DSSSB Delhi Courts Recruitment 2026: 641 PA, JJA, Process Server & Peon Posts, Last Date 4 November
DSSSB Advt. 04/2026 has 641 posts in Delhi District and Family Courts – Senior PA, PA, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon. 10th pass and graduates aged 18–27 can apply till 4 November 2026.
At a glance
| Eligibility | 10th / Graduate, 18–27 years |
|---|---|
| Official update | Always verify from the official portal before proceeding. |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date30/09/2026
- Apply Online Start06/10/2026 (12 Noon)
- Last Date Apply Online04/11/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Age Calculated On01/06/2026
- Exam DateTo be notified
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS (Male)₹100
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-ServicemenNil
- Payment ModeSBI e-Pay only (non-refundable)
Age Limit (as on 01/06/2026)
- Minimum Age18
- Maximum Age27
OBC: 3 years SC / ST: 5 years PwBD: 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) Ex-Servicemen: service period + 3 years (max 55) Govt employees: no relaxation
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Code | D&S Courts | Family Courts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 189 | 17 | 206 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant | 806/26 | 151 | 23 | 174 |
| Process Server | 807/26 | 91 | 1 | 92 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | 808/26 | 139 | 3 | 142 |
| Total | 597 | 44 | 641 |
Useful Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for DSSSB 04/2026?
You can apply online till 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
What is the age limit for DSSSB court posts?
18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026 for all posts, with category relaxation.
Can 10th pass candidates apply?
Yes, for Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon and Process Server posts. Process Server also needs an LMV licence and 2 years' driving experience.
Is there an application fee for women?
No. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempt. Others pay ₹100.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong MCQ answer.
Delhi courts are hiring again. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 641 posts in the District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts of Delhi. What makes this notice useful is the range – there is something for 10th pass candidates as well as for graduates with shorthand skills.
The online form opened on 6 October 2026 and the last date is 4 November 2026 (11 PM).
Post-wise vacancies
- Personal Assistant – 206 posts (Graduate + shorthand 100 wpm + typing 40 wpm)
- Junior Judicial Assistant – 174 posts (Graduate + typing 40 wpm on computer)
- Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon – 142 posts (10th pass)
- Process Server – 92 posts (10th pass + LMV licence + 2 years driving experience)
- Senior Personal Assistant – 27 posts (Graduate + shorthand 110 wpm + typing 40 wpm)
Age limit
It is the same for all posts: 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST get 5 years and PwBD get 10–15 years of relaxation. Government employees do not get any extra relaxation under these court rules – that surprises a lot of people, so keep it in mind.
Selection process
The stages differ by post:
- Senior PA & PA: MCQ test → descriptive test → shorthand/typing skill test → interview
- Junior Judicial Assistant: MCQ test → descriptive test → typing test → interview
- Process Server: MCQ test → driving test → interview
- Peon/Orderly: MCQ test → interview
Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM. There is a 0.25 mark penalty for each wrong MCQ answer.
How to apply
- Go to dsssbonline.nic.in and register or log in.
- Select Advt. 04/2026 and the post code you want (805, 806, 807 or 808).
- Fill details, upload documents and pay the fee through SBI e-Pay.
- Submit before 4 November and save the confirmation.
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen do not pay any fee. Others pay just ₹100.
Vacancies are tentative and include backlog posts. Please read the DSSSB notification before applying.