Short Detail:
High Court of Delhi released the Mains Admit Card for the Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Exam 2026 on 05/10/2026. Candidates who passed the Preliminary Exam can download their admit card from the link below. The Mains Exam scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026 has been postponed. The new exam dates are 22 and 23 October 2026. This recruitment is for 27 posts. Check the new exam date notice and admit card notice before the exam.
High Court of Delhi
Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026
Advt No.: Not Available
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 01/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 15/07/2026 (05:30 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 15/07/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: 21/07/2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: 26/07/2026
- Answer Key Date: 28/07/2026
- Preliminary Result Date: 14/08/2026
- Mains Admit Card Date: 05/10/2026
- Mains Exam Date: 10/10/2026, 11/10/2026 (Postponed)
- Mains New Exam Date: 22/10/2026, 23/10/2026
Application Fees
- General: 2000/-
- SC / ST: 500/-
- Pay the Exam Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking Only
Age Limit
Age As On Date: Not Available
- Min Age: 35 Years
- Max Age: 45 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026”
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 27
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 17 |
| SC | 05 |
| ST | 05 |
| Total | 27 |
Eligibility Details
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from any recognized university in India.
- Candidate must have at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate.
Important Links
| Download Mains New Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Notice for Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Mains Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Preliminary Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
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Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service is made through three stages – Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Viva-Voce.
Preliminary Examination
- Objective type (MCQ) paper carrying 200 marks.
- Questions cover Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law and other allied subjects.
- 25% negative marking for every wrong answer.
- Qualifying marks: General category 60% (120 marks), SC/ST 55% (110 marks).
- Prelims marks are only used to shortlist candidates for Mains and are not added to the final merit.
Mains Examination
- Candidates will write answers to law questions in the Mains Exam on 22 and 23 October 2026.
- Candidates who qualify Mains are called for the Viva-Voce round.
Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Final stage to judge a candidate’s suitability for judicial service.
- Final merit list is prepared on the combined performance of Mains and Viva-Voce.
Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026: Important Questions
When is the Delhi High Court HJS Mains Exam 2026?
The new Mains Exam dates are 22 and 23 October 2026. The exam scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026 has been postponed. Candidates who passed the Preliminary Exam should check the new exam date notice linked in this post.
When was the Delhi High Court HJS Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The Mains Admit Card was released on 05/10/2026. Candidates can use the Download Mains Admit Card link in the Important Links section. The admit card notice and new exam date notice are also available there.
What is the eligibility for Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university in India and at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The minimum age is 35 years and the maximum age is 45 years. Extra relaxation applies as per the official recruitment rules.
What was the application fee for Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026?
General category candidates paid Rs. 2000, while SC and ST candidates paid Rs. 500. Payment was accepted only through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
When was the Preliminary Exam held for this recruitment?
The Preliminary Examination was conducted on 26 July 2026, and its result was declared on 14 August 2026.
What is the selection process for Delhi High Court HJS Exam 2026?
Selection happens in three stages – Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Viva-Voce (Interview). Candidates must clear each stage to move to the next.
