Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 150 Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Posts

The High Court of Delhi, New Delhi has released the official Vacancy Notice for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026. A total of 150 Group-B vacancies have been announced, including 117 Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) posts and 33 Personal Assistant (PA) posts.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Delhi High Court website. The online application process will commence on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM and the last date for submission of the application form and payment of examination fee is 05 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

Candidates applying for Senior Personal Assistant must be Graduates and possess English Shorthand speed of at least 110 words per minute and English Typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer. For Personal Assistant, candidates need Graduation along with English Shorthand speed of at least 100 words per minute and English Typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer.

Official Notification PDF: Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Delhi High Court Vacancy 2026

Delhi High Court Senior Personal Assistant Vacancy 2026

Out of the total 117 Senior Personal Assistant vacancies, 7 vacancies are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Delhi High Court Personal Assistant Vacancy 2026

Out of the total 33 Personal Assistant vacancies, 3 vacancies are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates. There is no General category vacancy for the Personal Assistant post under this notice.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from persons who are citizens of India or subjects of Nepal in accordance with the applicable Government of India instructions.

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and skill requirements on or before 05 October 2026, which is the closing date for online applications.

Delhi High Court Senior Personal Assistant Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Senior Personal Assistant must possess:

• Graduation from a recognised University;
• English Shorthand speed of not less than 110 words per minute;
• English Typewriting speed of not less than 40 words per minute on computer; and
• Good working knowledge of computer.

Delhi High Court Personal Assistant Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Personal Assistant must possess:

• Graduation from a recognised University;
• English Shorthand speed of not less than 100 words per minute;
• English Typewriting speed of not less than 40 words per minute on computer; and
• Good working knowledge of computer.

All educational qualifications should be obtained from a University, Institution or Board recognised by the Government of India or approved by Government regulatory bodies. The final result of the qualifying qualification must have been declared on or before 05 October 2026.

Can Candidates Apply for Both SPA and PA?

Yes. Candidates who satisfy the respective eligibility requirements can apply for both posts. However, they must submit separate online applications and pay the applicable examination fee separately for each post.

Delhi High Court Age Limit 2026

The applicant should not be below 18 years and should not be over 32 years of age as on 01 January 2026.

Accordingly, candidates should have been born not earlier than 02 January 1994 and not later than 01 January 2008.

The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate, Mark Sheet or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age eligibility.

Delhi High Court Age Relaxation 2026

Disabled Defence Services personnel may receive relaxation in the upper age limit up to 45 years, and up to 50 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notice.

There is no upper age limit for persons who are in regular service of the Delhi High Court, subject to possessing the requisite educational qualification. This benefit is not applicable to employees working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Delhi District Courts.

Delhi High Court Reservation 2026

Reservation in direct recruitment is governed by the applicable rules and includes:

• 15% for Scheduled Castes;
• 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes;
• 27% for Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer;
• 10% for Economically Weaker Sections; and
• 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

There is no reservation of Group-A and Group-B vacancies for Ex-Servicemen. However, eligible Ex-Servicemen may receive the applicable age relaxation.

Delhi High Court OBC-NCL Certificate Requirement 2026

For claiming OBC reservation, the candidate must belong to a caste recognised as OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi and possess the required certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Where required, the Non-Creamy Layer certificate should have been issued during the financial year 2026-27, i.e. between 01 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.

Delhi High Court EWS Certificate Requirement 2026

Candidates seeking EWS reservation must possess the prescribed Income and Asset Certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the last date for submission of the online application.

Delhi High Court PwBD Reservation 2026

The notification provides horizontal reservation for candidates with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more in the disability categories identified for these posts.

The specified disability categories include, as applicable:

• One Leg (OL);
• Both Legs (BL);
• Leprosy Cured (LC);
• Dwarfism (Dw);
• Acid Attack Victim (AAV);
• Autism Spectrum Disorder - Mild / Moderate;
• Specific Learning Disability;
• Mental Illness; and
• Multiple Disabilities among the specified categories.

Candidates must qualify every stage of the recruitment process, including Typing and Shorthand Tests. The notice specifically states that no exemption, scribe facility or compensatory time will be provided at any stage of the examination, including to PwBD candidates, keeping in view the nature of duties.

