Supreme Court SPA Notification 2026: Eligibility, Shorthand Test, Salary & Exam Dates
The Supreme Court of India has released its advertisement for 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (Group B Non-Gazetted), placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix with a pay band of ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100. If you are a graduate with good shorthand and typing speed, this is one of the most respected stenographer-level jobs in the country, and the recruitment is by direct selection for a panel.
The online application window runs from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 (11.55 p.m.). The link is not live yet, so use these days to prepare your documents and your speed. Read this article fully, because the shorthand bar is high and several rules can cancel your candidature. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on Delhi government jobs.
What Are the Key Highlights of Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
The Registry of the Supreme Court is filling these posts by direct recruitment to prepare a panel. The Registry has also kept the right to change the number of posts, and to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without any notice, so treat 65 as a tentative figure.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026 |
| Post | Senior Personal Assistant (Group B Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 8, ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
How Many Senior Personal Assistant Vacancies Are There in Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 65 (tentative) |
The advertisement gives no category-wise break-up of the 65 posts. Reservation is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
What Is the Eligibility for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
Only Indian citizens can apply, and the qualification and age are counted as on 1 October 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | A degree of a recognized University in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 110 w.p.m. |
| Computer and typing | Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
Any stream of graduate degree is accepted, so the real filter is your shorthand speed. No work experience is mentioned.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age (general) | 30 years |
| SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the limit |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs, Nationalized Banks | No relaxation |
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The notice does not state the number of years of relaxation, so check the rules for your category. Remember that a person already working in another government department or bank gets no age relaxation for this post.
What Is the Salary for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Level 8 |
| Pay band | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹47,600 |
Allowances are paid as admissible under the rules, on top of the basic pay. The notice does not list the allowances, so we are not quoting an in-hand figure.
What Is the Selection Process for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
The selection has four tests, and your admission to every stage is purely provisional until documents are verified. Study the pattern in our syllabus and exam pattern guide and practise for the speed tests early.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 marks, minimum 50 to qualify |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | 100 marks, minimum 50 to qualify |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer | 20 marks, minimum 10 to qualify |
| 4. Interview | 30 marks, minimum 15 to qualify |
Objective test (1½ hours, 100 questions): there is no negative marking.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 |
| Knowledge of Computer operation | 10 |
Shorthand test: dictation of 7 minutes at 110 w.p.m., then 45 minutes for transcription. Up to 5% mistakes of the words dictated are allowed, and a full-stop mistake counts as half a mistake. Marks depend on accuracy.
| Mistakes | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| None | 100% |
| Up to 1% | 90% |
| Up to 2% | 80% |
| Up to 3% | 70% |
| Up to 4% | 60% |
| Up to 5% | 50% |
Typing test: 10 minutes in English at 40 w.p.m., with 3% mistakes allowed. A wrong word or figure is a full mistake. A capital letter typed for a small one (or the reverse), or a punctuation mark missed, added or swapped, is a half mistake.
If many candidates score 50 or more in the objective test, the top candidates by merit, in the ratio 1:10 against the tentative vacancies, are called for the shorthand and typing tests. Those who qualify all three tests are called for interview in the ratio 1:3. The objective test is held in the cities listed in Annexure A of the notice, where you must give your cities in order of preference. You can be shifted to another city. The shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR, and the interview is online or in Delhi.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Provisional admission | If you do not meet the eligibility at any time before or after the tests or interview, your candidature stands cancelled without notice |
| Impersonation or false documents | You will be removed, disqualified, prosecuted and debarred from future appointment in the Registry, even after confirmation in service |
| Wrong details | Incorrect or false information in the form cancels your candidature |
| Rejected forms | Forms that do not follow the instructions are summarily rejected |
| One form only | If you submit more than one form, only the last one is considered |
| No edits | A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified, and category change is not allowed |
| Name and date of birth | Only those in your Class X (High School) Board certificate or equivalent are accepted; a name change needs a Gazette Notification |
| Employed candidates | Employees of Central or State Government, Nationalized Banks and PSUs must give a No Objection Certificate at document verification |
| New job after applying | If you get a job after applying, tell the Recruitment Cell at once, or an adverse inference is drawn |
| Duty hours | Selected candidates must work at odd hours and holidays and give an undertaking |
| No travel pay | No TA/DA is paid for tests or interview |
| Test centre and dates | No change of city, centre or dates is entertained |
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
The application is online only and no postal form is accepted. Keep ready your recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and graduation certificates, plus your caste or disability certificate if it applies to you.
- Open the official Supreme Court website (link in Essential Links below) and wait for the recruitment link, which opens on 20 October 2026.
- Fill in the form carefully, as per your Class X certificate.
- Give the undertaking that you have read and will follow the terms of the advertisement.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents as shown on the link.
- Pay the fee online through the payment gateway.
- Preview the form, take a printout and note your application number for the admit card. You need not post the printout.
Use a mobile number and email you check daily, because dates for the later tests will be sent by SMS and email as well as on the website.
What Are the Important Dates for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key | 8 December 2026 |
| Objection window | 8 to 9 December 2026, till 11.55 p.m. (tentative) |
| Shorthand, typing test and interview | To be notified on the website |
Objections to the answer key are online only and cost ₹100 per objection, refunded if the objection is valid. The decision of the competent Authority is final. Admit cards are downloaded from the website and are not sent by post.
What Is the Application Fee for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
| SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, Physically Challenged | ₹750 |
Bank charges are extra. The fee is paid online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway and is not refunded under any circumstances, so confirm you are eligible before paying.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Supreme Court of India Senior Personal Assistant Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold a degree and can write shorthand at 110 w.p.m., this is a post worth preparing for now. Start timed shorthand and typing practice today, finish your documents before 20 October, and apply well before the last date of 10 November 2026 instead of waiting for the final night. Browse more other government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.