The Supreme Court of India has issued a recruitment advertisement dated 12 October 2026 for the post of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA). According to the attached official notification, the recruitment is for 65 tentative vacancies under direct recruitment.
The post is classified as a Group B, Non-Gazetted position, with a pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026, according to the notification.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (tentative) |
| Job Category | Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary Pay/Scale | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Notification Date | 12 October, 2026 |
Important dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Official notification | 12 October 2026 |
Online application begins | 20 October 2026 |
Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
Eligibility cut-off date | 1 October 2026 |
Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
Answer key publication | 8 December 2026 (tentative) |
Answer key objection window | 8–9 December 2026, until 11:55 PM on 9 December |
The dates above are based on the attached notification. The objective examination and answer-key schedule are tentative and should be checked against any subsequent official notice.
Official Links for Application and Notification
The official recruitment page lists the SPA advertisement and an online application link. Use that portal to access the application form rather than relying on unofficial application websites.
Vacancy details
The notification announces 65 tentative vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant. The Supreme Court Registry has reserved the right to change the number of posts depending on administrative requirements.
The attached advertisement does not provide a confirmed category-wise vacancy breakdown. Reservation benefits are available to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates under the applicable Supreme Court service rules.
Eligibility criteria
1. Educational qualification
Candidates must have:
- A degree from a recognized university in India.
- English shorthand proficiency at a speed of 110 words per minute.
- Knowledge of computer operations and English typing at a speed of 40 words per minute.
Candidates should ensure that they meet all three requirements before applying.
2. Age limit
The age is calculated as of 1 October 2026.
Category | Age requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum age | 18 years |
Maximum age | 30 years |
SC/ST/OBC-NCL and other eligible categories | Relaxation as per applicable Government of India rules |
Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 additional years of relaxation |
Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
The notification states that candidates working in other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks will not receive age relaxation merely on that basis.
Application fee
Candidate category | Application fee |
|---|---|
General/Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
SC/ST | ₹750 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹750 |
Ex-servicemen | ₹750 |
Physically Challenged candidates | ₹750 |
Bank charges may be additional. Payment must be made online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee is non-refundable, except that a valid answer-key objection fee may be refunded under the conditions stated in the notification.
Selection process and examination pattern
The recruitment process consists of an objective examination, an English shorthand test, a computer typing test and an interview.
Stage | Test details | Maximum marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Objective Type Test | 100 | 50 |
2 | English shorthand test | 100 | 50 |
3 | English typing speed test | 20 | 10 |
4 | Interview | 30 | 15 |
Stage 1: Objective Type Test
The examination will last 1 hour and 30 minutes and contain 100 questions:
Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
General English | 25 |
General Knowledge | 25 |
Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 25 |
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 |
Computer Operations | 10 |
Total | 100 |
There is no negative marking in the objective test, according to the notification.
Stage 2: English shorthand test
- Dictation speed: 110 words per minute.
- Dictation duration: 7 minutes.
- Transcription time: 45 minutes.
- Maximum marks: 100.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50.
- Maximum permissible mistakes: 5% of the total dictated words.
The notification specifies a grading method based on the percentage of mistakes, with a score of 100% for no mistakes and 50% for mistakes up to the permitted 5% limit.
Stage 3: Computer typing test
Candidates must demonstrate English typing at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute.
- Test duration: 10 minutes.
- Maximum marks: 20.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 10.
- Maximum permissible mistakes: 3% of the total words typed.
Stage 4: Interview
The interview carries 30 marks, with 15 marks required to qualify.
If the number of candidates qualifying the objective test is high, the Registry may shortlist candidates for the shorthand and typing tests at a ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies. Candidates who qualify all three tests may be shortlisted for interview at a ratio of 1:3, as stated in the notification.
Examination Centers
The objective examination is scheduled to be held in the cities listed in Annexure A of the attached PDF. Candidates will select examination cities in order of preference, but the Registry may change centers for administrative reasons.
The notification lists centers across the following states and regions:
- Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam and West Bengal
- Delhi/NCR and Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
- Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra
- Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
The full list includes cities such as Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi/NCR, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dehradun, Chandigarh-region alternatives such as Mohali, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Pune, Bhopal and Indore, among others.
Important: The English shorthand and computer typing tests will be conducted in Delhi/NCR. The interview may be held online or physically in Delhi, depending on the directions of the competent authority.
Documents required for online application
Candidates should prepare scanned copies of the following documents, as applicable:
- Recent photograph.
- Signature.
- Class 10 certificate.
- Class 12 certificate.
- Graduation certificate.
- Caste/community certificate for eligible reserved-category applicants.
- Disability certificate, if applicable.
Candidates working in Central or State Government departments, nationalized banks, public sector undertakings or similar organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the document verification stage.
Applicants should carefully check their personal details before final submission. The notification states that submitted applications cannot be withdrawn or modified.
Answer key and objection process
The notification provides for publication of the objective examination answer key on 8 December 2026. The tentative objection window is 8 December to 9 December 2026, closing at 11:55 PM on the last day.
- Objections must be submitted online.
- The fee is ₹100 per objection.
- The fee will be refunded if the objection is found valid.
- The competent authority's decision on objections will be final.
Candidates should monitor the official recruitment portal for the answer key and the final objection instructions.
How to apply online
- Visit the official Supreme Court recruitment page.
- Locate the Senior Personal Assistant advertisement dated 12 October 2026.
- Open the online application link and complete the registration process.
- Enter personal, educational and category details accurately.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online through the prescribed payment gateway.
- Preview the application, verify all details and submit it before 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
- Save the application number and print or retain a copy of the completed form for future reference.
Important instructions for applicants
- The application deadline is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
- The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the official website.
- Candidates should maintain an active personal email address and mobile number throughout recruitment.
- Multiple applications may result in only the latest submitted application being considered.
- False information, fabricated documents or misrepresentation may lead to cancellation of candidature, disqualification or other action.
- Selected candidates may be required to work outside normal working hours and on holidays.
Frequently asked questions
1. How many vacancies are available in Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
The notification announces 65 tentative vacancies.
2. What is the salary of a Senior Personal Assistant?
The pay scale is ₹47,600–₹1,51,100, with an initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
4. Is a graduation degree compulsory?
Yes. A degree from a recognized university in India is required.
5. Is shorthand required?
Yes. Candidates must have English shorthand proficiency at 110 words per minute.
6. Is there negative marking?
No. The notification expressly states that there will be no negative marking in the objective test.
7. Where will the skill tests take place?
The shorthand and typing tests will be conducted in Delhi/NCR.
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