The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts the Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) exam to recruit professionals for Delhi District Courts. This page covers the complete, structured syllabus with exam pattern, detailed subject-wise topics, marks distribution, a downloadable syllabus PDF, recommended books, preparation plan, career path, and FAQs.

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DSSSB JJA Exam Overview

Conducting Body	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Post	Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA)
Department	Delhi District Courts
Mode	As per DSSSB guidelines (CBT/OMR)
Selection Stages	Tier I (Objective) → Tier II (Descriptive) → Tier III (Typing) → Merit/Interview
Negative Marking	Yes, 0.25 marks in Tier I
Official Website	https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in

DSSSB JJA Exam Pattern

Tier	Type	Sections	Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Tier I	Objective (MCQ)	English, General Awareness, Reasoning	120	120	120 minutes	1 mark each; −0.25 negative marking
Tier II	Descriptive	Essay, Grammar, Translation	—	100	120 minutes	Essay 50, Grammar 30, Translation 20
Tier III	Skill Test	Typing (English)	—	Qualifying	—	Minimum 40 WPM; qualifying only

DSSSB JJA Syllabus – Detailed Subject-wise Topics

Tier I – Objective Syllabus (Detailed)

1) General English & Comprehension (60 marks)

Topic	What to Study (Detailed Description)
Vocabulary	Synonyms/antonyms; one-word substitutions; commonly confused words; homonyms/homophones; high-frequency exam words; contextual vocabulary from short passages.
Grammar	Tenses and sequence of tenses; subject–verb agreement; pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, articles; modifiers; degrees of comparison; voice (active/passive); narration (direct/indirect); punctuation norms in official writing.
Sentence Structure	Simple/complex/compound sentences; clause identification; parallelism; sentence improvement; redundancy removal for clarity and precision in administrative notes.
Error Spotting	Grammar usage errors; commonly misused expressions; diction and register appropriate for court-office communication.
Reading Comprehension	Fact vs inference; tone and purpose; main idea; vocabulary in context; short administrative/legal-themed passages.
Idioms & Phrases	Frequently tested idiomatic expressions; precise usage in official correspondence.

2) General Awareness (30 marks)

Topic	What to Study (Detailed Description)
History	Ancient to Modern Indian history; freedom movement; constitution framing timeline; key personalities; Delhi-centric milestones relevant to civic institutions.
Indian Polity & Constitution	Features of Constitution; fundamental rights/duties; DPSPs; union–state structure; Parliament and state legislatures; constitutional bodies; significant amendments; basics of judiciary and court hierarchy.
Geography	India’s physical geography; resources; climate; disaster basics; world geography highlights; Delhi NCR geography for civic context.
Economics	Basic concepts (GDP, inflation, fiscal/monetary policy); government schemes; budget terms; inclusive growth and employment indicators.
Art & Culture	Indian art forms, heritage, literature, and culture; prominent festivals and sites; Delhi museums/heritage references.
Sports	Major tournaments, records, and recent winners; sports governance basics.
Science & Tech	Everyday science; basic physics/chemistry/biology; notable innovations; digital governance initiatives; cyber hygiene in offices.
Current Affairs	National and international events of the last 6–12 months; government policies; judiciary news highlights and appointments (as relevant for awareness).

3) General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability (30 marks)

Topic	What to Study (Detailed Description)
Analogies & Classification	Word/number/figure analogy; odd-one-out based on properties, sets, and patterns.
Series	Number and alphabet series (missing/next term); visual/figure series continuity and transformation.
Coding–Decoding	Letter shifting, substitution, and pattern-based coding; decoding functional rules quickly.
Blood Relations	Standard family tree problems; generation and relation inference with minimal steps.
Direction & Distance	Path tracing, angular turns, relative positioning; shortest path calculations.
Syllogism & Statements	All/some/no statements; Venn inference; possibility-based questions; conclusions that logically follow.
Puzzles & Arrangements	Linear/circular seating; order and ranking; floor/box based placements; constraint handling.
Data Sufficiency	Evaluate if given statements are sufficient to answer; avoid unnecessary calculation.

