Posts & vacancies
Applications are invited for a panel of Senior Personal Assistants. The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or the requirement of the Registry.
Senior Personal Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted)
Key dates
Eligibility snapshot
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Education | Degree of a recognized University in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency in Shorthand (English) with a speed of 110 w.p.m. |
| Computer | Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
| Age limit | Not below 18 years and not above 30 years as on 01.10.2026 |
| Age relaxation | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen. Up to a maximum of 5 years over and above the prescribed age limit for dependants of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. No age relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments / Public Sector Undertakings / Nationalized Banks etc. |
| Reservation | Available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 |
Selection process
Selection is through four stages. If many candidates score 50 or more in the Objective Type Test, candidates in the ratio of 1:10 against the number of tentative vacancies (by merit) are shortlisted for the Shorthand and Typing tests. Candidates in the ratio of 1:3 who qualify in all three tests are called for interview. There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.
Objective Type Test
100 questions in 1½ hours: 25 on General English, 25 on General Knowledge, 25 on provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, 15 on Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and 10 on Knowledge of Computer operation. Maximum marks 100.
Qualifying: 50Shorthand (English) Test
Dictation of 7 minutes at 110 words per minute, followed by 45 minutes for transcription. Maximum marks 100. Mistakes permissible: 5% of the total words dictated.
Qualifying: 50Typing Speed Test on Computer
10 minutes, in English, with minimum speed of 40 w.p.m. Maximum marks 20. Mistakes permissible: 3% of the total words typed.
Qualifying: 10Interview
Maximum marks 30. Conducted either online or in physical mode in Delhi, as directed by the competent Authority.
Qualifying: 15Application fee
Application fee is non-refundable and bank charges are extra. Fee must be paid online only, through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. No other mode of payment is accepted.
Documents to upload
Upload while applying online
| Photograph | Scanned copy of recent photograph |
| Signature | Scanned copy of signature |
| Educational certificates | Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates |
| Caste / community certificate | For reserved category candidates |
| Disability certificate | If applicable |
Upload documents as per the instructions displayed on the application link. An application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified. Original documents are verified at the document verification stage.
Written test centres
Objective Type Test cities are listed below; candidates choose cities in order of preference and may be shifted to any other city for administrative reasons. The Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer will be held in Delhi/NCR.