Delhi High Court Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination - 2026
Overview & Summary
The High Court of Delhi has released the official notification for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination - 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 152 vacancies for Group 'B' posts. Eligible Indian citizens and subjects of Nepal are invited to apply online for these prestigious positions within the Delhi Judiciary system.
Important Dates
5 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Applications | 4 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 23 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Correction Window Opening | 25 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Correction Window Closing | 27 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Commencement of Online Applications
4 February 2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission
23 February 2026
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
23 February 2026
Correction Window Opening
25 February 2026
Correction Window Closing
27 February 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
152
Category Wise Vacancy
5 rowsMigrated from old schema (category_wise).
| sr_no | total | % |
|---|---|---|
General | 62 | 40.8% |
OBC-NCL | 44 | 28.9% |
SC | 20 | 13.2% |
ST | 14 | 9.2% |
EWS | 12 | 7.9% |
| total | 152 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must fulfill the following essential criteria as on February 23, 2026:
- Educational Qualification: Must be a Graduate from a recognized University.
- Technical Skill: Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer.
- Nationality: Citizen of India or Subject of Nepal (with valid eligibility certificate).
Educational Qualifications
Graduate from a recognized University
Nationality
Indian / Subject of Nepal
Gender Eligibility
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
Application fees are non-refundable and must be paid online. Additionally, correction charges apply for modifications made during the correction window.
- General/OBC-NCL/EWS: ₹1500
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹1300
- Correction Charges (1st Time): ₹200
- Correction Charges (2nd Time): ₹500
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹1,500 | Payable | -- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹1,300 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹2,800 | ||
Online Payment
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
2
Fee Range
₹1300 -₹1500
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four distinct stages. Stage I and Stage III are qualifying in nature, while final merit is based on Stage II and Stage IV.
Selection Stages4
Stage I: Preliminary Examination (CBT)
EliminativeStage II: Main (Descriptive) Examination
EliminativeStage III: English Typing Test
EliminativeStage IV: Interview
QualifyingSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
The post is classified as Group 'B'. The salary is structured according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix.
- Pay Level: Level 6
- Pay Matrix: 7th CPC
- Allowances: As per Delhi High Court and Government of India norms.
Pay Level
Level 6
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Candidates must keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for the application process and original copies for document verification.
Total Documents
7
Mandatory
3
Optional
4
categories
2
General Document Requirements
Graduation Degree/Mark-sheetMandatory
Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (for Date of Birth)Mandatory
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN)Mandatory
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)Optional
Disability Certificate (for PwBD)Optional
Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS)Optional
No Objection Certificate (for Govt. Employees)Optional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online through the official Delhi High Court website. No offline applications will be accepted.