The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), the recruiting body of the Government of NCT of Delhi, is conducting a combined examination on behalf of the Delhi District Courts, covering the District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. The recruitment is for the posts of Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, with 641 vacancies in total including backlog. These are clerical and support-level roles in the Delhi district judiciary, and selection involves written examinations along with skill tests and interviews conducted with the Delhi District Courts.
DSSSB Delhi District Courts Recruitment 2026 - Peon, Personal Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202604/2026
Total Vacancies
641
Last Date
04 Nov
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Last date 04 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open06 Oct
About DSSSB Delhi District Courts Peon, Personal Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- 04/2026
- Post Name
- Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts, Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts and 7 more
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–27 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid LMV driving licence for Process Server
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
27
UR 10OBC 08SC 03ST 05EWS 01
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
189
UR 37OBC 52SC 49ST 37EWS 14
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
17
UR 06OBC 04SC 02ST 03EWS 02
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
151
UR 63OBC 40SC 22ST 11EWS 15
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
23
UR 07OBC 07SC 04ST 03EWS 02
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts
91
UR 38OBC 25SC 13ST 06EWS 09
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
01
UR 00OBC 00SC 01ST 00EWS 00
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts
139
UR 56OBC 38SC 21ST 10EWS 14
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
03
UR 00OBC 02SC 01ST 00EWS 00
Total641
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | 10 | 08 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 27 |
| Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | 37 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 14 | 189 |
| Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 06 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 17 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | 63 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 151 |
| Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 07 | 07 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 23 |
| Process Server - District & Sessions Courts | 38 | 25 | 13 | 06 | 09 | 91 |
| Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts | 56 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 139 |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Grand Total | 217 | 176 | 116 | 75 | 57 | 641 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts27 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with speed of not less than 110 words per minute in Shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable only for category (c) OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without associated neurological or limb dysfunction
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts189 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute and having knowledge of computer.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable only for category (c) OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without associated neurological or limb dysfunction
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)17 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute and having knowledge of computer.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable only for category (c) OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without associated neurological or limb dysfunction
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts151 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 words per minute on Computer.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)23 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 words per minute on Computer.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts91 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board / Higher Secondary with driving licence of LMV and 2 years unblemished driving experience.
- Experience
- 2 years unblemished driving experience
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M, MoD), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)1 post
- Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board / Higher Secondary with driving licence of LMV and 2 years unblemished driving experience.
- Experience
- 2 years unblemished driving experience
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts139 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)3 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- PwBD Suitability
- Suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
Age Limit
18 to 27 years as on 01-06-2026 (born not earlier than 02-06-1999 and not later than 01-06-2008)
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 period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to 55 years). No age relaxation for Government employees with 3 or more years of regular and continuous service as per DDC Rules, 2012.
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
Rs. 100
Women (any category) / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee is payable only through SBI e-Pay; no other mode of payment is accepted.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts27 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I MCQ — 90 marks, 90 minutes; General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20; up to 25 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) — 75 marks, 90 minutes; Essay 250 words 30 marks, Grammar 25 marks, Translation 20 words 20 marks; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for skill test
- Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) — Shorthand at 110 wpm and typing at 40 wpm; 550-word passage dictated in 5 minutes with 40 minutes to transcribe, maximum 22 errors (4%)
- Tier-IV Interview — 10 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II and Tier-IV combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT90 Minutes90 questions90 marksEnglishNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English & Comprehension 50 50 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 20 20 General Intelligence 20 20
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts189 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I MCQ — 90 marks, 90 minutes; General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20; up to 25 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) — 75 marks, 90 minutes; Essay 250 words 30 marks, Grammar 25 marks, Translation 20 words 20 marks; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for skill test
- Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) — Shorthand at 100 wpm and typing at 40 wpm; 500-word passage dictated in 5 minutes with 40 minutes to transcribe, maximum 20 errors (4%)
- Tier-IV Interview — 10 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II and Tier-IV combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT90 Minutes90 questions90 marksEnglishNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English & Comprehension 50 50 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 20 20 General Intelligence 20 20
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)17 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I MCQ — 90 marks, 90 minutes; General English & Comprehension 50, General Knowledge 20, General Intelligence 20; up to 25 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) — 75 marks, 90 minutes; Essay 250 words 30 marks, Grammar 25 marks, Translation 20 words 20 marks; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for skill test
- Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) — Shorthand at 100 wpm and typing at 40 wpm; 500-word passage dictated in 5 minutes with 40 minutes to transcribe, maximum 20 errors (4%)
- Tier-IV Interview — 10 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II and Tier-IV combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT90 Minutes90 questions90 marksEnglishNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English & Comprehension 50 50 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 20 20 General Intelligence 20 20
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts151 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I MCQ — 120 marks, 120 minutes; General English & Comprehension 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30; up to 25 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) — 100 marks, 120 minutes; Essay 300 words 50 marks, Grammar 30 marks, Translation 25 words 20 marks; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for skill test
- Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) — Typing test at 40 wpm
- Tier-IV Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II and Tier-IV combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes120 questions120 marksEnglishNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English & Comprehension 60 60 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 30 30 General Intelligence 30 30
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)23 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I MCQ — 120 marks, 120 minutes; General English & Comprehension 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30; up to 25 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Descriptive Test (English) — 100 marks, 120 minutes; Essay 300 words 50 marks, Grammar 30 marks, Translation 25 words 20 marks; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for skill test
- Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) — Typing test at 40 wpm
- Tier-IV Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II and Tier-IV combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes120 questions120 marksEnglishNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English & Comprehension 60 60 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 30 30 General Intelligence 30 30
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts91 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I Objective/MCQ — 100 marks, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD); English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25; up to 15 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Driving/Skill Test (qualifying) — Conducted in real traffic conditions
- Tier-III Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final selection on Tier-I and Tier-III combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and HindiNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English 25 25 Hindi 25 25 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 25 25 Arithmetic 25 25
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)1 post
- Stages
- Tier-I Objective/MCQ — 100 marks, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD); English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25; up to 15 times the vacancies shortlisted
- Tier-II Driving/Skill Test (qualifying) — Conducted in real traffic conditions
- Tier-III Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final selection on Tier-I and Tier-III combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and HindiNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English 25 25 Hindi 25 25 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 25 25 Arithmetic 25 25
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts139 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I Objective/MCQ — 100 marks, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD); English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for interview
- Tier-II Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final selection on Tier-I and Tier-II combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and HindiNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English 25 25 Hindi 25 25 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 25 25 Arithmetic 25 25
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)3 posts
- Stages
- Tier-I Objective/MCQ — 100 marks, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD); English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge 25, Arithmetic 25; up to 10 times the vacancies shortlisted for interview
- Tier-II Interview — 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final selection on Tier-I and Tier-II combined
- Exam Pattern
- CBT120 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and HindiNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English 25 25 Hindi 25 25 General Knowledge (including current affairs) 25 25 Arithmetic 25 25
- 1Tier-I Computer Based Examination (MCQ)
Objective test; 90 marks in 90 minutes for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant, 120 marks in 120 minutes for Junior Judicial Assistant, 100 marks in 120 minutes for Process Server and Peon; each question carries 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking; minimum qualifying marks 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM
- 2Interview
10 marks for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant, 15 marks for Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon; no minimum qualifying marks; conducted by the Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi
Shortlisting ratio: 1:25 (Tier-I to Tier-II for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant and Junior Judicial Assistant), 1:10 (Tier-II to skill test), 1:15 (Process Server driving test), 1:10 (Peon interview)
Salary Structure
Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800, Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600, Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600, Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800, Group-C
Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800, Group-C
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400, Group-C
Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400, Group-C
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000, Group-C
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000, Group-C
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Personal Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800, Group-C |
| Junior Judicial Assistant - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800, Group-C |
| Process Server - District & Sessions Courts | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400, Group-C |
| Process Server - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400, Group-C |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000, Group-C |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon - District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts) | Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000, Group-C |
How to Apply
- 1Register once on the DSSSB OARS portal and note the User ID and password generated
- 2Log in and fill the online application for the post code(s) of your choice between 06 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) and 04 November 2026 (11:00 PM)
- 3Upload a recent colour photograph on a plain white or off-white background and a signature in the prescribed format
- 4Pay the Rs. 100 fee through SBI e-Pay if you are a UR, OBC or EWS male candidate
- 5Submit the application before the closing date and take a printout of the confirmed form for your records
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation/Secondary School certificate (date of birth proof)
•Educational qualification certificates for the post applied for (Graduation
•Shorthand/Typing certificates)
•LMV driving licence and proof of 2 years driving experience for Process Server
•OBC (Delhi) Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27
•Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
•Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen
•Recent colour photograph and signature
Important Details
- Applications are accepted through online mode only; applications sent by post, by hand or by email are not accepted.
- Only one registration and one application are allowed per candidate, and multiple submissions lead to cancellation and debarment.
- No correction or modification, including a change of category, is allowed after final submission.
- Supporting documents are sought only at the e-dossier stage after shortlisting and are scrutinised by the Delhi District Courts, not DSSSB; candidates who fail to upload the e-dossier in time are not considered further.
- Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of the indenting department.
- Candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards are adjusted against unreserved vacancies.
- Where the English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi versions of the advertisement differ, the English version prevails.
PwBD Suitability by Post
- Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant: suitable only for category (c) OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without associated neurological or limb dysfunction
- Junior Judicial Assistant: suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
- Process Server: suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, BA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M, MoD), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: suitable for categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; (d) ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) multiple disabilities
PwBD Sub-Categories
- Category (a): Blindness (B) and Low Vision (LV)
- Category (b): Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH)
- Category (c): Locomotor disability including Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without associated neurological or limb dysfunction, and Muscular Dystrophy (MDy)
- Category (d): Autism, Intellectual Disability (ID), Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Mental Illness (MI)
- Category (e): Multiple Disabilities from amongst clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates in the same category secure equal marks in the merit, the candidate senior in age is placed higher. If the dates of birth also match, the candidate whose first name comes first in alphabetical order in English is placed higher.
Examination Centres
The centres for holding the examination will be in Delhi/NCR or any other states as decided by DSSSB. No request for change in date, time and centre of exam will be accepted.
Dress Code
Candidates must wear light clothes with half sleeves, without big buttons, brooch, badge or flower, with salwar or trouser. Only slippers and sandals with low heels are allowed; shoes are not allowed.
Post and Department Preference
Preferences for posts and departments are obtained by the Delhi District Courts at the time of interview. Preferences once exercised and confirmed are final and irreversible, and no change is allowed later. If a candidate does not exercise a preference, the allotment is made at the discretion of the Delhi District Courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post code in this combined examination?
Yes. A candidate may apply for the post or post codes of their choice, but only one registration and one application are allowed. Multiple registrations or applications lead to cancellation and debarment.
Can OBC candidates from outside Delhi claim OBC reservation?
No. Only OBC (Delhi) candidates notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi get reservation and age relaxation under the OBC category. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as unreserved and must apply under the UR category.
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