Delhi High Court HJS Prelims Answer Key 2026 – 27 Posts (DHJS Exam)

Delhi High Court HJS Prelims Answer Key 2026

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.

Answer Key Overview

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

Application Fee (Recruitment)

Category Fee
General Category Rs. 2,000/-
Reserved Category (SC/ST/PwD with 40% or more disability) Rs. 500/-

Selection Procedure

  1. Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: Objective type with 25% negative marking, held on Sunday 26.07.2026 (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM), for selection of candidates for the Mains Examination.
  2. Stage 2 - Mains Examination (Written): Written examination for selection of candidates to be called for Viva-Voce.
  3. Stage 3 - Viva-Voce: Personal interview for final selection.

Important Dates

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

Reservation Details

  • PwD Reservation: 03 out of 27 vacancies reserved for PwD candidates with Benchmark Disability (40% or more) - 01 for Blindness and Low Vision, 01 for one arm/one leg/both legs/leprosy cured/dwarfism/acid attack victim, 01 for Specific Learning Disability and Multiple Disabilities.
  • 02 out of 03 PwD reserved vacancies are backlog (carry forward) vacancies.
  • 03 out of 05 SC category vacancies and 04 out of 05 ST category vacancies are backlog vacancies.

Important Links

Download Prelims Answer Key / Objection Notice
Download Prelims Model Answer Key
Download Prelims Admit Card
Apply Online
Instructions for DHJS Examination 2026
Download Official Notification
Official Website of High Court of Delhi

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).

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