Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Posts
The High Court of Delhi has issued a vacancy notice for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 on A total of 150 Group ‘B’ posts are to be filled — 117 Senior Personal Assistant (Level 8) and 33 Personal Assistant (Level 7) — and a panel will also be drawn. Graduates who meet the English shorthand and typing speeds, and who are 18 to 32 years on 1 January 2026, can apply online only from 15 September 2026, 11:00 hours to 5 October 2026, 23:00 hours. Exam dates will come later by public notice. This page covers vacancies, age, fee, the four-stage scheme and official files.
Delhi High Court SPA / PA Notification 2026 Out @delhihighcourt.nic.in
The notice invites citizens of India or subjects of Nepal (as per Government of India instructions). File a separate application and fee for each post if you want both SPA and PA. There is no General vacancy for Personal Assistant, so General-category clauses in the notice apply only to SPA. Offline forms are not accepted. The Court can change vacancy numbers, the process or cut-offs.
Download Delhi High Court SPA / PA Examination 2026 PDF.
Official links
Vacancy notice PDF (SPA & PA Examination 2026)
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Highlights
Particular |
Detail |
|---|---|
Organisation |
High Court of Delhi, New Delhi |
Examination |
Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 |
Posts |
Senior Personal Assistant (SPA), Personal Assistant (PA) |
Vacancies |
150 (117 SPA + 33 PA), plus a panel |
Classification |
Group ‘B’; SPA 8th Level, PA 7th Level of the 7th CPC pay matrix |
Apply |
Online only on delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Apply window |
15.09.2026 (11:00 hrs) to 05.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Correction window |
12.10.2026 (11:00 hrs) to 14.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Age |
18–32 years as on 01.01.2026 (born 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2008) |
Fee |
₹1,500 + charges (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS); ₹1,300 + charges (SC/ST/specified PwBD) |
Exam / admit card |
To be announced on the official website |
Helpline |
SBI pay: 022-65361671 · sbiepay@sbi.co.in · other queries +91-7353014447 |
Post-wise vacancy
Post |
UR |
EWS |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
Total |
PwBD (horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Senior Personal Assistant |
43 |
14 |
32 |
16 |
12 |
117 |
7 (OL/BL/LC/Dw/AAV 3; ASD/SLD/MI 2; multiple 2) |
Personal Assistant |
Nil |
7 |
16 |
5 |
5 |
33 |
3 (OL/BL/LC/Dw/AAV 2; ASD/SLD/MI 1) |
Total |
43 |
21 |
48 |
21 |
17 |
150 |
10 |
PwBD seats are horizontal among the listed disabilities of 40% or more. There is no Ex-Servicemen reservation on these Group ‘B’ posts. OBC reservation is only for candidates with an NCT of Delhi OBC certificate for a caste notified as OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi, plus NCL issued in FY 2026-27 (01.04.2026–31.03.2027). Certificates for reserved benefits must be dated on or before 05.10.2026.
Important dates
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Online apply and fee start |
15 September 2026, 11:00 hours |
Online apply and fee end |
5 October 2026, 23:00 hours |
Correction window (two chances) |
12 October 2026, 11:00 hours to 14 October 2026, 23:00 hours |
Admit card |
Public notice on delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Exam date, time and venue |
Public notice later |
Eligibility
Criterion |
As in the notice |
|---|---|
Nationality |
Citizen of India or subject of Nepal as per Government of India instructions |
SPA qualification (as on 05.10.2026) |
Graduate from a recognised university; English shorthand not less than 110 w.p.m.; English typing 40 w.p.m. on computer; good working knowledge of computer |
PA qualification (as on 05.10.2026) |
Graduate from a recognised university; English shorthand not less than 100 w.p.m.; English typing 40 w.p.m. on computer; good working knowledge of computer |
Result date |
Final result of the degree must be declared on or before 05.10.2026 |
Age |
Not below 18 and not over 32 as on 01.01.2026. Only matriculation / equivalent date of birth is accepted |
Court staff |
No upper age limit for persons in regular service in the High Court of Delhi (education still required). This does not apply to other government departments, PSUs or Delhi District Courts |
Upper-age relaxation (beyond 32)
Category |
Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST |
5 years |
OBC-NCL |
3 years |
PwBD — General / EWS |
10 years |
PwBD — OBC |
13 years |
PwBD — SC / ST |
15 years |
Ex-Servicemen |
3 years after deducting military service from age as on 01.01.2026 |
Disabled Defence Services personnel |
Upper age up to 45 years (50 years if SC/ST) |
PwBD relaxation in age and Main marks is only for the disability categories for which seats are reserved, at 40% or more. There is no scribe and no compensatory time at any stage. Every candidate, including PwBD, must appear in typing and shorthand.
