Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 150 Posts in New Delhi

Vacancies: 150 · Posts: 2 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹1,500 (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS); ₹1,300 (SC/ST/specified PwBD) · Apply: 15 September 2026–05 October 2026 · Salary: Level-8 SPA / Level-7 PA (7th CPC) · Selection: Typing + Shorthand + Descriptive + Interview · Location: New Delhi

High Court of Delhi has opened the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026 for 150 Group ‘B’ posts on the establishment at Sher Shah Road, New Delhi. Online applications run from 15 September 2026 (11:00 AM) to 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM) on the Court’s recruitment portal.

This is a court stenographer drive, not a generic graduate exam. SPA needs English shorthand at 110 w.p.m.; PA needs 100 w.p.m. Both need 40 w.p.m. English typing on a computer. Pay is 7th CPC Level-8 for SPA and Level-7 for PA.

Personal Assistant has no Unreserved vacancy. UR graduates can compete only for Senior Personal Assistant. Separate forms and separate fees are required if you want both posts. The Court will also prepare a panel beyond the 150 existing seats.

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Who Should Apply?

• BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (any discipline) + English shorthand 110 w.p.m. + English typing 40 w.p.m. + computer knowledge → Senior Personal Assistant – 117 posts
• BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (any discipline) + English shorthand 100 w.p.m. + English typing 40 w.p.m. + computer knowledge → Personal Assistant – 33 posts (no UR seat)
• PwBD candidates in notified categories (OL/BL/LC/Dw/AAV, ASD/SLD/MI, multiple disabilities) → 7 horizontal seats in SPA and 3 in PA
• Regular employees of the High Court of Delhi who meet the educational and skill conditions → no upper age limit
• Subjects of Nepal meeting Government of India instructions, along with Indian citizens

Who cannot apply

• Result of the qualifying degree not declared on or before 05 October 2026
• Unreserved candidates applying only for Personal Assistant (zero UR seats)
• OBC applicants seeking OBC reservation with a certificate issued outside NCT of Delhi, or for a caste not notified as OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi
• Candidates who cannot meet the English shorthand and typing speeds. No exemption, including for PwBD

Serving Central or State Government employees may apply. Produce the No Objection Certificate at document verification or interview, not necessarily at the form-filling stage.

Important Dates

Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026. Qualification must be held as on 05 October 2026.

Quick Overview – Delhi High Court SPA & PA 2026

• Organisation: High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
• Exam name: Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026
• Notification / Notice date: 02 September 2026 (Registrar General: Arun Bhardwaj)
• Sector: Judiciary / Law & Justice
• Posts: Senior Personal Assistant (117), Personal Assistant (33)
• Total vacancies: 150 (plus a panel for future vacancies)
• Job Type: Regular Government Service, Group ‘B’
• Job Location: High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
• Official Website: Delhi High Court Job Openings page
• Application mode: Online only
• Last Date: 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Apply Online: Apply for Delhi High Court SPA and PA 2026
• Notification PDF: Download Delhi High Court SPA PA Vacancy Notice 2026 PDF
• Domicile: All-India. Indian citizens and eligible Nepali subjects. OBC reservation is Delhi-specific (see Eligibility).

What Posts Are Available? – Delhi High Court Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

SPA is the volume post. PA is smaller and reserved-category heavy. Horizontal PwBD seats sit inside the 150, they are not extra.

Category-wise vacancies

PwBD break-up (horizontal)

PwBD alert: only the disability categories listed above are identified for these two posts. There is no scribe and no compensatory time at any stage. Skill tests are treated as core to the job.

There is no Ex-Servicemen vacancy reservation on these Group ‘B’ posts. ESM candidates get age relaxation only.

What Is the Age Limit?

Age as on 01 January 2026: minimum 18 years, maximum 32 years for the unreserved band. The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1994 and not later than 01 January 2008. Only the date of birth on the Matriculation / Secondary certificate is accepted.

Reservation and fee concession follow Govt. of NCT of Delhi / DoPT rules. Category certificates must be valid as on 05 October 2026. OBC reservation requires an OBC certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi for a caste notified as OBC in Delhi, plus a Non-Creamy Layer certificate for FY 2026–27 (issued between 01 April 2026 and 31 March 2027). Certificates from other states, or Central-list certificates issued by Delhi authorities for Government of India posts, are not treated as valid Delhi OBC certificates for this recruitment.

Examples:

✅ A 31-year-old UR candidate born on 02 January 1995 — eligible (within the 32-year limit as on 01 January 2026).
❌ A 33-year-old UR candidate born on 01 January 1993 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Salary? – Delhi High Court SPA & PA 2026

Both posts follow the 7th CPC pay matrix. Delhi is an X-class city, so HRA is 30% of basic.

