Overview
The High Court of Delhi has issued a notice concerning the revised date of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination 2026. The examination is being conducted for direct recruitment to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service; however, the total number of vacancies is not specified in the exam-date notice and candidates should refer to the original recruitment advertisement for post-wise details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the exam-date notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Revised date announced through official notice; check the website for the exact schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the revised mains schedule will supersede any earlier examination date. They are advised to download the official notice and confirm the paper-wise reporting time, examination centre instructions and other conditions before appearing for the test.
Eligibility Criteria
The exam-date notice does not change the eligibility conditions prescribed in the detailed recruitment advertisement. Applicants should verify their eligibility with reference to the cut-off date mentioned for the relevant recruitment cycle.
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must hold a Bachelor of Laws degree, or LLB, from a recognised university or institution.
- The applicant should be eligible to practise as an advocate under the applicable rules.
- Direct recruitment candidates are generally required to have at least seven years of continuous practice as an advocate on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Candidates must provide enrolment, practice and experience certificates when requested during document verification.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age range for direct recruitment is generally 35 to 45 years, calculated on the cut-off date given in the original notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit, where applicable, will be available to reserved-category candidates under the recruitment rules.
- Applicants should rely on the detailed advertisement for category-specific relaxation and age-calculation provisions.
Fees
- The exam-date notice does not specify or revise the application fee.
- Candidates should check the original recruitment notification for the category-wise fee amount.
- Any applicable fee would have been payable through the designated online payment facility during the application period.
- Fees already submitted are normally non-refundable, subject to the conditions of the recruitment advertisement.
Selection Process
The Delhi Higher Judicial Service selection procedure generally consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test used to shortlist candidates for the written mains examination. Preliminary examination marks are generally not included in the final merit calculation unless the rules state otherwise.
- Mains Examination: A descriptive written examination covering legal knowledge, judgment writing, language and other subjects specified in the syllabus. Candidates must obtain the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.
- Viva-Voce and Document Verification: Candidates qualifying in the mains examination are called for an interview and verification of eligibility, practice, category and educational records. Final selection is based on performance under the notified rules.
How to Apply
The online application process for the relevant recruitment cycle may already be closed. Registered candidates can follow these steps to access the revised mains examination notice:
- Visit the official Delhi High Court website at delhihighcourt.nic.in.
- Open the Public Notices, Recruitment or Job Openings section on the homepage.
- Locate the notice titled Delhi Higher Judicial Service Mains Examination 2026 or the revised examination schedule.
- Open the PDF and check the new examination date, reporting time, paper-wise timetable and candidate instructions.
- Download and save the notice for future reference.
- Log in to the recruitment portal, if instructed, to obtain the mains admit card or examination-city details.
- Carry the admit card, valid photo identification and any other required documents to the examination centre. Candidates should not rely on unofficial schedules or social-media messages.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the Delhi High Court HJS Mains Exam Date 2026 been revised?
Yes. A revised examination-date notice has been issued. Candidates must check the official PDF for the exact date and paper-wise schedule.
2. Where can candidates download the revised mains notice?
The notice can be downloaded from the recruitment or public notices section of the Delhi High Court’s official website.
3. Will a fresh application be required for the revised exam date?
No fresh application is normally required solely because the examination date has changed. Only candidates already declared eligible for the mains stage should follow the revised schedule, unless the court issues separate instructions.
