DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Quick Summary Advt 04/2026
Total Posts
641
Recruiting Body
DSSSB, on behalf of Delhi District Courts
Age Limit
18–27 Years
Fee
₹100 (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM exempt)
Apply Start
06 Oct 2026, 12:00 Noon
Last Date
04 Nov 2026, 11:00 PM
Age Reckoning Date
01 Jun 2026
Selection
MCQ → Descriptive/Skill → Interview
Official source: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), Govt. of NCT of Delhi – F.No.1(452)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5114 dated 30.09.2026, Vacancy Notice/Advertisement No. 04/2026. Applications must be submitted online at dsssbonline.nic.in; no other mode (post/hand/mail) is accepted.
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)
233 Senior PA + Personal Assistant
174 Jr. Judicial Assistant + Process Server
641 Total 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 |
Note: Vacancies are tentative and based on inputs from the indenting departments, and may increase or decrease. PwBD suitability differs by post – e.g., Senior PA/PA is suitable only for Locomotor categories (OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without neurological dysfunction), while Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon are suitable for a wider range including Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and certain Autism/Intellectual/Learning Disability/Mental Illness categories, as specified for each post in the official notification.
DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Eligibility (Post-wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate with Shorthand speed of 110 wpm and Typing speed of 40 wpm |
| Personal Assistant (both Courts) | Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 wpm, Typing speed of 40 wpm, and knowledge of computers |
| Junior Judicial Assistant (both Courts) | Graduate with typing speed of not less than 40 wpm on computer |
| Process Server (both Courts) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board/Higher Secondary, with a valid LMV driving licence and 2 years’ unblemished driving experience |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon (both Courts) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
- Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India as defined in the Constitution of India or any law made by Parliament to regulate citizenship rights
- Educational qualification/experience is determined as on the crucial/cut-off date: 04.11.2026
DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Age Limit
All posts: Minimum 18 years, maximum 27 years, as on 01.06.2026 (born not earlier than 02.06.1999 and not later than 01.06.2008).
Age Relaxation (Group B & C Posts)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD + UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Government Employees (3+ years regular service) | Not applicable – DDC Rules, 2012 (Rule 7) provide no age relaxation for this category |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to age 55) |
Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School certificate (or equivalent) available at the time of application is final; no subsequent change request is entertained.
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
- 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.
- 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).
- Fill in all details carefully – no correction/modification (including category change) is allowed after final submission.
- Upload a recent, clear colour photograph (plain white/off-white background, full face, eyes open) and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee, if any, only through SBI e-Pay.
- 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
DSSSB Combined Exam 2026 Important Links
Q1. How many posts are notified in DSSSB Advt No. 04/2026?
641 posts across Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
4 November 2026, till 11:00 PM.
Q3. What is the age limit?
18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, for all five posts, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.
Q4. What is the qualification for Personal Assistant?
Graduate with Shorthand speed of 100 wpm, Typing speed of 40 wpm, and computer knowledge.
Q5. What is the selection process for Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon?
A 100-mark bilingual Objective/MCQ test followed by a 15-mark interview; final merit is the combined score, with no minimum qualifying marks in the interview.
Q6. What is the application fee?
₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Q7. Is there a driving test for Process Server?
Yes, a qualifying-only Driving Test conducted in real traffic conditions, in addition to the MCQ and interview.
Q8. Can I change my post preference after the interview?
No. Preferences exercised and confirmed at the interview stage are final and irreversible.
