What the notice says
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant recruitment 2026 is Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12 October 2026. Last date — 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM. 65 tentative vacancies. Level 8, ₹47,600–1,51,100. Apply on sci.gov.in. Detailed notice — official PDF.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Vacancies | 65 tentative |
| Pay / stipend | Level 8, ₹47,600–1,51,100 (initial basic ₹47,600) |
| Fee | ₹1,500 (General/UR); ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ESM/PwD) + bank charges |
| Location | New Delhi (Registry of the Supreme Court of India) |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Who can apply | Bachelor’s degree + 110 wpm English shorthand + 40 wpm computer typing |
What the Supreme Court of India does
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court. Its Registry provides administrative support, including personal assistance to judges and officers.
This notice recruits Senior Personal Assistants who handle stenography and secretarial work in the Registry.
What kind of role this is
This is a Group B Non-Gazetted post by direct recruitment to prepare a panel for 65 tentative vacancies. Placement on the panel does not guarantee appointment. The work involves shorthand, typing and court-related secretarial duties in New Delhi.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India.
- You can take English shorthand at 110 words per minute and type at 40 wpm on a computer.
- You are between 18 and 30 years old as on 1 October 2026 (with usual relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, PwD, ex-servicemen and dependants of freedom fighters).
Skip if
- Your shorthand speed is below 110 wpm in English or typing is below 40 wpm.
- You are under 18 or over 30 as on 1 October 2026 and do not qualify for a printed relaxation.
- You want a pure legal officer or advocacy role without stenography skills.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12 October 2026 |
| Apply start | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age / eligibility cut-off | 1 October 2026 |
| Fee | ₹1,500 (General/UR); ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ESM/PwD). Pay online via UCO Bank gateway only. Fee is non-refundable. |
Available positions
No detailed category-wise vacancy split is printed. Benefit of reservation is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) under the applicable Supreme Court rules. Reserved-category candidates who qualify on relaxed standards are considered only against reserved vacancies.
1. Senior Personal Assistant — Level 8, ₹47,600–1,51,100 65 Vacancy (tentative)
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India.
- Proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 110 w.p.m.
- Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer in English.
- Age: 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026. Usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, PwD, ex-servicemen and dependants of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry.
Total vacancies — 65 tentative.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India + 110 wpm English shorthand + 40 wpm computer typing | No separate experience years required beyond the degree and skill proficiency |
Selection
- Objective Type Test (100 questions covering General English, General Knowledge, Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules 2013 and computer operation). Duration typically 1½ hours. Max 100 marks. Minimum qualifying 50. No negative marking. Tentatively on 7 December 2026.
- English Shorthand Test at 110 w.p.m. Max 100 marks. Minimum qualifying 50.
- Computer Typing Speed Test in English at 40 w.p.m. Max 20 marks. Minimum qualifying 10.
- Interview. Max 30 marks. Minimum qualifying 15.
Skill tests are conducted in Delhi/NCR. Objective test centres are in multiple cities. No TA/DA. Admit cards are downloadable from sci.gov.in.
How to prepare (free, official)
- This advertisement (official PDF)
- Supreme Court of India recruitments page
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and relevant constitutional provisions on the Judiciary.
How to apply
- Open the official apply link on sci.gov.in (recruitment section).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill the form and upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Save the acknowledgement. Only the last submitted form is considered if you apply more than once.
FAQs
What is the last date?
10 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Who can apply?
Graduates with 110 wpm English shorthand and 40 wpm computer typing, aged 18–30 as on 1 October 2026.
How many vacancies?
65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant. The number may change.
Where do I apply?
sci.gov.in (online only).
Does this lead to a permanent job?
It is direct recruitment for a Group B Non-Gazetted post to prepare a panel. Placement on the panel does not itself confer a right to appointment.
More openings are on the jobs board. Related: see the Supreme Court Court Master recruitment for experienced stenographers.