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Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 – 150 Vacancies

The High Court of Delhi has invited online applications for 150 Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Group B vacancies under the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026.

Latest Update: The official vacancy notice is dated 2 September 2026 and was published on the recruitment page on 5 September 2026. Online applications will be accepted from 11:00 AM on 15 September to 11:00 PM on 5 October 2026.

Delhi High Court Recruitment Overview

Recruiting Authority High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
Examination Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026
Posts Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant
Total Vacancies 150
Post Classification Group B
Application Mode Online only

Important Dates

Vacancy-Notice Date 2 September 2026
Publication on Recruitment Page 5 September 2026
Online Application Starts 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Application and Fee-Payment Deadline 5 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM to 14 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
Admit Card and Examination Schedule To be announced through the Delhi High Court website

Vacancy Details

Senior Personal Assistant – 117 Vacancies

General43 vacancies
EWS14 vacancies
OBC-NCL32 vacancies
SC16 vacancies
ST12 vacancies
Horizontal PwBD Reservation7 vacancies within the total

Personal Assistant – 33 Vacancies

GeneralNo vacancy
EWS7 vacancies
OBC-NCL16 vacancies
SC5 vacancies
ST5 vacancies
Horizontal PwBD Reservation3 vacancies within the total

Delhi High Court may alter the number of vacancies. Candidates must submit a separate application and fee for each post if applying for both examinations.

Salary or Pay Level

Senior Personal Assistant Group B, Level 8 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix
Personal Assistant Group B, Level 7 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix

Age Limit

Minimum Age 18 years as of 1 January 2026
Maximum Age 32 years as of 1 January 2026
Eligible Date-of-Birth Range Born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2008, both dates applicable

Upper-Age Relaxation

SC and ST5 years
OBC-NCL3 years
PwBD – General or EWS10 years
PwBD – OBC13 years
PwBD – SC or ST15 years
Ex-servicemen3 years after deduction of eligible military service

Disabled Defence Services personnel may receive relaxation up to 45 years, or 50 years for SC/ST candidates. Regular Delhi High Court employees have no upper-age limit, subject to possessing the required qualification.

Educational and Skill Qualification

Senior Personal Assistant Graduate from a recognised university, English shorthand speed of at least 110 words per minute, English computer-typing speed of at least 40 words per minute and good computer knowledge.
Personal Assistant Graduate from a recognised university, English shorthand speed of at least 100 words per minute, English computer-typing speed of at least 40 words per minute and good computer knowledge.

The required qualification and declared result must be available by 5 October 2026.

Experience

Not applicable. The vacancy notice does not prescribe previous work experience as an essential requirement.

Application Fee

General, OBC-NCL and EWS ₹1,500 plus applicable transaction charges for each application
SC, ST and Eligible PwBD Candidates ₹1,300 plus applicable transaction charges for each application
Payment Methods UPI, net banking, credit card or debit card

The examination fee is non-refundable. An application is considered successfully submitted only after the candidate generates the confirmation page.

Selection Process

  1. Stage I – English computer-typing test of qualifying nature.
  2. Stage II – English shorthand tests.
  3. Stage III – Main descriptive English examination.
  4. Stage IV – Interview.
  5. Document verification and appointment formalities.

Final merit will be prepared using the marks secured in the shorthand tests, descriptive examination and interview. The typing test is qualifying in nature.

Exam Pattern

Stage I – English Typing Test

Duration 10 minutes
Required Speed 40 words per minute in English on a computer
Permissible Mistakes 3% of the total words typed

Stage II – English Shorthand Tests

Senior Personal Assistant 110 words per minute; a 550-word passage dictated in 5 minutes, followed by 45 minutes for transcription; 120 marks
Personal Assistant 100 words per minute; a 500-word passage dictated in 5 minutes, followed by 45 minutes for transcription; 110 marks

Candidates will receive two shorthand dictation and transcription opportunities. The better performance will be considered.

Stage III – Main Descriptive Examination

Duration and Marks120 minutes; 100 marks
Essay of Approximately 250 Words40 marks
Letter Writing15 marks
Grammar and Comprehension25 marks
Hindi-to-English Translation10 marks
English-to-Hindi Translation10 marks

The minimum descriptive-examination score is 50% for General candidates and 45% for reserved-category candidates, including eligible PwBD candidates. Personal Assistant has no General-category vacancy, so its applicable qualifying standard is 45%.

Stage IV – Interview

Maximum Marks 15 marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks No minimum interview mark is prescribed

Documents Required

  • Recent colour passport-size photograph in the prescribed JPEG size.
  • Live photograph captured through a webcam or mobile device.
  • Scanned signature in the prescribed JPEG format.
  • Left-hand thumb impression, or right-hand thumb impression when the left thumb is unavailable.
  • Matriculation or equivalent certificate as proof of date of birth.
  • Graduation certificate and supporting mark sheets.
  • Valid SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD certificate, when applicable.
  • Current financial-year OBC-NCL certificate from the competent Government of NCT of Delhi authority, where required.
  • No-objection certificate for candidates already serving in government employment.
  • Valid government-issued photo identity proof for examination and verification stages.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open the official Delhi High Court recruitment page using the link below.
  2. Download and read the complete SPA and PA Examination 2026 vacancy notice.
  3. Open the online application facility after 11:00 AM on 15 September 2026.
  4. Register using an active email address and mobile number.
  5. Select Senior Personal Assistant or Personal Assistant and complete the application.
  6. Submit separate applications and fees when applying for both posts.
  7. Upload the passport photograph, live photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed formats.
  8. Review all personal, educational, category and contact details carefully.
  9. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
  10. Submit the application by 11:00 PM on 5 October 2026.
  11. Download the completed application and confirmation page.
  12. Use the correction window from 12 to 14 October 2026 if an eligible field requires correction.

Candidates should not send the printed application to Delhi High Court. The application portal will be made available through the official recruitment page.

Important Links

Download Official SPA and PA Vacancy Notice Open Official Recruitment and Application Page Visit Delhi High Court Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available?

There are 150 vacancies: 117 Senior Personal Assistant and 33 Personal Assistant posts.

When will online applications open?

The online application facility will open at 11:00 AM on 15 September 2026.

What is the application deadline?

Applications and fee payments must be completed by 11:00 PM on 5 October 2026.

Can candidates apply for both posts?

Yes. Candidates must submit a separate application and examination fee for each post.

What qualification is required?

Applicants must be graduates and possess the prescribed English shorthand, computer-typing and computer-knowledge requirements.

What is the age limit?

The normal age range is 18 to 32 years as of 1 January 2026, with applicable category-based relaxation.

What are the selection stages?

Selection includes an English typing test, English shorthand tests, a main descriptive examination, an interview and document verification.

When will the examination be conducted?

The examination date, time, venue and admit-card schedule will be announced later through the official Delhi High Court website.

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