Claim + proof (SPA, Delhi posting): Gross ≈ basic ₹47,600 + DA ~55% (₹26,180) + HRA 30% (₹14,280) + transport allowance. Net is lower after NPS at 10% of basic + DA and CGHS / misc. deductions. Figures are indicative at current DA rates, not an official salary slip.

Use the 7th CPC Salary Calculator for a city-wise estimate. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. The official formula in Court / Government rules prevails.

NPS applies to new central government and High Court recruits unless a later rule says otherwise. Estimate pension contribution with the NPS Pension Calculator.

No hostel, canteen or housing guarantee is written into this vacancy notice. Do not treat those as part of the offer.

What Is the Application Fee?

Fee is per application / per post. If you apply for both SPA and PA, you pay twice.

Pay by UPI, net banking, credit card or debit card. The form is complete only after the Confirmation Page is generated.

Fee is non-refundable and not adjustable against any other exam. Applications without fee are rejected.

Correction charges (all categories): ₹200 for the first correction; ₹500 for the second. Maximum two corrected re-submissions. Name, Category, Date of Birth and Mobile Number cannot be edited in the correction window.

Payment grievance (SBI): Customer Support 022-65361671, email sbiepay@sbi.co.in. Other query number printed in the notice: +91-7353014447.

How to Apply?

Applications are accepted only online. No offline form is entertained. Do not post the confirmation page to the Court.

1. Open the Delhi High Court SPA and PA 2026 application portal (also linked from the Job Openings page). Registration opened on 15 September 2026 and closes on 05 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
2. Register with an active email ID and mobile number. Save the system-generated registration/application number.
3. Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email cannot be changed after registration. Enter them exactly as on documents.
4. Select the post. File a separate application and fee if applying for both SPA and PA.
5. Fill in personal, educational and category details. The category chosen here cannot be changed later.
6. Upload a colour passport photograph (JPEG, 100–200 KB, not older than three months, about 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 3/4th face coverage, no cap, mask or spectacles). Use the Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
7. Capture the mandatory live photograph on a webcam or phone. It must match the uploaded photo or the portal will block you.
8. Upload left-hand thumb impression (JPEG, 50–200 KB; right thumb only if left is unavailable) and signature (JPEG, 50–150 KB). Full name in CAPITAL letters is not accepted as a signature.
9. Pay the fee and generate the Confirmation Page. Print and store it. Do not send it to the Court.
10. If needed, use the correction window from 12 to 14 October 2026 and pay correction charges. The latest modified form is the valid one; earlier versions stand cancelled.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Applying for PA as a UR candidate. There is no General vacancy for Personal Assistant. UR candidates should apply for SPA only.
2. Using a non-Delhi OBC certificate for reservation. OBC benefit is limited to NCT of Delhi notified castes with a current-year NCL certificate. Wrong certificate means your claim is treated as UR (possible only on SPA).
3. Skipping the live photo or mismatching it with the passport photo. The notice says the application will not proceed.
4. Signing in block capitals or uploading a blurred thumb impression. Those forms are rejected.
5. Waiting for one combined form. SPA and PA need two applications and two fees. Paying once does not cover both.

दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय एसपीए और पीए भर्ती 2026 – नई दिल्ली में 150 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन

दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय ने सीनियर पर्सनल असिस्टेंट (117 पद, लेवल-8) और पर्सनल असिस्टेंट (33 पद, लेवल-7) की नियमित ग्रुप-बी भर्ती निकाली है। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 15 सितंबर 2026 से 05 अक्टूबर 2026 रात 11 बजे तक खुले हैं। पर्सनल असिस्टेंट पर सामान्य वर्ग की कोई सीट नहीं है।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?

किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक जरूरी है। एसपीए के लिए अंग्रेज़ी शॉर्टहैंड 110 शब्द प्रति मिनट और पीए के लिए 100 शब्द प्रति मिनट चाहिए। दोनों पदों पर कंप्यूटर पर अंग्रेज़ी टाइपिंग 40 शब्द प्रति मिनट और कंप्यूटर का कार्यसाधक ज्ञान अनिवार्य है। डिग्री का अंतिम परिणाम 05 अक्टूबर 2026 तक घोषित होना चाहिए। आयु 01 जनवरी 2026 को 18 से 32 वर्ष है।

वेतन और चयन क्या है?

एसपीए लेवल-8 (मूल वेतन ₹47,600) और पीए लेवल-7 (मूल वेतन ₹44,900) पर है। दिल्ली में अनुमानित इन-हैंड वेतन क्रमशः लगभग ₹78,000–₹86,000 और ₹72,000–₹80,000 हैं। चयन चार चरणों में होगा: क्वालीफाइंग टाइपिंग टेस्ट, शॉर्टहैंड टेस्ट, अंग्रेज़ी वर्णनात्मक परीक्षा और 15 अंकों का इंटरव्यू। दिव्यांग उम्मीदवारों को स्क्राइब या अतिरिक्त समय नहीं मिलेगा।

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How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection is a four-stage funnel. Typing does not add to merit. Final rank = Stage-II + Stage-III + Stage-IV.

