Delhi High Court JJA / Restorer Correction Form 2026

2. Important Dates

Based on the official schedule provided in the vacancy notice, here is the timeline for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Please note that several stages are already marked as completed.

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

The application fee for the DHC JJA/Restorer post was mandatory and non-refundable. Candidates had to pay the following amounts based on their category:

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1500/- (Plus transaction charges)

• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: ₹1300/- (Plus transaction charges)

• Mode of Payment: Purely Online (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).

• Correction Charges: ₹200 for the first correction; ₹500 for the second correction.

4. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

The age criteria for the Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer position are strictly calculated as of January 1st, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 32 Years

• Candidate DOB Range: Applicants must have been born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2008.

5. Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The High Court has notified a total of 152 seats. These are Group 'B' posts with a Level 6 pay matrix. Below is the detailed vertical and horizontal breakdown:

Vertical Vacancy Breakdown

Horizontal Vacancy Breakdown (PwBD)

6. Educational Qualification (Crucial Date: 23.02.2026)

To be eligible for the post, candidates must have possessed the following qualifications by the last date of application:

1. Academic: A Graduate degree from a recognized University in any discipline.

2. Technical: A typing speed of not less than 35 words per minute (wpm) on a Computer.

3. Status: Final year students were not eligible; the result must have been declared on or before 23.02.2026.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

For the post of Junior Judicial Assistant/Restorer, which is an administrative desk job within the High Court, there are no specific physical standards (like height or chest measurements) mandated for male or female candidates beyond general medical fitness.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Similarly, there is no Physical Efficiency Test (Running, Jumping, etc.) for this recruitment. Selection is strictly based on written exams, typing skills, and an interview.

9. Mode of Selection (Detailed Stage Breakdown)

The selection process is rigorous and consists of four distinct stages. Candidates must pass each stage to move to the next.

Stage I: Preliminary Examination (CBT - Objective)

• Total Marks: 120 Marks | Time: 120 Minutes.

• Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer).

• Qualifying Marks: 50% for General (60 Marks); 45% for Reserved categories (54 Marks).

• Shortlisting: 15 times the number of vacancies in each category will be called for Stage II.

Stage II: Main Examination (Descriptive)

• Total Marks: 100 Marks | Time: 120 Minutes.

• Format: Descriptive English (Essay, Letter, Grammar, Translation).

• Qualifying Marks: 50% for General; 45% for Reserved categories.

• Shortlisting: 6 times the number of vacancies in each category will be called for Stage III.

Stage III: English Typing Test

• Nature: Qualifying Only.

• Criteria: Minimum speed of 35 wpm on Computer.

• Duration: 10 Minutes.

• Mistakes Allowed: Maximum 3% mistakes of total words typed.

Stage IV: Interview

• Total Marks: 15 Marks.

• Final Merit: Prepared by adding marks of Stage II (Main) and Stage IV (Interview). Stage I and III are only qualifying.

10. Reservation Criteria

• Vertical Reservation: Provided for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), and EWS (10%) as per Govt. guidelines.

• OBC Benefit: Strictly for OBC-NCL Delhi candidates. Candidates with OBC certificates from outside Delhi will be treated as Unreserved (General).

• OBC NCL Certificate: Must have been issued between 01.04.2025 and 31.03.2026.

• Horizontal Reservation: Provided for PwBD (4%) as per the RPwD Act 2016.

11. Age Relaxation

Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit (32 years) is granted as follows:

12. Detailed Syllabus

Stage I: Preliminary (Objective)

1. English Language & Comprehension (45 Marks): Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Comprehension, Idioms, Sentence Shuffling, Spotting Errors, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration.

2. General Awareness & Current Affairs (45 Marks): Constitution of India (Salient Features), Indian Judiciary, Art & Culture, History, Geography, Famous Personalities, Important Days, Inventions, and 15 marks specifically for Current Events.

3. General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Marks): Analogies, Similarities, Relationship Concepts, BODMAS, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time-Speed-Distance, Ratio & Proportion.

Stage II: Main (Descriptive)

• Part A: Essay Writing (250 words - 40 Marks) and Letter Writing (10 Marks).

• Part B: English Grammar (30 Marks) and Translation (25 words - 20 Marks).

13. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Vertical & Horizontal)

As mentioned in the vacancy table above, the 152 posts are carefully divided. It is important to note that if a reserved category candidate is selected on the same standard as a General candidate (without using relaxation in age or marks), they will be adjusted against the UR (Unreserved) vacancy.

14. How to Apply (Detailed Process)

Note: The application submission period ended on Feb 23, 2026. The information below is for archival and correction window purposes.

1. Registration: Candidates had to visit www.delhihighcourt.nic.in and register using their Mobile Number and Email ID.

2. Form Filling: Login with system-generated IDs to fill in academic and personal details.

3. Document Upload: Scanned photo (100-200 KB), Signature (50-150 KB), and Left Hand Thumb Impression were required.

4. Fee Payment: Success was confirmed only after generating the Confirmation Page post-payment.

5. Correction Window: If you made a mistake, log in before Feb 27, 2026 (8 PM). Pay the correction fee (₹200/₹500) and modify your details. No changes will be allowed after this deadline.