The Delhi High Court has officially released its much-awaited Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer Recruitment 2026 notification! 📅 This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring to secure a prestigious Group 'B' government job in the heart of the nation's capital, offering a competitive salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. If you possess a graduate degree and a knack for typing, your chance to join the esteemed judicial system is here. With a total of 152 vacancies, this recruitment drive promises a rewarding career path with significant growth prospects.
Our expert team has meticulously analyzed every single detail from the official notification to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate guide. From step-by-step application instructions to the intricate selection process and salary breakdown, we’ve covered it all. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape your future with the Delhi High Court. Read on to understand everything you need to know and prepare to apply well before the deadline! ✅
🎯 Quick Highlights
- Organization: High Court of Delhi
- Post Name: Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer
- Total Vacancies: 152
- Salary: Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) - Gross ~₹68,000/month
- Application Start Date: 04 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 23 February 2026 (Apply ASAP!)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.delhihighcourt.nic.in
📋 Vacancy Details
The Delhi High Court has announced 152 vacancies for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer post. The vacancies are distributed across various categories to ensure fair representation. Candidates are advised to check their respective category-wise break-up carefully.
| Post Name |
Category |
No. of Vacancies |
Qualification |
| Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer |
General (Gen) |
62 |
Graduate Degree + 35 WPM Typing on Computer |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
12 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) |
44 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
20 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
14 |
| Total Vacancies |
152 |
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Vacancies (Horizontal Reservation)
Out of the total 152 vacancies, 10 posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates. The detailed breakdown is as follows:
| PwBD Category |
No. of Vacancies |
| Blind (B) / Low Vision (LV) |
4 |
| Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH) |
3 |
| One Arm (OA), Both Arms (BA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm One Leg (OAL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victim (AAV) |
1 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI) and Multiple Disabilities (MD) |
2 |
| Total PwBD Vacancies |
10 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria as on the crucial date of 23.02.2026 for educational qualifications and 01.01.2026 for age limit. Ensure you meet all requirements before applying to avoid disqualification at later stages.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1994 and not later than 01.01.2008.
Age Relaxation:
Upper age limit relaxations are applicable as per Government of India rules:
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
Remarks |
| SC/ST |
5 years |
|
| OBC-NCL |
3 years |
OBC Certificate issued by Govt. of NCT of Delhi only |
| PwBD (General/EWS) |
10 years |
Benchmark disability of 40% or more. |
| PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 years |
After deduction of military service from actual age as on 01.01.2026. Disabled Defence Services personnel up to 45 years (50 years for SC/ST PwBD). |
| Persons in regular service of Delhi High Court |
No upper age limit |
Subject to fulfilling educational qualifications. |
Educational Qualification (as on 23.02.2026):
- Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University.
- A typing speed of not less than 35 words per minute (WPM) on Computer is mandatory.
- The final result for the qualifying degree must have been declared on or before the closing date for online applications (23.02.2026).
💰 Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer post will be appointed under Group 'B' and will receive emoluments as per the 6th Level of Pay-matrix of 7th CPC. This is a highly attractive pay scale with excellent benefits:
- Basic Pay: Starting from ₹35,400 per month. The full pay scale ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
- Allowances: In addition to basic pay, candidates will be entitled to various allowances as admissible to Delhi High Court employees, including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) (27% for Delhi)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other allowances as per rules.
- Approximate Gross Salary: Based on current rates for Delhi (assuming ~50% DA, 27% HRA, TA for Level 6), the gross monthly salary will be approximately ₹68,000/-, offering a substantial take-home pay and a comfortable lifestyle in New Delhi.
📝 Selection Process
The selection process for the Delhi High Court Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination - 2026 is a rigorous four-stage process designed to identify the most suitable candidates. All stages must be cleared successfully to be considered for the final merit list.
- Stage I: Preliminary Examination (CBT - Objective Type) 🎯 (Qualifying Stage)
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Total Time: 120 Minutes (2 hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Subjects & Marks Distribution:
- English Language & Comprehension: 45 Questions (45 Marks)
- General Awareness / Knowledge & Current Affairs / Events: 45 Questions (45 Marks)
- General Intelligence, Reasoning Ability & Numerical/Arithmetic Ability: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Qualifying Criteria:
- General Category: 60 Marks (50% of 120 Marks)
- Reserved Category (including PwBD): 54 Marks (45% of 120 Marks)
- Candidates to the extent of 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for Stage II.
- Stage II: Main (Descriptive) Examination (English Language) ✍️
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Time: 120 Minutes (2 hours)
- Paper Structure:
- Part 'A': Essay (250 words = 40 Marks) & Letter (10 Marks)
- Part 'B': Grammar (30 Marks) & Translation (25 words = 20 Marks)
- Minimum Passing Marks:
- General Category: 50 Marks (50% of 100 Marks)
- Reserved Category (including PwBD): 45 Marks (45% of 100 Marks)
- Candidates to the extent of 6 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for Stage III.
