Delhi High Court HJS Mains Exam Date 2026 Revised - Download Official Postponement Notice
Delhi High Court — Judicial Branch
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Delhi High Court has issued an official recruitment notification for Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Delhi. To be eligible, applicants must hold Degree in Law (LL.B.) with minimum 7 years of active practice as an Advocate and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 35 years and Maximum 45 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600). The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Screening Examination, Mains Written Examination, and Viva-Voce. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Exam Date | 10 Oct 2026 |
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📝 Detailed Notification Guide
Delhi High Court HJS Mains Exam 2026 Rescheduled
The High Court of Delhi has officially issued a notice regarding the postponement of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Mains Examination (Written) 2026. According to the official notification issued by Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj, the written mains examination originally scheduled for September 12 and September 13, 2026, will now take place in October 2026.
Delhi HJS Mains Exam 2026 Postponement Summary
| Exam Authority | High Court of Delhi, New Delhi |
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| Examination Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Examination 2026 |
| Exam Stage | Mains Examination (Written) |
| Original Exam Dates | September 12, 2026 and September 13, 2026 |
| Revised Exam Dates | October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 |
| Reason for Rescheduling | Traffic advisories and movement restrictions during the 18th BRICS Summit |
| Notice Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Reason Behind the Postponement
The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12 and 13, 2026. Anticipating severe traffic restrictions and security advisories across the National Capital Territory of Delhi during the summit, the High Court administration deferred the exam dates to avoid inconvenience to candidates traveling to examination centers.
Important Dates for Candidates
- Notice Release Date: August 31, 2026
- Original Exam Schedule: September 12 & 13, 2026
- Revised Exam Schedule (Day 1): October 10, 2026
- Revised Exam Schedule (Day 2): October 11, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: To be announced shortly on the official website
Key Instructions for Candidates
- The written mains examination is deferred, not cancelled.
- Fresh admit cards containing revised examination centers, reporting times, and instructions will be issued on the official portal in due course.
- Candidates are strictly advised to follow only official updates available on delhihighcourt.nic.in.
