The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant, a Group B non-gazetted post in the Registry. The advertisement, No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), is dated 12 October 2026, the application link went live on 20 October 2026, and applications close at 11:55 PM on 10 November 2026. The objective type test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Degree + English shorthand 110 w.p.m. + typing 40 w.p.m. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Level 8: Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 (initial basic pay Rs. 47,600) |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Test (Tentative) | 7 December 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants need a degree from a recognised university in India, proficiency in English shorthand at 110 words per minute, and knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute. All conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026. The age limit is 18 to 30 years on 1 October 2026, with the usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged candidates and ex-servicemen. Dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 more years, and departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Candidates working in other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750 plus bank charges |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Selection Process
Selection has four stages, each with its own minimum qualifying marks. Stage 1 is an Objective Type Test of 100 marks over 1.5 hours covering General English, General Knowledge, provisions relating to the judiciary in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules 2013 and computer operation, with no negative marking. Stage 2 is a Shorthand Test in English (dictation at 110 words per minute for 7 minutes, transcription in 45 minutes). Stage 3 is a Typing Speed Test on computer at 40 words per minute for 10 minutes. Stage 4 is an Interview. Candidates must clear each stage to move to the next.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Supreme Court website sci.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitment section and the Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 link.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill the application form and upload the photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form before 11:55 PM on 10 November 2026.
- Keep a printout of the final submitted form for your records.
The vacancy figure is tentative and may change as per the Registry’s requirements, so apply early and keep checking sci.gov.in for updates.
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Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | sci.gov.in |
| Official Website | sci.gov.in |