Main (Descriptive) paper

Passing marks in Stage-III: 50% (50/100) for General; 45% (45/100) for reserved categories including PwBD. For PA there is no General vacancy, so the reserved 45% standard applies to those competing for PA.

No exemption from any stage, including for PwBD. No scribe. No extra time. No re-evaluation of scores. No TA/DA.

Tie-break (in this order): higher Stage-II marks → higher Stage-III marks → higher Stage-IV marks → older candidate.

Exam city, date and admit card will appear only through a public notice on the official website.

Why Does the High Court of Delhi Matter?

High Court of Delhi is the constitutional High Court for the National Capital Territory, sitting at Sher Shah Road, New Delhi. It hears original, appellate and constitutional work for Delhi and is part of India’s higher judiciary.

SPA and PA staff sit with Hon’ble Judges. Daily work is dictation of orders and judgments, accurate transcription, digital upload of signed orders, file custody and support to the Private Secretary. The notice itself says selected staff may work at odd hours, on holidays and at the Judge’s residential office.

Candidates search this recruitment because Level-7 and Level-8 court pay in Delhi is higher than most SSC Stenographer Grade C outcomes, the posting is city-fixed rather than all-India transferable field work, and the High Court badge carries long-term service value. The downside is the skill bar: English shorthand at 100–110 w.p.m. eliminates a large share of graduates who only have typing certificates. Court hours also follow the judicial calendar, not a 10-to-5 desk clock.

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The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

This drive sits next to SSC Stenographer Grade C and other High Court or Supreme Court Personal Assistant notifications, not next to IBPS or SSC CGL. SSC Steno C usually lands around Level-6 with an all-India posting. Delhi High Court SPA starts at Level-8 in an X-class city. That pay gap is the reason serious stenographers keep this tab open beside the SSC form.

Best fit: graduates who already write English shorthand at court speed and want a New Delhi station with Group ‘B’ pay. Reserved-category stenographers should look hard at PA: 33 seats and zero UR competition.

Skip this if shorthand is still “I will pick it up after I apply.” Stage-I and Stage-II will remove you before the descriptive paper. Also skip PA if you are UR. The fee will not come back.

Practical tip: File SPA first if you clear 110 w.p.m. Add PA only if you also want the 100 w.p.m. reserved-category track and can pay a second fee. Treat two full mock dictations as practice for the official “best of two” shorthand rule, and start Hindi–English translation drills now; those 20 marks decide many merit lists after shorthand.

Based on similar High Court steno cycles, expect several months from application to joining. Career path inside the Court typically runs Personal Assistant → Senior Personal Assistant → Private Secretary through seniority and departmental process. Confirm the exact channel from service rules after appointment.

What Documents Are Required?

Keep originals ready for every stage and for document verification.

• Confirmation Page of the online application
• Matriculation / Secondary certificate (date of birth)
• Graduation degree and marksheets (result declared on or before 05 October 2026)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, Voter ID or equivalent)
• SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD certificates dated on or before 05 October 2026
• Delhi OBC certificate plus NCL for FY 2026–27, if claiming OBC
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format
• PwBD certificate showing 40% or more in an identified category
• NOC for serving government employees (at DV / interview)
• Eligibility certificate for Nepal subjects
• Disclosure of any pending criminal case or FIR

Document alert: category cannot be changed after submission. A late or non-Delhi OBC file will not be converted into a reserved seat.

Service Conditions

These are regular Group ‘B’ posts on the establishment of the High Court of Delhi. The notice does not print probation length, bond amount or NPS clause in this circular. Those terms follow the Court’s service rules and the appointment letter.

Selected candidates also join a panel for future vacancies. Candidature stays provisional till certificates are verified. No TA/DA for tests or interviews. Work includes odd hours, holidays and residential-office duty when the Judge requires it. Duties in Annexure-A cover dictation, transcription, digital signing support, file custody and confidentiality of draft judgments.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Merit list is drawn from shorthand + descriptive + interview marks, subject to document verification and the reservation roster (including horizontal PwBD).
2. Shortlisted candidates produce originals. Government employees produce NOC at this stage if not given earlier.
3. Offer/appointment follows verification. Medical fitness, if required by Court rules, is completed as directed in the joining papers.
4. Joining is at the High Court of Delhi, New Delhi. You report to the assigned Judge’s office or Registry seat and take the prescribed uniform on duty.
5. Early months are live court work: dictation in court and chamber, same-day transcription, order upload and file movement with the Court Master and Registry.
6. Confirmation, increments and promotion follow the High Court’s service rules after satisfactory service. Use the Govt Service Length Calculator later to track qualifying service.