- Stage III: English Typing Test (Qualifying Stage) ⌨️
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Minimum Speed: 35 Words Per Minute (WPM) on Computer (calculated based on 'characters with space').
- Permissible Mistakes: Up to 3% of the total words typed.
- All successful/qualified candidates from this stage will proceed to Stage IV.
- Stage IV: Interview 🗣️
- Total Marks: 15
- There will be no minimum qualifying marks for the Interview.
Final Merit List: The final selection will be based solely on the aggregate marks secured in Stage II (Main Descriptive Examination) and Stage IV (Interview). Marks from Stage I (Preliminary) and Stage III (Typing Test) are only for qualifying purposes and will not be counted towards the final merit.
Detailed Syllabus for Preliminary Examination:
- English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Comprehension Passage, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Gender, Degrees, Preposition, Articles, Fill in the Blanks, Shuffling of Sentence Parts, Spot the Error, Active / Passive Voice, Conversion into Direct / Indirect Narration, etc.
- General Awareness / Knowledge and Current Affairs / Events: Salient Features of the Constitution of India, Indian Judiciary, Sports & Games, Art & Culture, Indian History, Polity & Geography, Everyday Science, National / International Organizations / Institutions / Awards, Famous Personalities, Important Days, Inventions & Discoveries (30 Questions); Current Affairs / Events (15 Questions).
- General Intelligence, Reasoning Ability & Numerical/Arithmetic Ability: Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Classification, Problem Solving/ Decision Making, Relationship Concepts, BODMAS, Percentage (including Profit & Loss, Discount, etc.), Simple & Compound Interest, Time, Speed & Distance/ Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, etc.
💳 Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee is required, payable online. Please refer to the table below for category-wise fees:
| Category |
Application Fee |
Remarks |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS |
₹1500/- |
Plus applicable transaction charges. |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
₹1300/- |
Payment Mode: Fees can be paid online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Ensure your payment is successful and a confirmation page is generated.
Application Form Correction Charges:
- First time correction/re-submission: ₹200/-
- Second time correction/re-submission: ₹500/-
- Maximum two corrections allowed during the specified window.
📅 Important Dates
Mark these crucial dates on your calendar to ensure you don't miss any deadlines:
| Event |
Date & Time |
Remarks |
| Commencement of Online Applications |
04 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
Start applying early! |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission |
23 February 2026 (11:00 PM) |
Don't wait till the last minute! |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment |
23 February 2026 (11:55 PM) |
|
| Last Date for Application Form Correction & Fee Payment |
27 February 2026 (08:00 PM) |
Correction window closes. |
| Downloading of Admit Card |
To be announced later |
Stay tuned to the official website. |
| Date, Time & Venue of Examination |
To be announced later |
Notifications on the official website. |
🔗 How to Apply Online
Applying for the Delhi High Court JJA / Restorer post is an entirely online process. Follow these detailed steps to ensure a smooth application:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Delhi High Court's official recruitment portal: www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
- Navigate to Recruitment: Look for the "Recruitment" or "Job Openings" section on the homepage and click on the link for Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer Examination - 2026.
- New Registration: If you are a new user, click on the "New Registration" or "Apply Online" link. You will need to register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Note down the system-generated Registration/Application Number.
- Fill Application Form: Log in with your registration credentials and carefully fill out the online application form with all your personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload Documents:
- Scanned Colour Passport Size Photograph: (JPEG format, 100 KB to 200 KB). Must be recent (not older than 3 months), without cap/mask/spectacles, with dimensions approximately 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
- Scanned Left Hand Thumb Impression: (JPEG format, 50 KB to 200 KB). If left thumb is unavailable, use the right thumb impression.
- Scanned Signature: (JPEG format, 50 KB to 150 KB). Ensure your signature is legible and not in capital letters.
- Review Application: Thoroughly review all the information filled in the application form before proceeding. Make sure all details are accurate as incorrect information can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online using UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit card as per your category.
- Submit & Print: After successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated. Download and print this page for your records. Do not send the printout to the Delhi High Court.
- Correction Window: If you realize any mistakes after submission, utilize the application correction window (27 February 2026) within the stipulated time, keeping the correction charges in mind.
💡 Important Tips
- Read Notification Carefully: Always read the official notification PDF thoroughly before applying to understand all rules, eligibility criteria, and instructions.
- Prepare Documents: Keep all required documents (educational certificates, caste certificates, PwBD certificates, photographs, signature, thumb impression) ready in the specified format and size before starting the online application.
- Check Eligibility: Double-check all eligibility criteria, including age limit and educational qualifications, as on the specified cut-off dates.
- Apply Early: Do not wait until the last date to apply to avoid technical glitches, server overload, or internet connectivity issues.
- Active Contact Details: Ensure you provide a valid and active email ID and mobile number, as all future communication will be sent to these.
- Keep Copies: Always save or print a copy of your submitted application form, fee receipt, and registration number for future reference.
- Regular Updates: Regularly visit the official Delhi High Court website for updates on admit cards, exam dates, results, and other important announcements.