Delhi High Court SPA Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Senior Personal Assistant consists of four stages:

1. Stage-I - English Typing Test
2. Stage-II - English Shorthand Tests
3. Stage-III - Main Descriptive Examination
4. Stage-IV - Interview

Delhi High Court SPA English Typing Test 2026

Typing speed will be calculated using the criterion of characters with space. Only candidates qualifying Stage-I will be called for the English Shorthand Tests.

Delhi High Court SPA Shorthand Test 2026

Candidates committing more than 27.5 mistakes will be disqualified. Four marks will be deducted for each full mistake and two marks for every half mistake. A candidate committing exactly 27.5 mistakes will obtain 10 marks.

Each candidate will be given an opportunity to appear in two shorthand dictation and transcription tests, and the better performance of the two will be considered.

Delhi High Court SPA Main Descriptive Exam Pattern 2026

The Main Descriptive Examination will be of 120 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks are:

• General Category - 50%, i.e. 50 marks out of 100;
• Reserved Category including eligible PwBD - 45%, i.e. 45 marks out of 100.

Delhi High Court SPA Interview 2026

Candidates qualifying the Main Descriptive Examination will be called for the Interview. The Interview carries 15 marks and there are no minimum qualifying marks in the Interview.

Delhi High Court PA Selection Process 2026

Personal Assistant candidates will also undergo four stages:

1. English Typing Test;
2. English Shorthand Tests;
3. Main Descriptive Examination; and
4. Interview.

Delhi High Court PA Typing Test 2026

Delhi High Court PA Shorthand Test 2026

Four marks will be deducted for each full mistake and two marks for every half mistake. Candidates committing more than 25 mistakes will be disqualified. Candidates committing exactly 25 mistakes will get 10 marks.

Each candidate will get two opportunities in the Shorthand Dictation and Transcription Tests, and the better score will be taken into account.

Delhi High Court PA Main Descriptive Exam Pattern 2026

The duration of the Main Descriptive Examination is 120 minutes. For the reserved-category Personal Assistant vacancies notified in this recruitment, the minimum passing standard is 45 marks out of 100, including for eligible PwBD candidates.

Delhi High Court PA Interview 2026

The Interview carries a maximum of 15 marks. There are no minimum qualifying marks prescribed for the Interview.

Delhi High Court Final Merit List 2026

The final merit list for both SPA and PA will be prepared by adding marks secured in:

• Stage-II - English Shorthand Tests;
• Stage-III - Main Descriptive Examination; and
• Stage-IV - Interview.

Stage-I English Typing Test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the final merit.

Delhi High Court Tie-Breaking Rules 2026

In case two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the tie will be resolved in the following order:

1. Higher marks in English Shorthand Tests;
2. Higher marks in Main Descriptive Examination;
3. Higher marks in Interview; and
4. Candidate older in age will receive preference.

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Salary 2026

The vacancy notice specifies the applicable Pay Matrix levels but does not separately provide the complete rupee salary structure or in-hand salary.

Delhi High Court Application Fee 2026

The concessional PwBD examination fee is applicable to eligible benchmark disability candidates of the categories specified in the vacancy notice.

Delhi High Court Application Fee Payment Mode

The examination fee can be paid online through:

• UPI;
• Net Banking;
• Credit Card; or
• Debit Card.

The examination fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination or selection. The online application will be considered successfully submitted only after the candidate is able to generate the Confirmation Page after payment.

Delhi High Court Application Correction Window 2026

Candidates can correct and re-submit the application up to two times during the correction window. Correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of category or gender.

The following fields cannot be modified during the correction window:

• Name;
• Category;
• Date of Birth; and
• Mobile Number.

How to Apply for Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Open the recruitment / job openings section.
3. Select Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026.
4. Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
5. Note the system-generated Registration / Application Number.
6. Select the post for which you wish to apply.
7. Enter personal, educational, category and other required information carefully.
8. Upload the prescribed recent passport-size photograph.
9. Capture and upload the mandatory live photograph.
10. Upload the prescribed thumb impression.
11. Upload the scanned signature.
12. Review all details carefully before submission.
13. Pay the prescribed examination fee online.
14. Generate and save the Confirmation Page.
15. Submit the application on or before 05 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
16. If applying for both SPA and PA, submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each post.

