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title: "Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: 65 Posts, Shorthand 110 wpm, Apply by 10 November"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/supreme-court-senior-personal-assistant-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Supreme Court of India"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "open"
application_start: "20 Oct 2026"
application_last_date: "10 Nov 2026"
exam_date: "07 Dec 2026"
total_vacancies: 65
published: "2026-10-20T17:23:18.480Z"
updated: "2026-10-20T17:23:18.480Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-19T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: 65 Posts, Shorthand 110 wpm, Apply by 10 November

**Last date to apply:** 10 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Apply on Official Site](https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32912/102864/14v7jBxcoPI08LH2vw/Index.html)
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/supreme-court-of-india/sci-senior-personal-assistant-advertisement-2026-807078a8.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/)

## Overview

### Overview

The Supreme Court of India has advertised 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026). The selection is by direct recruitment, for preparing a panel. The online form is open from 20 October 2026 (10:00 a.m.) to 10 November 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

You can apply if you hold a degree, can take English shorthand at 110 words per minute and type at 40 words per minute on a computer, and are 18 to 30 years old on 1 October 2026. The post is Group 'B' Non-Gazetted, in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100), with an initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus allowances. The Objective Type Test is tentatively on 7 December 2026.

**Check these before you apply:**

- Your qualification, age and every other condition are counted as on **1 October 2026**.
- Enter your name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth exactly as in your High School / Class 10 Board certificate or equivalent certificate. A change of name or surname should be supported by a Gazette Notification.
- Your category cannot be changed later, and a submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- If you submit more than one form, only the one you submit last is considered, and the portal's manual says the fee paid for the other forms is forfeited.
- The 65 vacancies are tentative and may change. The advertisement does not give a category-wise split. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
- Selected candidates will have to work even at odd hours and on holidays.

Full notice: [Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant advertisement 2026 (PDF, 9 pages)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/supreme-court-of-india/sci-senior-personal-assistant-advertisement-2026-807078a8.pdf). Application link notice dated 19 October 2026: [Supreme Court notice with the online application link (PDF, 1 page)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/supreme-court-of-india/sci-senior-personal-assistant-application-link-notice-2026-ea4fcaf3.pdf). Official copies: [advertisement on the Supreme Court's file server](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec0490f1f4972d133619a60c30f3559e/uploads/2026/10/2026101325.pdf) and the [Supreme Court Recruitment page](https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/).

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Total Vacancies | 65 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate + English shorthand 110 wpm + typing 40 wpm on computer |
| Age Limit | 18 – 30 years (as on 01 Oct 2026) — Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 years for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry; no relaxation for candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs or Nationalized Banks. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 8 of Pay Matrix (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100), initial basic pay ₹47,600 plus allowances |
| Employment Type | Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post (direct recruitment, panel) |
| Job Location | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement issued | 12 Oct 2026 — No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Apply online starts | 20 Oct 2026 — From 10:00 a.m. (Tuesday) |
| Last date to apply | 10 Nov 2026 — Till 11:55 p.m. (Tuesday) |
| Age and qualification counted as on | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Objective Type Test | 07 Dec 2026 — Tentative, as per the advertisement (Monday) |
| Answer keys uploaded | 08 Dec 2026 |
| Last date for answer key objections | 09 Dec 2026 — Tentative, till 11:55 p.m.; window opens 8 December |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + bank charges |

**Payment modes:** Online only: payment gateway provided by UCO Bank (advertisement); BillDesk gateway with net banking, cards, UPI (portal manual)

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted), Pay Level 8 | 65 | Degree of a recognized University in India; English shorthand at 110 w.p.m.; computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Education | Degree of a recognized University in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 110 w.p.m. |
| Computer and typing | Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
| Age | 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date | Qualification, age and other conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026 |
| Departmental candidates | No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry |

## Selection Process

1. **Objective Type Test (tentatively 7 December 2026)** — 100 questions, 100 marks, 1½ hours, qualifying marks 50, no negative marking. Held in the Annexure-A cities; the Registry may allot another city.
2. **Shorthand (English) Test** — Dictation at 110 words per minute for 7 minutes, 45 minutes to transcribe. 100 marks, qualifying marks 50. Held in Delhi/NCR. If many candidates qualify the objective test, they are shortlisted 1:10 to the tentative vacancies.
3. **Typing Speed Test on Computer (English)** — Minimum 40 w.p.m. for 10 minutes. 20 marks, qualifying marks 10. Held in Delhi/NCR.
4. **Interview** — 30 marks, qualifying marks 15. Online or in person in Delhi. Candidates who qualify in all three tests are called in the ratio 1:3 to the tentative vacancies.
5. **Document verification** — Every stage is provisional. Documents are checked at document verification, and candidature is cancelled if any condition is not met.

