If you have shorthand skills and a dream of working inside the country’s highest court, today is the day you have been waiting for. The Supreme Court of India has opened online applications for its Senior Personal Assistant recruitment 2026, and the window, which went live today, October 20, will stay open till November 10. The Registry plans to fill 65 posts through this drive, one of the most prestigious central government job openings of the year.
The official advertisement, bearing number F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), was issued by the Supreme Court Recruitment Cell on October 12. The post is a Group B, Non-Gazetted position in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, carrying a starting basic pay of Rs 47,600 a month, going up to Rs 1,51,100, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
Supreme Court SPA 2026: Key Dates and Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant in the Supreme Court Registry. The number is provisional and can change based on the Registry’s requirement.
- Application window: October 20 to November 10, 2026 (up to 11:55 pm)
- Application mode: Online only, through sci.gov.in
- Objective test: Tentatively December 7, 2026
- Answer key: December 8, with objections open till December 9
- Pay scale: Level 8, Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility bar is specific, and it is the shorthand requirement that will decide most applications. To apply, a candidate must hold a degree from a recognised university, be proficient in English shorthand at 110 words per minute, and have computer typing speed of 40 words per minute along with working knowledge of computer operation.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on October 1, 2026. The usual relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC-Non Creamy Layer, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates. Note that candidates already working in other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.
Application Fee
The fee is Rs 1,500 for General and Unreserved candidates, and Rs 750 for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen and physically challenged candidates, plus bank charges. Payment is online only, and the fee is non-refundable, so double-check your eligibility before paying.
Selection Process: Four Stages, Each With Qualifying Marks
This is not a single-exam recruitment. The selection runs through four separate stages, and a candidate must clear each one with minimum qualifying marks to move forward.
- Objective Type Test: 100 marks, minimum 50 to qualify. No negative marking.
- Shorthand Test (English): 100 marks, minimum 50 to qualify.
- Typing Speed Test on Computer: 20 marks, minimum 10 to qualify.
- Interview: 30 marks, minimum 15 to qualify.
Clearing the written test alone is not enough. Many candidates prepare only for the objective paper and discover too late that the shorthand and typing stages are the real filters. The shorthand and typing tests will be held in Delhi and the NCR region, and the interview can be conducted online or physically in Delhi.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The objective test carries 100 questions to be answered in one and a half hours, drawn from five areas: General English (25 questions), General Knowledge (25), provisions relating to the judiciary in the Constitution of India (25), the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (15), and knowledge of computer operation (10). There is no negative marking, and candidates need at least 50 marks to qualify for the next stage.
How to Apply for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website sci.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
- Find the advertisement for Senior Personal Assistant 2026 and read the full notification.
- Keep your degree certificate, shorthand and typing certificates, photo, signature and category certificate ready.
- Fill the online form carefully and pay the fee through the online gateway.
- Submit before 11:55 pm on November 10, 2026, and save the confirmation for your records.
With just three weeks between the opening and closing of applications, do not wait for the last days. Server congestion near the deadline is a recurring problem in major government recruitments, and a form filled on day one is worth far more than a form lost on the final evening.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
The last date is November 10, 2026, up to 11:55 pm. Applications are accepted online only at sci.gov.in.
What is the salary of a Senior Personal Assistant in the Supreme Court?
The post is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay from Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.
What are the eligibility requirements for the SPA post?
A university degree, English shorthand speed of 110 words per minute, computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, and working knowledge of computers. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on October 1, 2026.
Is there negative marking in the objective test?
No. The objective test has 100 questions, no negative marking, and a minimum qualifying score of 50.
When will the Supreme Court SPA exam be held?
The objective test is tentatively scheduled for December 7, 2026. The shorthand, typing and interview dates will be announced later on sci.gov.in.
For stenographers and secretarial professionals, a posting in the Supreme Court Registry is as close to the top of the profession as it gets. The window is open now, and it closes on November 10.
