📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
- User Department: Delhi District Courts (District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts)
- Advertisement No.: 04/2026 (F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114)
- Exam Name: DSSSB Combined Examination 2026
- Total Vacancies: 641 (tentative, including backlog)
- Post Names: Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
- Employment Nature: Permanent (Sanctioned Government Cadre)
- Application Mode: Online only at dsssbonline.nic.in
- Notification Date: 30 September 2026
- Application Period: 6 October 2026 (12:00 noon) to 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Age Reckoning Date: 1 June 2026
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 (General/OBC/EWS Male); Nil for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Post Code | Vacancies (DC) | Vacancies (FC) | Total | Age Limit | Pay Level | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 18–27 years | Level-8 | Rs. 47,600 |
| Personal Assistant | 805/26 | 171 | 35 | 206 | 18–27 years | Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) | 806/26 | 151 | 23 | 174 | 18–27 years | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Process Server | 807/26 | 49 | 43 | 92 | 18–27 years | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 |
| Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon | 808/26 | 139 | 3 | 142 | 18–27 years | Level-3 | Rs. 21,700 |
| Total | 641 vacancies | ||||||
Pay values are 7th CPC starting basic pay. DA, HRA and other Delhi Government allowances are paid additionally. DC = District & Sessions Courts; FC = Family Courts.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Educational qualification is determined as on the closing date, 4 November 2026.
- Senior Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): Graduate degree from a recognised university + Shorthand speed of 110 words per minute + Typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer.
- Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26): Graduate degree from a recognised university + Shorthand speed of 100 words per minute + Typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer + Computer knowledge.
- Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) (Post Code 806/26): Graduate degree from a recognised university + Typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer.
- Process Server (Post Code 807/26): Matriculation / Higher Secondary from a recognised board + Valid LMV Driving Licence + 2 years of unblemished driving experience on official letterhead.
- Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26): Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board.
Experience Note: No prior experience is required for any post except the 2 years of driving experience for the Process Server position.
Age Limit & Relaxation
General Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008. Date of birth is accepted only from the 10th (Matriculation) certificate.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Delhi) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service period + 3 years (maximum 55 years) |
| Government Employees | No relaxation (as per DDC Rules, 2012) |
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Written Examination (Objective type / Multiple Choice Questions) covering General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English Language and relevant post-specific subjects.
- Skill Test (Shorthand / Typing) — applicable to Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant and Junior Judicial Assistant posts.
- Document Verification — original documents and certificates are verified at this stage.
- Medical Examination — conducted where applicable as per Delhi District Courts rules.
Important Notes: The detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be notified on the DSSSB website dsssb.delhi.gov.in and the Delhi District Courts website. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the examination.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets relevant to the applied post.
- Shorthand and Typing Speed Certificates (for Senior PA and Personal Assistant posts).
- LMV Driving Licence and Experience Certificate for Process Server (2 years unblemished driving experience on official letterhead).
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central/State Government prescribed format (if applicable).
- PwBD Certificate in prescribed proforma (if applicable).
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate / Service Certificate (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- The application fee must be paid online through SBI e-Pay only and is non-refundable.
- The online application window closes on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. The link will be disabled after the closing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DSSSB Recruitment 2026 (Advt 04/2026)?
The last date to submit the online application is 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM). The application window opens on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon at dsssbonline.nic.in.
What is the application mode and portal for DSSSB 04/2026?
Applications are accepted only through online mode. Candidates must register and apply at the DSSSB online portal dsssbonline.nic.in. No offline applications are accepted.
What is the application fee for DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS (Male) candidates are required to pay Rs. 100. Women (all categories), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying any application fee. The fee must be paid online through SBI e-Pay and is non-refundable.
What is the nature of employment for these posts?
All 641 vacancies are permanent sanctioned cadre posts in Delhi District Courts (District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts). These are regular government service positions under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, not contractual or project-based roles.
What is the salary structure for DSSSB Delhi District Courts posts?
Senior PA: Level-8 (Rs. 47,600); Personal Assistant: Level-7 (Rs. 44,900); JJA: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200); Process Server: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500); Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: Level-3 (Rs. 21,700). DA, HRA and other Delhi Government allowances are payable additionally as per government norms.
What is the age limit for DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 2 June 1999 and not later than 1 June 2008. Age relaxation of 3 to 15 years is applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per the DSSSB notification.