Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The High Court of Delhi has released the official notification for the recruitment to Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) posts, with a total of 27 vacancies. The online application started on 01 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 July 2026. This recruitment is meant for practising advocates for the post of District Judge. Interested candidates should read the complete eligibility, selection process and important dates below before applying.
| Organization |
High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name |
Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) / District Judge |
| Total Vacancies |
27 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Judicial Service Notification |
| Job Location |
Delhi (NCT) |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
15 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
15 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam |
To Be Announced |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 2,000/- |
| SC / ST / PwD |
₹ 500/- |
| Payment Mode |
Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallet) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility and age requirements as per the official Delhi High Court notification:
| Educational Qualification |
Must be an advocate with at least 7 years of continuous practice as on the notified date (as per Article 233 of the Constitution). |
| Minimum Age |
35 Years |
| Maximum Age |
45 Years |
| Age as on |
15 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Delhi High Court rules for reserved categories. |
Candidates must not be already in the service of the Union or a State. Read the official notification for exact eligibility and practice requirements.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective – Screening)
- Main Examination (Written / Descriptive)
- Viva-Voce / Interview
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
The Delhi HJS recruitment follows a three-stage selection process:
| Preliminary Exam |
Objective Type (Screening, qualifying) |
| Main (Written) Exam |
Descriptive papers on Law |
| Viva-Voce |
Personality & legal acumen assessment |
| Marking |
As per official notification |
Detailed Syllabus
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Preliminary (Objective) |
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Aptitude, and Law (Constitution, CPC, CrPC, IPC/BNS, Evidence) |
| Main - General Legal Knowledge & Language |
English, general legal knowledge, current legal developments |
| Main - Civil Law |
CPC, Contract, Torts, Property Law, Specific Relief Act |
| Main - Criminal Law |
IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, Evidence Act/BSA |
| Viva-Voce |
Legal reasoning, case analysis & personality |
Pay Scale / Salary
The Delhi Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) post carries a prestigious pay scale as per the judicial pay commission:
| Post |
District Judge (Entry Level) |
| Pay Scale |
₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 (approx., as per SNJPC) |
| Allowances |
DA, HRA, judicial allowances and other admissible benefits |
A member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service can rise through the judicial hierarchy to become a Principal District & Sessions Judge, and meritorious judges may be elevated to the High Court, with corresponding increases in pay scale and judicial responsibility.
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