Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the DSSSB recruitment portal from 6 October 2026. The last date to apply is 4 November 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
- Organization : Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
- Advertisement No. : 04/2026
- Recruiting Department : Delhi District & Sessions Courts / Family Courts
- Total Vacancies : 641
- Application Mode : Online
- Application Start Date : 06 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 04 November 2026
- Closing Time : 11:00 PM
- Age Limit : 18–27 years, subject to applicable relaxation
- Application Fee : ₹100
- Official Website : dsssb.delhi.gov.in
- Online Application : dsssbonline.nic.in
The vacancy figures are tentative and include backlog vacancies.
DSSSB Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Details
The notification covers four post codes and five types of posts.
- Senior Personal Assistant - 805/26 - 27
- Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts -805/26 - 189
- Personal Assistant – Family Courts- 805/26 - 17
- Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts- 806/26 - 151
- Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts- 806/26- 23
- Process Server – District & Sessions Courts - 807/26 - 91
- Process Server – Family Courts- 807/26 - 1
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts - 808/26- 139
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts - 808/26 - 3
- Total 641
The vacancy distribution by UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories is given in the official advertisement.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The educational qualification varies according to the post.
Senior Personal Assistant
- Candidates should be graduates with:
- - Shorthand speed: 110 words per minute
- - Typing speed: 40 words per minute
- - No experience is prescribed as essential.
- The pay scale mentioned in the advertisement is ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800, Group-B (Non-Gazetted). final_adv_1
- Candidates should be graduates with:
- - Shorthand speed: 100 words per minute
- - Typing speed: 40 words per minute
- - Knowledge of computer
- The pay scale is ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600, Group-B (Non-Gazetted).
Junior Judicial Assistant
Candidates should be graduates with a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute on computer.
The pay scale is ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800, Group-C.
Process Server
Candidates should have:
- - Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board OR
- - Higher Secondary with LMV driving licence and 2 years of unblemished driving experience, as specified in the notification.
- The pay scale is ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400, Group-C.
Candidates should have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
The pay scale is ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000, Group-C.
DSSSB Age Limit 2026
- The general age limit for these posts is 18 to 27 years, with the age being reckoned as on 1 June 2026.
- For the general age limit, candidates should have been born not earlier than 02 June 1999 and not later than 01 June 2008.
Age Relaxation
The notification provides the following upper-age concessions:
Category 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, subject to the specified maximum age
The notification also states that specific relaxation available under the relevant Recruitment Rules will apply where applicable.
DSSSB Application Fee
- The application fee is ₹100.
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Serviceman categories are exempted from payment of the application fee, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
- The fee has to be paid through SBI e-pay. The notification states that the application fee once paid will not be refunded.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process differs according to the post.
Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant
The examination consists of:
- 1. Tier-I – MCQ
- 2. Tier-II – Descriptive English Test
- 3. Tier-III – Skill Test
- 4. Tier-IV – Interview
Tier-I consists of 90 MCQs for 90 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.
Subjects include:
- - General English & Comprehension – 50 marks
- - General Knowledge including Current Affairs – 20 marks
- - General Intelligence – 20 marks
- The Tier-II descriptive paper includes:
- - Essay – 250 words, 30 marks
- - Grammar – 25 marks
- - Translation – 20 words, 20 marks
For Senior Personal Assistant, the shorthand skill test is at 110 wpm, while for Personal Assistant it is 100 wpm. Typing speed required is 40 wpm.
Junior Judicial Assistant
The examination consists of:
- - Tier-I MCQ – 120 marks
- - Tier-II Descriptive English – 100 marks
- - Tier-III Typing Test – 40 wpm
- - Tier-IV Interview
Tier-I includes General English & Comprehension, General Knowledge including Current Affairs and General Intelligence.
Process Server
The selection process includes:
- - Tier-I Objective/MCQ – 100 marks
- - Tier-II Driving/Skill Test
- - Tier-III Interview – 15 marks
- The written examination covers English, Hindi, General Knowledge including Current Affairs and Arithmetic. The driving test is qualifying in nature and is conducted in real traffic conditions.
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon
The selection process consists of:
- Tier-I Objective/MCQ – 100 marks
- Tier-II Interview – 15 marks
The written examination covers:
- English – 25 marks
- Hindi – 25 marks
- General Knowledge including Current Affairs – 25 marks
- Arithmetic – 25 marks
DSSSB Exam Pattern and Negative Marking
According to the notification:
- Each MCQ carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks for UR/EWS candidates are 50%.
- Minimum qualifying marks for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PH/PwBD and ESM candidates are 45%.
How to Apply for DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online only.
Step 1 -Visit the DSSSB online application portal.
Step 2 - Complete the DSSSB registration if you are a new applicant.
Step 3 -Log in using the User ID and Password generated during registration.
Step 4-Select the relevant examination/post and carefully enter the required details.
Step 5-Upload the required photograph and other documents as specified.
Step 6-Pay the applicable application fee through SBI e-pay.
Step 7-Submit the application and take a printout/save a copy for future reference.
The notification states that DSSSB registration is a one-time exercise and candidates should not create multiple registrations. Multiple applications/registrations can lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date- 30 September 2026
- Online Application Starts - 06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon
- Last Date to Apply - 04 November 2026
- Closing Time - 11:00 PM
- Age Cut-off Date - 01 June 2026
- Qualification/Other Eligibility Cut-off 04 November 2026
The examination/interview dates will be announced later through the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites.
Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before applying because eligibility requirements can differ between posts and departments.
The application is accepted provisionally, and supporting documents will be checked later through the e-dossier/document verification process. Candidates should also upload a recent, clear colour photograph with the required specifications.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their applications because heavy website traffic or technical problems may affect submission.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Direct Links
Official DSSSB Website:
DSSSB Official Website
DSSSB Online Application Portal:
The notification specifically directs candidates to the DSSSB website and online application portal for recruitment-related updates.
DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026 offers 641 vacancies in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts across Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon posts. Candidates with qualifications ranging from Matriculation to Graduation, depending on the post, can apply if they satisfy the respective eligibility requirements.
The online application process begins on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon, and the last date to submit the application is 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates should read the complete official notification carefully before applying.