Delhi Higher Judicial Service Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Candidates searching for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 details can refer to the quick summary below for an instant overview of the post, organization, total vacancies, last date, and application mode. This recruitment is conducted as per the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as amended up to date.

Candidates wondering about the Delhi HJS Exam 2026 schedule can note that the online application window opens on 01 July 2026 and closes on 15 July 2026 at 17:30 Hrs. The Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) is tentatively scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM.

The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Vacancy 2026 comprises 27 posts distributed across General, SC, and ST categories. Candidates should note that 3 out of 5 vacancies reserved for SC and 4 out of 5 vacancies reserved for ST are backlog vacancies.

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Vacancy 2026

PwD Reservation

Candidates checking eligibility for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 must note that the post requires either a practising Advocate with minimum 7 years of continuous practice or a Judicial Officer with the equivalent combined experience, along with a specific age band. The relevant date for determining both age and experience eligibility is the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 15 July 2026. Candidates must be a citizen of India. Persons dismissed from service by the Central/State Government, High Courts, or statutory/local authorities are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit (as on 15 July 2026)

Experience / Practice Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Delhi HJS Recruitment 2026 must pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid within the application window itself.

Candidates wondering about the salary for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Vacancy 2026 can note that selected officers will be placed in the J-5 pay scale. The pay scale for members of Delhi Higher Judicial Service is ₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660 , applicable as per existing Government norms. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

Selection for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 is conducted in three successive stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Mains Examination (Written), and Viva-Voce. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are of qualifying nature only and are not counted in the final merit list. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM, carrying 150 marks with 150 MCQs (1 mark each) and 25% negative marking (0.25 marks per wrong answer), to be completed in 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The number of candidates admitted to the Mains Examination shall not exceed twenty times the total number of advertised vacancies per category. The syllabus covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English Language, Constitution of India, Indian Evidence Act /

Candidates declared successful in the Mains Examination must submit one set of self-attested copies of the following documents to the Joint Registrar [Examination (Judicial)], High Court of Delhi within five days of declaration of the result. Candidates in Government/Judicial service must also inform their parent office of their application and produce an NOC if called for Viva-Voce. Proof of age (Matriculation Certificate or equivalent) Mark-sheets and Pass Certificates of Xth and XIIth Class LL.B. degree or equivalent law degree (semester-wise/consolidated marksheets) Advocate's licence and Bar Council enrolment certificate Certificate from Bar Council certifying period of practice, countersigned by the Registrar General or authorised officer of the High Court/District Judge Pass Certificate of All India Bar Examination, wherever applicable Copy of order sheets/judgments (at least 2 pe