The Supreme Court of India has released an advertisement for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA). It is a Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted post in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances.
Any graduate with 110 w.p.m. English shorthand and 40 w.p.m. computer typing skills can apply, subject to the age limit. Online registration starts on 20 October 2026 and the last date is 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026: Quick Answer and Highlights
Who can apply? Indian citizens with a degree from a recognised Indian university, English shorthand at 110 w.p.m. and computer typing at 40 w.p.m., aged 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 (relaxations apply). How to apply? Online only, through the link on www.sci.gov.in once registration begins.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) |
| Advertisement Number | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (tentative, subject to change) |
| Job Type | Direct recruitment, for preparation of a panel |
| Group | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognised university in India |
| Shorthand Speed | English, 110 w.p.m. |
| Typing Speed | English, 40 w.p.m. on computer |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Application Start Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Examination Date | Objective Test: 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
Supreme Court SPA Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 October 2026 | Announced |
| Online Application Start | 20 October 2026 | Announced |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM | Announced |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 | Tentative |
| Answer Key Upload | 8 December 2026 | As stated in the advertisement |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 8 to 9 December 2026, till 11:55 PM | Tentative |
| Shorthand, Typing Test and Interview | Not specified in the official advertisement | To be notified on www.sci.gov.in |
- The Supreme Court advertisement is dated 12 October 2026.
- Online applications begin on 20 October 2026.
- The last date is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
- The Objective Test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026. The Registry may change this.
Supreme Court SPA Vacancy 2026
The advertisement mentions 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant. The Registry has clearly stated that the number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or its own requirements, with the approval of the competent authority.
Category-wise vacancy details are not specified in the official advertisement, so none are shown here. The Registry also reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process if needed.
Supreme Court SPA Eligibility 2026
Candidates must meet the following conditions as on 1 October 2026.
Educational Qualification
- A degree from a recognised university in India.
Shorthand and Typing Skills
- Shorthand (English): proficiency at a speed of 110 words per minute.
- Computer: knowledge of computer operation, with an English typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Graduates exploring other options can also read our guide to government jobs after graduation.
Admission to every stage is purely provisional. Documents are verified later, and if a candidate does not meet any condition, the candidature can be cancelled without notice.
Supreme Court SPA Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age is 18 years and the upper age limit is 30 years, both counted as on 1 October 2026. The advertisement lists the following relaxation rules:
- Usual age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen candidates, as per Government of India rules.
- Dependants of freedom fighters get relaxation of up to a maximum of five years over and above the prescribed age limit.
- There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
- No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalised Banks.
The advertisement does not give category-wise maximum ages. Candidates should check the Government of India rules and the official notification for the exact figure applicable to them.
Supreme Court SPA Salary 2026 and Pay Scale
The Senior Personal Assistant post is placed in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. The initial basic pay is ₹47,600, plus allowances as admissible under the Rules.
The advertisement does not specify gross salary, in-hand salary or deductions. Hence, no monthly take-home figure is given here.
Supreme Court SPA Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 plus bank charges |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online mode only. As per the advertisement, the payment gateway is provided by UCO Bank. Fee in any other mode will not be accepted.
Supreme Court SPA Selection Process
The selection has four stages, in the following order:
- Objective Type Test (minimum qualifying marks: 50 out of 100)
- Shorthand (English) Test (minimum qualifying marks: 50 out of 100)
- Typing Speed Test on Computer (minimum qualifying marks: 10 out of 20)
- Interview (minimum qualifying marks: 15 out of 30)
If a large number of candidates score 50 marks or more in the Objective Test, candidates will be shortlisted on merit for the Shorthand and Typing tests in the ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies. For the Interview, the ratio is 1:3, for candidates who qualify in all three tests.
Please note that minimum qualifying marks are not the final selection cut-off. The advertisement does not specify the final selection weightage or merit cut-off.
Supreme Court SPA Exam Pattern 2026
Stage 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 |
| Total | 100 questions |
| Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1½ hours (90 minutes) | 100 | 50 | No |
Stage 2: Shorthand (English) Test
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Dictation Speed | 110 words per minute |
| Dictation Duration | 7 minutes |
| Time for Transcription | 45 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50 |
| Permissible Mistakes | 5% of the total words dictated |
Marks are given by gradation, based on the percentage of mistakes.
| Mistakes | Marks Percentage |
|---|---|
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% | 90% |
| Up to 2% | 80% |
| Up to 3% | 70% |
| Up to 4% | 60% |
| Up to 5% | 50% |
A mistake of full stop (.) is treated as a half mistake. Wrong typing of a capital letter for a small letter, or vice versa, is also a half mistake.
