The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 65 Senior Personal Assistant posts in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100. Selection is by an Objective Type Test, a Shorthand (English) Test, a Typing Speed Test on Computer and an Interview. Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11.55 p.m. The objective test is tentatively on 7 December 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement number | No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notice date | 12 October 2026 |
| Post | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Vacancies | 65 |
| Pay | Level 8 of Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 10 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
| Official website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | 10 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer keys uploaded | 8 December 2026 |
| Shorthand, Typing and Interview dates | Not given in the notice |
Adding both ends of the application period, the form stays open for 22 days.
Post and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 65 | Level 8 of Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 |
The notice calls these 65 tentative vacancies, filled by preparing a panel.
Eligibility
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Degree | Degree of a recognized University in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency in Shorthand (English) with a speed of 110 w.p.m. |
| Computer | Knowledge of Computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
The qualifications and eligibility conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026.
Age limit
As on 1 October 2026, candidates should not be below 18 years of age. The upper age limit is 30 years.
- Usual age relaxation is admissible to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen, as per the Government of India's Rules.
- Dependants of freedom fighters also get age relaxation.
- There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
- No relaxation in age is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalized Banks.
Reservation
The benefit of reservation is available to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), in accordance with Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, Physically Challenged | Rs 750 |
Both fees are plus bank charges. The fee is paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. It is a non-refundable application fee.
Selection process
There are four stages: Objective Type Test, Shorthand (English) Test, Typing Speed Test on Computer and Interview.
Scheme of examination
| Test | Duration | Maximum marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (100 questions) | 1 1/2 hours | 100 | 50 |
| Shorthand (English) Test at 110 words per minute | 7 minutes | 100 | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer | 10 minutes | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | Not given in the notice | 30 | 15 |
Test 1: Objective Type Test
| 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 |
There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test. It is held in the cities listed in Annexure A, and candidates choose cities in order of preference.
Test 2: Shorthand (English) Test
The test is at the speed of 110 words per minute and lasts 7 minutes. Candidates get 45 minutes for transcription. Mistakes permissible are 5% of the total words dictated. It carries 100 marks, with 50 as the minimum qualifying marks.
Test 3: Typing Speed Test on Computer
The test is in English, with a minimum speed of 40 w.p.m., and lasts 10 minutes. Mistakes permissible are 3% of the total words typed. It carries 20 marks, with 10 as the minimum qualifying marks.
Test 4: Interview
The interview carries 30 marks, with 15 as the minimum qualifying marks. It is conducted either through online mode or in physical mode in Delhi.
Shortlisting
If a large number of candidates score 50 marks or more in the Objective Type Test, candidates are shortlisted on the merit list for the Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer, in the ratio of 1:10 as against the number of tentative vacancies. For the interview, a ratio of 1:3 as against the number of tentative vacancies is kept for candidates who qualify in all three tests.
Test centres
The Objective Type Test is held in the Annexure A cities below. The Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer are held in Delhi/NCR. Dates for these two tests and for the interview will be notified on www.sci.gov.in.
| State or region | Test centres |
|---|---|
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Roorkee |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Visakhapatnam |
| Karnataka | Belagavi(Belgaum), Bengaluru, Mysuru(Mysore) |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Rajkot |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Raipur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
How to apply
- Apply online. The official website is www.sci.gov.in.
- Furnish an Undertaking that you have read and understood the terms and conditions in the advertisement.
- Upload the scanned copy of your recent photograph, signature and requisite documents.
- Make payment of fee online in accordance with the instructions displayed on the link.
- Preview the Application Form after it is completed.
The printout of the filled up Application Form need not be sent to the Registry.
Documents to upload
- Recent photograph and signature
- Class Xth, Class XIIth and Graduation Certificates
- Caste/community certificate, in case of reserved category candidate
- Disability certificate, if applicable
Points to check before applying
- Age and qualifications are counted as on 1 October 2026.
- If you submit more than one Application Form, the Application Form which is lastly submitted will only be considered.
- The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of the document verification process.
- No Admit Cards will be sent by post.
- No TA/DA will be payable to candidates for appearing in the Tests or Interview.
- Selected candidates will have to work even at odd hours and holidays.
- A candidate who gets employment during or after the Examination process must inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court of India Senior Personal Assistant?
The last date is 10 November 2026, up to 11.55 p.m.
When do applications open?
Online registration starts on 20 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
The notice has 65 vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old as on 1 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
General/Unreserved candidates pay Rs 1,500. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates pay Rs 750.
What is the salary?
The post is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100.
What qualification is needed?
A degree of a recognized University in India, with shorthand (English) at 110 w.p.m. and typing at 40 w.p.m.
When is the objective test?
The Objective Type Test is tentatively on 7 December 2026.