The High Court of Delhi has declared the result of Stage-I Preliminary Examination for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination 2026. The preliminary exam was held as a Computer Based Test on 22 March 2026, and the official result notice was issued on 25 April 2026.
The result notice confirms the number of candidates who appeared, remained absent, and were shortlisted for the next stage. It also gives category-wise cut-off marks for General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Candidates should treat the prelims result as a qualifying stage result. Being shortlisted in Stage-I means the candidate can move to the next stage as per the examination rules, but the final merit list will be prepared later according to the selection scheme mentioned in the original vacancy notice.
Delhi High Court JJA Prelims Result 2026 Status
The Delhi High Court JJA Prelims Result 2026 has been released for the Stage-I Preliminary Examination held on 22 March 2026. The result is for the Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination 2026.
The official result notice states that candidates can view the result using the result link provided by the High Court of Delhi. Candidates should use their registered login details, if required on the result portal, and carefully check whether they have been shortlisted for the next stage.
Important Result Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy notice issued | 30 January 2026 |
| Preliminary examination date | 22 March 2026 |
| Result notice date | 25 April 2026 |
| Stage-II Main Descriptive Examination date | To be notified separately |
Candidates should keep checking the Delhi High Court recruitment results and public notices pages for the Main Examination schedule and any further instructions.
How to Check Delhi High Court JJA Result 2026
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Delhi at https://delhihighcourt.nic.in/.
- Open the recruitment or recruitment results section.
- Click the result notice for Stage-I Preliminary Examination of Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Open) Examination 2026 held on 22 March 2026.
- Open the result link mentioned in the notice.
- Login or enter the required details, if the result portal asks for them.
- Check your result status and save the result page or notice for future use.
Candidates should rely on the official Delhi High Court website and the result link mentioned in the official notice, not on unofficial screenshots or forwarded lists.
Direct Result Link Details
The official result notice provides a result viewing link for candidates. The notice is available on the Delhi High Court recruitment results page and the result viewing link mentioned in that notice is https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/33131/97738/Index.html.
If the portal asks for login credentials, candidates should use the User ID and password generated during the application process. Candidates who cannot login should check the helpdesk or forgot password option available on the same application portal.
Category-wise Cut-Off Marks
| Category | Vacancies Notified | Candidates Shortlisted | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 62 | 938 | 93.333 |
| EWS | 12 | 181 | 96.666 |
| OBC-NCL | 44 | 669 | 86.923 |
| SC | 20 | 302 | 87.248 |
| ST | 14 | 211 | 78.205 |
| PwBD | 10 horizontally reserved posts | 42 | 54.221 |
| Total | 152 | 2,343 | - |
The official notice states that candidates securing the same marks as the cut-off marks in their respective categories have also been considered as shortlisted candidates.
Candidates Appeared and Absent
| Category | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Absent |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,994 | 5,317 |
| EWS | 2,481 | 749 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,697 | 1,487 |
| SC | 4,882 | 1,685 |
| ST | 1,172 | 335 |
| Total | 26,226 | 9,573 |
These numbers are useful for candidates who want to understand the scale of the Stage-I examination and the level of shortlisting for the next round.
What the Shortlist Means
The Stage-I Preliminary Examination is a qualifying stage. Candidates shortlisted through this result become eligible to appear for the next stage, subject to the conditions of the vacancy notice and further instructions issued by the High Court of Delhi.
The original selection scheme says candidates up to fifteen times the number of advertised vacancies in each category may be called for the Stage-II Main Descriptive Examination from among candidates who qualify Stage-I. The result notice confirms the actual number shortlisted category-wise.
Next Stage After Delhi High Court JJA Prelims Result
The next stage is the Stage-II Main Descriptive Examination. It is an English language descriptive paper of 100 marks and 120 minutes.
| Part | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Essay and Letter | 50 marks |
| Part B | Grammar and Translation | 50 marks |
| Total | Main Descriptive Examination | 100 marks |
The minimum passing marks mentioned in the vacancy notice are 50 percent for General category candidates and 45 percent for reserved category candidates, including eligible PwBD candidates.
Remaining Selection Process
The Delhi High Court JJA / Restorer selection process includes four stages. Stage-I has now been completed through the preliminary result.
| Stage | Exam / Test | Status / Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Stage-I | Preliminary Examination, CBT Objective Type | Qualifying stage; result released |
| Stage-II | Main Descriptive Examination | Next stage for shortlisted candidates |
| Stage-III | English Typing Test | Qualifying stage |
| Stage-IV | Interview | Final stage |
The final merit list will be prepared using marks obtained in the Main Descriptive Examination and Interview only. The preliminary exam and typing test are qualifying in nature as per the vacancy notice.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
Shortlisted candidates should keep their application and identity details ready for the next stage. The High Court may issue separate instructions for admit card, documents and examination day requirements.
- Application number or User ID used during registration
- Password or login recovery details for the application portal
- Printout or saved copy of the application confirmation page
- Valid photo identity proof
- Educational qualification certificates showing graduation
- Typing qualification or typing ability details, where required at the later stage
- Category certificate, if claiming SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD benefit
- Recent photograph and signature details used in the application
Important Instructions for Shortlisted Candidates
- Check the result only through the official Delhi High Court website or the result link mentioned in the official notice.
- Do not assume that shortlisting in Stage-I means final selection.
- Watch for the Stage-II Main Descriptive Examination notice on the official website.
- Keep login credentials safe because the same portal may be used for further candidate access.
- Read the Main Examination syllabus and pattern from the original vacancy notice.
- Preserve all documents supporting qualification, age, category and identity until the recruitment process is completed.
Official Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Delhi High Court JJA Prelims Result Notice PDF | Download Result Notice |
| Recruitment Results Page | Delhi High Court Recruitment Results |
| Original Vacancy Notice | Download Vacancy Notice |
| Official Website | High Court of Delhi |
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Delhi High Court released the Stage-I Preliminary Examination result notice on 25 April 2026.
The Stage-I Preliminary Examination was held on 22 March 2026 as a Computer Based Test.
A total of 2,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage.
The next stage is the Stage-II Main Descriptive Examination.
The General category cut-off marks are 93.333.
Candidates can check the result through the official Delhi High Court recruitment results page and the result link provided in the official result notice.
No. The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature. Final merit will be based on the Main Descriptive Examination and Interview as per the selection scheme.
There are 152 vacancies for Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer, including 10 horizontally reserved PwBD posts.