Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Personal Assistant Vacancies

The High Court of Delhi has officially released the notification for the Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 150 existing Group 'B' vacancies, with 117 posts for Senior Personal Assistant (Pay Level-8) and 33 posts for Personal Assistant (Pay Level-7). Eligible candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree along with the required shorthand and typing speeds can apply online from 15th September 2026 to 5th October 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the judicial administrative services of the Delhi High Court.

The selection process for these positions is comprehensive and includes an English Typing Test, English Shorthand Tests, a Main Descriptive Examination, and an Interview. Candidates must meet stringent speed and accuracy standards in shorthand and typing to qualify. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the shorthand test, main examination, and interview. It is important to note that no exemptions are granted for typing or shorthand tests, and no scribe or compensatory time is provided for any candidates, including those with disabilities.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: Overview

• Organization: High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
• Post Name: Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) & Personal Assistant (PA)
• Total Vacancies: 150
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: New Delhi
• Category: Group 'B' Posts

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 15 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Correction Window: 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026
• Examination Date: Notified Soon
• Admit Card Release: Before Exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs. 1,500/-
• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 1,300/-
• Correction Charges: Rs. 200/- (1st Time) | Rs. 500/- (2nd Time)
• Payment Mode: Online via UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Date of Birth: Must be between 02/01/1994 and 01/01/2008

Educational Qualification

• Senior Personal Assistant (SPA): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline + 110 w.p.m. English Shorthand + 40 w.p.m. English Typing on Computer
• Personal Assistant (PA): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline + 100 w.p.m. English Shorthand + 40 w.p.m. English Typing on Computer

Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancies

• Senior Personal Assistant (SPA): 117 Posts (Gen-43, EWS-14, OBC-16, SC-32, ST-12, PwBD-07)
• Personal Assistant (PA): 33 Posts (Gen-0, EWS-07, OBC-05, SC-16, ST-05, PwBD-03)
• Total: 150 Posts

Selection Process

1. Stage-I: English Typing Test (Qualifying) – 10 minutes on computer, minimum 40 w.p.m. with up to 3% mistakes.
2. Stage-II: English Shorthand Tests – SPA: 110 w.p.m. (550 words in 5 mins, 45 mins transcription, max 27.5 mistakes). PA: 100 w.p.m. (500 words in 5 mins, 45 mins transcription, max 25 mistakes).
3. Stage-III: Main Descriptive Examination (100 Marks, 120 Minutes) – Essay (40 Marks), Letter Writing (15 Marks), Grammar & Comprehension (25 Marks), Translation Hindi-English (10 Marks), English-Hindi (10 Marks). Qualifying marks: 50% (General) and 45% (Reserved).
4. Stage-IV: Interview (15 Marks) – No minimum qualifying marks. Final merit based on combined marks of Stage-II, Stage-III, and Stage-IV.

Important: No candidate, including PwBD candidates, is exempted from typing or shorthand tests. No scribe or compensatory time is allowed.

How to Apply Online for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website at delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Public Notice' section and click on 'Recruitment – Job Openings'.
3. Click on the application link for 'Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026'.
4. Register with basic details, contact number, and valid email ID to generate your registration number.
5. Select the post applied for (separate application and fee for each post if applying for both).
6. Upload scanned photograph (75% face coverage, 100-200 KB JPEG), live photo via webcam/mobile, left-hand thumb impression (50-200 KB), and signature (50-150 KB).
7. Pay the examination fee online through UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card.
8. Submit the application on or before 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM) and print the Confirmation Page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply online for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and payment of fees is 05 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

Q2. Are there any vacancies for General (UR) candidates in the Personal Assistant (PA) post?
No, there are zero vacancies for the General category under the Personal Assistant post; General category vacancies are only available for Senior Personal Assistant (SPA).

Q3. What is the shorthand and typing speed requirement for Senior Personal Assistant?
Candidates must possess a shorthand speed of at least 110 w.p.m. in English and a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer.

Q4. What is the application fee for Delhi High Court SPA & PA?
The fee is Rs. 1,500/- for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 1,300/- for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates per post.

Q5. Is scribe facility or typing exemption provided to PwBD candidates?
No, all candidates must appear and qualify in both typing and shorthand tests individually; no scribe or compensatory time is provided.