Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 65 Senior Personal Assistant Posts
The Supreme Court of India has released the Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12 October 2026) for preparing a panel to fill 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA). It is a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100), with an initial basic pay of Rs. 47,600 plus allowances.
Graduates with English shorthand at 110 words per minute and computer typing at 40 words per minute can apply. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026. The SCI Senior Personal Assistant online application will be open on sci.gov.in from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM). The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026, and Kolkata and Siliguri are among the 69 exam centres. This article covers the Supreme Court SPA vacancy 2026, salary, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern, selection process, exam centres and how to apply, all taken from the official advertisement.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026
➤ Advt. No.: F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12/10/2026
➤ Post: Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted)
➤ Total vacancies: 65 (tentative)
➤ Pay: Level 8, Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100 (initial basic Rs. 47,600 + allowances)
➤ Qualification: Graduate + English shorthand 110 wpm + computer typing 40 wpm
➤ Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026
➤ Apply online: 20 October to 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM)
➤ Fee: Rs. 1,500 (General), Rs. 750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ESM/PH)
➤ Objective test date: 7 December 2026 (tentative)
➤ Official website: sci.gov.in
Table of Contents
- Supreme Court SPA 2026 Important Dates
- Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Supreme Court SPA Vacancy and Salary
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Supreme Court SPA Exam Pattern
- Shorthand Test Gradation
- Selection Process
- Exam Centres
- Documents to Upload
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
Supreme Court SPA 2026 Important Dates
The Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 online registration starts on 20 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. The SCI SPA Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026, and the answer key will be released on 8 December 2026. The important dates of the Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant notification are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Eligibility and age crucial date | 1 October 2026 |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key release | 8 December 2026 |
| Answer key objection window | 8 December to 9 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM), tentative |
| Shorthand Test, Typing Test and Interview | To be notified on sci.gov.in |
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment by the Registry of the Supreme Court of India for 65 Senior Personal Assistant posts. The key details of the SCI SPA notification 2026 are summarised below.
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12/10/2026 |
| Post name | Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) |
| Group | Group 'B' Non-Gazetted |
| Total vacancies | 65 (tentative, for preparation of a panel) |
| Pay level | Level 8, Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Age limit | 18 – 30 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Selection | Objective Test + Shorthand Test + Typing Test + Interview |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Job location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
Supreme Court SPA Vacancy 2026 and Salary
The Supreme Court SPA vacancy 2026 has 65 tentative posts of Senior Personal Assistant. The Supreme Court SPA salary is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 47,600, plus allowances as admissible under the rules. The SCI SPA vacancy and pay details are given below.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 65 (tentative) | Level 8 | Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100 | Rs. 47,600 + allowances |
Note: The advertisement does not give a category-wise break-up of the 65 vacancies. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applies as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies.
Supreme Court SPA Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026, candidates must be Indian citizens and must meet the following educational and skill qualifications as on 1 October 2026. The SCI Senior Personal Assistant eligibility is given below.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Degree from a recognised university in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency in English shorthand at 110 words per minute |
| Computer and typing | Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Supreme Court SPA Age Limit and Relaxation
The Supreme Court SPA age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government of India rules. The SCI SPA age limit and relaxation are given below.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 30 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Physically Challenged / Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the upper age limit |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other Govt. departments / PSUs / nationalised banks | No age relaxation |
Supreme Court SPA Application Fee
The Supreme Court SPA application fee 2026 is non-refundable and must be paid online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway, plus bank charges. No postal application or offline fee will be accepted. The category-wise SCI SPA application fee is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750 + bank charges |
Supreme Court SPA Exam Pattern 2026
The Supreme Court SPA exam pattern 2026 has four stages: an Objective Type Test, an English Shorthand Test, a Typing Speed Test on computer and an Interview, for a total of 250 marks. Candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks in each stage. There is no negative marking in the objective test. The SCI Senior Personal Assistant exam pattern is given below.
