DHJS Mains Exam 2026 Postponed to 22 & 23 October: Revised Admit Cards to Be Issued — Latest Update
The High Court of Delhi has postponed the DHJS Mains Examination (Written) 2026 again. A notice dated 08.10.2026 says the Mains fixed for 10.10.2026 and 11.10.2026 will now be held on Thursday, 22.10.2026 and Friday, 23.10.2026 respectively, at the request of the Commissioner of Police, Delhi. Revised admit cards will be issued to candidates (no date given yet). Link: DHJS Mains 2026 Postponement Notice (08.10.2026)
DHJS Mains 2026: Earlier Postponement (31.08.2026) and First Admit Card — Superseded
A notice dated 31.08.2026 had moved the Mains from 12 and 13 September 2026 to 10 October 2026 and 11 October 2026 (because of BRICS Summit traffic restrictions), and a Mains admit card was issued for those dates. Both are superseded by the notice dated 08.10.2026. For record: DHJS Mains (Written) 2026 First Admit Card Notice (PDF, superseded) | Notice dated 31.08.2026 — Earlier DHJS Mains Postponement (PDF)
Delhi Higher Judicial Service 2026 — Direct Recruitment
The High Court of Delhi is filling 27 vacancies in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) through direct recruitment. These are among the most respected government jobs in Delhi, with pay in the J-5 scale of Rs.1,44,840 – Rs.1,94,660. The recruitment has now reached the Mains Examination (Written) stage. The Mains has been postponed to 22 and 23 October 2026, and revised admit cards will be issued.
Online applications ran from 1 July to 15 July 2026, and the Preliminary Examination was scheduled for 26 July 2026. The application window is closed, so this page now helps candidates through the exam stages. Below are the revised Mains dates, exam pattern, qualifying marks, exam-day rules and the steps after the result. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for the next update.
What are the Key Highlights of DHJS Mains Exam 2026?
The Delhi Higher Judicial Service is the senior judicial service of Delhi. It is a direct-entry route for advocates and Judicial Officers into the higher judiciary, and a top goal in the law and judicial field.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | High Court of Delhi |
| Exam | Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination – 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 27 (24 existing + 03 anticipated) |
| Pay Scale | (J-5) Rs.1,44,840 – Rs.1,94,660 |
| Current Stage | Mains Examination (Written) — postponed; revised admit cards to be issued |
| Mains Exam Dates | |
| Job Location | Delhi |
How Many Vacancies are in DHJS 2026? Category-wise Breakdown
The anticipated vacancies are counted till 30.06.2027. The High Court says the number of vacancies may change, including because of the judgment dated 11.03.2026 in RP(C) No.621/2021 in CA No.1698/2020 (Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi).
| Category | Vacancies | Existing + Anticipated |
|---|---|---|
| General | 17 | 14 + 03 |
| SC | 05 | 05 + 00 (03 are backlog) |
| ST | 05 | 05 + 00 (04 are backlog) |
| Total | 27 | 24 + 03 |
Out of these 27 posts, 3 are reserved for PwD candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more:
| PwD Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Blindness and Low Vision | 01 (backlog, carried forward) |
| One arm, one leg, both legs, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim | 01 |
| Specific Learning Disability and Multiple Disabilities | 01 (backlog, carried forward) |
What is the Eligibility for Delhi Higher Judicial Service 2026?
Eligibility is checked again at every stage, even after the Prelims.
Educational Qualification
| Candidate Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Must be a citizen of India |
| Advocate | Continuous practice of not less than seven years as on 15.07.2026 |
| Judicial Officer | Seven years at the Bar before joining the subordinate judicial service, or seven years combined experience as Judicial Officer and Advocate as on 15.07.2026 |
| Person who has been or is in judicial service | Combined experience of seven years or more as advocate or Judicial Officer as on the last date of receipt of application |
Your LL.B. or other equivalent law degree and your Bar Council enrolment are among the documents checked after the Mains.
Age Limit
| Requirement | Age as on 15.07.2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Must have attained 35 years |
| Maximum Age | Must not have attained 45 years |
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Please note: your admission to the Prelims, the Mains and the Viva-Voce is purely provisional. If at any time it is found that you do not meet any eligibility condition, your candidature shall stand cancelled without any notice.
What is the Salary for Delhi Higher Judicial Service 2026?
