Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 - Senior Personal Assistant (Total 65 Posts)

Opening Overview

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for direct recruitment and preparation of a panel for 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant. The post is a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted position in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, and eligible graduates with the prescribed shorthand and computer typing skills can apply from 20/10/2026 to 10/11/2026.

Post Details

Important Dates

The dates for the English Shorthand Test, Computer Typing Speed Test and Interview will be notified separately on the Supreme Court of India website and communicated through registered SMS and email.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable, apart from applicable bank charges, and must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. No postal application or payment through any other mode will be accepted.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 01/10/2026.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen will be admissible as per Government of India rules.
• Dependants of freedom fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years over and above the prescribed upper age limit.
• There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
• No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalized Banks.

Vacancy Details

The number of vacancies may be changed due to administrative requirements or the requirements of the Registry. The Supreme Court of India reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process with the approval of the competent authority.

Eligibility / Qualification

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements as on 01/10/2026:

• A degree from a recognized university in India.
• English shorthand proficiency at a speed of 110 words per minute.
• Knowledge of computer operation with an English typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Indian citizenship is required.
• Candidates employed in Central or State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.

Reservation benefits for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) will be provided in accordance with Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Selection Process

1. Objective Type Test
2. English Shorthand Test
3. Computer Typing Speed Test
4. Interview
5. Document Verification

Admission to all examination stages and the interview will be provisional. Eligibility documents will be verified during the document verification process, and candidature may be cancelled if any qualification or eligibility condition is not fulfilled.

Candidates securing at least 50 marks in the Objective Type Test may be shortlisted for the second stage. Where a large number of candidates qualify, shortlisting for the English Shorthand Test and Computer Typing Speed Test may be made in a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies. Candidates qualifying in all three tests may be shortlisted for interview in a 1:3 ratio.

Exam Pattern

Objective Type Test

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50 marks
• Negative marking: No negative marking

English Shorthand Test

The shorthand test grading will be as follows: without mistake—100%; up to 1% mistake—90%; up to 2% mistakes—80%; up to 3% mistakes—70%; up to 4% mistakes—60%; and up to 5% mistakes—50%. A full stop error and incorrect capitalization may be treated as half a mistake as specified in the notification.

Computer Typing Speed Test

An error in a word or figure will be treated as a full mistake. Errors involving capitalization or punctuation may be treated as half mistakes under the prescribed rules.

Interview

Salary / Pay Scale

The Senior Personal Assistant post is placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay range of ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 and an initial basic pay of ₹47,600, plus admissible allowances under the applicable rules.

Examination Centres

The Objective Type Test may be conducted at the following centres. Candidates will be required to select cities in order of preference, but the Registry may change or allot centres due to administrative reasons. The English Shorthand Test and Computer Typing Speed Test will be conducted in Delhi/NCR. The interview may be held online or physically in Delhi.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must upload scanned copies of their recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and graduation certificates, caste or community certificate where applicable, and disability certificate where applicable.
• An application cannot be withdrawn or modified after final submission. If more than one application is submitted, only the last submitted application will be considered.
• Name, parents' names and date of birth must match the High School or Class X certificate. Any change in name or surname must be supported by a Gazette Notification.
• No request for change of category, test centre or examination date will be entertained.
• Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download them from the Supreme Court of India website.
• Candidates should retain their application number for downloading admit cards and receiving examination-related information.
• No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for appearing in the tests or interview.
• Selected candidates may be required to work during odd hours and on holidays.
• Applications that do not comply with the prescribed instructions may be rejected.
• Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi.

Answer Key and Objection Process

The answer key for the Objective Type Test is scheduled to be uploaded on 08/12/2026. Candidates may submit objections online from 08/12/2026 to 09/12/2026 up to 11:55 PM. A fee of ₹100 per objection will be charged and will be refunded if the objection is found valid. The decision of the competent authority on objections will be final.