Delhi High Court invites applications for 13 Oath Commissioner posts exclusively for its courts. Apply only if practicing mainly at the Delhi High Court.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Details |
| Practice Experience | ≥3 years as Advocate (by last submission date). |
| Practice Location | Mainly at Delhi High Court complex. |
| Income | Avg. ≥₹24,000/year (last 2 years); affidavit proof. Exempt: PwD, lady advocates (divorcee/widowed/single). |
| Tenure | 2 years; re-appointment after 3-year gap. |
| Preferences (10%) | Senior citizens, lady advocates (divorcee/widowed), PwD (with proof). |
| Exclusivity | Affidavit: Not applied elsewhere in Delhi courts. |
Application Details
- Format: Strict proforma with checklist (available from court).
- Submit to: Assistant Registrar (Genl.-Admn.-I), Room 8, Ground Floor, Administrative Block, Delhi High Court, New Delhi.
- Deadline: 10.04.2026 by 4:30 PM (late/no tinkering = rejected).
Download proforma from Delhi High Court website. Suits your Delhi location—check income proofs!
Oath Commissioner: Role in India
Oath Commissioners are court-appointed advocates authorized to administer oaths/affirmations and certify affidavits for judicial proceedings only.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer Oaths: Verify deponent’s identity, ensure they understand affidavit contents (read/translate if illiterate), and witness swearing/affirming truth.
- Certify Documents: Attest affidavits using official stamp (name, commission period, HC details) for court/tribunal use—not for executive/administrative or international purposes.
- Compliance Checks: Confirm details like deponent’s name, father’s name, address; note identifier if unknown; reject false/untruthful docs.
