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Delhi Higher Judicial Service Exam 2026 - 27 Posts

The High Court of Delhi is filling 27 Delhi Higher Judicial Service vacancies (24 existing and 3 anticipated) through direct recruitment. The Preliminary exam was held on 26 Jul 2026, and the list of candidates shortlisted for Mains came out on 14 Aug 2026. The Mains (Written) exam was moved from 12-13 Sep to 10-11 Oct 2026, and viva-voce comes after that.

• Organization: Delhi High Court
• Post: Delhi Higher Judicial Service (District Judge, direct recruitment from Bar)
• Vacancies: 27
• Qualification: Advocate with at least 7 years' continuous practice (or 7 years' combined Bar/judicial service experience)
• Age limit: 35-45 years on 15.07.2026
• Apply from: 01 Jul 2026
• Last date: 15 Jul 2026
• Exam date: 10 Oct 2026
• Application fee: General Rs 2000; SC/ST/PwD Rs 500

Official links

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