Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Recruitment 2026 Out – Apply Online for 27 Posts
27 Posts
Online Application: 01 July 2026 | Last Date: 15 July 2026
Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026: Complete Information
Delhi High Court has officially released the notification for the Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 27 vacancies.The online application process began on 01 July 2026 To 15 July 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, and salary before applying.
Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 01 July 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 15 July 2026
- Last Date Pay Fees : 15 July 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: 26 July 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹ 2000/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹ 500/- |
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Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit (as of July 16, 2026)
- Minimum Age : 35 Years
- Maximum Age : 45 Years
- Age Relaxation Extra as Per Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment Rules.
📚 Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Vacancy Details 2026 – Total 28 Posts
| Category | Existing Vacancies | Anticipated Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 14 | 03 | 17 |
| SC | 05 | -- | 05 |
| ST | 05 | -- | 05 |
| Grand Total | 24 | 03 | 27 |
Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility & Key Highlights
| Post Name | Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Higher Judicial Service |
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Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type with negative marking) - a screening test.
- Mains Examination (Written/Descriptive).
- Viva-Voce (Interview).
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Salary
Salary for Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service posts will be provided as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Judicial Service | J-5 | ₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660 |
How to Apply for Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026?
The application process is completely online. By following the steps given below, you can fill out the form without any mistakes. :-
- Visit the official website: delhihighcourt.nic.in
- Find the "Recruitment" or "Public Notices" section and select the link for the "Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination - 2026" .
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Instructions | Download PDF |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Join AbhiTime Channel | Cleck Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
Q1. Which body conducts this recruitment?
Ans: The recruitment is conducted by the High Court of Delhi for the post of District Judge (Entry Level) under the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS).
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
Ans: There is a total of 27 vacancies. These are distributed as 17 for General, 5 for SC, and 5 for ST categories.
Q3. What is the application fee?
Ans: The application fee is ₹2,000 for General category candidates and ₹500 for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Ans: Candidates must be between 35 and 45 years of age as of the last date of application (July 15, 2026).
Q5. What is the educational qualification and experience required?
Ans: You must possess an LLB degree and have at least 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate or equivalent experience as a Judicial Officer as of the application deadline. Enrollment with a Bar Council is also mandatory.
Q6. What are the key dates for the application?
Ans: The application process started on July 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is July 15, 2026 (5:30 PM).
Q7. When is the Preliminary Exam?
Ans: The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for July 26, 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Q8. What is the salary for the selected candidates?
Ans: Selected candidates will be appointed in the J-5 pay scale of ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660.