## How to Apply

1. **Open the Supreme Court application portal** — The online form is on the application portal (cdn3.digialm.com) linked from the Supreme Court's notice of 19 October 2026, which is listed on the Recruitment page of www.sci.gov.in. Applications are accepted only online; no postal form is accepted. The portal's General Links include the advertisement and the "Manual Of Online Application Form".
2. **Keep your details and scans ready** — The portal's manual asks for: qualification details from Class 10 onwards with percentage of marks or CGPA; a recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background, not older than 3 weeks, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 100–200 KB, JPG/JPEG; your signature in black or blue ink, 80–150 KB, JPG/JPEG; and Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, a caste/community certificate if you are in a reserved category, and a disability certificate if it applies, each 100–1000 KB in PDF/JPG/JPEG.
3. **Step I: Register** — Click "Click here" in front of "To Register", choose the post under "Post Name", fill your personal and contact details and verify your mobile number and e-mail with the OTPs. Tick "I Agree", click "REVERIFY", check the values shown and press "Submit". Your Application Sequence No. (User ID) and Password are sent to your e-mail and mobile. Name (as in the 10th certificate), date of birth, mobile number and e-mail cannot be changed after registration, and the e-mail and mobile number must stay valid for at least one year. Already registered? Use "Click here" in front of "Already Registered? To Login". If you lose your password, use "FORGOT PASSWORD" on the login page.
4. **Step II: Log in and fill the form** — Click "Go To Application" (or log in again with your User ID and Password) and fill Personal Details, Additional Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, Test City (in order of preference) and the Declaration, then upload the photograph, signature and certificates. Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as in your Class 10 certificate. False information cancels your candidature.
5. **Preview, then submit** — Click "Preview" and check every detail; you can edit only before you click "Submit". Once submitted, the form cannot be edited or withdrawn.
6. **Pay the fee online by 10 November 2026, 11:55 p.m.** — After you submit, you are redirected to the payment gateway. ₹1,500 (General/Unreserved) or ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged) plus bank charges. The advertisement says the fee is paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank; the portal's manual says you are taken to the BillDesk payment gateway (net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, etc.). No other mode is accepted, and the fee is not refunded. The manual suggests keeping the payment transaction number safe for future use.
7. **Print your form and keep your application number** — After the fee is paid, press "PRINT" to print or save the submitted form as PDF. Do not send a hard copy of the form or any documents to the Supreme Court. Keep your application number to generate your admit card. For help, use the Helpdesk tab in the portal or the helpline +91 7996335552 (10 AM to 5 PM on all working days, as given on the portal's registration page).

## Exam pattern (scheme of the examination)

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 questions · 1½ hours · 100 marks · qualifying marks 50 — 25 General English, 25 General Knowledge, 25 provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, 15 Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and 10 Knowledge of Computer operation. No negative marking. |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | Dictation at 110 words per minute for 7 minutes · transcription 45 minutes · 100 marks · qualifying marks 50 — Mistakes permissible: 5% of the total words dictated. |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer (English) | Minimum 40 w.p.m. · 10 minutes · 20 marks · qualifying marks 10 — Mistakes permissible: 3% of the total words typed. |
| 4. Interview | 30 marks · qualifying marks 15 — The advertisement gives no duration for the interview. |
| Total of the four stages (our sum) | 250 marks — The advertisement does not print a total; this is 100 + 100 + 20 + 30. |

## Shorthand test: marks by mistakes (method of gradation)

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% mistakes | 90% |
| Up to 2% mistakes | 80% |
| Up to 3% mistakes | 70% |
| Up to 4% mistakes | 60% |
| Up to 5% mistakes | 50% |

## How mistakes are counted

- Typing test: a wrong word or figure is a full mistake. Typing a capital letter for a small letter (or the other way round), and omitting, adding or substituting a punctuation mark, is a half mistake.
- Shorthand test: at most 5% of the total words dictated in the passage may be mistakes. A mistake of full stop (.) is a half mistake, and so is a capital letter typed for a small letter or the other way round.

