Delhi High Court JJA Recruitment 2026: Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer – Full Guide
152 Group B vacancies in Delhi High Court. Qualify CBT Prelims → Descriptive Mains → Typing → Interview. Graduate with 35 WPM typing
1. Exam Overview: The 2026 Reality
Key Update (Feb 2026): Notification January 2026. Applications: 4 Feb – 23 Feb 2026 at delhihighcourt.nic.in. Age: 18–32 years (as on 01.01.2026) with relaxations. Selection: Prelims (objective) → Mains (descriptive) → Typing Test → Interview. Negative marking: 0.25 in Prelims. Ideal for graduates seeking stable, respected judicial service in Delhi.
2. Detailed Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (CBT) | Objective MCQs: English, GK, Reasoning, Quant, Computer | 120 Questions / 120 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| Main Exam (Descriptive) | Essay (250 words), Letter, Grammar, Precis/Translation | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| English Typing Test | 35 WPM speed + accuracy on computer | Qualifying | 10 Minutes |
| Interview / Viva-Voce | Personality, GK, Basic Legal & Judicial Awareness | 15 Marks | Variable |
| Document Verification | Eligibility & certificate check | Qualifying | - |
Note: Prelims qualifying: ~50% for General (relaxed for reserved). Final merit = Prelims + Mains + Interview. Typing is qualifying only. No negative marking in Mains/Interview.
3. Eligibility & Important Criteria
Educator's Tip: Any Bachelor's Degree from recognized university. English typing speed: 35 words per minute (computer). Age: 18–32 yrs (relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwD 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen as per rules). Indian citizen. No prior experience needed. Check delhihighcourt.nic.in for category-wise breakup, application fee (≈₹800–1300), and exact typing test passage format. Correction window usually provided after submission.
4. Section-Wise Preparation Strategy
General English (Prelims + Mains Heavy)
Grammar rules, vocabulary, comprehension, error detection, synonyms/antonyms, essay (social/legal topics), letter (formal), precis. Daily: The Hindu + Wren & Martin practice. Write 1 essay/letter every 2 days.
General Awareness & Legal GK
Current affairs (last 12 months), Indian Polity (Constitution, Judiciary structure), Delhi facts, Important judgments, Articles 226/227, Supreme Court/High Court basics. Read Pratiyogita Darpan + Manorama Yearbook.
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning + Computer
Arithmetic (percentage, ratio, time-speed), Data Interpretation. Reasoning: puzzles, coding-decoding, syllogism. Computer: MS Office, Internet basics, shortcuts. Practice Kiran/previous High Court papers.
5. 90-Day Preparation Countdown Plan
- Days 1–30: Foundation – Complete English grammar & vocab, Quant & Reasoning basics. Start daily newspaper + typing practice (35+ WPM). Cover Polity & Judiciary basics.
- Days 31–60: Practice phase – Solve 120-question Prelims mocks daily. Write 2 essays + 2 letters weekly. Strengthen current affairs & computer knowledge. Improve typing accuracy & speed.
- Days 61–90: Peak performance – Full-length Prelims + Mains mocks 2–3 times/week. Revise weak areas, recent judgments, interview questions (Why judiciary? Current legal issues in India?). Final typing & GK polish.
6. Job Profile, Growth & Perks
Work in one of India's most respected courts – stable, respectable career with direct contribution to justice delivery.
7. Final Documentation Checklist
- Graduation Degree & All Marksheets
- 10th Certificate (for age proof)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD – current format)
- Recent Passport-size Photos & Digital Signature
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport)
- Typing Speed Certificate (if available – optional)
- EWS Certificate (current financial year, if applicable)
