HIGH COURT OF DELHI — DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE

Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Delhi has released the notification for 27 posts in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS). Applications are open from 01 July to 15 July 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026. Eligible practicing Advocates must apply at delhihighcourt.nic.in before the deadline.

🟢 Apply Open: 01–15 Jul 2026 • 27 Posts • ⏰ Last Date: 15 July 2026 • 📝 Prelims: 26 July 2026 • HJS Exam 2026

⚡ Very short window — act now. The application deadline is 15 July 2026 and the Preliminary Examination is on 26 July 2026 — only 11 days after the last date. Admit Card release date has not yet been notified. Monitor delhihighcourt.nic.inclosely for admit card updates.

⚖️ Eligibility is strictly experience-based. Candidates must hold an LLB degree and have been practicing as an Advocate for a minimum of 7 years as of the last date of application (15 July 2026). Age bracket is 35–45 years. This is a direct recruitment to a Higher Judicial Service post — not an entry-level exam.

📌 Post count note: The official notification references both 16 posts and 27 posts in different sections. The category-wise breakup (General: 17, SC: 05, ST: 05) confirms a total of 27 posts, which is the figure used on this page. Verify the authoritative count against the official notification PDF at delhihighcourt.nic.in.

✍ How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website at delhihighcourt.nic.in or use the direct link in the Important Links section below.

2. Locate the HJS Examination 2026 recruitment notification and click on the Apply Online link.

3. Register with a valid mobile number and email address. Note your login credentials — you will need them to complete and track your application.

4. Fill in all required details — personal information, educational qualification, Bar Council enrolment details, and years of practice. Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

5. Pay the application fee online: ₹2,000 for General · ₹500 for SC/ST. Payment is mandatory for submission. Accepted modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.

6. Review all details carefully before submitting. Download and print the application confirmation page. Last date: 15 July 2026. Monitor delhihighcourt.nic.in closely — Prelims Admit Card date is yet to be announced and the exam is on 26 July 2026.

📄 Documents Required / To Carry

• Printed Admit Card (once released)

• Aadhaar Card (original + photocopy)

• LLB Degree Certificate

• Bar Council Enrolment Certificate

• Practice Certificate / Certificate of 7 Years Practice

• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)

• Passport Size Photographs (recent)

• Application confirmation printout

Carry original documents along with attested photocopies to all stages of the selection process. The list above is indicative — verify document requirements from the official HJS 2026 notification.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from the official Delhi High Court HJS 2026 notification and publicly available resources. ResultDekho is not affiliated with the High Court of Delhi or any government body. Always verify the latest details at the official website: delhihighcourt.nic.in. Last Updated: 01 July 2026.