Contact & Helpline

• Recruiting authority: Registrar General, High Court of Delhi
• Postal address: Registrar General, Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi – 110503
• Court phone: 011-43010101
• Court email: delhihighcourt@nic.in
• Updates page: Public Notice – Recruitment – Job Openings
• Fee/payment help (SBI e-pay): 022-65361671, sbiepay@sbi.co.in
• Other query number in the notice: +91-7353014447
• Signed by: Arun Bhardwaj, Registrar General, dated 02 September 2026

The Court has notified that it will not answer queries by post, fax or email queries on change of exam date, eligibility, result date or interview schedule. Watch the Job Openings page.

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FAQs – Delhi High Court SPA & PA 2026

What is the last date to apply for Delhi High Court SPA and PA 2026?

05 October 2026, 11:00 PM. The fee must also be paid by that time. Late forms are not accepted. No extension is announced as of 15 September 2026. A correction window runs from 12 to 14 October 2026 for candidates who have already paid.

What is the age limit for Delhi High Court SPA and PA?

18 to 32 years as of 01 January 2026 for the general band. OBC-NCL gets 3 extra years, SC/ST get 5, PwBD-UR/EWS get 10. Regular High Court of Delhi staff have no upper age cap if they meet education and skill rules.

Is there an exam for Delhi High Court SPA and PA, or is it interview-based?

Yes, there is a four-stage exam. English typing is qualifying. Merit comes from English shorthand, a 100-mark descriptive English paper, and a 15-mark interview. The exam date will be notified on the official website.

What is the salary of a Delhi High Court Personal Assistant?

Personal Assistant is Level-7 with a basic salary of ₹44,900. Senior Personal Assistant is Level-8 with basic ₹47,600. Indicative Delhi in-hand is about ₹72,000–₹80,000 for PA and ₹78,000–₹86,000 for SPA, after DA, HRA and NPS.

Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for this recruitment?

No. The degree result must stand declared on or before 05 October 2026. The notice says only candidates who already hold essential qualifications on the last date should apply.

Is Delhi High Court SPA a permanent government job?

Yes. These are regular Group ‘B’ posts on the High Court establishment, not contractual or apprentice seats. Probation and pension or NPS details will follow the appointment letter and Court service rules.

Can candidates from other states apply for Delhi High Court recruitment?

Yes. Indian citizens and eligible Nepali subjects can apply. There is no Delhi domicile bar on application. OBC reservation, however, needs a Delhi NCT OBC certificate plus current-year NCL.

Where will I be posted if selected as SPA or PA?

At the High Court of Delhi, New Delhi. The vacancy notice does not offer a state-cadre choice or outstation court posting. Duty can include holidays and the Judge’s residential office.

Is there negative marking in the shorthand test?

Yes, in the skill test. Four marks go for each full mistake and two marks for each half mistake. Exceed 27.5 mistakes (SPA) or 25 mistakes (PA), and you are out. The descriptive paper itself is not an MCQ paper with negative marking.

Do I need a separate application for SPA and PA?

Yes. Submit one form and one fee per post. A single payment does not cover both. The latest corrected form in the October window replaces earlier versions of that same application.

What are the disadvantages of a High Court Personal Assistant job?

The trade-off is the work rhythm. You take live dictation, stay back on holidays, and handle confidential draft judgments. Shorthand speed is tested with no PwBD extra time. If you want a fixed 10-to-5 clerical desk, this seat will feel hard.

How much do High Court stenographers earn in Delhi?

Group ‘B’ court stenographers in Delhi typically sit on Level-7 or Level-8. With X-city HRA, starting in-hand is commonly in the ₹70,000–₹86,000 band before income-tax variations. SSC Stenographer Grade C is usually a step lower on the pay matrix.

Is a high court stenographer job worth it compared with SSC Steno?

For candidates who already have court-speed English shorthand, yes on pay and city posting. SSC Steno offers more vacancies and an all-India footprint. This Court drive is smaller, skill-heavier, and Delhi-based.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2026 / 05 October 2026.
• You are comfortable with Regular Government Service in a Judge’s office, including odd hours and holidays.
• You can arrange Delhi-valid category certificates, degree papers and photo/thumb/live-photo files before the deadline.
• You are prepared for the most demanding stage: English shorthand at 110 w.p.m. (SPA) or 100 w.p.m. (PA).
• You understand that the posting is at the High Court of Delhi, New Delhi, and you will serve there.

📄 Source: Official notification released by the High Court of Delhi on 02 September 2026. All details below are sourced from the Delhi High Court official vacancy notice PDF.