Delhi High Court HJS Result 2026 The High Court of Delhi has released the result of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Preliminary Examination 2026 and provisionally shortlisted candidates for the Mains Examination (Written). The Preliminary Examination was held on 26 July 2026, and the Mains examination is now scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.

The Mains schedule was revised from 12–13 September 2026 to 10–11 October 2026 because of likely traffic restrictions related to the 18th BRICS Summit. The Delhi High Court has also made the Mains admit-card download information available for shortlisted candidates.

This article covers the latest HJS result update, Mains exam date, admit card link, vacancy details, eligibility, examination pattern, qualifying marks and the complete selection process.

Current update: The online application window is closed. Candidates shortlisted for the Mains Examination should download their admit card and carefully follow the reporting-time and examination-centre instructions issued by the High Court.

Delhi High Court HJS 2026: Latest Update

Recruitment update	Details
Recruiting organisation	High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
Examination	Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026
Total vacancies	27
Preliminary exam	Held on 26 July 2026
Preliminary result	Released on 14 August 2026
Mains examination	10 and 11 October 2026
Mains admit card	Available through the official download link
Selection stages	Preliminary, Mains Written and Viva-Voce
Official website	delhihighcourt.nic.in

Delhi High Court HJS Mains Exam Date 2026

The High Court of Delhi postponed the written Mains examination to avoid inconvenience caused by expected traffic advisories and restrictions during the BRICS Summit.

Examination	Earlier schedule	Revised schedule
Mains Written Day 1	12 September 2026	10 October 2026
Mains Written Day 2	13 September 2026	11 October 2026

The Mains examination consists of four papers: General Knowledge and Language, Law-I, Law-II and Law-III. Candidates should use the admit card and the official instructions for the exact paper-wise reporting time and venue.

Delhi High Court HJS Admit Card 2026

Shortlisted candidates can download the Mains admit card through the Delhi High Court’s official notice or the application portal.

Resource	Direct link
Download HJS Mains admit card	Open admit-card portal
Official admit-card notice	Delhi High Court PDF
HJS preliminary result	Download shortlisted-result PDF
Mains date postponement notice	Download official notice
Delhi High Court recruitment page	Open job openings

Candidates should download and print the admit card. Check the name, roll number, photograph, examination centre, date and reporting instructions before leaving for the examination.

Delhi High Court HJS 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date/status
Online application begins	1 July 2026
Last date to apply online	15 July 2026 up to 5:30 PM
Last date to pay application fee	15 July 2026
Preliminary examination	26 July 2026
Preliminary admit card	21 July 2026
Preliminary answer key	28 July 2026
Preliminary result	14 August 2026
Original Mains examination schedule	12–13 September 2026
Revised Mains examination schedule	10–11 October 2026
Final result	To be announced

Delhi High Court HJS Vacancy Details

The recruitment notice advertised 27 posts in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.

Category	Vacancies
General	17
Scheduled Caste (SC)	5
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	5
Total	27

The vacancies and reservation details are subject to the terms of the official Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 notification.

Delhi High Court HJS Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Educational qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university
Professional experience	At least 7 years of practice as an Advocate
Age limit	Minimum 35 years and maximum 45 years, as specified in the recruitment notice
Relaxation	As per Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination rules
Application status	Closed for this recruitment cycle

Candidates must read the official notification for the exact practice-counting rules, eligibility cut-off date, certificate requirements and other conditions.

Delhi High Court HJS Application Fee

Candidate category	Fee
General	₹2,000
SC/ST	₹500
Payment mode	Debit card, credit card or net banking
Fee status	Non-refundable unless specified otherwise by the High Court

Delhi High Court HJS Selection Process

The examination is conducted in three successive stages.

Stage	Purpose	Status/description
Stage I	Preliminary Examination	Objective screening test for admission to Mains
Stage II	Mains Examination (Written)	Four descriptive papers for shortlisting candidates for Viva-Voce
Stage III	Viva-Voce	Final interview stage; marks added to Mains for final merit

The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not counted in the final order of merit. The final merit list is prepared using Mains Written and Viva-Voce marks.

Delhi HJS Preliminary Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Paper	One objective paper
Questions	150
Maximum marks	150
Duration	2 hours
Negative marking	25% of the marks for each wrong answer
Purpose	Screening for the Mains Written Examination
General qualifying standard	50%
SC/ST/PwD qualifying standard	45%

The Preliminary syllabus includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English Language, the Constitution of India and a wide range of civil, criminal, commercial, constitutional and special laws.

Preliminary Syllabus: Major Law Areas

Subject group	Important laws/areas
Constitutional and procedural law	Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Evidence	Indian Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Criminal law	Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Commercial and contract law	Indian Contract Act, Partnership Act, Sale of Goods Act and Negotiable Instruments Act
Property and relief	Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act and Registration Act
Arbitration and financial laws	Arbitration and Conciliation Act, DRT Act and SARFAESI Act
Personal and social laws	Indian Succession Act, Hindu Succession Act, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act
Labour and welfare laws	Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, Employees’ Compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act and Payment of Gratuity Act
Technology and intellectual property	Information Technology Act, Trade Marks Act, Copyright Act, Patents Act and Designs Act
Other laws	Prevention of Corruption Act, Motor Vehicles Act and Commercial Courts Act

Delhi HJS Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains Written Examination contains four papers carrying a total of 750 marks.

