Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: 65 SPA Posts, Level 8 (Basic ₹47,600) – Apply Online 20 October to 10 November
The Supreme Court of India has issued advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) dated 12/10/2026 for direct recruitment to 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (₹47,600–1,51,100), with initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus allowances. Graduates with English shorthand at 110 w.p.m. and computer typing at 40 w.p.m. can apply online on sci.gov.in from 20/10/2026 to 10/11/2026 (11:55 PM).
Official Notification PDF: Supreme Court SPA 2026 – Official Advertisement PDF
Important Dates – Supreme Court SPA 2026 |
|
| Advertisement date: | 12/10/2026 |
| Online registration starts: | 20/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply & pay fee: | 10/11/2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objective type test (tentative): | 07/12/2026 |
| Answer key & objections: | 08/12/2026 – 09/12/2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Shorthand & typing test / interview: | Dates to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application Fee |
|
| General / Unreserved: | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: | ₹750 + bank charges |
| Payment mode: | Online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway (non-refundable) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 Supreme Court SPA 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links |
|
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – sci.gov.in (from 20 Oct 2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Supreme Court SPA 2026 – Official Advertisement PDF |
| Official Website: | Supreme Court of India Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
| Join Our Channels for Live Updates: | |
WhatsApp Channel
Telegram Channel
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | Group / Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Group 'B' Non-Gazetted, Level 8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) | ₹47,600 + allowances | 65 (tentative) |
The advertisement gives 65 tentative vacancies and does not print a category-wise split. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applies under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The number of posts may change as per the Registry's requirement.
Eligibility
- Education: Degree of a recognised university in India.
- Shorthand: Proficiency in English shorthand at 110 words per minute.
- Computer: Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m.
- Candidates working in Central/State Government departments, nationalised banks or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
Age Limit
As on 01/10/2026: minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years. Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 extra years for dependants of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No relaxation for employees of other Government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks.
Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.
Salary
Level 8 of the Pay Matrix: ₹47,600–1,51,100, with initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus allowances as admissible under the rules. Selected candidates may have to work at odd hours and on holidays.
Supreme Court SPA Level 8 In-Hand Salary
₹83,030
₹78,732
₹74,468
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹47,600 | ₹47,600 | ₹47,600 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 60%) | ₹28,560 | ₹28,560 | ₹28,560 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹14,280 (30%) | ₹9,520 (20%) | ₹4,760 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,760 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,880 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹96,200 | ₹88,560 | ₹83,800 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹7,616 | ₹7,616 | ₹7,616 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹5,044 | ₹1,702 | ₹1,206 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹13,170 | ₹9,828 | ₹9,332 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹83,030 | ₹78,732 | ₹74,468 |
Exam Pattern
| Test | Details | Duration | Max Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 questions: General English 25, General Knowledge 25, Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India 25, Supreme Court Rules 2013 – 15, Computer operation 10 | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | Dictation at 110 w.p.m.; mistakes allowed up to 5% of words dictated (graded: no mistake 100%, up to 1% = 90% … up to 5% = 50%) | 7 min dictation + 45 min transcription | 100 | 50 |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer | English, minimum 40 w.p.m.; mistakes allowed up to 3% | 10 minutes | 20 | 10 |
| 4. Interview | – | – | 30 | 15 |
There is no negative marking in the objective test. If many candidates qualify, those scoring 50+ are shortlisted for the shorthand and typing tests in a 1:10 ratio to vacancies, and the interview is held in a 1:3 ratio.
Selection Process
- Objective Type Test (100 marks, qualifying 50)
- Shorthand (English) Test at 110 w.p.m. and Typing Speed Test on Computer at 40 w.p.m. (held in Delhi/NCR)
- Interview (30 marks; online or in person in Delhi)
- Document verification
Exam Centres
The objective test will be held in the 69 cities listed in Annexure-A of the advertisement. Candidates choose cities in order of preference and may be shifted to another city for administrative reasons. Shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR.
| State / UT | Test Centre Cities |
|---|---|
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| 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 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Visakhapatnam |
| Karnataka | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| 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
- Open www.sci.gov.in and go to the recruitment link for Senior Personal Assistant from 20/10/2026.
- Register online and fill in the form with your High School certificate details; upload photo, signature and Class 10, Class 12, graduation and category certificates.
- Choose test centre cities in order of preference and pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Submit by 10/11/2026 (11:55 PM) and print the form for your records (do not post it).
Only the last submitted application is considered if you apply more than once.
Photo size problem? Use our free Photo & Signature Resizer to match the form specs.
Supreme Court SPA 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Supreme Court SPA 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.