Delhi High Court Photograph Requirements 2026

• Colour passport-size photograph in JPEG format;
• File size between 100 KB and 200 KB;
• Approximate dimension: 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height;
• Photograph should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the notice;
• Photograph should be without cap, mask and spectacles;
• Face should cover approximately three-fourths of the photograph;
• Candidate should look directly at the camera with proper face alignment and both ear lobes visible.

Delhi High Court Live Photograph Requirement 2026

Capture of a live photograph through webcam or mobile device is mandatory while submitting the online application. The live photograph should be captured in good lighting and must clearly show the candidate's face.

The live photograph will be matched with the uploaded passport-size photograph. If a mismatch is detected, the candidate will not be permitted to proceed further with the application process.

Delhi High Court Thumb Impression and Signature Requirements 2026

If the left thumb is unavailable, the right thumb impression may be used. Signatures that are illegible or blurred will result in rejection. Writing the full name in capital letters will not be accepted as a valid signature.

Documents Required for Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, wherever applicable:

• Matriculation / Secondary Certificate as Date of Birth proof;
• Graduation Degree / Certificate;
• Educational qualification mark sheets;
• SC Certificate;
• ST Certificate;
• OBC-NCL Certificate issued by the competent Government of NCT of Delhi authority;
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate;
• PwBD Certificate;
• Ex-Servicemen supporting documents;
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already in Government service;
• Residential address proof;
• Other documents supporting claims made in the online application.

Documents Required at Delhi High Court Examination Centre

At every stage of the examination, candidates must carry:

• Two identical passport-size colour photographs uploaded with the online application;
• One original valid Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar / E-Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN Card, Government ID or other accepted photo ID;
• Additional original Date of Birth proof if the Photo ID does not mention Date of Birth.

Delhi High Court Examination Language 2026

The medium of the examination will be English language only, except for the prescribed Hindi-English and English-Hindi translation components of the Main Descriptive Examination.

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Duties and Responsibilities

The vacancy notice also provides an annexure describing the duties of Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant. Major responsibilities include:

• Taking dictation of Court proceedings, orders, judgments and other official matters;
• Accurately and promptly transcribing dictated material;
• Checking typed orders, judgments and documents for accuracy and completeness;
• Assisting the Private Secretary in secretarial and administrative work;
• Maintaining and safely handling judicial files, briefs, paper books and confidential records;
• Uploading and managing authorised orders, judgments and electronic judicial records;
• Maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding judicial proceedings and sensitive information;
• Coordinating with the Court Master, Registry and other branches;
• Safely handling passwords, electronic data and digital records; and
• Working beyond normal office hours, on holidays or at the residential office of the Hon'ble Judge whenever required.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• A total of 150 vacancies have been notified.
• Senior Personal Assistant has 117 vacancies.
• Personal Assistant has 33 vacancies.
• SPA carries Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• PA carries Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Applications start on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• The last date to apply is 05 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
• The correction window is from 12 October to 14 October 2026.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• No offline application will be entertained.
• Candidates applying for both SPA and PA must submit separate applications.
• Separate examination fee is payable for each post/application.
• Applicants must be 18 to 32 years old as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
• SPA requires Graduation, 110 WPM English Shorthand and 40 WPM English Typing.
• PA requires Graduation, 100 WPM English Shorthand and 40 WPM English Typing.
• All eligibility qualifications should be available by 05 October 2026.
• English Typing Test is qualifying in nature.
• Candidates must qualify every stage separately.
• No exemption from Typing or Shorthand Test is provided.
• No scribe or compensatory time is available for PwBD candidates under this recruitment.
• Final merit is based on Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Examination and Interview marks.
• The Interview carries 15 marks.
• Admit card and examination schedule will be announced later on the Delhi High Court website.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Skill Tests, Written Examination or Interview.
• Candidates should not send a printout of the online application to the High Court.
• All candidature remains provisional until verification of eligibility and supporting documents.