Supreme Court of India (SCI) Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 65 Posts

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC)) for 65 tentative posts of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA), Group 'B' Non-Gazetted.

Key Highlights & Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria (as of 01/10/2026)

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

• Shorthand Speed: English Shorthand at a minimum speed of 110 w.p.m.

• Typing Speed: Computer typing speed in English at 40 w.p.m. along with knowledge of computer operations.

• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, PwD, ESM, and departmental candidates as per rules).

Application Fee

• General / UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1,500 + bank charges

• SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹750 + bank charges

• Payment Mode: Online through the official UCO Bank payment gateway.

SCI Senior Personal Assistant Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of four stages: an Objective Type Test containing multiple-choice questions, a Shorthand (English) Test, a Typing Speed Test on Computer, and an Interview.

• Stage 1: Objective Type Test (100 marks, 1.5 hours) containing questions on General English, General Knowledge, provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules 2013, and Knowledge of Computer operation. Minimum qualifying marks: 50.
• Stage 2: Shorthand (English) Test at the speed of 110 words per minute (7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription). Maximum marks: 100, minimum qualifying marks: 50.
• Stage 3: Typing Speed Test on Computer in English language with minimum speed of 40 w.p.m. (duration: 10 minutes). Maximum marks: 20, minimum qualifying marks: 10.
• Stage 4: Interview (Maximum marks: 30, minimum qualifying marks: 15).

Written Test Pattern at a Glance

Subject-wise Question & Mark Distribution

Detailed Syllabus Coverage

1. General English (25 Questions)

• Grammar, Vocabulary, and Usage

• Reading Comprehension

• Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement & Correction

• Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases

• One-Word Substitution, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech

2. General Knowledge (25 Questions)

• National and International Current Affairs

• Indian History, Geography, and Culture

• General Polity, Economy, and Science & Technology

• Awards, Books & Authors, Important Days and Events

3. Judicial Provisions in the Constitution of India (25 Questions)

• Structure, Establishment, and Constitution of the Supreme Court (Articles 124–147)

• Original, Appellate, and Advisory Jurisdictions of the Supreme Court

• High Courts & Subordinate Judiciary Provisions

• Fundamental Rights, Writs, DPSP, and Judicial Review

• Appointment, Removal, and Independence of Judges

4. Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (15 Questions)

• Structure and powers of the Registry / Registrar

• Filing procedures for Appeals, Petitions (SLPs), Review & Curative Petitions

• Listing of cases, Affidavits, and Document Submissions

• Advocates-on-Record (AOR) regulations

5. Knowledge of Computer Operation (10 Questions)

• Windows Operating System & File Management Basics

• MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

• Internet, Email, Web Browsing, and Basic Cybersecurity

How to Apply Online

1. Go to the official website: sci.gov.in.

2. Click on the Recruitment tab on the homepage.

3. Select the link for "Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026".

4. Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.

5. Fill out the application details and upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and educational/caste certificates.

6. Pay the fee online and submit the final form.

7. Download and print a copy for future reference.