Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
The Supreme Court of India has 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant posts (Group B, Level 8, basic pay Rs 47,600) under Advertisement F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC). Graduates with 110 wpm English shorthand and 40 wpm computer typing, aged 18â30 on 01.10.2026, can apply online from 20 October to 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) | 12 October 2026 | Done |
| Application-link notice | 19 October 2026 | Done |
| Online application opens (10 AM) | 20 October 2026 | Done |
| Last date for online application (11:55 PM) | 10 November 2026 | Open |
| Objective type test (tentative) | 7 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key upload (as scheduled in the advertisement) | 8 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key objections (tentative, till 11:55 PM on 9 December) | 8 December 2026 to 9 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Shorthand test, typing test and interview | To be notified | Tba |
Qualification (as on 1 October 2026)
- Degree of a recognized university in India.
- Proficiency in English shorthand at 110 words per minute.
- Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Age (as on 1 October 2026)
18 to 30 years. Usual age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged and ex-servicemen candidates under Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters may get up to five years. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. Working in another government department, PSU or nationalized bank does not by itself give age relaxation.
Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, non-gazetted), Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 47,600–1,51,100), initial basic pay Rs 47,600 plus allowances, for preparing a panel by direct recruitment. The number may change. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) is under Rule 4A; the advertisement does not give a numerical category-wise split.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs 750 |
Bank charges are extra. Pay online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway in the application process. The fee is non-refundable and no postal form is accepted.
- Objective type test: 100 questions, 90 minutes, 100 marks, minimum 50; no negative marking.
- English shorthand test at 110 wpm: 7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription, 100 marks, minimum 50; maximum mistakes 5%.
- Typing speed test on computer (English, 40 wpm): 10 minutes, 20 marks, minimum 10; maximum mistakes 3%.
- Interview: 30 marks, minimum 15.
Shortlisting can be 1:10 for the shorthand and typing tests and 1:3 for the interview. Selection is followed by eligibility and document checks under Registry instructions. Placement in the panel does not give a right to appointment.
- Open the Supreme Court recruitment page and select the Senior Personal Assistant notices.
- Follow the official application link given in the 19 October 2026 notice.
- Enter accurate details, choose test cities in order of preference and upload the documents asked for.
- Pay the fee through the gateway, submit, and save or print the application with its number. Do not post the printout.
Keep ready: a recent photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 documents, graduation documents and applicable caste/community/disability proof. Name and birth details must match the Class 10 certificate; a changed name needs a Gazette notification. Category changes are not entertained. If more than one form is submitted, only the last submitted form is considered. Government/PSU/nationalized-bank employees need an NOC at document verification. Keep your email and mobile active.
Full Details
CURRENT STATUS: Applications open – 20 October to 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM) | 65 tentative posts | Objective test 7 December 2026 (tentative)
The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies under Advertisement F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12 October 2026. The application window runs from 20 October 2026 at 10:00 AM to 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates need a recognized university degree, English shorthand at 110 words per minute, and knowledge of computer operation with typing at 40 words per minute.
Current status: the notified application window is underway, as confirmed by the Supreme Court’s application-link notice dated 19 October 2026. Apply only through the Supreme Court recruitment board and the application service named in that notice.
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell).
- Advertisement: No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12 October 2026; application-link notice dated 19 October 2026.
- Posts: 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies (Group B, non-gazetted). No category-wise breakup is given in the advertisement.
- Pay: Level 8, Rs 47,600–1,51,100; initial basic pay Rs 47,600 plus admissible allowances.
- Last date: 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
- Last verified: 23 October 2026. Sources: official advertisement (9 pages), application-link notice and the Supreme Court recruitment page.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 12 October 2026 – published |
| Application-link notice | 19 October 2026 – published |
| Online applications | 20 October 2026, 10 AM to 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Eligibility reference date | 1 October 2026 |
| Objective test | 7 December 2026 – tentative |
| Answer key upload | 8 December 2026 – scheduled in the advertisement |
| Answer key objections | 8–9 December 2026, till 11:55 PM – tentative |
| Shorthand test, typing test and interview | Dates to be notified |
| Admit card | To be downloaded from the Supreme Court website when released |
Scheme of Examination
| Test | Scheme | Maximum marks | Minimum qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective type test | 100 questions, 90 minutes; no negative marking | 100 | 50 |
| English shorthand | 110 wpm for 7 minutes; transcription 45 minutes; maximum permissible mistakes 5% | 100 | 50 |
| English typing on computer | 40 wpm minimum, 10 minutes; maximum permissible mistakes 3% | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | – | 30 | 15 |
The objective paper has General English 25, General Knowledge 25, provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India 25, Supreme Court Rules 2013: 15, and knowledge of computer operation 10 questions.
Shorthand grading: no mistakes = 100%; up to 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5% mistakes = 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% and 50%. Read page 6 of the advertisement for full and half-mistake rules. Answer-key objections cost Rs 100 each and are refunded if found valid.
If many candidates score the minimum in the objective test, shortlisting for the shorthand and typing tests can be limited to a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies, and to 1:3 for the interview among those who clear all three tests. Clearing the minimum marks does not guarantee progression or appointment.
Work Profile and Test Centres
The post calls for fast, accurate English shorthand, transcription and computer typing. The advertisement requires appointees to be available at odd hours and on holidays. A degree alone is not enough; practise the tested speeds and error limits. The objective test is held in the cities listed in Annexure A (69 city entries) and the Registry can change allocation. Shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR; the interview may be online or in person in Delhi. No TA/DA is paid and admit cards are downloaded, not posted.
Source
Official sources: Supreme Court of India Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12 October 2026 (9 pages including Annexure A), the application-link notice dated 19 October 2026 and the recruitment page on sci.gov.in. Last verified 23 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
65 tentative vacancies; the Registry may change the number.
10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM, as given in the advertisement and the application-link notice.
The notice requires a degree from a recognized university in India plus the stated shorthand, typing and computer skills; it does not ask for a law degree.
No negative marking is specified for the objective test.
The advertisement says a submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified; no separate correction window is announced.
The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026; watch the official recruitment board for changes.
No. Senior Personal Assistant is a separate post with a separate selection process.