Delhi High Court Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Posts

Full Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 must meet specific eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality. Ensure all certificates are valid as on the closing date of application.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant positions in the Delhi High Court will receive attractive salaries as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

• Both posts are classified under Group ‘B’.
• Specific pay scale figures are based on the respective Pay Matrix Levels.

Selection Process

The selection for Delhi High Court SPA & PA posts involves a rigorous four-stage process designed to assess candidates’ proficiency in English shorthand, typing, descriptive writing, and overall suitability.

• Stage I: English Typing Test (Qualifying)
• Stage II: English Shorthand Test (Marks considered for merit)
• Stage III: Main (Descriptive) Examination (Marks considered for merit)
• Stage IV: Interview (Marks considered for merit)
• The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Stage II, III, and IV.
• In case of a tie, preference will be given based on marks in Stage II, then Stage III, then Stage IV, and finally by date of birth (older candidate preferred).

Exam Pattern

The Delhi High Court SPA & PA Examination 2026 includes a multi-stage assessment covering English typing, shorthand, descriptive writing, and an interview. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed.

Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) Exam Pattern

• Passing marks for Stage III: 50% for General, 45% for Reserved/PwBD categories.
• No minimum qualifying marks for the Interview.
• More than 27.5 mistakes in Shorthand Test will lead to disqualification.

Personal Assistant (PA) Exam Pattern

• Passing marks for Stage III: 45% for Reserved/PwBD categories (as no General category vacancy for PA).
• No minimum qualifying marks for the Interview.
• More than 25 mistakes in Shorthand Test will lead to disqualification.

Post / Category Wise Vacancy Details

The Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 aims to fill a total of 150 vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts, with reservations for various categories including PwBD.

Job Profile & Responsibility

A Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) in the Delhi High Court play a crucial role in supporting Hon’ble Judges and officers, ensuring the smooth functioning of judicial and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include dictation, transcription, document management, and maintaining confidentiality.

• Taking dictation of Court proceedings, orders, judgments, and official matters.
• Accurately and expeditiously transcribing dictated passages.
• Ensuring all transcribed/typed documents are thoroughly checked for accuracy before submission.
• Promptly authenticating and uploading signed orders and judgments to the official website/server.
• Providing necessary secretarial and administrative assistance to the Private Secretary.
• Maintaining and keeping in safe custody all administrative files, judicial records, and personal papers.
• Ensuring proper tagging, pagination, and placement of signed orders in relevant case files.
• Coordinating with the Registry and other branches for timely movement of case records.
• Maintaining absolute confidentiality of judicial proceedings, draft judgments, and sensitive information.
• Securely handling and safeguarding electronic records, passwords, and digital files.
• Performing other secretarial, judicial, administrative, or ancillary duties as assigned.
• Being prepared to work at odd hours and on holidays if required.

How to Apply

To apply for the Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026, candidates must follow the online application process carefully, ensuring all details are accurate and documents are uploaded correctly.

1. Visit the official website of the Delhi High Court: www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Click on the recruitment section and find the link for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026.
3. Register online using your valid email ID and mobile number to obtain a system-generated registration/application number.
4. Fill out the online application form with all required personal and educational details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your recent colour passport-size photograph (100 KB to 200 KB, JPEG format, 3/4th face coverage, not more than three months old).
6. Capture and upload a live photograph via webcam/mobile device, ensuring it matches the uploaded passport photo.
7. Upload your left-hand thumb impression (50 KB to 200 KB, JPEG format). If unavailable, use the right-hand thumb impression.
8. Upload your scanned signature (50 KB to 150 KB, JPEG format). Signatures in capital letters will be rejected.
9. Pay the prescribed application fee online using UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
10. After successful fee payment, generate and save the Confirmation Page. Your application is considered complete only after this page is generated.
11. Candidates can use the correction window (12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026) to modify details, except Name, Category, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number. Correction charges apply.
12. It is advisable to submit applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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