Overview
The Delhi High Court has announced a prestigious recruitment opportunity for Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer positions. This is an excellent chance for graduates to build a career in India’s judicial system with attractive pay and benefits.
Organization: High Court of Delhi
Total Vacancies: 152 Posts
Post Type: Group-B
Job Type: Permanent Government Position
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: delhihighcourt.nic.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30th January 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 4th February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23rd February 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window Opens | 24th February 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 27th February 2026 (8:00 PM) |
| Result / Selection List Release | To be announced later |
⏰ Application Period: Less than 3 weeks! Don’t wait until the last moment.
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 152 Posts
Category-wise Distribution:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 62 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 14 |
| OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes) | 44 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 20 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 12 |
| Total | 152 |
PwBD Reservation (Horizontal – 10 Posts):
| Disability Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) | 4 |
| Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH) | 3 |
| Physical Disabilities (OA, BA, OL, BL, etc.) | 1 |
| Mental Disabilities (ASD, SLD, MI, MD) | 2 |
| Total PwBD | 10 |
Note: PwBD candidates must have benchmark disability of 40% or above to avail reservation benefits.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Requirements (as on 23/02/2026):
1. Academic Qualification:
- Graduate degree from any recognized University
- The university/institution must be recognized by the Government of India or approved by Government Regulatory Bodies
2. Typing Skill:
- Typing speed of minimum 35 words per minute on Computer
- This will be tested during the English Typing Test stage
Important Points: ✓ Final exam results must be declared on or before 23rd February 2026 ✓ Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications on the last date need apply ✓ All certificates should be from recognized institutions ✓ Provisional degree holders whose final results are awaited cannot apply
💰 Salary Details (per month)
Classification: Group-B Post
Pay Level: 6th Level of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Estimated Monthly Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (approximately)
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per government norms
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Pension benefits
- Leave encashment
- Other allowances as per Central Government rules
Note: The exact salary structure will be as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines for Level-6 posts along with all applicable allowances.
🎯 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through a 4-Stage comprehensive examination:
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (CBT)
Objective Type – Qualifying Stage
- Total Questions: 120 Questions
- Total Marks: 120 Marks
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Exam Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 45 |
| Part-II | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 45 | 45 |
| Part-III | Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 60 marks (50%)
- Reserved Categories: 54 marks (45%)
Note: Top 15 times the vacancies in each category will qualify for Stage-II
Stage-II: Main Examination (Descriptive)
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Mode: Written Descriptive Type
Exam Structure:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay (250 words) | 40 |
| Letter Writing | 10 |
| Grammar | 30 |
| Translation (25 words) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum Passing Marks:
- General Category: 50 marks (50%)
- Reserved Categories: 45 marks (45%)
Note: Top 6 times the vacancies in each category will qualify for Stage-III
Stage-III: English Typing Test
Qualifying Stage
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Minimum Speed: 35 words per minute on Computer
- Allowed Errors: 3% of total words typed
- Calculation: Based on characters with space
Note: All successful candidates will be called for Stage-IV (Interview)
Stage-IV: Interview
- Maximum Marks: 15 Marks
- Evaluation: Personality, communication skills, general awareness, suitability for the post
Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on the combined marks of:
- Stage-II (Main Examination) – 100 Marks
- Stage-IV (Interview) – 15 Marks
- Total: 115 Marks
Tie Resolution: In case of a tie, preference will be given based on:
- Higher marks in Main Examination
- Higher marks in Interview
- Older candidate (Date of Birth)
⏳ Age Limit
As on 1st January 2026:
- Minimum Age: 18 years (born not later than 01/01/2008)
- Maximum Age: 32 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1994)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
Special Provisions:
- No upper age limit for existing Delhi High Court employees (subject to qualifications)
- This relaxation is NOT applicable to employees of other Government departments, PSUs, or District Courts
- Date of Birth as per Matriculation certificate will be considered final
- No subsequent requests for DOB changes will be entertained
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,500 + Transaction Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,300 + Transaction Charges |
Payment Modes: UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card
