Delhi High Court JJA Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer post involves four stages. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next. The stages are:
- Stage I: Preliminary Examination (which will be computer based test objective type)
- Stage II: Main Examination
- Stage III: English Typing Test, it should be 35 words per minute
- Stage IV: Personal Interview
Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
The Preliminary Exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions. It is qualifying in nature.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 45 |
| General Awareness / Knowledge / Current Affairs | 45 | 45 |
| General Intelligence, Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks (25%) deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Marks: 60 Marks (50%) for General, 54 Marks (45%) for Reserved Categories.
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Stage II: Main (Descriptive) Examination
Candidates qualifying Stage I will appear for Stage II. This stage tests English writing skills.
| Part A | Essay (250 words) – 40 Marks Letter – 10 Marks |
|---|---|
| Part B | Grammar – 30 Marks Translation (25 words) – 20 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks (Time: 120 Minutes) |
Detailed Syllabus (Topic Wise)
1. English Language & Comprehension
- Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms
- Comprehension Passage
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Gender, Degrees, Preposition, Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Shuffling of Sentence Parts
- Spot the Error
- Active / Passive Voice
- Direct / Indirect Narration
2. General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Salient Features of the Constitution of India
- Indian Judiciary
- Sports & Games, Art & Culture
- Indian History, Polity & Geography
- Everyday Science
- National / International Organizations / Institutions
- Awards, Famous Personalities
- Important Days, Inventions & Discoveries
- Current Affairs / Events (15 Questions)
3. General Intelligence, Reasoning & Numerical Ability
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences
- Classification, Problem Solving
- Decision Making, Relationship Concepts
- BODMAS, Percentage (Profit & Loss, Discount)
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Ratio & Proportion
Stage III: English Typing Test
This stage is qualifying in nature. Candidates must type at a speed of 35 words per minute in English on a computer for 10 minutes. The permissible mistake limit is 3% of total words typed.
Stage IV: Interview
Maximum Marks: 15. There are no minimum qualifying marks for the interview stage. The final merit list is based on marks from Stage II (Mains) and Stage IV (Interview).
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Syllabus FAQs
Is there negative marking in the Delhi High Court JJA Prelims?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Stage I.
What is the typing speed required for Delhi High Court JJA?
Candidates must have a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on a computer.
Are marks from the Preliminary Exam counted for the final merit list?
No, the Preliminary Examination (Stage I) is qualifying in nature. The final merit list is based on marks obtained in Stage II (Mains) and Stage IV (Interview).