Supreme Court of India announces 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies. Apply online from October 20 to November 10, 2026.
About the Opportunity
Supreme Court of India invites online applications from Indian citizens for direct recruitment to prepare a panel for 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies. The post is Group B, Non-Gazetted. Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated October 12, 2026, sets October 1, 2026 as the eligibility reference date. Vacancy numbers may change according to Registry requirements.
Pay Scale
The post carries Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, ₹47,600–₹1,51,100, with initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizenship.
- A degree from a recognised university in India.
- English shorthand proficiency at 110 words per minute.
- Knowledge of computer operation and typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Age between 18 and 30 years as on October 1, 2026.
Age relaxation applies to eligible SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen under Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters may receive up to five years’ relaxation. Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit; employment in other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks does not itself confer age relaxation.
Selection Process
- Objective test: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes; minimum qualifying score 50. Subjects include General English, General Knowledge, constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary, Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and computer operation. There is no negative marking.
- English shorthand test: 110 words per minute for seven minutes, followed by 45 minutes for transcription; 100 marks, with 50 required and up to 5% mistakes permitted.
- English computer typing test: ten minutes at a minimum 40 words per minute; 20 marks, with 10 required and up to 3% mistakes permitted.
- Interview: 30 marks, with 15 required.
Where a large number qualify the objective test, shortlisting for skill tests follows a 1:10 vacancy ratio on merit. The interview ratio is 1:3 among candidates qualifying all three tests. Skill tests will be held in Delhi/NCR; interviews may be online or in person in Delhi. No TA/DA is payable.
Important Dates
- Online applications open: October 20, 2026.
- Application deadline: November 10, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
- Tentative objective test: December 7, 2026.
- Tentative answer-key publication: December 8, 2026.
- Tentative online objection window: December 8–9, 2026, until 11:55 PM.
Application Fee
The non-refundable fee is ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities, plus bank charges. Payment is online through the designated UCO Bank gateway.
Documents and Conditions
Applicants must upload a recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and graduation certificates, together with applicable caste/community and disability certificates. Government, nationalised bank and public sector employees must furnish an employer NOC at document verification. Submitted applications cannot be withdrawn or modified. Appointees must be willing to work at odd hours and on holidays.
Contact
Recruitment Cell: recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.
Application Procedure
Apply online using the Senior Personal Assistant application link made available on the Supreme Court recruitment website from October 20, 2026. Complete registration, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee by November 10, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Retain the application number and a printout for your records; no postal application or printout needs to be sent to the Registry.
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