| Stage | Details of Test | Duration | Max Marks | Min Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 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) | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | Dictation at 110 wpm; mistakes permissible up to 5% of total words dictated | 7 minutes dictation + 45 minutes transcription | 100 | 50 |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer | English typing at minimum 40 wpm; mistakes permissible up to 3% of total words typed | 10 minutes | 20 | 10 |
| 4. Interview | Online or physical mode in Delhi | – | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 250 | – | ||
Supreme Court SPA Shorthand Test Method of Gradation
In the Supreme Court SPA shorthand test, marks are given according to the percentage of mistakes in the transcription. A full stop mistake and a wrong capital/small letter are counted as half mistakes. The method of gradation for the SCI SPA English shorthand test is given below.
| Mistakes in Transcription | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% mistakes | 90% |
| Up to 2% mistakes | 80% |
| Up to 3% mistakes | 70% |
| Up to 4% mistakes | 60% |
| Up to 5% mistakes | 50% |
In the typing test, an error in a word or figure is a full mistake. A wrong capital/small letter, or an omitted, added or substituted punctuation mark, is a half mistake.
Supreme Court SPA Selection Process
The Supreme Court SPA selection process 2026 follows a stage-wise shortlisting ratio based on the number of tentative vacancies. If many candidates score the qualifying 50 marks in the objective test, shortlisting is done from the merit list as shown below.
| Stage | Shortlisting Ratio / Venue |
|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | Held in 69 cities across India (Annexure-A) |
| Shorthand Test and Typing Test | 1:10 against tentative vacancies; held in Delhi/NCR |
| Interview | 1:3 against tentative vacancies, from candidates who qualify all three tests; online or physical in Delhi |
Supreme Court SPA Exam Centres 2026
The Supreme Court SPA Objective Type Test will be held in 69 cities across 23 states and union territories. Candidates from West Bengal can choose Kolkata or Siliguri as their SCI SPA exam centre. Candidates must select cities in order of preference, but the Registry can shift them to any other city. The state-wise Supreme Court SPA exam centre list is given below.
| State / UT | Exam 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 (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 |
Note: The shorthand and typing tests will be held only in Delhi/NCR. No request to change the city or test centre will be accepted.
Documents to Upload in the Supreme Court SPA Application
While filling the Supreme Court SPA online form 2026, candidates must upload scanned copies of the following:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class 10th certificate
- Class 12th certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Caste/community certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Your name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth must match your Class 10th certificate. A change of name must be supported by a Gazette Notification. Candidates working in Central/State Government departments, nationalised banks or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
How to Apply for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for the Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 from 20 October to 10 November 2026. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment section.
- Click on the Senior Personal Assistant 2026 online application link (active from 20 October 2026).
- Register with your basic details and log in.
- Fill in the application form and choose your exam centre cities in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph, signature and the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Accept the undertaking, preview and submit the form. Note your application number for the admit card.
- Take a printout of the filled form for your records. It does not need to be sent to the Registry.
Important: If more than one form is submitted, only the last one will be considered. The category cannot be changed after submission. Selected candidates must give an undertaking to work at odd hours and on holidays.
Also read: Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
There are 65 tentative vacancies of Senior Personal Assistant.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court SPA 2026?
The online application runs from 20 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Q3. What is the Supreme Court SPA salary?
Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 47,600 plus allowances.
Q4. What is the qualification for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant?
A degree from a recognised university, English shorthand at 110 wpm, and computer knowledge with a typing speed of 40 wpm.
Q5. What is the Supreme Court SPA exam date 2026?
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the Supreme Court SPA exam?
No. There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
Q7. Is there a Supreme Court SPA exam centre in West Bengal?
Yes. Kolkata and Siliguri are exam centres for the Objective Type Test.
Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Supreme Court SPA Apply Online (from 20.10.2026) | sci.gov.in |
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