High Court of Delhi (DHC) has released an update for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination (DHJS) 2026 for recruitment to Delhi Higher Judicial Service. The recruitment is for 27 vacancies (24 existing + 03 anticipated) and the selection is through Prelims, Mains and Viva-Voce.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Delhi (DHC) |
| Post Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 27 |
| Qualification | Citizen of India; Advocate with 7 years continuous practice as on 15/07/2026 OR eligible Judicial Officer with required 7 years experience (as per notification) |
| Category | Result |
| Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15/07/2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 26/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Benchmark Disability 40% or more) | ₹500 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 35 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age is calculated as on 15/07/2026 (last date of receipt of applications).
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Existing | Anticipated (till 30/06/2027) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 14 | 03 | 17 |
| SC | 05 | 0 | 05 |
| ST | 05 | 0 | 05 |
| Total | 24 | 03 | 27 |
- SC: 03 out of 05 are backlog vacancies.
- ST: 04 out of 05 are backlog vacancies.
PwD Reservation (Out of 27 Vacancies)
| PwD Category (Benchmark Disability 40% or more) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PwD (Blindness and Low Vision) | 01 |
| PwD (One arm / One leg / Both legs / Leprosy cured / Dwarfism / Acid attack victim) | 01 |
| PwD (Specific Learning Disability) and PwD (Multiple Disabilities involving specified disabilities) | 01 |
| Total PwD Reserved | 03 |
- 02 out of 03 PwD reserved vacancies are backlog and will be carried forward as per notification.
Result Details
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The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 is conducted in three successive stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) for shortlisting to Mains (25% negative marking).
- Mains Examination (Written) for shortlisting to Viva-Voce.
- Viva-Voce.
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Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions. Admission at all stages is purely provisional and subject to verification. If found ineligible at any stage, candidature may be cancelled.
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Candidates should refer to the Instructions on the online portal and Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 (as amended up to date) for detailed terms, conditions, and stage-wise requirements.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: J-5 ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660