Supreme Court SPA recruitment 2026: apply for 65 posts by November 10

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has commenced the recruitment process for 65 tentative vacancies for the position of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) within the Supreme Court Registry. The notification for these Group B non-gazetted posts was issued on October 13, 2026, with the online application window opening today, October 20, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official website, sci.gov.in, by November 10, 2026, at 11:55 pm.

This recruitment drive aims to fill critical support roles within the Supreme Court, offering selected candidates a placement in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, with a salary scale ranging from Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100. The advertisement number for this recruitment is F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC).

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

To be eligible for the Senior Personal Assistant positions, applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of October 1, 2026. A mandatory requirement is a graduate degree from a recognized university in India. Also, candidates must demonstrate English shorthand proficiency at 110 words per minute and possess computer operating knowledge with an English typing speed of 40 words per minute.

The application fee for General, Unreserved (UR), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates is Rs. 1,500 plus applicable bank charges. For applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories, the fee is Rs. 750 plus bank charges. All payments must be made online through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Age relaxation will be applied according to the prescribed rules.

1. Visit sci.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
2. Select the Senior Personal Assistant recruitment link.
3. Register and enter personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
5. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
7. Complete the process before November 10, 2026, at 11:55 pm.

Selection Procedure and Examination Details

The selection process for the SPA positions comprises four distinct stages. These include an Objective-type test, an English shorthand test, an English typing speed test on a computer, and a final interview. The tentative date for the objective-type test is December 7, 2026. There will be no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.

The objective-type test will consist of 100 questions across various subjects, including computer knowledge, general English, general knowledge, judicial provisions, and Supreme Court rules. The test will have a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, with a minimum qualifying mark of 50. The English shorthand test will involve a 7-minute dictation at 110 words per minute, followed by 45 minutes for transcription, requiring a minimum qualifying mark of 50. The English typing speed test on a computer will be 10 minutes long, requiring a speed of 40 words per minute, with a minimum qualifying mark of 10. The interview carries a maximum of 30 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 15.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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