DSSSB JJA Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
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Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) is the entry clerical post in the Delhi District and Sessions Courts and the Family Courts. DSSSB runs the written stages on behalf of the courts; the courts hold the interview and publish the final list.
Applications are open now for post code 806/26 under Advertisement No. 04/2026: 151 posts in the District and Sessions Courts and 23 in the Family Courts, 174 in all. The last date is 4 November 2026.
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DSSSB JJA Details
Exam Pattern
| Tier | What | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | MCQ: General English and Comprehension 60, General Knowledge 30, General Intelligence 30. English only. | 120 | 120 min |
| II | Descriptive English: essay of 300 words (50), grammar (30), translation of 25 words (20) | 100 | 120 min |
| III | Typing test at 40 wpm in English, qualifying | – | – |
| IV | Interview by Delhi District Courts | 15 | – |
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate in any subject.
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute in English on a computer.
- Age 18 to 27 on 1 June 2026. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC 3, PwBD 10 more.
Serving government employees get no age relaxation for this post under the courts' rules.
Selection Process
Tier-I is only a filter: up to 25 candidates per vacancy go to the descriptive paper. Up to 10 per vacancy then sit the typing test. Those who pass it are interviewed at Tis Hazari, and the courts draw up the merit list from the Tier-II and interview marks together.
Salary
₹5,200 to ₹20,200 plus Grade Pay ₹2,800 (Pay Level 5 in the 7th Pay Commission matrix), Group C.
How to Apply
Apply at dsssbonline.nic.in between 6 October (from noon) and 4 November 2026 (till 11 PM). The fee is ₹100 through SBI e-pay; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempt. Apply only once: a candidate who appears on more than one registration is disqualified and debarred from DSSSB exams.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 04/2026 | 30 September 2026 |
| Applications open | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date | 4 November 2026 |
| Tier-I | Not announced |
In the previous round, applications closed in February 2024 and the typing test was held in September 2024.
Cut Off
No cut-offs have been published for 806/26. Shortlists for each tier are posted on the DSSSB Results page.
Preparation Tips
Half of Tier-I is English, and Tier-II is entirely English writing, so this exam rewards strong English more than most DSSSB papers. Practise 300-word essays against the clock and short Hindi to English translation. Get your typing comfortably above 40 wpm before the skill test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many JJA posts are there in 2026?
174: 151 in the District and Sessions Courts and 23 in the Family Courts.
Is the Tier-I paper in Hindi?
No. The MCQ paper is in English only.
Who conducts the interview?
The Delhi District Courts at Tis Hazari. It carries 15 marks and has no pass mark.
Do Tier-I marks count in the final merit?
No. Only Tier-II and the interview are added up.
How many posts did the last round have?
566 under post code 802/24 in 2024.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
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- Computer Internet
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- History of Computers
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- Synonyms
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- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
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- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
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- Active-Passive voice
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- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
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- Technology
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- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
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- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
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- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
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- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
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- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
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- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
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- Analogy
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- Classification
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- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
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