Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to 641 posts in Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. Vacancies include Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 641 (tentative, including backlog) |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026, up to 11:00 PM |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Basic Qualification / Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 27 | Graduate; shorthand speed 110 words per minute and typing speed 40 words per minute |
| Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 189 | Graduate; shorthand 100 words per minute, typing 40 words per minute and computer knowledge |
| Personal Assistant – Family Courts | 17 | Graduate; shorthand 100 words per minute, typing 40 words per minute and computer knowledge |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts | 151 | Graduate; computer typing speed of at least 40 words per minute |
| Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts | 23 | Graduate; computer typing speed of at least 40 words per minute |
| Process Server – District & Sessions Courts | 91 | Matriculation or equivalent; alternatively, the notification describes an eligible higher-secondary/LMV driving-licence route with two years’ unblemished driving experience |
| Process Server – Family Courts | 1 | As prescribed in the official notification for the post |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts | 139 | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board |
| Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts | 3 | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board |
| Total | 641 |
Vacancy numbers and eligibility are summarised for convenience. Check the official advertisement for post codes, category-wise distribution and the precise eligibility rules.
Age Limit
The listed age range for several posts is 18–27 years, calculated as specified in the notification (reported as on 1 June 2026). Post-specific rules and permissible relaxations apply. The advertisement describes relaxations for eligible SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Reservation and OBC eligibility conditions may depend on the applicable Delhi Government rules and certificates.
Application Fee
- General/EWS male candidates: ₹100
- Fee exemption: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, subject to the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection stages vary by post and may include written/MCQ examination, descriptive English test, shorthand or typing skill test, driving/skill test and/or interview. The notification describes the following broad pattern:
- Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant: Tier-I MCQ test, descriptive English test, shorthand/typing skill test and interview.
- Junior Judicial Assistant: MCQ test, descriptive English test, typing skill test and interview.
- Process Server: MCQ test, driving/skill test where applicable, and interview.
- Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon: MCQ test and interview.
Negative marking and qualifying standards apply as detailed in the official advertisement. Read the relevant post-code section carefully before preparing or applying.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official DSSSB online application portal: dsssbonline.nic.in.
- Register if you do not already have a registration account.
- Log in and select the relevant post/post code under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Complete the application form accurately and upload the required photograph, identity details and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required, through the available online payment method.
- Submit the application before 4 November 2026, 11:00 PM and save/print the submitted application for your records.
Important Links
- Apply Online: DSSSB Online Application Portal
- Official DSSSB Website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/
- Recruitment details and summary: View reference page
Important: The linked reference page is provided for additional reading. Candidates should rely on DSSSB’s official Advertisement No. 04/2026 and official portal for the final notification, eligibility, vacancies, dates, fee, exam scheme and application instructions. This article is an independently written summary and does not reproduce the source page verbatim.
