1 Oct 2026

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has invited online applications on behalf of Delhi District Courts for a Combined Examination 2026 covering 641 posts of Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon, across District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Applications can be submitted at dsssbonline.nic.in from 6 October 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 4 November 2026 (11:00 PM).

DSSSB Combined Examination 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Recruiting Body Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), FC-18, Institutional Area, Karkardooma, Delhi-110092
On Behalf Of Delhi District Courts – District & Sessions Courts and District & Sessions Courts (Family Courts)
Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 30.09.2026
Post Names (Post Codes) Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant (805/26), Junior Judicial Assistant (806/26), Process Server (807/26), Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (808/26)
Total Posts 641 (tentative, including backlog)
Application Mode Online only, via dsssbonline.nic.in

DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Start 06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon
Online Application Last Date 04 November 2026, 11:00 PM
Age Reckoning Date 01 June 2026
Qualification/Experience Cut-off (Crucial) Date 04 November 2026 (closing date of application)
Exam Date To be intimated later on DSSSB/Delhi District Courts websites

DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Category-wise)

233Senior PA + Personal Assistant
174Jr. Judicial Assistant + Process Server
641Total Posts
Post / Department Total PwBD ESM
Senior Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts 27 07 –
Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts 189 25 –
Personal Assistant – Family Courts 17 02 –
Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts 151 08 15
Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts 23 02 02
Process Server – District & Sessions Courts 91 04 10
Process Server – Family Courts 01 00 00
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts 139 06 14
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts 03 00 00
Grand Total 641 54 41

DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Pay Scale

Post Pay Scale Group
Senior Personal Assistant ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800 Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
Personal Assistant ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600 Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
Junior Judicial Assistant ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800 Group-C
Process Server ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400 Group-C
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 Group-C

DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Selection Process

Separate examinations are held for each post code. Minimum qualifying marks (MCQ/Descriptive stages): UR/EWS – 50%, OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM – 45%. Each MCQ carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant (Post Code 805/26)

Tier Format Marks / Detail
Tier-I MCQ (shortlisting) 90 marks, 90 min – English & Comprehension (50), GK (20), General Intelligence (20); up to 25× vacancies shortlisted
Tier-II Descriptive (English) 75 marks, 90 min – Essay 250 words (30), Grammar (25), Translation 20 words (20); up to 10× vacancies shortlisted for skill test
Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) Senior PA: 550-word dictation (5 min) + 40-min transcription, max 22 errors (4%). PA: 500-word dictation + 40-min transcription, max 20 errors (4%). Typing @ 40 wpm for both.
Tier-IV Interview 10 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; conducted by Delhi District Courts; final merit on Tier-II + Tier-IV combined

Junior Judicial Assistant (Post Code 806/26)

Tier Format Marks / Detail
Tier-I MCQ (shortlisting) 120 marks, 120 min – English & Comprehension (60), GK (30), General Intelligence (30); up to 25× vacancies shortlisted
Tier-II Descriptive (English) 100 marks, 120 min – Essay 300 words (50), Grammar (30), Translation 25 words (20); up to 10× vacancies shortlisted for skill test
Tier-III Skill Test (qualifying) Typing test @ 40 wpm
Tier-IV Interview 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final merit on Tier-II + Tier-IV combined

Process Server (Post Code 807/26)

Tier Format Marks / Detail
Tier-I Objective/MCQ (Bilingual, Eng+Hindi) 100 marks, 120 min (160 min for PwBD) – English (25), Hindi (25), GK (25), Arithmetic (25); up to 15× 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 + Tier-III combined

Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (Post Code 808/26)

Tier Format Marks / Detail
Tier-I Objective/MCQ (Bilingual, Eng+Hindi) 100 marks, 120 min (160 min for PwBD) – English (25), Hindi (25), GK (25), Arithmetic (25); up to 10× vacancies shortlisted for interview
Tier-II Interview 15 marks, no minimum qualifying marks; final selection on Tier-I + Tier-II combined
  • DSSSB conducts the MCQ, Descriptive and Shorthand/Typing tests; Delhi District Courts (Tis Hazari) conducts the Driving Test/Interview and prepares the final merit list
  • Marks from Computer Based Examinations are normalized (where applicable) as per DSSSB’s published formula
  • No re-evaluation/re-checking of answer sheets is permitted
  • In a tie, the senior-in-age candidate ranks higher; if DOB also matches, alphabetical order of first name (English) decides

How to Apply for DSSSB Combined Exam 2026

  1. Register (one-time) on dsssbonline.nic.in, if not already registered with DSSSB; this generates a common User ID/Password for all future DSSSB exams.
  2. Log in and apply online for the post(s)/post code(s) of your choice between 06.10.2026 (12:00 Noon) and 04.11.2026 (11:00 PM).
  3. Fill in all details carefully – no correction/modification (including category change) is allowed after final submission.
  4. Upload a recent, clear colour photograph (plain white/off-white background, full face, eyes open) and signature.
  5. Pay the applicable fee, if any, only through SBI e-Pay.
  6. Submit well before the closing date and take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.

Application Fee

Category Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male) ₹100
Women (any category) / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Exempted (Nil)
Important: Ex-servicemen already re-employed on a regular basis in Central/Delhi Govt. civil posts after availing ESM reservation benefits are not eligible for the fee concession. Fee once paid is non-refundable, and only SBI e-Pay is accepted.

Documents Required

  • Matriculation/Secondary School certificate (date of birth proof)
  • Educational qualification certificates relevant to the post applied for (Graduation, Shorthand/Typing certificates, etc.)
  • LMV driving licence and proof of 2 years’ driving experience (for Process Server)
  • OBC (Delhi) certificate with Non-Creamy-Layer certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026, where claiming OBC reservation (OBC-Outside-Delhi candidates are treated as UR)
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (based on FY 2025-26 income), issued on or before 04.11.2026
  • Disability certificate, for PwBD candidates claiming reservation/relaxation (minimum 40% relevant disability required)
  • Discharge certificate/proof of military service, for Ex-Servicemen
  • Recent colour photograph (plain background) and signature, uploaded in the prescribed format
Supporting documents are sought only at the e-dossier stage after shortlisting; scrutiny is carried out by the concerned user department (Delhi District Courts), not DSSSB. Candidates who fail to upload the e-dossier within the given time are not considered further.

Important Conditions

  • Candidates must check their own eligibility (qualification, age, experience, PwBD suitability) for each post/department opted; ineligibility found at e-dossier/document verification leads to rejection for that post code with no reallocation
  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PwBD candidates selected purely on general merit are adjusted against unreserved vacancies, not reserved ones
  • Post/department preferences are exercised at the interview stage, are final and irreversible once confirmed, and cannot be changed later
  • Vacancies may vary (increase/decrease) at the discretion of the indenting department, with no compensation to candidates for such changes
  • Mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned in the exam hall; possession leads to debarment and possible legal action
  • A prescribed dress code applies: light clothing with half sleeves, no big buttons/brooch/badge, Salwar/Trouser, and only slippers/low-heeled sandals (no shoes)
  • Only one registration and one application per candidate are allowed; multiple submissions lead to cancellation and debarment
  • In case of discrepancy between English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi versions of the advertisement, the English version prevails
  • DSSSB/Delhi District Courts reserve the right to change the examination scheme, cancel/modify the recruitment, or change exam centres at any stage

 

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