The Supreme Court of India (Registry) has invited online applications for direct recruitment to 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant, a Group B (Non-Gazetted) post in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 47,600 – Rs 1,51,100). Applications opened on 20 October 2026 and close today, 10 November 2026, at 11:55 PM. Graduates with English shorthand at 110 words per minute and computer typing at 40 words per minute can apply online through the official website, sci.gov.in.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026 |
| Post | Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Total vacancies | 65 (tentative — the number may change) |
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level 8, Rs 47,600 – Rs 1,51,100 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 65 (tentative) |
The advertisement gives no category-wise break-up of the 65 posts. Reservation is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The Registry has reserved the right to change the number of posts and to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process.
Eligibility
Only Indian citizens can apply, and qualification and age are counted as on 1 October 2026.
- Education: A degree of a recognised university in India, in any stream.
- Shorthand: Proficiency in shorthand (English) at 110 words per minute.
- Computer and typing: Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years as on 1 October 2026.
- Age relaxation: Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged and ex-servicemen candidates; up to 5 years over the limit for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. Candidates working in other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks get no relaxation.
- No work experience is required.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 8 (Rs 47,600 – Rs 1,51,100), with an initial basic pay of Rs 47,600. Allowances are paid as admissible under the rules, on top of the basic pay. The notification does not list the allowances, so no in-hand figure is quoted here.
Selection Process
Selection has four stages, and admission to every stage is purely provisional until documents are verified.
| Stage | Total marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 | 50 |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | 100 | 50 |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer | 20 | 10 |
| 4. Interview | 30 | 15 |
Objective test (1½ hours, 100 questions): There is no negative marking.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 |
| Knowledge of Computer operation | 10 |
Shorthand test: Dictation of 7 minutes at 110 words per minute, then 45 minutes for transcription. Up to 5% mistakes of the words dictated are allowed, and a full-stop mistake counts as half a mistake. Marks depend on accuracy.
Typing test: 10 minutes in English at 40 words per minute, with 3% mistakes allowed.
If many candidates score 50 or more in the objective test, the top candidates by merit, in the ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies, are called for the shorthand and typing tests. Those who qualify all three tests are called for interview in the ratio of 1:3. The objective test is held in the cities listed in Annexure A of the notice; the shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR, and the interview is online or in Delhi.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 7 December 2026 |
| Answer key | 8 December 2026 |
| Objection window | 8 to 9 December 2026, till 11:55 PM (tentative) |
| Shorthand, typing test and interview | To be notified on the website |
Objections to the answer key are online only and cost Rs 100 per objection, refunded if the objection is valid.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, Physically Challenged | Rs 750 |
Bank charges are extra. The fee is paid online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway and is not refunded under any circumstances, so confirm your eligibility before paying.
How to Apply Online
- Open the Recruitments section of the Supreme Court of India website at sci.gov.in and use the SPA application link.
- Click Register to create your account, or Login if you have already registered on the portal.
- Fill in the form carefully, as per your Class X certificate — your name and date of birth cannot be changed later.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature and documents (Class X, Class XII and graduation certificates, plus caste or disability certificate if applicable).
- Pay the fee online through the payment gateway.
- Preview the form, take a printout and note your application number for the admit card. You need not post the printout.
- Use a mobile number and email you check daily, because dates for the later tests will be sent by SMS and email as well as on the website.
Important Conditions
- If you submit more than one form, only the last one is considered. A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified, and category change is not allowed.
- Employees of Central or State Government, nationalised banks and PSUs must give a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
- No TA/DA is paid for the tests or interview.
- Only the name and date of birth in your Class X (High School) Board certificate are accepted; a name change needs a Gazette Notification.
- Selected candidates must work at odd hours and holidays and give an undertaking to that effect.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Q2. What is the eligibility for Supreme Court SPA 2026?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, English shorthand at 110 words per minute, and computer typing at 40 words per minute. No work experience is required.
Q3. What is the age limit for Supreme Court SPA 2026?
18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, with usual Government of India relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged and ex-servicemen candidates.
Q4. What is the salary of a Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant?
Pay Matrix Level 8, Rs 47,600 – Rs 1,51,100, plus allowances as admissible under the rules.
Q5. What is the application fee for Supreme Court SPA 2026?
Rs 1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and Rs 750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), ex-servicemen and physically challenged candidates. The fee is non-refundable.
Q6. When is the Supreme Court SPA exam?
The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026. Dates for the shorthand test, typing test and interview will be notified on the website.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the Supreme Court SPA objective test?
No, there is no negative marking in the objective test.
Q8. Is there a category-wise vacancy break-up for the 65 posts?
No, the advertisement does not publish a category-wise break-up; SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get reservation under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961.
Note: The facts above are from the official advertisement (No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026) as quoted by multiple sources. Read the official notification on sci.gov.in before applying.
Next Action: Apply online for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 before 11:55 PM today, 10 November 2026.
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