The Supreme Court of India, the country's highest judicial forum, has announced a recruitment drive for the post of Senior Personal Assistant, a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted position in the Registry of the Court. A total of 65 tentative vacancies are on offer. The role involves stenographic and secretarial support work in the Registry, and selection will test shorthand, typing and general aptitude through multiple stages.
SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC)
Total Vacancies
65
Last Date
10 Nov
23 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 20 Oct 2026
Last date 10 Nov 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open20 Oct
- Exam07 Dec
About Supreme Court of India Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Supreme Court of India
- Advertisement No.
- No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC)
- Post Name
- Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted)
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Proficiency in English Shorthand at 110 w.p.m. and computer typing at 40 w.p.m.
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted)
65
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) | 65 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Personal Assistant
Degree of a recognized University in India. Proficiency in Shorthand (English) with a speed of 110 w.p.m. Knowledge of Computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Degree of a recognized University in India. Proficiency in Shorthand (English) with a speed of 110 w.p.m. Knowledge of Computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01-10-2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Physically Challenged/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; dependants of freedom fighters up to 5 years over the prescribed limit; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry; no relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments/PSUs/Nationalized Banks
Application Fee
General / Unreserved
Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged
Rs. 750 plus bank charges
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank; Rs. 100 per objection to the answer key, refunded if the objection is found valid
Selection Process
- 1Objective Type Test
100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 1 hour 30 minutes; minimum qualifying marks 50; no negative marking.
- 2Shorthand (English) Test
Dictation at 110 words per minute for 7 minutes with 45 minutes for transcription; 100 marks, minimum qualifying marks 50; 5% of dictated words permissible as mistakes.
- 3Typing Speed Test on Computer
English typing at a minimum of 40 words per minute for 10 minutes; 20 marks, minimum qualifying marks 10; 3% of typed words permissible as mistakes.
- 4Interview
30 marks with minimum qualifying marks 15; held online or in physical mode in Delhi.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10 against tentative vacancies for the Shorthand and Typing Speed Tests; 1:3 for the Interview
Exam Pattern
Objective Type Test 1 hour 30 minutes; Shorthand Test 7 minutes dictation and 45 minutes transcription; Typing Speed Test 10 minutesNegative: No negative marking in the Objective Type Test
General English
25 questions · 25 marks
General Knowledge
25 questions · 25 marks
Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India
25 questions · 25 marks
Supreme Court Rules 2013
15 questions · 15 marks
Knowledge of Computer Operation
10 questions · 10 marks
Shorthand (English) Test
100 marks
Typing Speed Test on Computer
20 marks
Interview
30 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | — |
| Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 25 | 25 | — |
| Supreme Court Rules 2013 | 15 | 15 | — |
| Knowledge of Computer Operation | 10 | 10 | — |
| Shorthand (English) Test | — | 100 | — |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer | — | 20 | — |
| Interview | — | 30 | — |
Salary Structure
Level 8 of Pay Matrix, Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100 (initial Basic Pay Rs. 47,600 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Supreme Court of India website at www.sci.gov.in and open the recruitment link
- 2Register online with personal details and complete the application form for the Senior Personal Assistant post
- 3Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, and caste or disability certificate if applicable
- 4Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway
- 5Check all particulars and submit the application form, as it cannot be modified after submission
- 6Preview and take a printout of the filled-up application form for your records
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Class X
•Class XII and Graduation certificates
•Caste/community certificate for reserved category candidates
•Disability certificate if applicable
•Recent photograph
•Signature
•No Objection Certificate for candidates in Government service
Important Details
- Selected candidates will have to work at odd hours and on holidays and must submit an undertaking to that effect.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government departments, nationalized banks or PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
- A candidate who is not in employment when applying but takes up a job during or after the examination process must inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, by email at [email protected].
- The Registry may change the number of posts or cancel, restrict or modify the selection process without notice.
- If more than one application is submitted, only the last one is considered.
Objective Type Test Centres (Annexure A)
Bihar
Test Centre City: Bhagalpur
Bihar
Test Centre City: Muzaffarpur
Bihar
Test Centre City: Patna
Jharkhand
Test Centre City: Bokaro Steel City
Jharkhand
Test Centre City: Dhanbad
Jharkhand
Test Centre City: Ranchi
Odisha
Test Centre City: Bhubaneswar/Cuttack
Odisha
Test Centre City: Dhenkanal
Odisha
Test Centre City: Rourkela
Assam
Test Centre City: Guwahati
West Bengal
Test Centre City: Kolkata
West Bengal
Test Centre City: Siliguri
Delhi/NCR
Test Centre City: Delhi/NCR
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Aligarh
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Bareilly
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Jhansi
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Meerut
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Muzaffarnagar
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh
Test Centre City: Varanasi
Uttarakhand
Test Centre City: Dehradun
Uttarakhand
Test Centre City: Roorkee
Rajasthan
Test Centre City: Ajmer
Rajasthan
Test Centre City: Bikaner
Rajasthan
Test Centre City: Jaipur
Rajasthan
Test Centre City: Jodhpur
Rajasthan
Test Centre City: Udaipur
Haryana
Test Centre City: Ambala
Haryana
Test Centre City: Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh
Test Centre City: Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh
Test Centre City: Kangra
Himachal Pradesh
Test Centre City: Shimla
Jammu and Kashmir
Test Centre City: Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
Test Centre City: Srinagar
Ladakh
Test Centre City: Leh
Punjab
Test Centre City: Amritsar
| State | Test Centre City |
|---|---|
| Bihar | Bhagalpur |
| Bihar | Muzaffarpur |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar/Cuttack |
| Odisha | Dhenkanal |
| Odisha | Rourkela |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| West Bengal | Siliguri |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra |
| Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jhansi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Uttar Pradesh | Meerut |
| Uttar Pradesh | Moradabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Muzaffarnagar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj |
| Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer |
| Rajasthan | Bikaner |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur |
| Rajasthan | Udaipur |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Haryana | Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Himachal Pradesh | Kangra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
Shorthand Test Gradation
Without mistake
Marks Awarded: 100%
Up to 1% mistake
Marks Awarded: 90%
Up to 2% mistakes
Marks Awarded: 80%
Up to 3% mistakes
Marks Awarded: 70%
Up to 4% mistakes
Marks Awarded: 60%
Up to 5% mistakes
Marks Awarded: 50%
| Mistakes | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% mistake | 90% |
| Up to 2% mistakes | 80% |
| Up to 3% mistakes | 70% |
| Up to 4% mistakes | 60% |
| Up to 5% mistakes | 50% |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate submit more than one application?
Yes. If more than one application form is submitted, only the last one submitted is considered, and no request to accept an earlier form is entertained.
Should the printout of the application form be sent to the Supreme Court Registry?
No. Candidates should keep the printout of the filled-up form for their records; it need not be sent to the Registry.
Do candidates already working in government departments need to submit anything extra?
Yes. Candidates working in Central or State Government departments, nationalized banks or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
Where will the Shorthand and Typing Speed Tests be held?
The Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer will be conducted in Delhi/NCR. The Objective Type Test will be held at the centres listed in Annexure A of the notification.
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