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Delhi District & Sessions Courts / Family Courts
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PA & SPA
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DSSSB Delhi District Court Recruitment 2026
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· DL Zone
Total Vacancies
641
Posts Available
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Job Overview
Important recruitment details
👤 Post Name
PA & SPA
👥 Vacancies
641
📍 Location
Delhi
💰 Salary
Pay: 9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay 4,800
🎓 Qualification
Graduation
🎂 Age Limit
18-27 Year
💳 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ?100
📋 Selection Process
For SPA & PA:
Tier-I – MCQ Examination
Tier-II – Descriptive English Test
Tier-III – Shorthand & Typing Skill Test
Tier-IV – Interview
Important Dates
Keep these dates in mind
Application Start Date
06 Oct 2026
Last Date
04 Oct 2026
Exam Date
-
Eligibility & Skills
Key requirements for this post
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Shorthand:
100 WPM (for PA)- 110 WPM (for SPA)
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Typing:
40 WPM
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Graduation
Job Description
Recruitment information
Selection Process
For SPA & PA:
Tier-I – MCQ Examination
Tier-II – Descriptive English Test
Tier-III – Shorthand & Typing Skill Test
Tier-IV – Interview
For JJA:
Tier-I MCQ
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-III Typing Test
Tier-IV Interview
For Process Server:
MCQ Examination
Driving Test
Interview
For Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon:
MCQ Examination
Interview
8. SPA & PA Exam Pattern
Tier-I – MCQ
Total: 90 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes
General English & Comprehension – 50 Marks
General Knowledge + Current Affairs – 20 Marks
General Intelligence – 20 Marks
Total: 90 Questions / 90 Marks
Tier-I is mainly used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.
Tier-II – Descriptive English
Total: 75 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes
Essay – 250 words – 30 Marks
Grammar – 25 Marks
Translation – 20 Marks
9. SPA Shorthand & Typing Test
Senior Personal Assistant
Shorthand: 110 WPM
Dictation: 550 words
Dictation time: 5 minutes
Transcription: 40 minutes
Maximum permissible mistakes: 22
Two attempts are provided; best of two is considered.
Skill test is qualifying in nature.
Personal Assistant
Shorthand: 100 WPM
Dictation: 500 words
Dictation time: 5 minutes
Transcription: 40 minutes
Maximum permissible mistakes: 20
Two attempts are provided; best of two is considered.
Skill test is qualifying in nature.
10. Final Merit for SPA & PA
The final merit is prepared by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi.
For SPA/PA, the final merit is based on the combined marks of:
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-IV Interview
The shorthand/typing skill test is qualifying.
11. Negative Marking
1 mark for each correct MCQ.
0.25 mark negative marking for every wrong answer.
Minimum qualifying marks:
UR/EWS: 50%
OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: 45%
12. Job Description
SPA / PA
Shorthand dictation and transcription
Typing official documents
Preparing letters and reports
Maintaining official files and records
Computer and correspondence work
Providing secretarial assistance
Handling official communication and documentation
For SPA & PA:
Tier-I – MCQ Examination
Tier-II – Descriptive English Test
Tier-III – Shorthand & Typing Skill Test
Tier-IV – Interview
For JJA:
Tier-I MCQ
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-III Typing Test
Tier-IV Interview
For Process Server:
MCQ Examination
Driving Test
Interview
For Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon:
MCQ Examination
Interview
8. SPA & PA Exam Pattern
Tier-I – MCQ
Total: 90 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes
General English & Comprehension – 50 Marks
General Knowledge + Current Affairs – 20 Marks
General Intelligence – 20 Marks
Total: 90 Questions / 90 Marks
Tier-I is mainly used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.
Tier-II – Descriptive English
Total: 75 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes
Essay – 250 words – 30 Marks
Grammar – 25 Marks
Translation – 20 Marks
9. SPA Shorthand & Typing Test
Senior Personal Assistant
Shorthand: 110 WPM
Dictation: 550 words
Dictation time: 5 minutes
Transcription: 40 minutes
Maximum permissible mistakes: 22
Two attempts are provided; best of two is considered.
Skill test is qualifying in nature.
Personal Assistant
Shorthand: 100 WPM
Dictation: 500 words
Dictation time: 5 minutes
Transcription: 40 minutes
Maximum permissible mistakes: 20
Two attempts are provided; best of two is considered.
Skill test is qualifying in nature.
10. Final Merit for SPA & PA
The final merit is prepared by Delhi District Courts, Tis Hazari, Delhi.
For SPA/PA, the final merit is based on the combined marks of:
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-IV Interview
The shorthand/typing skill test is qualifying.
11. Negative Marking
1 mark for each correct MCQ.
0.25 mark negative marking for every wrong answer.
Minimum qualifying marks:
UR/EWS: 50%
OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: 45%
12. Job Description
SPA / PA
Shorthand dictation and transcription
Typing official documents
Preparing letters and reports
Maintaining official files and records
Computer and correspondence work
Providing secretarial assistance
Handling official communication and documentation
How to Apply
Application instructions
- Visit the DSSSB Online portal.
- Complete One-Time Registration.
- Login using your User ID and password.
- Select Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Select the required post/post code.
- Fill in personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the required documents/photo/signature.
- Pay ?100 fee where applicable through SBI e-Pay.
- Submit the application.
- Take a print/save the application form for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted.
- Complete One-Time Registration.
- Login using your User ID and password.
- Select Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Select the required post/post code.
- Fill in personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the required documents/photo/signature.
- Pay ?100 fee where applicable through SBI e-Pay.
- Submit the application.
- Take a print/save the application form for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted.
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