High Court of Delhi
Delhi - Delhi
Vacancies
27
Exam Date
26 Jul 2026
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The High Court of Delhi has released the model answer key and the link for filing objections in relation to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the prelims examination held on 26.07.2026 can check the answer key and file objections online.
| Organization | High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) |
| Total Vacancies | 27 (24 Existing + 03 Anticipated) |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university in India with minimum 7 years continuous practice as an Advocate as on 15.07.2026 OR Judicial Officer with 7 years combined experience as Judicial Officer and Advocate as on 15.07.2026 |
| Age Limit | Minimum 35 years and Maximum 45 years (as on 15.07.2026) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 144840 - 194660 (J-5) |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26.07.2026 (11:00 AM to 01:00 PM) |
| Prelims Admit Card Available | 21.07.2026 |
| Prelims Answer Key Released | 28.07.2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Model Answer Key with online objection facility |
| Official Website | www.delhihighcourt.nic.in |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 2,000/- |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST/PwD with 40% or more disability) | Rs. 500/- |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application Form | 01.07.2026 (1000 hours) |
| Last Date for filling Online Application Form and Payment | 15.07.2026 (1730 hours) |
| DHJS Preliminary Examination | 26.07.2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card Available | 21.07.2026 |
| Prelims Answer Key Released | 28.07.2026 |
Important: Admission at all stages of examination is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The examination is conducted as per The Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 (as amended up to date). Vacancies are subject to change as per judgment dated 11.03.2026 in RP(C) No.621/2021 (Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi).