Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: 65 Posts, Apply by 10 November OPEN

Supreme Court SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide

SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Latest Update (As on 21 October 2026)

This is a very attractive job for stenographers and shorthand writers. The post is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix with a starting basic pay of ₹47,600, and you work in the Registry of the highest court of the country. But the selection is also tough. Along with a written objective test, you must clear a shorthand test at 110 words per minute, a computer typing test and an interview.

This article is based on the official advertisement PDF of the Supreme Court. We have explained each point in simple words, so you can apply without mistakes. If any small detail differs on other websites, please follow the official PDF and the Supreme Court website.

Important Dates — SCI SPA Recruitment 2026

• Advertisement Date: 12 October 2026
• Online Registration Starts: 20 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee: 10 November 2026 (11:55 PM)
• Age and Eligibility Cut-off Date: 1 October 2026
• Objective Type Test (Tentative): 7 December 2026
• Answer Key Upload: 8 December 2026
• Objection Window (Tentative): 8 and 9 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
• Shorthand Test, Typing Test and Interview: Dates will be announced on www.sci.gov.in

Vacancy and Salary Details

• Total posts: 65 (tentative). The number may change because of administrative needs or Registry requirements, as written in the advertisement
• Pay Level: Level 8 of the Pay Matrix — ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹47,600 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules
• Post type: Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
• Work conditions: Selected candidates may have to work at odd hours and on holidays, and they have to give an undertaking for this
• The Registry may cancel, restrict, enlarge or change the selection process if needed, without prior notice

Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: Indian citizens
• Educational qualification: Degree from a recognized university in India
• Shorthand: Proficiency in English shorthand with a speed of 110 words per minute
• Computer: Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 words per minute
• All conditions must be fulfilled as on 1 October 2026
• Your admission to all stages is provisional. Documents will be checked at the verification stage, and your candidature can be cancelled if you do not meet any condition

Reservation

• Reservation benefit is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
• It is as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961
• You need a valid caste / community certificate in the right format to claim the benefit
• No request to change the category filled in the online form will be accepted

Objective Test — Question Distribution

• General English: 25 questions
• General Knowledge: 25 questions
• Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India: 25 questions
• Supreme Court Rules, 2013: 15 questions
• Knowledge of Computer Operation: 10 questions
• No negative marking in the objective test — so attempt every question
• Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes

Shorthand Test — How Marks Are Given

• Dictation speed: 110 words per minute for 7 minutes
• Time for transcription: 45 minutes
• Maximum allowed mistakes: 5% of total words dictated
• No mistake = 100% marks; up to 1% mistakes = 90%; up to 2% = 80%; up to 3% = 70%; up to 4% = 60%; up to 5% = 50%
• Mistake of a full stop (.) is counted as half mistake
• Wrong capital for small letter, or small for capital, is also counted as half mistake
• More than 5% mistakes means you do not qualify, because the minimum qualifying marks are 50

Typing Test on Computer — Rules

• Duration: 10 minutes, in English language, with minimum speed of 40 wpm
• Maximum allowed mistakes: 3% of the total words typed
• An error in a word or figure is a full mistake
• Wrong typing of capital for small letter (or the opposite) is a half mistake
• Omitted, added or wrongly changed punctuation mark is also a half mistake
• Marks: 20 in total, and minimum 10 are needed to qualify

Selection Process — Stage by Stage

• Stage 1: Objective Type Test (100 questions). Candidates scoring at least 50 marks are eligible to be shortlisted
• Stage 2: Shorthand and Typing Tests. If many candidates qualify in Stage 1, candidates will be shortlisted on merit in the ratio 1:10 against the number of tentative vacancies
• Stage 3: Interview. Candidates who qualify in all three tests (objective, shorthand and typing) will be called in the ratio 1:3 against the number of tentative vacancies
• Shorthand and Typing tests will be held in Delhi / NCR
• The interview will be held online or physically in Delhi, as decided by the competent authority
• Document verification will be done, and candidates working in government or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC)

