DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Board Announces 641 Vacancies for 10th Pass and Graduates

Job seekers looking for secure employment within the judicial system have a major opportunity as the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially issued a recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026). The recruitment drive aims to fill 641 vacancies across various administrative, clerical, and support roles in the Delhi District and Sessions Court as well as Family Courts. Online applications are currently active, and eligible candidates can submit their forms through the official portal until November 4, 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

Comprehensive Vacancy Breakdown Across Posts

The 641 openings span a wide array of designations tailored for candidates possessing qualifications from the 10th grade up to graduation:

• Senior Personal Assistant: 27 posts

• Personal Assistant (District & Sessions Court): 189 posts

• Personal Assistant (Family Courts): 17 posts

• Junior Judicial Assistant (District & Sessions Court): 151 posts

• Junior Judicial Assistant (Family Courts): 23 posts

• Process Server (District & Sessions Court): 91 posts

• Process Server (Family Courts): 1 post

• Peon, Orderly, and Postal Peon (District & Sessions Court): 139 posts

• Peon (Family Courts): 3 posts

Educational Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Eligibility criteria vary significantly depending on the specific post you are applying for:

• Senior & Personal Assistants: Requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Senior PAs must possess a shorthand speed of 110 wpm and typing speed of 40 wpm, while PAs require 100 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typing speed alongside solid computer knowledge.

• Junior Judicial Assistant: Candidates must be graduates and possess a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute on a computer.

• Process Server: Applicants need a 10th-grade pass from a recognized board accompanied by a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license.

• Peon, Orderly, and Postal Peon: Requires a simple 10th-grade (Matriculation) pass qualification from a recognized board.

Age Limit and Government Relaxations

• Age Limits: The general age bracket for most positions spans from 18 to 27 years.

• Category Relaxations: Upper-age relaxations apply as per government norms—5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and standard relaxations for PwBD and ex-servicemen.

Multi-Stage Selection Process

The selection procedure is customized according to the requirements of each role:

• Stenographer Roles: Tier-1 MCQ test, Tier-2 descriptive test, typing/shorthand skill test, and a personal interview.

• Junior Judicial Assistant: Tier-1 MCQ and descriptive tests, followed by a computer typing test and an interview.

• Process Server & Support Staff: Selection comprises a written examination, driving test (for process servers), and a final interview.