriptive Test, 100 marks) → Tier-III (Typing Skill Test, qualifying) → Tier-IV (Interview, 15 marks)
Process Server: Tier-I (MCQ, 100 marks) → Tier-II (Driving Test, qualifying) → Tier-III (Interview, 15 marks)
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Tier-I (MCQ, 100 marks) → Tier-II (Interview, 15 marks)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS; 45% for OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong MCQ answer
Important Links
- 🔗 Apply Online: Click Here
- 📄 Download Official Notification (PDF): Click Here
- 🌐 Official Website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in
(Note: Registration on the OARS portal at dsssbonline.nic.in is a one-time exercise — candidates already registered for previous DSSSB exams don’t need to register again.)
Quick FAQs (good for SEO snippets)
Q: How many vacancies are there in DSSSB Advt 04/2026?
A: 641 total vacancies across Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 4 November 2026, till 11:00 PM.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: ₹100/- for General/OBC; exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
Q: Do I need to register separately for each DSSSB exam?
A: No, registration on the OARS portal is a one-time process valid for all DSSSB examinations.