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Vacancy Details
- Senior Personal Assistant: 65 vacancies
Qualification: Degree of a recognized University in India; English Shorthand 110 w.p.m.; Computer typing 40 w.p.m.; knowledge of computer operation.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- General / Unreserved: ₹1500
- Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: ₹750
Selection Process
stage: Objective Type Test
details: A 100-mark multiple-choice written test (1.5 hours) on General English, General Knowledge, Judiciary provisions of the Constitution, Supreme Court Rules 2013, and computer operation. Minimum qualifying marks: 50.
stage: Shorthand (English) Test
details: Shorthand transcription at 110 words per minute (7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription). Maximum 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks: 50. Permissible mistakes: 5% of total words.
stage: Typing Speed Test on Computer
details: Typing test in English at a minimum speed of 40 w.p.m. for 10 minutes. Maximum 20 marks; minimum qualifying marks: 10. Permissible mistakes: 3% of total words typed.
stage: Interview
details: Interview with maximum 30 marks and minimum qualifying marks of 15.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment link and access the online application portal for the Senior Personal Assistant post.
- Register online by providing necessary personal details and complete the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, and required documents (Class X, Class XII, Graduation certificates, category/community certificate, and disability certificate if applicable).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Submit the application form and ensure all particulars are correct before final submission; modifications are not permitted after submission.
- Preview and take a printout of the filled-up application form for your records. Do not send the printout to the Registry.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Application Start Date:
- Application Last Date:
- Objective Type Test Date (Tentative):
- Answer Key Upload Date (Tentative):
- Objection Window Start Date (Tentative):
- Objection Window End Date (Tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Applicants must hold a degree from a recognized university in India and have proficiency in English shorthand (110 w.p.m.) and computer typing (40 w.p.m.). Knowledge of computer operation is also required.
How do I apply for the Senior Personal Assistant post?
Apply online via the Supreme Court of India website (www.sci.gov.in) between 20-10-2026 and 10-11-2026. Register, complete the application, upload required documents, pay the fee via the UCO Bank payment gateway, and submit the form.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to apply online is 10-11-2026 (upto 11:55 p.m.).
What is the selection process for the post?
Selection consists of an Objective Type Test, a Shorthand (English) Test, a Typing Speed Test on computer, and an Interview. Each stage has minimum qualifying marks as specified in the notification.
What is the pay scale for the Senior Personal Assistant role?
The post is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix with pay scale Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 and initial basic pay of Rs. 47,600 plus allowances as admissible under the rules.
