Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Exam 2026: The High Court of Delhi has released the notification for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Examination 2026 under the 25% Direct Recruitment Quota from the Bar. As per the vacancy notice, a total of 27 vacancies have been announced for eligible Advocates. The online application process will begin on 1 July 2026 (10:00 AM) and remain open till 15 July 2026 (5:30 PM). The detailed advertisement containing eligibility conditions, examination scheme, syllabus and other instructions will be available on the official website from 1 July 2026 onwards.
Candidates who have been continuously practicing as Advocates and fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 (as amended) will be eligible to apply. The recruitment process is expected to consist of a Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination (Written) and Viva-Voce, similar to previous recruitment cycles.
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Delhi Higher Judicial Service Exam 2026 Overview
| Organization | High Court of Delhi |
| Exam Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service (District Judge Entry Level) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (25% Quota from Bar) |
| Total Vacancies | 27 Posts |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Pay Scale | (J-5) ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Available | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 July 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
For Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026, the application fee is given below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹2,000/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500/- |
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Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 is 35-45 Years. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Judicial Service (HJS) | 27 (UR-17, SC-5, ST-5) | LLB + 7 Years Experience as Advocate |
Selection Process
The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination is expected to be conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type with negative marking)
- Mains Examination (Written)
- Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Exam 2026
- Visit the official website of the Delhi High Court delhihighcourt.nic.in.
- Open the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 recruitment link.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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Important Links
| Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Exam 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Exam 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Exam 2026 Online Form | Apply Online |
| Delhi High Court Official Website | Delhi HC |

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