Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026

About This Recruitment

The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination is conducted by the High Court of Delhi for direct recruitment to higher judicial service vacancies. The notice mentions 27 vacancies, including existing and anticipated vacancies.

This recruitment is intended for eligible advocates and judicial officers with the required experience. The examination has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Viva-voce.

Candidates should read the official instructions and the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules before filling the form because eligibility and admission at each stage are provisional until verification.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

• Age counted on the last date of receipt of application, 15.07.2026
• Candidate must have attained the age of 35 years.
• Candidate must not have attained the age of 45 years.
• Detailed relaxation, if any, should be checked from official instructions and rules.

Vacancy Details

The notice mentions 27 vacancies, including 24 existing and 03 anticipated vacancies. The number of vacancies is subject to change.

Out of 27 vacancies, the notice also mentions 03 vacancies reserved for identified PwD category candidates, including carried forward backlog reservation as stated in the official notice.

Eligibility and Qualification

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Advocate candidates must have been continuously practising for not less than seven years as on 15.07.2026.
• Judicial Officers must have completed seven years at the Bar before recruitment in subordinate judicial service, or must have seven years combined experience as Judicial Officer and Advocate as on 15.07.2026.
• A person who has been or is in judicial service must have combined experience of seven years or more as an advocate or Judicial Officer as on the last date of application.
• Candidate must meet the age condition of 35 years to below 45 years as on the last date of application.
• Candidates should read the official instructions and Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 as amended, before applying.

Selection Process

1. Delhi Higher Judicial Service Preliminary Examination, objective type with 25% negative marking
2. Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination, written
3. Viva-voce
4. Final eligibility verification as per rules and official instructions

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination will be held on 26 July 2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Detailed syllabus, marks and instructions should be checked from the official portal.

Physical Standards / Skill Test / Typing Test

No physical standard, skill test or typing test is mentioned in the provided DHJS recruitment notice. The selection is based on Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Viva-voce.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay scale of members of Delhi Higher Judicial Service: J-5, ₹144840-194660.
• Other benefits and service conditions are governed by the applicable High Court / Delhi Higher Judicial Service rules.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph and signature as required on the online portal
• Proof of age / date of birth
• Enrollment and practice-related documents for advocates, if applicable
• Judicial service experience documents, if applicable
• Category certificate for SC / ST candidates, if applicable
• PwD certificate for identified disabilities of 40% or more, if applicable
• Valid photo identity proof
• Submitted online application printout for future reference
• Other documents mentioned in official instructions

How to Apply

1. Visit the official High Court of Delhi website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Open the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 online application link.
3. Create a new login within the prescribed schedule.
4. Fill the online application form carefully with personal, eligibility and experience details.
5. Upload required documents as per portal instructions.
6. Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
7. Submit the form before 15.07.2026 at 17:30 hours.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application and keep it for future reference. Do not send the printout to the High Court unless instructed.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

Delhi Higher Judicial Service is a senior judicial service opportunity for experienced advocates and eligible judicial officers. The pay scale is clearly higher than entry-level judicial service posts, and the selection process is designed for candidates with substantial legal practice or judicial experience. Serious candidates should study the rules, prepare for the preliminary objective paper and keep all practice or service documents ready before applying.

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