Tier II – Descriptive Syllabus (Detailed)

Section	Detail	Marks
Essay Writing	Approx. 300 words on governance, legal awareness, social policy, administrative reforms, ethics, or current affairs. Tests structure, clarity, coherence, and official tone.	50
Grammar Assessment	Sentence improvement, error detection, punctuation, usage of prepositions/conjunctions/articles, concise official writing.	30
Translation	Bidirectional translation (English–Hindi) of short official/legal passages (~25 words) emphasizing accuracy and terminology.	20

Tier III – Skill Test (Typing)

Test	Requirement	Remarks
Typing (English)	Minimum 40 WPM	Computer-based; qualifying only; accuracy and formatting matter.

Marks Distribution

Tier	Section	Marks	Weightage
Tier I	English	60	50%
	General Awareness	30	25%
	Reasoning	30	25%
Tier II	Essay	50	50%
	Grammar	30	30%
	Translation	20	20%
Tier III	Typing	Qualifying	—

DSSSB JJA Syllabus PDF Download

Use the links below to access official updates and keep a personal offline copy of the syllabus for revision.

Official Website	DSSSB – Official Website
Syllabus PDF	Download DSSSB JJA Syllabus (PDF)

Recommended Books

Subject	Book Title	Author / Publisher
English (Objective)	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
English Grammar	High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren & Martin
Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
General Awareness	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Lucent
Legal Awareness (Basics)	IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act (Bare Acts)	Government Publications
Descriptive	Descriptive English	S.C. Gupta

Preparation Strategy – Practical, Time-Bound Plan

Balance Tier I speed/accuracy with Tier II writing. Include daily typing practice for Tier III.

Weekly Structure (Repeat & Deepen)

Day	Focus	Action Items
Mon	English	Grammar drills (tenses, SVA) + 2 RCs; 40 MCQs; 30 min typing.
Tue	Reasoning	Series, coding–decoding, puzzles; 40 MCQs; 30 min typing.
Wed	GK/CA	Static GK chapter + 1 month CA notes; 40 MCQs; 30 min typing.
Thu	Mixed	60 mixed MCQs (all 3); revise errors; 30 min typing.
Fri	Descriptive	One 300-word essay; 20 grammar questions; 10 sentence corrections.
Sat	Mock	Full Tier I mock (120 Q/120 min) + analysis; weak topic drilling.
Sun	Revision	Revise notes; compilation of vocab/idioms; light CA read.

High-Yield Tips

Typing Speed	Target 45–50 WPM in practice to comfortably clear 40 WPM in test conditions.
Descriptive Edge	Use PEEL structure (Point–Evidence–Explanation–Link) in essays; maintain formal tone.
Error Book	Maintain a log of mistakes from mocks; revise weekly to avoid repetition.
Current Affairs	Maintain monthly PDFs; revise last 6–8 months before the exam.

Specialization & Career Growth

Stage	Role	Scope
Entry	Junior Judicial Assistant	File and record management, drafting support, cause-list handling, court diary, coordination with sections.
Mid	Senior Judicial Assistant / Court Clerk	Supervision of clerical tasks, vetting drafts, monitoring timelines, liaison with sections/registries.
Senior	Section Officer / Registrar (as per rules)	Branch leadership, process improvements, compliance oversight, high-level administrative duties.

Important FAQs

How many stages are in DSSSB JJA?
Four: Tier I (Objective), Tier II (Descriptive), Tier III (Typing), followed by merit/interaction as notified.

Is there negative marking?
Yes. In Tier I, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Minimum typing speed?
40 WPM in English; the skill test is qualifying in nature.

Essay word limit?
Approximately 300 words; clarity and structure matter more than length alone.

Are Tier III marks added to merit?
No. It is qualifying; failure disqualifies, but marks are not added.

Who can apply?
Graduates meeting DSSSB eligibility. Legal knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

Where to get official updates?
On the DSSSB website. Always verify dates, pattern, and notice numbers from official sources.