The Delhi High Court has officially released a recruitment drive for 152 vacancies for the post of Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA)/Restorer. With the notification released on January 31, 2026 the interested and eligible candidates can take part in this recruitment drive and apply from official website. The online application window is brief, open from February 4 to February 23, 2026. Here we will provide all details including eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, important dates and other important details.

Delhi High Court JJA Recruitment 2026

High Court JJA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must strictly meet the following eligibility conditions as of the specified cutoff dates:

• Educational & Skill Qualification:
  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Must have a minimum English typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) on a computer.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 32 years of age as of January 1, 2026. This means candidates must have been born not later than January 1, 2008, and not earlier than January 2, 1994.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided as per government rules:
  • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years 
  • OBC-NCL Candidates: 3 years 
  • PwBD Candidates: 10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST categories 

High Court JJA Selection Process

The selection is a rigorous four-stage process, where candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next:

1. Preliminary Examination (Computer-Based Test)
2. Main Examination (Descriptive)
3. English Typing Test
4. Interview

How To Apply Online For High Court JJA Recruitment

The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth application:

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court recruitment website or portal .
2. Click on the link for “Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer Examination – 2026”.
3. Complete the registration by providing basic details to generate login credentials.
4. Log in and fill out the detailed application form carefully.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) as per the prescribed format and size.
6. Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
7. Submit the form and save/print a copy for future reference.

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