Supreme Court SPA 2026 recruitment is for 65 tentative posts of Senior Personal Assistant, a Group B non gazetted post at Level 8 with a starting basic pay of 47,600. Graduates with English shorthand at 110 words a minute can apply online from 20.10.2026 to 10.11.2026, and the objective test is tentatively on 07.12.2026.
Unlike most stenographer exams, a quarter of this paper is law. Twenty five questions cover the judiciary provisions of the Constitution and fifteen cover the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, so general steno practice alone will not be enough.
Short information
| Name of post | Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, non gazetted) |
| Post date | 31.10.2026 |
| Recruiting body | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement | No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC), dated 12.10.2026 |
| Total posts | 65 tentative |
| Current status | Online form open till 10.11.2026 (checked 31.10.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (SPA form) | Click hereOpen till 10.11.2026, 11:55 PM, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Notice with the form link | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Supreme Court recruitments page | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
Important dates
| Online form start | 20.10.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online form last date | 10.11.2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test | 07.12.2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key | 08.12.2026, objections till 09.12.2026 |
| Shorthand, typing and interview | Dates to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application fee
| General (Unreserved) | 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC, ST, OBC (NCL), ex-servicemen, PwD | 750 plus bank charges |
Age limit on 01.10.2026
| Age | 18 to 30 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen | Usual central government relaxation |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years more |
| Supreme Court staff | No upper age limit |
Eligibility
| Degree | Graduation from a recognised university in India |
| Shorthand | English, 110 words a minute |
| Typing | Computer, 40 words a minute |
| Experience | Not required |
Selection stages
| Objective test | 100 marks, 1.5 hours, pass mark 50, no negative marking |
| Test sections | English 25, GK 25, judiciary in the Constitution 25, Supreme Court Rules 15, computers 10 |
| Shorthand test | 110 wpm for 7 minutes, 45 minutes to transcribe, 100 marks, pass mark 50 |
| Shorthand grading | No mistakes 100%, each 1% of mistakes costs 10%, more than 5% fails |
| Typing test | 40 wpm for 10 minutes, 20 marks, pass mark 10, up to 3% mistakes |
| Interview | 30 marks, pass mark 15 |
Each of the four stages has its own pass mark, so a strong written score cannot carry a weak shorthand test.
Salary
| Pay level | Level 8 |
| Pay range | 47,600 to 1,51,100, plus allowances |
How to apply
- Open the SPA form link in the Important links table.
- Register, fill the form and pick your test city.
- Upload your photograph, signature and degree certificate.
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Submit before 10.11.2026, 11:55 PM and download the admit card from sci.gov.in later.
FAQ
What shorthand speed is needed for Supreme Court SPA 2026?
110 words a minute in English, plus 40 wpm typing on a computer.
Is there negative marking?
No. The advertisement says there is no negative marking in the objective test.
Is experience required?
No. A degree with the shorthand and typing speeds is enough for this post.
When is the exam?
The objective test is tentatively on 07.12.2026, with the answer key on 08.12.2026.