Delhi High Court Higher Judicial Service 2026 — HJS Examination (27 Posts)

The High Court of Delhi has released the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026 notification for 27 vacancies (24 existing + 3 anticipated) through direct recruitment. This is one of the most prestigious and highest-paying government positions available through competitive examination — offering a starting salary of ₹1,44,840/month. Only experienced Advocates with minimum 7 years of continuous practice can apply. Selection through three stages — Preliminary Examination (Objective Type, 150 marks, tentatively 26 July 2026), Mains Examination (Written, 750 marks across 4 papers), and Viva-Voce (250 marks, before the Chief Justice or designated bench). Category-wise: 17 General, 5 SC, 5 ST (including 3 PwBD). Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer in Prelims.

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university + minimum 7 years continuous practice as an Advocate as on 15 July 2026. OR Judicial Officers with combined experience of 7 years as Advocate + Judicial Officer.

35–45 years as on 15 July 2026 (must have attained 35 and not attained 45)

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years continuous practice as an Advocate as on 15 July 2026.
• OR combined experience of 7 years as Advocate + Judicial Officer.
• Indian citizen.
• Age 35–45 years as on 15 July 2026.

₹2,000 (General); ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD with 40%+ benchmark disability). Online payment only.

₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660/month (J-5 Pay Scale) — one of the highest-paying govt posts through direct recruitment! Minimum Qualification: Graduate

1. Visit delhihighcourt.nic.in → Delhi HJS Examination 2026.
2. Click "Apply Online" and register with valid email and mobile.
3. Fill the application form with personal, professional, and practice details.
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
5. Pay ₹2,000 (Gen) or ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD) online and submit before 15 July 2026 (5:30 PM).