Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued its notification for direct recruitment to Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted) posts under advertisement number F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC). Graduates who meet the English shorthand and computer typing requirements may apply online, subject to the stated age and other eligibility conditions.

The recruitment will create a panel for 65 tentative vacancies, and applications are accepted online from 20 October through 10 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. Candidates will be assessed through an Objective Type Test, an English shorthand test, a computer typing test and an interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification lists 65 tentative openings for Senior Personal Assistant. It does not provide a category-wise vacancy breakdown. The number of posts may change because of administrative requirements or the needs of the Supreme Court Registry.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university in India. They must also have English shorthand proficiency at 110 words per minute and knowledge of computer operation, including a typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 30 years, calculated as of 1 October 2026. Age concessions for SC/ST, OBC candidates in the Non-Creamy Layer, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen are governed by Government of India rules. Dependants of Freedom Fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit. No age relaxation is available to employees of other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks.

Application Fee

The application fee depends on the applicant’s category. Payment must be made online through the UCO Bank payment gateway; bank charges are payable online as well. The notification states that payment by any other method will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only through the Supreme Court of India website. No postal application form will be accepted. Keep the required certificates, contact details and payment method ready before starting the form.

1. Visit the official Supreme Court of India website at www.sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment section.
2. Complete the online registration using a valid personal email address and mobile number.
3. Enter the requested personal and educational information in the application form.
4. Upload a recent photograph and signature, along with the required documents. These may include Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, a caste or community certificate for candidates applying under a reserved category, and a disability certificate where applicable.
5. Review the entered details and uploaded documents carefully before proceeding.
6. Pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank, including any applicable bank charges.
7. Submit the completed application by 10 November 2026, no later than 11:55 PM.
8. Download and save a copy of the final submitted application for your records.

The detailed notification is available in the official PDF. Candidates should consult it for the complete instructions, including eligibility conditions, reservation provisions, qualifying marks and examination information.

Download the SCI Senior Personal Assistant notification PDF

Salary & Pay Scale

The Senior Personal Assistant post is placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with a stated pay range of INR 47,600 to INR 1,51,100. The notification identifies INR 47,600 as the basic pay and also lists Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits and other admissible allowances among the salary components. It does not specify an in-hand salary figure.

Selection Process

Selection comprises four stages: an Objective Type Test, an English shorthand test, a computer typing speed test and an interview. The final selection or merit list follows these stages. The notification gives the following test structure and qualifying marks:

Shorthand test marks are graded according to the number of mistakes: no mistakes earns 100%; up to 1% earns 90%; up to 2% earns 80%; up to 3% earns 70%; up to 4% earns 60%; and up to 5% earns 50%. There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test. The objective examination is to be held in cities listed in Annexure A. The shorthand and typing tests are to take place in Delhi/NCR. The interview will be conducted online or in person in Delhi.

Eligible candidates should review the official notification and submit their online application, fee and supporting documents before the 10 November 2026 deadline.