Stage 3: Typing Speed Test on Computer
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Language and Speed | English, minimum 40 w.p.m. |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 20 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 10 |
| Permissible Mistakes | 3% of the total words typed |
An error in a word or figure is a full mistake. Wrong capital or small letter, or an omitted, added or substituted punctuation mark, counts as a half mistake.
Stage 4: Interview
| Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 15 | Online or physical in Delhi, as directed by the competent authority |
Supreme Court SPA Syllabus 2026
The advertisement names the following subject areas for the Objective Test:
- General English
- General Knowledge
- Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013
- Knowledge of Computer Operation
A detailed topic-wise syllabus is not specified in the official advertisement. Candidates should keep checking www.sci.gov.in for any further notice.
Supreme Court SPA Test Centres
The Objective Type Test will be held in the cities listed in Annexure A of the advertisement. Candidates must choose cities in their order of preference while applying. However, the Registry may shift a candidate to another city, or change the number of centres, for administrative reasons. No request to change the city, test centre or test date will be entertained.
The Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test will be held in Delhi/NCR. The Interview will be held online or in physical mode in Delhi.
| State / UT | Listed Test Centres |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| 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 |
| 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 (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 |
Documents Required for Supreme Court SPA Apply Online
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following while submitting the online form:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Caste/community certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Follow the size and format instructions displayed on the official application portal. Our government job documents checklist can help you keep everything ready. Name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth must match the High School (Class 10) or equivalent certificate. Any change of name or surname must be supported by a Gazette Notification.
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted only through online registration. No postal application will be accepted. Once registration starts on 20 October 2026, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://www.sci.gov.in/
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Find the Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Open the official application link, when it becomes available.
- Register and fill in the required details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the applicable fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
- Preview the application and check every detail.
- Submit the form. Save your application number and keep a printout for your records.
Do not use any link from social media or third-party sites for the application. The link will be provided through the Supreme Court’s own website. The printout does not need to be sent to the Registry. New to online forms? Read how to fill a government exam form before you start.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- An application cannot be modified or withdrawn after submission.
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- If more than one form is submitted, only the last submitted form will be considered.
- No request for change of category will be entertained.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post. Download them from the Supreme Court website (see how to download an admit card).
- There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
- Serving Central/State Government, PSU or Nationalised Bank employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at document verification.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the process. Updates will also be sent by SMS and email.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the tests or interview.
- Selected candidates may have to work at odd hours and on holidays, and must give an undertaking for the same.
- Forms that do not comply with the instructions will be summarily rejected.
Answer Key Objections
The answer key is to be uploaded on 8 December 2026. Objections can be raised online only, at ₹100 per objection, which is refunded if the objection is found valid. The decision of the competent authority is final.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
There are 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant. The number may change due to administrative requirements.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Registration starts on 20 October 2026.
What is the qualification for Senior Personal Assistant?
A degree from a recognised university in India is required, along with English shorthand at 110 w.p.m. and computer typing at 40 w.p.m.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxation is available as per the advertisement and Government of India rules.
What is the initial basic salary?
The initial basic pay is ₹47,600 in Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100), plus admissible allowances. In-hand salary is not specified in the advertisement.
What shorthand speed is required?
Candidates need English shorthand at a speed of 110 words per minute. The dictation lasts 7 minutes, followed by 45 minutes for transcription.
What typing speed is required?
A minimum English typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer is required. The test is of 10 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
No. The advertisement states that there is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
When will the objective examination be held?
It is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026. Dates for the other tests and the interview will be notified on www.sci.gov.in.
Where will the shorthand and typing tests take place?
Both tests will be conducted in Delhi/NCR.
How can candidates apply online?
Visit www.sci.gov.in, open the Recruitment section and use the application link provided for the Senior Personal Assistant post once registration begins on 20 October 2026.
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Final Words
Also read: Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 and MPESB Steno ASI Recruitment 2026.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 suits graduates who already have strong shorthand and typing skills. With 65 tentative vacancies and a Level 8 pay scale, the post draws serious competition. Start your shorthand and typing practice now, keep your documents ready, and apply from the official website once registration opens on 20 October 2026.
Written By: Syed Imran Zaidi, Founder & Chief Editor
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Last Updated: 14 October 2026