Correction Charges (if applicable):
- First Correction: ₹200
- Second Correction: ₹500
Important:
- Once paid, fees are non-refundable under any circumstances
- Fees will not be adjusted against any other examination
- Applications without fees will be summarily rejected
📑 How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to complete your application:
Step 1: Visit the official website www.delhihighcourt.nic.in
Step 2: Navigate to “Public Notice” → “Recruitment” → “Job Openings”
Step 3: Find and click on “Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer Recruitment 2026”
Step 4: Read the complete official notification carefully
Step 5: Click on “Apply Online” link
Step 6: Register yourself:
- Enter email ID and mobile number
- Create password
- Verify through OTP
- Note down your Registration/Application Number
Step 7: Login and fill the application form with accurate details:
- Personal Information
- Educational Qualifications
- Category Details
- Address Information
- Upload Documents
Step 8: Upload required documents:
- Recent passport-size color photograph (JPEG, 100-200 KB, 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Left hand thumb impression (JPEG, 50-200 KB)
- Signature (JPEG, 50-150 KB)
Step 9: Review all entered information carefully
Step 10: Pay the application fee online
Step 11: Submit the application form
Step 12: Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference
Correction Window (24th to 27th February 2026):
If you need to make corrections:
- You can modify your application twice during the correction window
- Pay ₹200 for the first correction
- Pay ₹500 for the second correction
- Only the latest submitted application will be considered valid
- No corrections will be allowed after 27th February 2026, 8:00 PM
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Keep these documents ready in scanned format:
Mandatory for All:
- Recent passport-size color photograph (without cap, mask, or spectacles)
- Left hand thumb impression (or right if left unavailable)
- Signature (cursive writing, not capital letters)
- 10th/Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Graduation Degree Certificate
- Graduation Mark Sheets (all years/semesters)
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
Category-Specific:
- SC/ST Candidates: Valid Caste Certificate from Competent Authority
- OBC Candidates:
- OBC Certificate for NCT of Delhi castes
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (issued between 01/04/2025 – 31/03/2026)
- EWS Candidates: Income and Asset Certificate (as on 23/02/2026)
- PwBD Candidates:
- Disability Certificate (40% or above as per RPwD Act 2016)
- Medical Certificate if opting for scribe/compensatory time
Other Documents:
- Government employees: No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID) for exam day
Document Specifications:
- Photograph: JPEG format, 100-200 KB, dimension 3.5cm x 4.5cm
- Thumb Impression: JPEG format, 50-200 KB
- Signature: JPEG format, 50-150 KB
- Ensure all scanned documents are clear and legible
📘 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
📌 Important Instructions
Before Applying:
✓ Read the complete official notification thoroughly ✓ Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria ✓ Keep all required documents ready in prescribed format ✓ Check your photograph quality (should be recent, without cap/mask/glasses) ✓ Verify your typing speed before applying
While Applying:
✓ Use correct details exactly as per certificates ✓ Fill your name, DOB, parent’s/spouse name as per matriculation certificate ✓ Provide active email ID and mobile number (all communications will be via email/SMS) ✓ Upload clear, legible documents ✓ Double-check all information before final submission ✓ Don’t wait for the last day to apply
After Submission:
✓ Save the Confirmation Page and Application Form ✓ Keep your Registration Number safely ✓ Regularly check the official website for updates ✓ Bring original Photo ID proof and 2 photographs on exam day ✓ No request for change of exam date will be entertained
General Guidelines:
- Only online applications will be accepted
- No offline or postal applications will be entertained
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Allowing a candidate to appear doesn’t confirm eligibility
- Final eligibility will be verified at the Interview stage
- Delhi High Court’s decision will be final on all matters
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending exam/interview
🎯 Why Apply?
✅ Prestigious Position: Work with Delhi High Court, India’s premier judicial institution
✅ Good Salary Package: 6th Level Pay Matrix with multiple allowances
✅ Job Security: Permanent government position with pension benefits
✅ Career Growth: Opportunities for promotion and professional development
✅ Work-Life Balance: Fixed working hours with government holidays
✅ Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, leave encashment, and more
⚠️ Key Points to Remember
🔴 Application Deadline: 23rd February 2026 (11:00 PM) – Don’t miss it!
🔴 Typing Speed: Minimum 35 WPM on computer is mandatory
🔴 Fees Non-Refundable: Once paid, application fees cannot be refunded
🔴 Document Verification: Original certificates must be produced at Interview stage
🔴 Malpractice: Candidates indulging in unfair means will be debarred permanently
🔴 Regular Updates: Check the official website regularly for exam dates and other announcements
This is a golden opportunity to start your career with the Delhi High Court. Apply before the deadline and prepare well! Best wishes! 🌟
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from the official notification. Candidates must refer to the official Delhi High Court website for complete details and any updates.