## Test centres for the Objective Type Test (Annexure-A)

The Objective Type Test is held in the 69 cities listed in Annexure-A of the advertisement. You choose cities in order of preference in the form. The Registry may shift a test centre, or increase or decrease the number of centres, and may send you to any other city. The Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer are held in Delhi/NCR. The interview is held online or in person in Delhi.

| State / UT | Test centre cities |
| --- | --- |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Roorkee |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Visakhapatnam |
| Karnataka | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Rajkot |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Raipur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |

No request to change the city, test centre or test/interview dates is entertained. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the tests or interview.

## Other conditions in the advertisement

- Admission at every stage (Objective Type Test, Shorthand Test, Typing Test and Interview) is purely provisional. Eligibility is checked at document verification, and candidature is cancelled without notice if a condition is not met, before or after the tests or interview.
- Impersonation, false or tampered documents, or suppressing facts lead to removal or disqualification, prosecution and debarment from future appointment in the Registry, at any stage, including during probation or after confirmation.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification.
- If you were not employed when you applied and get a job during or after the examination process, tell the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in immediately; otherwise the Registry will draw an adverse inference.
- Selected candidates must give an undertaking that, without demur, they will work even at odd hours and on holidays.
- The number of posts may change, and the Registry may make such a change with the approval of the competent Authority. The Registry may cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without notice. Application forms that do not follow the instructions are summarily rejected. Any dispute falls under Delhi jurisdiction.
- Keep a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number active through the whole process. Later dates are notified on www.sci.gov.in.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many Senior Personal Assistant posts has the Supreme Court advertised in 2026?

65 tentative vacancies, by direct recruitment for preparing a panel. The number may change due to administrative exigencies or the requirement of the Registry. The advertisement does not give a category-wise split.

### What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant 2026?

10 November 2026, till 11:55 p.m. The online form opened on 20 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The portal's manual gives the same last date for registration, submitting the form and paying the fee online.

### What qualification is needed for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant?

A degree of a recognized 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. These are counted as on 1 October 2026.

### What is the age limit?

18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026. The usual relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen candidates as per Government of India rules; the advertisement does not list the years. Dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 more years. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs or Nationalized Banks get no age relaxation.

### What is the application fee?

₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates, plus bank charges. It is paid online only: the advertisement names the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank, and the portal's manual says you are redirected to the BillDesk payment gateway (net banking, debit/credit card, UPI, etc.) after you submit the form. The fee is not refunded in any circumstances.

### What is the salary of a Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant?

Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100), with an initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules.

### Is there negative marking in the Objective Type Test?

No. The advertisement says there will be no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.

### When is the Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant exam?

The Objective Type Test is tentatively on 7 December 2026. The answer keys are to be uploaded on 8 December 2026, with objections tentatively from 8 to 9 December 2026 till 11:55 p.m. (online only, ₹100 per objection, refunded if the objection is valid). Dates of the Shorthand Test, Typing Test and Interview will be notified on www.sci.gov.in.

### How many candidates are called for the shorthand and typing tests and the interview?

If a large number of candidates score 50 or more in the Objective Type Test, candidates are shortlisted from the merit list in the ratio 1:10 to the tentative vacancies for the Shorthand and Typing tests. For the interview, the ratio is 1:3 to the tentative vacancies, among those who qualify in all three tests.

### Where will the exam be held?

The Objective Type Test is held in the 69 cities of Annexure-A (you choose them in order of preference; the Registry may allot another city). The Shorthand and Typing tests are in Delhi/NCR, and the interview is online or in person in Delhi.

### Will the admit card be sent by post?

No. Admit cards are not sent by post. You download them from the Supreme Court website. Keep your application number safe, as it is needed to generate the admit card.

### Can I edit my form after submitting it?

No. You can edit the details only before you click Submit; the advertisement says an application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified. If you submit more than one form, only the last one is considered, and the portal's manual says the fee paid for the other forms is forfeited.

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