Selection process
Stage |
SPA |
PA |
|---|---|---|
I — English Typing (qualifying) |
10 minutes; 40 w.p.m.; characters-with-space; 3% mistakes allowed |
Same |
II — English Shorthand |
110 w.p.m.; 550 words in 5 minutes; 45 minutes transcription; 120 marks; 5% (27.5) mistakes allowed |
100 w.p.m.; 500 words in 5 minutes; 45 minutes transcription; 110 marks; 5% (25) mistakes allowed |
III — Main (Descriptive) |
100 marks, 120 minutes |
100 marks, 120 minutes |
IV — Interview |
15 marks; no minimum |
15 marks; no minimum |
Each stage must be cleared in order. Two shorthand attempts; the better score counts. Four marks are cut for each full mistake and two for each half mistake. Candidates at the exact mistake cap get 10 marks; more mistakes mean disqualification. Merit is Stage II + III + IV. Ties are broken by those three scores, then older date of birth. Medium of examination is English only.
Main examination pattern
Part |
Marks |
|---|---|
Essay (250 words) |
40 |
Letter writing |
15 |
Grammar and comprehension passage |
25 |
Translation Hindi to English |
10 |
Translation English to Hindi |
10 |
Total / time |
100 marks / 120 minutes |
SPA passing marks: 50% General, 45% reserved including PwBD. PA has no General seat, so reserved / PwBD passing marks are 45%.
How to apply
From 15 September 2026, 11:00 hours open and register with your email and mobile. Note the system-generated application number.
Fill a separate form for SPA and for PA if you want both. Pay the fee for each form.
Upload a colour JPEG photograph (100–200 KB, about 3.5 × 4.5 cm, not more than three months old, no cap / mask / spectacles, face about 75% of the frame).
Capture the mandatory live photograph on webcam or phone. It must match the uploaded photo or the form will not proceed.
Upload left-thumb impression JPEG (50–200 KB; right thumb if the left is unavailable) and signature JPEG (50–150 KB). Full name in capitals is not a signature.
Pay by UPI, net banking, credit or debit card. The form is complete only when the confirmation page is generated after fee payment.
Government employees must inform their office and produce an NOC at document verification / interview.
If needed, use the correction window (12–14 October 2026). Name, category, date of birth and mobile cannot be changed. Correction fee is ₹200 the first time and ₹500 the second time (all categories). After that, no change by post, fax, email or hand.
Carry two copies of the same uploaded photo and an original photo ID to every stage. Name and date of birth must match the matriculation certificate.
Application fee
Category |
Fee (plus transaction charges) |
|---|---|
General / OBC-NCL / EWS |
₹1,500 |
SC / ST / specified PwBD (40%+ in reserved disability groups) |
₹1,300 |
Correction — first change |
₹200 |
Correction — second change |
₹500 |
Fee is not refunded or adjusted. A form without fee is rejected.
Pay
SPA is placed at the 8th Level and PA at the 7th Level of the 7th CPC pay matrix (Group ‘B’). Confirm current cell values from Government / Court pay orders at joining. Recruits work on the High Court of Delhi establishment in New Delhi.
Documents
Matriculation for name and date of birth
Graduate degree / mark sheet with result on or before 05.10.2026
Valid SC / ST / Delhi OBC + NCL / EWS / PwBD / ESM papers dated on or before 05.10.2026 where claimed
NOC if already in government service
Photo, live photo, thumb impression and signature as specified
Submit each form before 23:00 hours on 5 October 2026. Watch delhihighcourt.nic.in for the apply link from 15 September 2026 and for later exam notices. Only candidates who qualify every stage, including typing and shorthand, stay in the process.
