Delhi HC JJA Stage-II Mains 2026: 4 Oct, 152 Posts
Delhi High Court JJA/Restorer Stage-II Mains on 4 October 2026 in Delhi-NCR. Notice 8 Sep. 24 May cancelled. 152 posts. Official delhihighcourt.nic.in.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | High Court of Delhi |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 83/Exams-NJ/DHC (Stage-II date); JJA/Restorer (Open) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 152 |
| Qualification | Graduate from a recognised university and English typing of at least 35 wpm on a computer (as on 23.02.2026). |
| Selection Process | Stage-I CBT (qualifying) → Stage-II Mains → Stage-III English typing → Stage-IV interview; merit = Mains + interview |
| State / UT | Delhi |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begins | |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | |
| Correction Window Closes | |
| Exam Date | |
| Result Date |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 January 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | 1500 |
| SC / ST / listed PwBD (40%+) | 1300 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer |
The High Court of Delhi, Examination Branch (Non-Judicial), has notified the revised Stage-II: Mains (Descriptive) Examination date for Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination-2026 on delhihighcourt.nic.in. Notice 83/Exams-NJ/DHC is dated 8 September 2026. The paper will be held on 4 October 2026 (Sunday) in Delhi-NCR. This replaces the 24 May 2026 date that was cancelled on 15 May 2026. The drive is for 152 Group B posts (Level-6). Reporting time, centre and instructions will be on the Admit Card. Official PDFs and the Stage-II pattern are below.
Delhi High Court JJA Stage-II Mains Date Out @delhihighcourt.nic.in
The vacancy notice invited online applications from 04.02.2026 (11:00) to 23.02.2026 (23:00); the correction window closed on 27.02.2026 (20:00). Stage-I CBT was on 22 March 2026. On the same day as the new mains date, the Court also issued a continuation notice on the Stage-I result (PwBD shortlists and EWS cut-off 93.333). Check both files on the Job Openings page.
Download Stage-II Mains schedule notice (08.09.2026)
Official links
Stage-I result continuation notice (PwBD / EWS cut-off, 08.09.2026)
Stage-I result login (link in the Court’s 08.09.2026 result notice)
Highlights
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court / post | High Court of Delhi — Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) 2026 |
| Classification / pay | Group B, Level-6 of the 7th CPC matrix |
| Vacancies | 152 (tentative as advertised); 10 PwBD horizontal |
| Stage-II notice | 83/Exams-NJ/DHC, 08.09.2026 |
| Mains date / city | 04 October 2026 (Sunday), Delhi-NCR |
| Admit Card | Reporting time, duration, centre and instructions — as printed on the Admit Card |
| Earlier mains date | 24.05.2026 — cancelled (51/Exams-NJ/DHC, 15.05.2026) |
| Stage-I CBT | 22 March 2026 (qualifying) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply online | 04.02.2026 (11:00) – 23.02.2026 (23:00) |
| Correction window | Till 27.02.2026 (20:00) |
| Stage-I CBT | 22.03.2026 |
| Stage-I result (first notice) | 25.04.2026 |
| First Stage-II date | 24.05.2026 (cancelled 15.05.2026) |
| Revised Stage-I note (PwBD / EWS) | 08.09.2026 |
| Stage-II Mains (revised) | 04.10.2026 (Sunday), Delhi-NCR |
| Admit Card | To follow on the Court website / exam portal |
| Stage-III typing / Stage-IV interview | After mains, as notified later |
Vacancy (as advertised)
The notice prints a category-wise table totalling 152. Ten posts are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis (B/LV 4, D/HH 3, OA/BA/OL/BL/OAL/CP/LC/DW/AAV 1, ASD/SLD/MI and MD 2). Confirm every cell on the vacancy PDF; the Court can change vacancies.
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Group B, Level-6) | 152 |
Stage-II paper (what you will write)
English descriptive paper, 100 marks, 120 minutes:
Part A: Essay (250 words, 40 marks) and Letter (10 marks)
Part B: Grammar (30 marks) and Translation (25 words, 20 marks)
Minimum: General 50/100; reserved categories including PwBD 45/100. About six times the advertised vacancies in each category go forward to the English Typing Test.
How to use the date notice
Open the 08.09.2026 PDF from Job Openings.
Note 04.10.2026 and Delhi-NCR. Keep the cancelled 24 May date out of your plans.
Watch Job Openings for the Admit Card. Time and venue are only on that card.
If you are checking Stage-I marks, use the Court’s Digialm login named in the 08.09.2026 result notice.
Remaining selection (from the vacancy notice)
| Stage | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| I — Preliminary CBT | 120 questions / 120 marks / 120 minutes; −0.25; qualifying 60 (UR) / 54 (reserved & eligible PwBD) | Held 22.03.2026 |
| II — Mains (Descriptive) | English 100 marks, 120 minutes | 04.10.2026, Delhi-NCR |
| III — English typing | 10 minutes, 35 wpm, qualifying; 3% mistakes allowed (characters with space) | After mains |
| IV — Interview | 15 marks; merit = Stage-II + Interview only | After typing |
Stage-I and Stage-III do not add to the final merit. Ties: Stage-II marks, then interview, then older date of birth.
Eligibility (cycle rules)
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Education (as on 23.02.2026) | Graduate from a recognised university and English typing of at least 35 wpm on a computer |
| Age (01.01.2026) | 18–32 years; born not earlier than 02.01.1994 and not later than 01.01.2008 (relaxations in the notice) |
| Fee (when applying) | ₹1,500 General/OBC-NCL/EWS; ₹1,300 SC/ST and listed PwBD (40%+) — UPI / net banking / card; not refunded |
| Citizenship | India, or Nepal as per Government of India instructions |
Match the date, result login and vacancy PDF with delhihighcourt.nic.in only.
FAQ
When is Delhi High Court JJA Stage-II Mains 2026? On 4 October 2026 (Sunday) in Delhi-NCR, as per notice 83/Exams-NJ/DHC dated 8 September 2026.
Is 24 May 2026 still valid? No. That date was cancelled on 15 May 2026. Use only 4 October 2026.
Where will reporting time and the centre be given? On the Admit Card. The date notice does not print them.
How many posts and what is the mains pattern? 152 JJA/Restorer posts were advertised. Mains is a 100-mark English descriptive paper in 120 minutes (essay, letter, grammar, translation).
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Stage-II Mains date PDF | Apply Now |
| Stage-I result continuation PDF | Read more |
| Result login | Read more |
| Vacancy notice PDF | Read more |
| Job Openings | Read more |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Delhi High Court JJA Stage-II Mains 2026?
On 4 October 2026 (Sunday) in Delhi-NCR, as per notice 83/Exams-NJ/DHC dated 8 September 2026.
Is 24 May 2026 still valid?
No. That date was cancelled on 15 May 2026. Use only 4 October 2026.
Where will reporting time and the centre be given?
On the Admit Card. The 8 September date notice does not print them.
How many posts and what is the mains pattern?
152 JJA/Restorer posts were advertised. Mains is a 100-mark English descriptive paper in 120 minutes.
