Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 – 27 Vacancies Apply Online

High Court of Delhi has released the official advertisement for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for direct recruitment to Delhi Higher Judicial Service through the official application portal.

Latest Update: Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 notification has been released for 27 vacancies. Online application is available from 01 July 2026 to 15 July 2026, 5:30 PM.

Apply Online for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026

Use the official Delhi High Court application link to submit the online form. Candidates should read the advertisement and instructions carefully before applying.

Apply Online Candidate Login Download Advertisement PDF Download Instructions PDF Official Apply Link Notice Delhi High Court Job Openings

Note: Candidates should apply only through the official Delhi High Court online application link. The last date and time for online application and fee payment is 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Organization Delhi High Court

Exam Name DHJS 2026

Total Posts 27

Last Date 15 July 2026

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	High Court of Delhi
Exam Name	Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026
Service Name	Delhi Higher Judicial Service
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Total Vacancies	27
Existing Vacancies	24
Anticipated Vacancies	03
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	delhihighcourt.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Advertisement Released	01 July 2026
Online Application Starts	01 July 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online	15 July 2026
Last Time for Application and Fee Payment	05:30 PM
Preliminary Exam Date	26 July 2026
Preliminary Exam Time	11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Important: Candidates must complete the online application and fee payment before 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Vacancy Details

Category	Existing Vacancies	Anticipated Vacancies	Total
General	14	03	17
SC	05	00	05
ST	05	00	05
Total	24	03	27

The number of vacancies is subject to change as per the official advertisement and applicable rules.

PwD Reservation Details

PwD Category	Reserved Vacancies
Blindness and Low Vision	01
One Arm / One Leg / Both Legs / Leprosy Cured / Dwarfism / Acid Attack Victim	01
Specific Learning Disability / Multiple Disabilities	01
Total	03

Salary Details

Service	Pay Scale
Delhi Higher Judicial Service	J-5: Rs. 1,44,840 – Rs. 1,94,660

Age Limit

Age Details	Limit
Minimum Age	35 Years
Maximum Age	Below 45 Years
Age Cut-off Date	15 July 2026

Candidates must have attained the age of 35 years and must not have attained the age of 45 years on the last date of receipt of application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Advocate candidates must have been continuously practising for not less than 7 years as on 15 July 2026.
• Judicial Officer candidates must satisfy the experience conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.
• Candidate must satisfy the age limit and other conditions prescribed under Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules.

Candidates should read the official advertisement and instructions carefully before applying because eligibility will be checked at later stages also.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General Category	Rs. 2,000/-
SC / ST / PwD Candidates	Rs. 500/-

Fee is non-refundable and can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.

Selection Process

The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 will be conducted in three successive stages:

• Delhi Higher Judicial Service Preliminary Examination
• Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination
• Viva-Voce

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Exam	Details
Exam Type	Objective Type
Total Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	25% / 0.25 mark for each wrong answer

Preliminary Exam Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General	50%
SC / ST	45%
Eligible PwD Candidates	45%

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination will include questions from the following areas:

• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• English Language
• Constitution of India
• Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
• Civil Procedure Code
• Criminal Procedure Code / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
• Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• Contract Act, Partnership Act, Arbitration Act
• Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act and other law subjects

Candidates should download the official instructions PDF for the complete syllabus and examination instructions.

Documents Required

• Proof of age / Class 10 certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• LL.B. degree or equivalent law degree
• Semester-wise / consolidated mark sheets
• Advocate licence and Bar Council enrolment certificate
• All India Bar Examination certificate, wherever applicable
• Practice certificate issued by concerned authority
• Order sheets / judgments showing practice, if required
• No Objection Certificate, if applicable
• SC / ST certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Any other document required by Delhi High Court

How to Apply for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website.
2. Open the Job Openings section under Recruitment.
3. Click on Apply Online for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026.
4. Read the advertisement and instructions carefully.
5. Open the online application portal.
6. Create login / registration using valid details.
7. Fill the online application form carefully in English.
8. Upload required documents, photograph and signature as per instructions.
9. Pay the application fee through online payment mode.
10. Submit the application before 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM.
11. Take printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important: Candidates should not send the printout of the online application form to the High Court of Delhi.

Important Links

Link Name	Official Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Candidate Login	Click Here
Official Advertisement PDF	Download PDF
Official Instructions PDF	Download Instructions
Official Apply Link Notice	Download Notice
Delhi High Court Job Openings	Click Here
Delhi High Court Official Website	Click Here

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 FAQs

How many vacancies are available in Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026?

There are 27 vacancies for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026.

What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to apply online is 15 July 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

What is the age limit for DHJS 2026?

Candidates must have attained 35 years and must not have attained 45 years as on 15 July 2026.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 2,000/- for General candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Viva-Voce.

What is the preliminary exam date?

The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled on 26 July 2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM.

Where can candidates apply online?

Candidates can apply online through the official Delhi High Court application portal.