Paper	Subject	Maximum marks	Duration
Paper I	General Knowledge and Language	150	2 hours
Paper II	Law-I	200	3 hours
Paper III	Law-II	200	3 hours
Paper IV	Law-III	200	3 hours
Total	—	750	—

Paper I: General Knowledge and Language

This paper tests current affairs, general knowledge and the candidate’s ability to express ideas in English. The High Court’s instructions state that credit is given for substance and expression, while deductions may be made for incorrect grammar, wrong word usage and poor expression.

Paper II: Law-I

Main areas

Constitution of India; Code of Civil Procedure; Indian Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; Limitation Act; Registration Act; Commercial Courts Act; Court Fees Act; Trade Marks Act; Copyright Act; Patents Act and Designs Act

Paper III: Law-II

Main areas

Transfer of Property Act; Indian Contract Act; Sale of Goods Act; Partnership Act; Specific Relief Act; Arbitration and Conciliation Act; Indian Succession Act; Hindu Marriage Act; Special Marriage Act; Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act; Guardians and Wards Act; Muslim personal-law statutes; DRT Act; SARFAESI Act; Motor Vehicles Act and labour laws

Paper IV: Law-III

Main areas

Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Code of Criminal Procedure and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita; Indian Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam; Prevention of Corruption Act; POCSO Act; Juvenile Justice Act; Information Technology Act; Negotiable Instruments Act; Prevention of Money-Laundering Act; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and Dowry Prohibition Act

Mains Qualifying Marks

Candidate category	Minimum in each paper	Minimum aggregate
General	45%	50%
SC/ST/PwD	40%	45%

A candidate must meet both the paper-wise and aggregate qualifying requirements to remain eligible for the Viva-Voce stage.

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Viva-Voce and Final Merit

Feature	Details
Viva-Voce marks	250
General minimum in Viva-Voce	50%
SC/ST/PwD minimum in Viva-Voce	45%
Viva shortlist	Not more than three times the advertised vacancies in each category, subject to tie rules
Final merit	Mains Written marks plus Viva-Voce marks
Final tie-breaker	Earlier Bar Council enrolment; if enrolment dates also tie, older candidate ranks higher

Preliminary marks are not added to the final merit. Candidates should focus on answer structure, legal analysis, statutory interpretation and precise written expression for the Mains.

How to Prepare for Delhi HJS Mains 2026

Preparation area	Practical approach
Bare Acts	Revise the wording, definitions, provisos, explanations and illustrations of every listed statute
New criminal laws	Study the relationship between the IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act and BNS/BNSS/BSA provisions included in the syllabus
Answer writing	Practise issue-rule-analysis-conclusion answers within the three-hour paper limit
General Knowledge and Language	Revise current affairs and write concise English answers with correct grammar
Case law	Prepare leading Supreme Court and High Court principles relevant to recurring statutory issues
Previous papers	Identify repeated themes and practise full-length descriptive papers
Time management	Allocate time according to marks and reserve time for review
Admit-card instructions	Check the centre, reporting time, permitted stationery and identity documents before exam day

What Candidates Should Carry to the Mains Exam

Candidates should follow the admit card and official instructions. Generally, they should keep the following ready:

Item	Purpose
Printed admit card	Entry to the examination centre
Valid photo identity proof	Candidate verification
Recent photograph	If required by the admit card instructions
Permitted stationery	Answer writing, subject to High Court instructions
Application details	Useful for resolving any candidate-information issue

Do not carry prohibited electronic devices or any material not allowed by the admit-card instructions.

Important Links

Resource	Direct link
Delhi HJS Mains admit card	Download Mains admit card
Mains admit-card notice	Official Delhi High Court notice
Mains exam date notice	Download postponement notice
Preliminary result/shortlist	Download HJS prelim result
HJS syllabus and instructions	Download official instructions PDF
Original recruitment notification	Download HJS notification
Delhi High Court recruitment page	Visit job openings

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Delhi High Court HJS preliminary result 2026 been released?

Yes. The Delhi High Court released the result of the Preliminary Examination held on 26 July 2026 and provisionally shortlisted candidates for the Mains Written Examination.

What is the Delhi High Court HJS Mains exam date 2026?

The revised Mains Written Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026. The earlier dates of 12 and 13 September 2026 were postponed.

Where can I download the Delhi High Court HJS Mains admit card?

Candidates can download it from the official Mains admit-card portal. The High Court has also published an official admit-card notice.

How many vacancies are available in Delhi HJS 2026?

The recruitment notice advertised 27 posts: 17 General, 5 SC and 5 ST vacancies.

What is the Delhi High Court HJS eligibility?

Candidates need a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Law and at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate, subject to the detailed notification’s conditions.

What is the Delhi HJS age limit?

The notice lists a minimum age of 35 years and a maximum age of 45 years, with relaxation according to the applicable recruitment rules.

What is the Delhi HJS Preliminary exam pattern?

The Preliminary Examination has 150 objective questions for 150 marks, lasts two hours and includes 25% negative marking for each wrong answer. It is a qualifying screening test.

What is the Delhi HJS Mains exam pattern?

The Mains consists of four papers: General Knowledge and Language for 150 marks, and three Law papers of 200 marks each. The total is 750 marks.

Are Preliminary marks counted in the final merit?

No. Preliminary marks are used for screening and are not counted in the final order of merit. Final merit is based on Mains Written and Viva-Voce marks.

What are the minimum Mains qualifying marks?

General candidates must secure at least 45% in each paper and 50% in aggregate. SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates must secure at least 40% in each paper and 45% in aggregate.

How many marks does the Delhi HJS Viva-Voce carry?

The Viva-Voce carries 250 marks. General candidates require at least 50%, while SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates require at least 45% in the interview.