The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination 2026 for recruitment to Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. A total of 641 vacancies have been notified.
Online applications will be accepted from 06 October 2026 to 04 November 2026 through the DSSSB online portal. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, skill requirements and examination scheme before applying.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Department | Delhi District & Sessions Courts / Family Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Post Codes | 805/26, 806/26, 807/26, 808/26 |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Total Vacancies | 641 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
The vacancy notice specifies 641 total vacancies, including backlog vacancies.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
The examination date will be announced separately through the DSSSB/Delhi District Courts websites.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
The application fee is payable through SBI e-Pay only.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Post Code | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 27 | Graduate + shorthand 110 wpm + typing 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 805/26 | 189 | Graduate + shorthand 100 wpm + typing 40 wpm + computer knowledge |
| Personal Assistant – Family Courts | 805/26 | 17 | Graduate + shorthand 100 wpm + typing 40 wpm + computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 806/26 | 151 | Graduate + computer typing speed 40 wpm |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts | 806/26 | 23 | Graduate + computer typing speed 40 wpm |
| Process Server – District & Sessions Courts | 807/26 | 91 | Matriculation/equivalent or Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years’ unblemished driving experience |
| Process Server – Family Courts | 807/26 | 1 | Same qualification as Process Server |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts | 808/26 | 139 | Matriculation/equivalent from a recognized board |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts | 808/26 | 3 | Matriculation/equivalent from a recognized board |
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for these posts is 18 to 27 years, with age reckoned as on 01 June 2026. The candidate should have been born between 02 June 1999 and 01 June 2008, as specified in the advertisement. Category-wise relaxation is applicable as per the prescribed rules.
Age relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD + UR/EWS, 15 years for PwBD + SC/ST, 13 years for PwBD + OBC, and prescribed relaxation for Ex-Servicemen.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted according to the post-wise examination scheme. Depending upon the post, the process includes MCQ/Objective Examination, Descriptive Test, Skill/Typing/Shorthand Test, Driving Test and/or Interview. Computer-based examination marks may be normalized where required, and final merit/allocation is prepared according to the prescribed scheme.
- Written Exam
- Skill Test (as per post recruitment)
- Interview (as per post recruitment)
- Medical Test
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the required documents ready while completing the online application, including:
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Matriculation/10th certificate for date of birth
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- OBC/EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/ESM certificate, wherever applicable
- Driving licence and experience documents for eligible Process Server applicants
The advertisement specifically requires a recent clear colour photograph and warns that unclear or illegible photographs/signatures may lead to rejection.
How to Apply for DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must first register on the DSSSB online portal. Registration is a one-time process, and the same User ID and Password are used for subsequent DSSSB examinations. After registration, candidates can apply online from 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon to 04 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. The application must be submitted through online mode only. Candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission because requests for correction/modification are not entertained after submission.
Candidates should also ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the particular post/department they select.
DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| DSSSB District Courts Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Active Soon |
| DSSSB Official Website | DSSSB |
