Supreme Court of India
Permanent

SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Senior Personal Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
65
Pay Scale
Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) + allowances
Age Limit
18 to 30 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location
Delhi58New Delhi56

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 20, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window20 Oct – 10 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. Proficiency in English Shorthand with a speed of 110 w.p.m. (5% permissible errors). Knowledge of computer operation with an English typing speed of 40 w.p.m. (3% permissible errors).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxations apply to SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years), Ex-Servicemen, and dependants of freedom fighters (up to 5 years). No age bar for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Objective Type Written Test (100 Marks)

Offline/CBTQualifying Only

Shorthand (English) Test (110 wpm, 100 Marks)

Dictation & TranscriptionQualifying Only

Computer Typing Speed Test (40 wpm, 20 Marks)

Computer TypingQualifying Only

Personal Interview (30 Marks)

In-Person InterviewMerit Scored

Selection is conducted in four rigorous phases: (1) Objective Type Written Test (100 questions, 100 marks, 90 mins, no negative marking; 50 marks qualifying; candidates shortlisted at 1:10 ratio based on merit); (2) Shorthand (English) Test at 110 w.p.m. (7 mins dictation, 45 mins transcription, 100 marks; max 5% errors permitted; 50 marks qualifying); (3) Typing Speed Test on Computer at 40 w.p.m. (10 mins, 20 marks, max 3% errors permitted; 10 marks qualifying); and (4) Personal Interview (30 marks, 15 marks qualifying) for candidates qualifying all three preliminary tests in a 1:3 ratio. Final merit is drawn based on the aggregate performance across all stages.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-I: Objective Type Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English2525
General Knowledge & Current Affairs2525
Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India2525
Supreme Court Rules, 20131515
Knowledge of Computer Operation1010
Total100100
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-II: Shorthand (English) Skill Test

Total Duration

52 Minutes

Negative Marking

Graded penalty: 5% max errors permitted (full stop and capitalization count as half errors)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
English Shorthand Dictation (110 wpm, 7 mins) & Transcription (45 mins)1100
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-III: Typing Speed Test on Computer

Total Duration

10 Minutes

Negative Marking

Graded penalty: 3% max errors permitted (spelling/words count as full errors, case/punctuation as half)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
English Computer Typing (Minimum 40 wpm)120
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-IV: Personal Interview

Total Duration

20 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Viva-Voce / Personal Interview130

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2022
Stage-I Objective Test
7064655854
2019
Stage-I Objective Test
6862635652

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Senior Personal Assistants (SPAs) in the Supreme Court of India hold a prestigious, high-trust constitutional position attached to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Judges, and senior Registry officers. The work culture demands impeccable integrity, absolute discretion, and high stamina under immense pressure. SPAs are responsible for taking down complex, rapid-fire legal dictations (110 wpm), transcribing judicial orders, judgments, and chamber correspondence, managing judge rosters, coordinating case files with Court Masters, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive draft judgments. Official hours often extend into late evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly when reserved judgments are being prepared or Constitution Bench matters are being heard. Candidates must furnish an undertaking to work at odd hours and holidays without demur.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

This is a permanent direct recruitment to the regular establishment of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. All postings are stationed exclusively at Tilak Marg, New Delhi. There is no pan-India transfer liability. Employees are governed by the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The SPA cadre (Pay Level-8, initial basic ₹47,600) offers an exceptionally prestigious and lucrative career progression within the Supreme Court Registry. Promising officers advance through internal merit and seniority channels to: Private Secretary (Level 11) -> Principal Private Secretary / PPS (Level 12) -> Senior Principal Private Secretary (Level 13) -> Assistant Registrar (Level 13) -> Deputy Registrar (Level 14) -> Registrar (Level 15). Officers enjoy Supreme Court housing perks, high medical facilities (CGHS/SCI empanelled), and respected judicial administrative standing.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online applications must be submitted strictly via www.sci.gov.in between 20.10.2026 and 10.11.2026 (11:55 PM). No physical or postal applications are accepted.
  • Candidates must be prepared to work at odd hours and on holidays without demur and must submit an undertaking to that effect.
  • In the Shorthand Test (110 wpm, 7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription), permissible mistakes are capped strictly at 5%. A single full stop (.) error is treated as half mistake, and capitalization errors are treated as half mistakes.
  • In the Typing Test (40 wpm, 10 minutes), permissible mistakes are capped at 3%. Word/figure errors count as full mistakes; capitalization and punctuation errors count as half mistakes.
  • There is NO negative marking in the 100-question Objective Type Test. Minimum qualifying mark is 50/100, but shortlisting for the Skill Test is restricted to a 1:10 ratio based on merit.
  • OBC reservation is admissible only to candidates belonging to the Central Non-Creamy Layer list. No age relaxation is available for employees of other Government departments, PSUs, or Banks.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Open Category30
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)17
  • SC10
  • ST5
  • EWS3
Total Vacancies65

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Level 8 of Pay Matrix with entry Basic Pay of ₹47,600/- plus allowances. Permanent Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post.

Pay Level-8 of 7th CPC Matrix (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100/-) with initial Basic Pay of ₹47,600/- plus central DA, HRA (Delhi rate), Transport Allowance, and judicial medical/amenity perks.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in during the active registration window from 20.10.2026 to 10.11.2026 (11:55 PM).
  2. Register online by creating a candidate profile using an active email address and valid mobile number to obtain the unique application number and password.
  3. Complete the online application form with personal particulars, educational qualifications (Degree details), shorthand speed, and typing credentials. Select examination city preferences from the list of 69 test centres across India (Annexure-A).
  4. Upload scanned images of recent passport-size photograph, signature, and self-attested supporting documents (Class X, Class XII, Graduation certificates, category/caste certificates for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, and disability certificate, if applicable) in prescribed formats.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹1,500 for General/Unreserved; ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD) plus bank charges online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
  6. Submit the final application online on or before 10.11.2026 (11:55 PM) and download the confirmation page. Do NOT send hard copies by post or courier.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General/Unreserved: ₹1,500/-. SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD candidates: ₹750/-, plus applicable bank charges. Non-refundable fee to be paid online through UCO Bank payment gateway.

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India, possess proficiency in English shorthand with a minimum speed of 110 w.p.m. (5% permissible errors), and knowledge of computer operations with an English typing speed of 40 w.p.m. (3% permissible errors). Age must be between 18 and 30 years as on October 1, 2026.

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