High Court of Delhi
Last Date: 05.10.2026


Delhi HC SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

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Senior Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

OrganizationHigh Court of DelhiHigh Court of Delhi
Post NameSenior Personal AssistantPersonal Assistant
Total Vacancies117 33
Job TypeGroup B, Direct Recruitment Group B, Direct Recruitment
Application ModeOnline only Online only
Application Start Date15.09.2026 (11:00 AM)15.09.2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply05.10.2026 (11:00 PM)05.10.2026 (11:00 PM)
Minimum QualificationGraduate + 110 wpm Shorthand (English) + 40 wpm TypingGraduate + 100 wpm Shorthand (English) + 40 wpm Typing
Age Limit18 to 32 years as on 01.01.202618 to 32 years as on 01.01.2026
Selection Process Typing Test, Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Exam, InterviewTyping Test, Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Exam, Interview
Salary/Pay Scale7th CPC Level 87th CPC Level 7
Job LocationDelhi (High Court of Delhi)Delhi (High Court of Delhi)
Official Websitewww.delhihighcourt.nic.inwww.delhihighcourt.nic.in
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Delhi HC SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The High Court of Delhi has announced the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 for 150 Group B vacancies. The recruitment includes 117 posts of Senior Personal Assistant and 33 posts of Personal Assistant. Graduates with the required English shorthand and typing skills can apply online from 15 September to 5 October 2026, with applications closing at 11 PM on 5 October 2026.

The High Court of Delhi conducts its own recruitment for secretarial staff who assist judges with dictation, orders, letters and judgments. The Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 offers 150 Group B posts for this purpose. The Court will also prepare a panel of selected candidates from this recruitment. Candidates who qualify the selection process but are not included in the initial appointments may be considered later if additional vacancies arise during the validity of the panel.

In the previous recruitment cycle held in 2023, the High Court of Delhi advertised 127 posts, including 60 Senior Personal Assistant and 67 Personal Assistant vacancies. This time, the vacancy distribution has changed significantly, with 117 posts for Senior Personal Assistant and only 33 posts for Personal Assistant. The Senior Personal Assistant post also requires a higher shorthand speed of 110 words per minute, compared with 100 words per minute for Personal Assistant.


Vacancy Details

The 150 vacancies include 117 posts of Senior Personal Assistant and 33 posts of Personal Assistant. The category-wise vacancy details for both posts are given below:


Note: The Personal Assistant post has no General category vacancy in this recruitment. Unreserved candidates interested in Personal Assistant should check whether they meet the eligibility requirements under EWS or any other applicable reserved category before applying.


Application Fee

The application fee is Rs.1,500 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, while SC, ST and eligible PwBD candidates have to pay Rs.1,300, plus applicable transaction charges. The fee can be paid through UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Candidates applying for both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant must pay the applicable fee separately for each post.

The application fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted against any other examination or recruitment, even if the application is later rejected during scrutiny.

Note: After completing the fee payment, candidates should ensure that the system generates the Confirmation Page. The application should be considered successfully submitted only after this page is generated.


Age Limit

Candidates must be 18 to 32 years old as on 1 January 2026. This means the candidate's date of birth should be between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2008 and date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age. No request to change the date of birth later will be entertained.
The category-wise upper age relaxation is given below:


Note: Candidates already holding a regular post in the High Court of Delhi are not subject to any upper age limit but this age concession does not apply to employees of other government departments, PSUs or Delhi district courts.


Educational Qualification

The post-wise educational qualification requirements are given below:

Note: Candidates must have completed their required qualifications, including graduation, by 5 October 2026, the last date for submitting the application. The qualification must be declared by this date and cannot be completed later before appearing for the examination.


Selection Process

Both posts follow the same four-stage selection process: English Typing Test, English Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Examination and Interview. The Typing Test is qualifying in nature, while the marks obtained in the Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Examination and Interview are counted for the final merit list.
The post-wise and stage-wise selection process is given below:

Note: If two or more candidates secure the same total marks, the tie is resolved by comparing their Shorthand Test marks first, followed by Descriptive Examination marks, Interview marks, and finally date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher.
*No candidate, including those belonging to the PwBD category, is exempted from any stage of the selection process. There is also no provision for a scribe or compensatory time at any stage of the examination..


Salary, Job Location, and Service Conditions

The Senior Personal Assistant post is placed at Level 8 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, while Personal Assistant is at Level 7. The Delhi HC doesn't specify the exact monthly salary or allowances. The starting basic pay is Rs.47,600 for Level 8 and Rs.44,900 for Level 7, before adding Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other applicable allowances.

The High Court of Delhi, New Delhi is the recruiting authority for these posts. The work may involve duties in the courtroom, judge's chamber or, in some cases, the judge's residential office. Selected candidates will be posted within the High Court of Delhi's own establishment in Delhi, rather than in a transferable cadre covering multiple states.

There is no probation period or service bond for either post. However, selected candidates may be required to work beyond normal office hours and on holidays whenever the Court's work requires it. Candidates should keep this work schedule in mind while considering the posts.


