The Delhi High Court SPA Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for graduates with strong English typing and shorthand skills. A total of 150 vacancies have been announced for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts, with applications starting on 15 September 2026. Candidates can check the complete details below, including vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process, exam pattern and application process.
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The Delhi High Court has released the official SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 notification containing all the important instructions related to vacancies, eligibility, age limit, reservation, application process, examination scheme, fee, selection process and other recruitment conditions. Candidates should read the notification carefully before submitting the application form.
Delhi High Court SPA Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Delhi High Court has announced 150 vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts. Candidates can apply online from 15 September to 5 October 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible graduates who meet the prescribed English typing and shorthand requirements. Here is a quick overview of the recruitment for candidates planning to apply:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Delhi High Court |
| Exam Name | Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| SPA Vacancies | 117 |
| PA Vacancies | 33 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 12 to 14 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
What are the Important Dates?
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while applying for the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 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 | To be announced |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
| Examination Venue | To be announced |
Delhi High Court SPA Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise
The Delhi High Court has announced 150 vacancies for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are given below.
Senior Personal Assistant Posts
A total of 117 Senior Personal Assistant vacancies are available. The post is classified as Group B and carries Level 8 of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 43 |
| EWS | 14 |
| OBC-NCL | 32 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 12 |
| Total | 117 |
Personal Assistant Posts
There are 33 Personal Assistant vacancies. The post is classified as Group B and carries Level 7 of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC. There is no vacancy under the General category for PA.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | NIL |
| EWS | 7 |
| OBC-NCL | 16 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 5 |
| Total | 33 |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Apply Online 2026
Candidates interested in the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online through the official Delhi High Court website. The application window will open on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM and remain active until 5 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates should keep their required documents, photograph, thumb impression and signature ready before starting the application process.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Apply Online 2026 (Link Active Soon)
What are the Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates must carefully check the educational qualification, shorthand speed, typing speed and age requirements before submitting the application.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Delhi High Court SPA and PA posts must meet the prescribed educational and skill requirements by the last date of application. The key requirements include a graduation degree, English shorthand proficiency, typing speed and basic computer knowledge.
Senior Personal Assistant
Candidates applying for the Senior Personal Assistant post must:
- Hold a graduation degree from a recognised University.
- Have a minimum English shorthand speed of 110 words per minute.
- Have a minimum English typing speed of 40 words per minute on a computer.
- Possess good working knowledge of computers.
Personal Assistant
For the Personal Assistant post, candidates must:
- Hold a graduation degree from a recognised University.
- Have a minimum English shorthand speed of 100 words per minute.
- Have a minimum English typing speed of 40 words per minute on a computer.
- Possess good working knowledge of computers.
The final result of the qualifying degree must have been declared on or before the last date of submission of the online application. Candidates must submit a separate application and prescribed fee for SPA and PA if they wish to apply for both posts.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be at least 18 years and not more than 32 years as on 1 January 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
What is the Application Fee?
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee online. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
| SC/ST/PwBD (eligible specified disabilities) | ₹1,300 + applicable transaction charges |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Reservation
The Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 follows the prescribed Government reservation rules for different categories. The category-wise reservation is given below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwBD | 4% (Horizontal) |
What are the Selection Process?
The selection process for both posts consists of the following stages:
- English Typing Test
- English Shorthand Test
- Main (Descriptive) Examination
- Interview
Note: The Typing Test is qualifying in nature, while marks obtained in the Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Examination and Interview will be considered for preparing the final merit list. Candidates have to qualify each stage individually.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing for the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 should understand the stage-wise exam pattern, as the recruitment includes typing, shorthand, descriptive examination and interview.
Delhi High Court SPA Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Test | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | English Typing Test | 10 minutes | 40 wpm; qualifying; max. 3% mistakes |
| Stage 2 | English Shorthand Test | 5 min dictation + 45 min transcription | 110 wpm; 550 words; 120 marks |
| Stage 3 | Main Descriptive Exam | 120 minutes | 100 marks |
| Stage 4 | Interview | – | 15 marks |
Delhi High Court PA Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Test | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | English Typing Test | 10 minutes | 40 wpm; qualifying; max. 3% mistakes |
| Stage 2 | English Shorthand Test | 5 min dictation + 45 min transcription | 100 wpm; 500 words; 110 marks |
| Stage 3 | Main Descriptive Exam | 120 minutes | 100 marks |
| Stage 4 | Interview | – | 15 marks |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Main Descriptive Exam 2026
The Main Descriptive Examination will be based on the English language and will carry 100 marks. The paper will be conducted for 120 minutes.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay – 250 words | 40 |
| Letter Writing | 15 |
| Grammar & Comprehension Passage | 25 |
| Translation: Hindi to English | 10 |
| Translation: English to Hindi | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
- The minimum qualifying marks in the Main Descriptive Examination are 50% for General category candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates, including PwBD candidates. Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be called for the Interview.
- The Interview carries 15 marks, with no minimum qualifying marks.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Salary 2026
The Delhi High Court offers attractive pay scales for both posts under the 7th Pay Commission. The Senior Personal Assistant post carries a higher pay level than the Personal Assistant post.
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Personal Assistant (PA) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
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