The Supreme Court of India has released an advertisement for the recruitment of 65 Senior Personal Assistant posts. The post is a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted position placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial Basic Pay of ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances.
Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 up to 11:55 PM. The selection process includes an Objective Type Test, Shorthand (English) Test, Typing Speed Test on Computer and Interview.
Official Notification PDF: Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Post Group | Group 'B' Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (Tentative) |
| Pay Level | Level 8 of Pay Matrix |
| Basic Pay | ₹47,600 |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognized University in India |
| Shorthand Speed | 110 w.p.m. in English |
| Computer Typing Speed | 40 w.p.m. in English |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Test, Shorthand Test, Typing Speed Test and Interview |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Vacancy 2026
The Supreme Court of India has advertised 65 tentative vacancies for the post of Senior Personal Assistant. The Registry has stated that the number of posts may change depending on administrative requirements and the requirements of the Registry.
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Group 'B' Non-Gazetted | 65 | Level 8 |
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Salary 2026
The Senior Personal Assistant post is placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix. The initial Basic Pay is ₹47,600, along with allowances admissible under the applicable rules.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Eligibility 2026
Candidates applying for the Senior Personal Assistant post must fulfil the qualification and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the Supreme Court of India.
Educational Qualification
- 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.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Age Limit 2026
As on 01 October 2026, candidates should not be below 18 years of age and should not be above 30 years of age.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen categories as per the Government of India's rules.
Age relaxation of up to five years over and above the prescribed age limit is also applicable to dependants of freedom fighters. Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India are not subject to an upper age limit. No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalized Banks.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Objective Type Test
- Shorthand (English) Test
- Typing Speed Test on Computer
- Interview
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage. Admission to the examination stages is provisional and the eligibility documents will be verified during the recruitment process.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Test | Details | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 100 questions: 25 General English, 25 General Knowledge, 25 provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, 15 Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and 10 Computer Operation | 1.5 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| Shorthand (English) Test | 110 words per minute | 7 minutes dictation + 45 minutes transcription | 100 | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer | English typing with minimum speed of 40 w.p.m. | 10 minutes | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | Personal Interview | - | 30 | 15 |
The Objective Type Test carries 100 marks and has a duration of 1.5 hours. The Shorthand Test carries 100 marks, the Computer Typing Test carries 20 marks and the Interview carries 30 marks.
Objective Type Test
The Objective Type Test contains 100 questions for 100 marks. The questions are divided as follows:
- 25 questions on General English
- 25 questions on General Knowledge
- 25 questions on provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India
- 15 questions on the Supreme Court Rules, 2013
- 10 questions on Computer Operation
The duration is 1.5 hours and candidates need to secure at least 50 marks to qualify.
There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
Shorthand English Test
The Shorthand Test is conducted in English at a speed of 110 words per minute. Candidates receive seven minutes for dictation and 45 minutes for transcription.
The maximum permissible mistakes are 5% of the total words dictated. The grading is based on the percentage of mistakes:
| Mistakes | Marks |
|---|---|
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% | 90% |
| Up to 2% | 80% |
| Up to 3% | 70% |
| Up to 4% | 60% |
| Up to 5% | 50% |
Typing Speed Test on Computer
The Typing Speed Test is conducted in English for 10 minutes. Candidates must have a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
The test carries 20 marks, with 10 marks as the minimum qualifying requirement. Mistakes up to 3% of the total words typed are permissible.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Shortlisting 2026
If a large number of candidates qualify in the Objective Type Test by securing the minimum qualifying marks of 50 or more, candidates will be shortlisted for the second stage based on merit in the ratio of 1:10 against the number of tentative vacancies.
For the Interview, candidates who successfully qualify in the Objective Type Test, Shorthand Test and Typing Speed Test may be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 against the number of tentative vacancies.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + Bank Charges |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. No postal application or other mode of fee payment will be accepted.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Application Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Time to Apply | 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test | 07 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Answer Key | 08 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Objection Window | 08 December 2026 to 09 December 2026, up to 11:55 PM (Tentative) |
The Supreme Court has tentatively scheduled the Objective Type Test for 07 December 2026. The dates for the Shorthand Test, Typing Speed Test and Interview will be notified later through the Supreme Court website.
How to Apply for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Supreme Court of India website.
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Select the Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the online registration using the required details.
- Fill in the personal, educational and other required information.
- Upload the recent photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Preview the completed application form carefully.
- Submit the application form before the closing date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Retain the application number carefully for downloading the admit card and receiving recruitment-related information.
Documents Required for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Application 2026
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class X certificate
- Class XII certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Caste / Community certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Other documents required to establish eligibility
Candidates have to upload scanned copies of the prescribed documents while submitting the online application form.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Exam Centres 2026
The Objective Type Test will be conducted at various cities across India. Candidates can select cities in order of preference, but the Registry may allot a different test centre for administrative reasons.
The notified test-centre cities include Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi/NCR, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Dehradun, Roorkee, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hyderabad, Warangal, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Bhilai, Raipur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur.
The Shorthand and Typing Speed Tests will be conducted in Delhi/NCR. The Interview will be conducted either online or physically in Delhi, as decided by the competent authority.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Points
- There are 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies.
- The post is a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post.
- The post carries Pay Level 8.
- The initial Basic Pay is ₹47,600 plus applicable allowances.
- Candidates need a degree from a recognized University in India.
- English shorthand speed of 110 w.p.m. is required.
- English computer typing speed of 40 w.p.m. is required.
- The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 October 2026.
- The application process is online.
- Applications can be submitted from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026.
- The last time to apply is 11:55 PM on 10 November 2026.
- The General/Unreserved application fee is ₹1,500 plus bank charges.
- The fee for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates is ₹750 plus bank charges.
- There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
- The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 07 December 2026.