Members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service are placed in the J-5 pay scale of Rs.1,44,840 – Rs.1,94,660, as stated in the notification. The notification does not list allowances, so we are not guessing a figure for them.
What is the Selection Process for DHJS 2026?
The notification prescribes three successive stages. Only the Mains and Viva-Voce marks decide the final merit. To study each paper in depth, see our syllabus section.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Examination | 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, 25% negative marking (0.25 per wrong answer). Screening only — marks not counted in final merit |
| 2. Mains Examination (Written) | Four papers, 750 marks — |
| 3. Viva-Voce | 250 marks |
Mains Examination (Written) Pattern
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I — General Knowledge & Language | 150 | 2 hours |
| Paper II — Law I (Constitution, CPC, Evidence / BSA and more) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III — Law II (TPA, Contract, Personal Laws and more) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV — Law III (IPC / BNS, CrPC / BNSS, Evidence / BSA and more) | 200 | 3 hours |
In Paper I, marks are given for both substance and expression, and marks are cut for wrong grammar and wrong use of words. Answers must be written in English, except where the syllabus says otherwise.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | General | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | 50% | 45% |
| Mains (Written) | 45% in each paper, 50% aggregate | 40% in each paper, 45% aggregate |
| Viva-Voce | 50% | 45% |
Up to three times the vacancies in each category are called for Viva-Voce, and everyone tied at the cut-off is also called. If two candidates tie in the final result, the one senior in Bar Council enrolment ranks higher, and then the elder candidate.
How to Download the Revised DHJS Mains Admit Card 2026?
The online application window closed on 15 July 2026 (5:30 PM). Revised admit cards will be issued for the new Mains dates (no release date given yet). The steps below follow the earlier admit card page:
- Open the High Court of Delhi website (link in Essential Links) and look for the revised DHJS Mains admit card.
- Enter the login details asked for. The earlier admit card page asked for any two of these: Online Application No., Date of Birth, Email-ID.
- Click Submit, then download and print your admit card.
- Check every detail printed on it carefully.
On exam day, carry the admit card and an original, valid photo ID — Voter ID, Passport, Bar Association or Government ID card, Aadhaar or PAN. No candidate without original photo ID shall be allowed to enter, and an ID image on a mobile phone is not accepted. Bring your own pen and pencil; notes and loose sheets are not allowed.
PwD candidates who want a scribe or compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) must submit the writing-limitation certificate and affidavit to the Joint Registrar [Examination (Judicial)] at least three days before the exam, or they will not get the facility. Only the identified disabilities at 40% or more get reservation, relaxed qualifying marks and the fee concession. Getting a scribe or extra time does not, by itself, make anyone eligible for these.
If you are in Government or Judicial service, a PSU or a bank, you must produce a No Objection Certificate (in original) if selected for Viva-Voce. If you clear the Mains, send self-attested copies of your documents to the Joint Registrar [Examination (Judicial)] within five days of the result. Canvassing or use of unfair means shall be considered a disqualification.
What are the Important Dates for DHJS Mains 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01.07.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Application & Fee | 15.07.2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination | 26.07.2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| First Mains Postponement Notice | 31.08.2026 |
| Mains Examination (Written) — Original | |
| Mains Examination (Written) — First Revision | |
| Second Mains Postponement Notice | 08.10.2026 |
| Mains Examination (Written) — Revised (Current) | Thursday 22.10.2026 and Friday 23.10.2026 |
| Revised Mains Admit Card | To be issued (date not announced) |
What was the Application Fee for DHJS 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs.2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (identified disabilities, 40% or more) | Rs.500 |
The fee was non-refundable and was paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
Essential Links — DHJS Mains Exam 2026
- DHJS Mains 2026 Postponement Notice (08.10.2026)
- DHJS Mains (Written) 2026 First Admit Card Notice (PDF, superseded)
- Notice dated 31.08.2026 — Earlier DHJS Mains Postponement (PDF)
- Download Official DHJS 2026 Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for DHJS Mains Exam 2026 Postponed – Now on 22 & 23 October
- Visit DHJS Mains Official Website
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Delhi Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
You have already come far — now the Mains on 22 and 23 October 2026 is your chance to show your years in court on paper. Download the revised admit card as soon as it is issued, check every detail, and keep your original photo ID ready. For more law and judicial job updates and the next DHJS stage, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.