Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026: 65 Posts, Apply 20 October to 10 November
Supreme Court of India has invited applications for Senior Personal Assistant (Group-B, non-gazetted), 65 vacancies, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. The last date to apply is 10 November 2026. Age is counted as on 1 October 2026. Details below are from the official notice: Supreme Court Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026, PDF on sci.gov.in recruitments.
- Organization
- Supreme Court of India
- Post Name
- Senior Personal Assistant (Group-B, non-gazetted)
- Total Vacancy
- 65
- Application Mode
- Online only, link on sci.gov.in
- Job Location
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
- Official Website
- sci.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) | 12 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 20 October 2026 |
| Application end | 10 November 2026, 11:55 pm |
| Objective type test (tentative) | 7 December 2026 |
The Supreme Court Registry has advertised 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant posts at Level 8 under F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026. Online registration opens 20 October 2026 and closes at 11:55 pm on 10 November 2026 on sci.gov.in/recruitments.
This is a shorthand and typing recruitment, not a generic graduate clerk post. You need 110 w.p.m. English shorthand and 40 w.p.m. typing on computer in addition to a degree.
Four-stage selection
| Stage | Max marks | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| Objective type test (100 MCQ, 1.5 hours) | 100 | 50 |
| Shorthand English (110 w.p.m.) | 100 | 50 |
| Typing on computer (40 w.p.m., 10 minutes) | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | 30 | 15 |
The objective paper mixes General English, General Knowledge, Constitution judiciary provisions, Supreme Court Rules 2013 and computer operation (25+25+25+15+10 questions). There is no negative marking.
Shortlisting ratios in the advertisement
If more candidates than needed score 50 or more in the objective test, the Registry shortlists 1:10 against vacancies for shorthand and typing in Delhi/NCR. After all three tests, interview calls are capped at 1:3 among those who clear every stage.
Answer keys and objections
Answer keys upload 8 December 2026 with objections online 8 to 9 December 2026 till 11:55 pm. Each objection costs Rs 100, refunded if upheld.
Work at odd hours
Selected candidates must work odd hours and holidays. You submit an undertaking to that effect in the form.
Annexure-A lists objective test cities from Patna to Delhi/NCR. Shorthand and typing stay in Delhi/NCR. The syllabus page breaks down each stage. Practice MCQs on the practice page.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved and most categories | Not below 18 and not above 30 on 1 October 2026. Standard relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. | 30 years |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | Up to five years over the 30-year ceiling. | 35 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit. | Not applicable |
Educational Qualification
- Degree from a recognised university in India.
- Proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 110 words per minute.
- Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Unreserved | Rs 1,500 plus bank charges, online through UCO Bank payment gateway |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD | Rs 750 plus bank charges |
How to Apply
- 1Apply online when the link is published on sci.gov.in/recruitments. Postal forms are not accepted.
- 2Upload photograph, signature, Class X, XII and graduation certificates, and category or disability certificates if applicable.
- 3Pay fee online. Fee is not refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
18 to 30 on 1 October 2026 for most candidates, with relaxations. Registry departmental staff have no upper age limit.
No. The advertisement states there is no negative marking in the objective type test.
Objective test, shorthand English test, typing test on computer, then interview. Minimum qualifying marks apply at each stage.
Tentatively 7 December 2026. Shorthand, typing and interview dates come later on sci.gov.in.