High Court of Delhi Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) / Restorer Notification 2026 has been released on 30 January 2026 on the official website delhihighcourt.nic.in. A total of 152 vacancies have been announced through the DHC Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) / Restorer Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 18 to 32 years who have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university along with a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute on computer are eligible to apply for these Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) / Restorer vacancies. The online application process for DHC Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) / Restorer Recruitment 2026 has started on 04 February 2026 and will remain open until 23 February 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Delhi High Court JJA Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Delhi High Court JJA Recruitment 2026 invites online applications from Indian citizens and eligible subjects of Nepal for the post of Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer (Group B, Level 6 of 7th CPC pay matrix). The selection process includes Preliminary Exam (CBT), Main (Descriptive) Exam, English Typing Test, and Interview.
| Company Name | High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name | Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer |
| No of Posts | 152 |
| Salary | Group-B, 6th Level of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC |
| Qualification | Graduate from recognized University with typing speed of 35 words per minute on Computer |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 04/02/2026 (1100 hours) |
| Last Date for Apply | 23/02/2026 (2300 hours) |
| Official Website | www.delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Delhi High Court JJA Notification PDF Link
Delhi High Court JJA Apply Online
Delhi High Court Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer Vacancy 2026 Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
| General (GEN) | 62 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 14 |
| OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) | 44 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 20 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 12 |
| Total | 152 |
PwBD Reservation (Horizontal Basis)
| Category | Number of Posts |
| Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) - 1% | 4 |
| Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH) - 1% | 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% | 1 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI) and Multiple Disabilities (MD) - 1% | 2 |
| Total PwBD Posts | 10 |
Delhi High Court JJA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university and possess a typing speed of not less than 35 words per minute on computer. Only candidates who meet the essential qualifications as on 23 February 2026 should apply.
Salary/Stipend
- Classification: Group-B Post
- Pay Level: 6th Level of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission)
- Salary Structure: As per Government of India norms for 6th Level of Pay Matrix
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years (born not later than 01/01/2008)
- Maximum Age: 32 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1994)
Permissible age relaxation over the upper age limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules (relaxation after deducting military service; up to 45 years for disabled defence personnel and 50 years for SC/ST disabled defence personnel).
- No upper age limit for persons in regular service in Delhi High Court, subject to educational qualifications (not applicable to other departments/PSUs/courts).
Reservation Details for Delhi High Court JJA 2026
- Reservation is provided as per Government of NCT of Delhi/DOP&T, Government of India instructions. The following categories receive reservation in direct recruitment:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27%
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10%
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 4% (horizontal).
- OBC reservation is only available to candidates having valid OBC and Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued by the competent authority of Government of NCT of Delhi for castes recognized as OBC in Delhi. EWS candidates must possess valid Income and Asset Certificates in the prescribed format as on the last date of application.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
| For General/OBC-NCL/EWS Candidates | Rs. 1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
| For SC/ST/PwBD Candidates | Rs. 1,300 + applicable transaction charges |
Correction Window for Delhi High Court Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer Application Form
After the last date of online application, a correction window will be open till 27 February 2026 up to 8:00 PM. Candidates who have successfully submitted their complete application with fee can correct/modify their application up to two times during this window by paying correction charges.
- First correction submission: Rs. 1200
- Second correction submission: Rs. 500
- Correction charges are uniform for all candidates and non-refundable.
The latest modified application will be treated as final, and no changes will be allowed after the correction window closes.
Important Dates
| Activity | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
| Notification Release Date | 30/01/2026 | |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 04.02.2026 (11:00 hours) | |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23.02.2026 (23:00 hours) | |
| Last Date and Time for Receipt of Online Applications | 23/02/2026 (23:55 hours) | |
| Correction Window | Up to 27/02/2026 (2000 hours) | |
| Admit Card Release Date | Announced Soon | |
| Date of Preliminary Examination (CBT Objective Type) | Announced Soon | |
| Date of Main (Descriptive) Examination | Announced Soon | |
| Date of English Typing Test | Announced Soon | |
| Date of Interview | Announced Soon | |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination.
- Main (Descriptive) Examination.
- Typing Test (English).
- Interview / Viva-Voce.
- Document Verification.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
| Download Mobile App | Click Here |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: delhihighcourt.nic.in.
- Go to the Recruitment / Job Openings section.
- Click on the JJA/Restorer 2026 online application link.
- Register with valid details and login.
- Fill the application form, upload documents, pay fee, and submit before the last date.
General Instructions for Candidates
- Applications are accepted provisionally; eligibility will be verified at document verification and interview stages.
- Candidates must regularly check the official website for updates on exam dates, admit cards, and notices.
- Candidates must carry original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) along with photographs to the exam venue.
- No request for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores will be entertained.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation, or submission of forged documents will lead to cancellation of candidature and permanent debarment, in addition to legal action.