How to Apply Online for SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India: www.sci.gov.in
2. Open the Recruitment section and click the link for Senior Personal Assistant 2026
3. Read the advertisement carefully and give the undertaking that you have read and understood all terms and conditions
4. Fill in your details exactly as in your Class 10 certificate — name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth
5. Choose your test cities in order of preference from the list given in Annexure A
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, plus the caste / community certificate and disability certificate, if applicable
7. Check every detail again, because an application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified
8. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway
9. Preview and print your application form. You do not need to send the printout to the Registry
10. Save your application number, because you need it to generate the admit card

Documents Needed While Applying

• Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
• Scanned signature
• Class X certificate (name, parents’ names and date of birth are taken only from this)
• Class XII certificate
• Graduation certificate / degree
• Caste / community certificate, in case of a reserved category candidate
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• NOC from your present employer (needed at the time of document verification, if you work in a Central / State government department, PSU or nationalized bank)
• Valid email ID and mobile number. SMS and email will be sent to these, so keep them active throughout the process

Important Rules from the Advertisement (Read Carefully)

• If you submit more than one form, only the last submitted form will be considered
• No change in name or surname is accepted unless supported by a Gazette Notification
• No request to change the category, city / test centre or exam dates will be accepted
• The Registry can shift you to any other city for administrative reasons, and can increase or decrease the test centres
• No admit card will be sent by post. You must download it from the Supreme Court website
• No TA / DA will be paid for appearing in the tests or interview
• If you get a job after applying, you must immediately inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in
• Giving false information, fake documents or impersonation can lead to cancellation, prosecution and being debarred from future appointment in the Registry
• Application forms that do not follow the instructions will be summarily rejected
• In case of any dispute, the jurisdiction will be Delhi

Answer Key and Objections

• Answer key will be uploaded on 8 December 2026
• Objections can be sent online only, tentatively from 8 to 9 December 2026 till 11:55 PM
• Fee: ₹100 per objection. It will be refunded if your objection is found valid
• The competent authority will decide on the objections and the decision will be final
• Keep proof and reference books ready if you plan to raise an objection

Objective Test Centres — Annexure A (69 Cities)

Preparation Plan — How to Prepare in 6 Weeks for 7 December

• Weeks 1–2: Focus on shorthand. Practise daily dictation at 80, 100 and then 110+ words per minute. Transcribe carefully and count mistakes. Remember that 5% mistakes are the limit
• Weeks 1–6 (daily 20 minutes): Typing practice on a computer. Aim for 40+ wpm with very few errors. Pay attention to capital letters and punctuation, as they count as half mistakes
• Weeks 2–4: Read the provisions about the judiciary in the Constitution (Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts), and read the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 for the 15-question section
• Weeks 3–5: General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), General Knowledge and current affairs, and basic computer operation topics (MS Office, internet, shortcuts)
• Week 6: Take full objective mock tests of 100 questions in 90 minutes. Because there is no negative marking, attempt all questions
• Practise legal and court-related vocabulary for shorthand, because passages for such tests may use formal and legal words
• Keep your hands relaxed, use good-quality notebooks and pens, and practise on the same speed from audio dictation to be ready for the real exam

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying on the last day. Website traffic can cause problems, so apply early
• Entering name or date of birth different from the Class X certificate
• Uploading blurred or wrongly sized photo, signature or certificates
• Choosing cities carelessly. You cannot change the city later
• Ignoring the shorthand and typing speed requirement, even if you score well in the objective test
• Forgetting to keep a copy of the application number and fee receipt
• Giving a wrong or inactive email ID or mobile number, because all exam updates will come there

Important Warnings

• Apply only through the official Supreme Court website www.sci.gov.in
• Do not trust any person who says they can arrange selection for money. The Registry may prosecute and debar candidates who use unfair means
• Keep checking the Recruitment section of the website for updates on the exam, answer key and admit card
• This article is based on the official advertisement. If any rule is changed later, the new official notice will be final

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