How to Apply

  1. Go to the official website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in
  2. Open Public Notices, then Recruitment, then Job Openings, and select the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 link
  3. Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number, and note down the system-generated registration number
  4. Fill in your personal, educational and category details in the online form
  5. Upload a scanned colour passport-size photograph, 100 KB to 200 KB, taken within the last three months, with at least 75 percent face coverage and no cap, mask or spectacles
  6. Capture a live photograph through your webcam or mobile camera; this must visibly match your uploaded passport photo or the system will block further steps
  7. Upload your left-hand thumb impression, 50 KB to 200 KB, and a scanned signature, 50 KB to 150 KB; signatures typed in capital letters will be rejected
  8. Pay the examination fee online through UPI, Net Banking, or a Credit or Debit card
  9. Review every field carefully, since name, category, date of birth and mobile number cannot be changed after the closing date except during the brief correction window
  10. After submitting the application, download and keep the Confirmation Page for your records. There is no need to send or courier it to the High Court

Note: If you are applying for both posts, remember that you must submit two separate applications with two separate fee payments.


Required Documents and Important Instructions

Candidates should carry two copies of the same passport-size photograph uploaded with the application and one original photo ID to each examination stage. Accepted IDs include Aadhaar card or E-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, PAN card, Driving Licence, employer or institution ID, ESM discharge book, or any government-issued photo ID. If the photo ID does not mention the candidate's date of birth, an additional original document showing the date of birth must also be carried.
 
A few instructions candidates should note:
1. The correction window will remain open from 12 to 14 October 2026. The first correction costs Rs.200, while a second correction costs Rs.500. No further correction will be allowed after the second attempt. Even during the correction window, name, category, date of birth and mobile number cannot be changed.
2. Candidates already employed in government service must inform their respective department about their application. If they qualify for the next stages, they will be required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the Document Verification or Interview stage.
3. Eligibility is not finally verified before the Document Verification or Interview stage. Being allowed to appear in an earlier stage does not mean that the candidate's eligibility has been confirmed. If any information or claim is later found to be incorrect, the candidature may be cancelled without further notice.
4. Candidates claiming OBC reservation must have a caste certificate issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Certificates issued by another state or those based only on the Government of India's OBC list will not be accepted for reservation in this recruitment. Candidates may also be required to provide a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for the current financial year.
5. Candidates claiming EWS reservation must have a valid Income and Asset Certificate as on the last date of submitting the application.
6. Candidates who are subjects of Nepal must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Government of India before receiving a final appointment offer.
7. Any form of malpractice during the recruitment process can lead to immediate disqualification. This includes impersonation, carrying electronic devices or written material into the examination centre, and submitting forged or false documents. The High Court of Delhi may also debar the candidate from future recruitments conducted by the Court and take appropriate legal action wherever applicable.


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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

This recruitment covers 150 posts in total, split into 117 for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 for Personal Assistant, across General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST categories. Of these, 7 Senior Personal Assistant seats and 3 Personal Assistant seats are further reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability.

What is the last date to apply for Delhi High Court SPA and PA Examination 2026?

Online applications close on 5 October 2026 at 11 pm, and this is also the deadline for fee payment. A short correction window then opens from 12 to 14 October 2026 for fixing errors in your already submitted form.

Who is eligible to apply for these posts?

Citizens of India and eligible subjects of Nepal who are Graduates from a recognised university, and who meet the shorthand and typing speed requirement for their chosen post, can apply. Applicants must also fall within the prescribed age limit as on 1 January 2026.

What is the age limit, including relaxations?

Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years as on 1 January 2026, so your date of birth should fall between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2008. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC-NCL gets 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 to 15 years depending on category.

What educational qualification is required?

Both posts need a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, along with the prescribed English shorthand and typing speed on computer. This qualification, including your final result, must be completed on or before the closing date of 5 October 2026.

What does the selection process involve?

Candidates go through an English Typing Test that only qualifies them for the next stage, followed by an English Shorthand Test, a Main Descriptive Examination, and an Interview. The final merit list is built from the last three stages only, since the Typing Test does not carry forward marks.

What is the salary for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant?

Senior Personal Assistant is placed at Level 8 and Personal Assistant at Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with starting basic pay of Rs.47,600 and Rs.44,900 respectively. The notice does not separately state dearness allowance, house rent or other add-ons. 

What is the application fee for this recruitment?

General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates pay Rs.1,500, while SC, ST and specified PwBD candidates pay Rs.1,300, plus applicable transaction charges. This fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted against any other examination, even if your application is rejected later on scrutiny.

How can I apply online for Delhi High Court SPA and PA Examination 2026?

Visit www.delhihighcourt.nic.in, go to Public Notices, then Recruitment, then Job Openings, register with your email and mobile number, fill the form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee before submitting. Download the Confirmation Page once your payment succeeds.

What is the official website for this recruitment?

The official website is www.delhihighcourt.nic.in, and all updates on admit cards, exam dates and results will be posted there. The Court has clarified it will not entertain queries sent by post, fax or email regarding these updates.

Can I apply for both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant in this recruitment?

Yes, but you must submit two separate online applications along with two separate fee payments.

Is there any exemption in the Shorthand or Typing Test for PwBD candidates?

No, the notice states clearly that every candidate, including those in the PwBD category, must qualify each stage individually. There is no scribe or extra compensatory time granted at any stage, given the working conditions and nature of duties expected of selected candidates.


Conclusion

At ApnaUpdates, we focus on providing important and relevant information from recruitment notifications in a clear and concise manner. We have followed the same approach for the Delhi High Court Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026. Now before applying, candidates should carefully assess their shorthand speed and post-wise eligibility. The required speed is 110 words per minute for Senior Personal Assistant and 100 words per minute for Personal Assistant. Candidates should also check the available vacancies and applicable category before deciding whether to apply for one or both posts.

Keep checking the Public Notice and Recruitment section of the Delhi High Court's official website for updates on the admit card and examination dates. The Court has not announced the exam schedule yet and will publish further updates through its official website. (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

 

This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.