Q2. What is the Delhi High Court HJS Mains Examination 2026 date?

The Mains (Descriptive / Written) Examination is scheduled on 10 – 11 October 2026 at designated centres in Delhi, subject to the rescheduling notice issued by the High Court. The final date, venue and session timings printed on the admit card are authoritative.

Q3. What is the eligibility for Delhi Higher Judicial Service HJS 2026?

Candidates must hold an LLB degree, be enrolled as an Advocate with a Bar Council in India, possess at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate or service as a Judicial Officer as on 15 July 2026, and be between 35 and 45 years of age.

Q4. Which documents must be carried to the HJS Mains exam centre?

colour printout of the admit card, original photo identity proof, two passport-size photographs, LLB certificates and marksheets, Bar Council enrolment certificate, proof of seven years practice, and caste or category certificate if relaxation is claimed.

Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service HJS Mains Examination 2026 Admit Card for 27 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 12, 2026 9:05 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The High Court of Delhi has released the Mains Examination (Written) Admit Card for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026 against a total of 27 Post. Online applications for this cadre recruitment were accepted from 01 July 2026 till the closing date of 15 July 2026, and the Preliminary Examination was conducted on 26 July 2026, with shortlisted candidates now eligible for the descriptive Mains stage. Candidates must have attained the age of 35 - 45 Years as on 15 July 2026 and must possess an LLB degree with a minimum of seven years of practice as an Advocate or service as a Judicial Officer. The Mains Admit Card is available for download from 05 October 2026, and the descriptive examination is scheduled on 10 – 11 October 2026 at Delhi centres. Applicants are strongly advised to check the official rescheduling notice issued by the High Court before travelling to the examination venue.

Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

Application Start Date : 01 July 2026
Last Date for Apply : 15 July 2026
Last Date Fee Payment : 15 July 2026
Preliminary Exam Date : 26 July 2026
Pre Admit Card Release Date : 21 July 2026
Pre Exam Result Declared : 14 August 2026
Mains Admit Card Release Date : 05 October 2026 (Available Now)
Mains Exam Date : 10 – 11 October 2026
Mains Reschedule Notice : Issued by High Court of Delhi (notice dated 13-10-2026) – must be verified before the exam

Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)

General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 2000/-
SC / ST / PH : Rs. 500/-
Payment Mode : Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Fee payment must be completed on or before 15 July 2026, otherwise the application stands cancelled.

High Court of Delhi HJS Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 15 July 2026 (आयु सीमा)

Minimum Age : 35 Years
Maximum Age : 45 Years
Age Relaxation : Extra as per High Court of Delhi Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwD: 15 Years) subject to production of valid certificates.
Total Vacancy : 27 Posts (Delhi Higher Judicial Service Cadre)
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Total Post (कुल पद)

27 Posts

High Court of Delhi HJS Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 27 Posts

Post Name			Total Post		Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026			27		Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university. Enrolment as an Advocate with any State Bar Council / Bar Council of India. Minimum 7 years of practice as an Advocate or service as a Judicial Officer as on the last date of application receipt (15 July 2026). Must have attained 35 years and not attained 45 years of age on 15 July 2026. Pay scale admissible as per the Delhi Higher Judicial Service cadre prescribed in the official advertisement.

UR / General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Preliminary Examination): Objective type screening test conducted on 26 July 2026; only candidates securing the prescribed cut-off are shortlisted for the Mains stage. Stage 2 (Mains Descriptive / Written Examination): Descriptive written papers covering Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and allied legal subjects along with judgment writing and essay, held across two sessions on 10 – 11 October 2026. Stage 3 (Viva-Voce): Personality and suitability test for candidates qualifying the Mains written examination, followed by thorough document verification of original records.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Preliminary Examination): Objective type screening test conducted on 26 July 2026; only candidates securing the prescribed cut-off are shortlisted for the Mains stage.
Stage 2 (Mains Descriptive / Written Examination): Descriptive written papers covering Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and allied legal subjects along with judgment writing and essay, held across two sessions on 10 – 11 October 2026.
Stage 3 (Viva-Voce): Personality and suitability test for candidates qualifying the Mains written examination, followed by thorough document verification of original records.

Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026 : Key Details & Exam Day Instructions
The Mains Admit Card is issued only in online mode from 05 October 2026; no admit card is dispatched by post. The hall ticket carries the candidate name, roll number, registration number, examination venue, session timings and reporting time. Carry a clear colour printout of the admit card along with the original photo identity document used during registration. Report at the examination centre at least 45 to 60 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card; entry closes strictly at the gate closing time. Examination is conducted at designated centres in Delhi across 10 – 11 October 2026, so candidates should plan travel keeping buffer time for security checks. Prohibited items inside the hall: mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth or any electronic device, calculators, study material, wristwatches with storage and eatables. Since the High Court of Delhi has issued a rescheduling notice for the Mains (Written) Examination 2026, candidates must confirm the final date and city on the official website before travelling.

Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026 : Key Details & Exam Day Instructions

The Mains Admit Card is issued only in online mode from 05 October 2026; no admit card is dispatched by post.
The hall ticket carries the candidate name, roll number, registration number, examination venue, session timings and reporting time.
Carry a clear colour printout of the admit card along with the original photo identity document used during registration.
Report at the examination centre at least 45 to 60 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card; entry closes strictly at the gate closing time.
Examination is conducted at designated centres in Delhi across 10 – 11 October 2026, so candidates should plan travel keeping buffer time for security checks.
Prohibited items inside the hall: mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth or any electronic device, calculators, study material, wristwatches with storage and eatables.
Since the High Court of Delhi has issued a rescheduling notice for the Mains (Written) Examination 2026, candidates must confirm the final date and city on the official website before travelling.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Exam Day & Verification
Printed copy of Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026 with photograph affixed as instructed. Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence). Two recent colour passport-size photographs matching the admit card image. LLB degree certificates, all semester marksheets and provisional passing certificate. Bar Council enrolment certificate and proof of seven years of Advocate practice or Judicial Officer service. High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate as Date of Birth proof. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by the competent authority, if relaxation is claimed.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Exam Day & Verification

Printed copy of Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026 with photograph affixed as instructed.
Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence).
Two recent colour passport-size photographs matching the admit card image.
LLB degree certificates, all semester marksheets and provisional passing certificate.
Bar Council enrolment certificate and proof of seven years of Advocate practice or Judicial Officer service.
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate as Date of Birth proof.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by the competent authority, if relaxation is claimed.

How to Download Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026
Visit the official High Court of Delhi recruitment portal or use the direct download link provided below on SarkariExam.pro. Open the Public Notices / Recruitment / Job Openings section of the website. Click the link titled “Download Admit Card for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination (Written) – 2026”. Enter the Registration Number / Roll Number along with Date of Birth or the password generated at the time of registration. Submit the details and view the admit card displayed on the screen. Verify the candidate name, photograph, roll number, examination city, venue and session timings carefully. Download and save the PDF file, then take a clear colour printout for the examination day. In case the admit card does not open or contains an error, immediately contact the High Court of Delhi recruitment helpdesk before the exam date.

How to Download Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026

Visit the official High Court of Delhi recruitment portal or use the direct download link provided below on SarkariExam.pro.
Open the Public Notices / Recruitment / Job Openings section of the website.
Click the link titled “Download Admit Card for Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination (Written) – 2026”.
Enter the Registration Number / Roll Number along with Date of Birth or the password generated at the time of registration.
Submit the details and view the admit card displayed on the screen.
Verify the candidate name, photograph, roll number, examination city, venue and session timings carefully.
Download and save the PDF file, then take a clear colour printout for the examination day.
In case the admit card does not open or contains an error, immediately contact the High Court of Delhi recruitment helpdesk before the exam date.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

How to Fill High Court of Delhi Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill High Court of Delhi Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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Official answers regarding eligibility, age criteria, fees, and schedule (पात्रता, तिथियां एवं चयन प्रक्रिया)

The Mains Examination (Written) admit card was made available online from 05 October 2026, and the High Court of Delhi has also issued a subsequent notice dated 13-10-2026 for the same examination. Candidates must download the latest version from the official portal.

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Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service HJS Mains Examination 2026 Admit Card for 27 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 12, 2026 9:05 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026	27	Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university. Enrolment as an Advocate with any State Bar Council / Bar Council of India. Minimum 7 years of practice as an Advocate or service as a Judicial Officer as on the last date of application receipt (15 July 2026). Must have attained 35 years and not attained 45 years of age on 15 July 2026. Pay scale admissible as per the Delhi Higher Judicial Service cadre prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post Name

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Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
Enrolment as an Advocate with any State Bar Council / Bar Council of India.
Minimum 7 years of practice as an Advocate or service as a Judicial Officer as on the last date of application receipt (15 July 2026).
Must have attained 35 years and not attained 45 years of age on 15 July 2026.
Pay scale admissible as per the Delhi Higher Judicial Service cadre prescribed in the official advertisement.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Preliminary Examination): Objective type screening test conducted on 26 July 2026; only candidates securing the prescribed cut-off are shortlisted for the Mains stage. Stage 2 (Mains Descriptive / Written Examination): Descriptive written papers covering Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and allied legal subjects along with judgment writing and essay, held across two sessions on 10 – 11 October 2026. Stage 3 (Viva-Voce): Personality and suitability test for candidates qualifying the Mains written examination, followed by thorough document verification of original records.