Detailed Guide & Information
Supreme Court of India has announced the SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment Notification 2026 for 65 tentative vacancies. The SCI vacancy 2026 is out for Senior Personal Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted) post. Candidate can check the detailed information of recruitment, application process, eligibility criteria, examination pattern, selection stages and salary here. Application dates are from 20th October to 10th November 2026 through the official Supreme Court website, sci.gov.in. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, English shorthand proficiency of 110 words per minute and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute. The objective-type test is tentatively scheduled for 7th December 2026.
Supreme Court Personal Assistant Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download
SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Supreme Court of India is conducting SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026. It consists of 65 tentative vacancies in Level 8 pay scale. Candidates are advised to check the details in the official notification before applying online.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Recruitment name | SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 |
| Post name | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Group | Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Advertisement number | No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notification Release Date | 13th October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 65 (tentative) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 20th October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10th November 2026 |
| Tentative objective test date | 7th December 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Initial basic pay | ₹47,600 plus admissible allowances |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
Supreme Court Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The Supreme Court Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Online Applications will start from 20th October 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications and pay the applicable fee before the deadline. The objective type test is proposed/expected to be held on 7th December 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Notification release date | 13th October 2026 |
| Online application begins | 20th October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | 10th November 2026 |
| Objective-type test | 7th December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key upload | 8th December 2026 |
| Answer key objection window | 8th–9th December 2026, until 11:55 PM on 9 December |
| Shorthand test | To be notified |
| Typing test | To be notified |
| Interview | To be notified |
SCI Personal Assistant Vacancy 2026
Supreme Court of India (SCI) has released 65 tentative vacancies for the post of Senior Personal Assistant. The vacancy number is subject to change. Any updates on this will be communicated through an official notice.
| Post | Group | Vacancies |
| Senior Personal Assistant | Group B, Non-Gazetted | 65 |
How to Apply Online for SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Supreme Court sci.gov.in.
- Get notifications / open recruitment notification for Senior Personal Assistant recruitment
- Please carefully check your eligibility, application process and required documents in the official notification.
- Click the link for the application and provide the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates and applicable category or disability certificate
- Make the payment of application fee through prescribed online payment gateway.
- Please check the information entered in the application form before submitting it.
- Submit the application. Keep a copy of the completed form and payment confirmation for your records.
Supreme Court Personal Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for Supreme Court Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed educational, shorthand, typing and age requirements. Eligibility is assessed with reference to the conditions stated in the recruitment notification.
SCI PA Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India to be eligible for the Senior Personal Assistant post.
Supreme Court PA Shorthand and Typing Requirements
In addition to the degree, candidates must meet the following skill requirements:
| Skill | Required standard |
| English shorthand | 110 words per minute |
| Computer operation and typing | Knowledge of computer operation and typing speed of 40 words per minute |
Candidates should prepare for both skill tests because qualifying in the objective-type test alone does not complete the selection process.
SCI PA Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for Supreme Court Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 30 years, calculated as on 1st October 2026.
| Age criteria | Requirement |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 30 years |
| Age calculation date | 1st October 2026 |
SCI PA Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates as per the applicable Government of India rules and the conditions stated in the recruitment details.
| Category or candidate group | Age relaxation |
| SC/ST candidates | As per Government of India rules |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | |
| Ex-Servicemen | |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | Up to five years beyond the upper age limit |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks | No age relaxation |
SCI Personal Assistant Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee is non-refundable, and applicable bank charges may be added to the amount.
| Category | Application fee |
| General/Unreserved (UR) | ₹1,500 |
| SC | ₹750 |
| ST | ₹750 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹750 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | ₹750 |
| Physically Challenged candidates | ₹750 |
Supreme Court Personal Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process for SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 consists of an objective-type test, an English shorthand test, a computer typing speed test and an interview. Candidates must qualify at the required stages to progress through the recruitment process.
The selection stages are:
- Objective-type test
- English shorthand test
- Typing speed test on computer
- Interview
SCI Personal Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The objective-type test includes five subjects. It carries 100 questions for 100 marks, with each question contributing to the total score as prescribed by the examination scheme. Check the complete Supreme Court Personal Assistant syllabus and exam pattern.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Judiciary Provisions in the Constitution | 25 | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 | 15 |
| Knowledge of Computer Operation | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
There is no negative marking in the objective-type test. Check here for further details.
| Examination detail | Information |
| Test type | Objective-type |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 50 |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
Supreme Court Personal Assistant Salary 2026
The Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant salary is in the Level 8 pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 under the Pay Matrix. The initial basic pay is ₹47,600, along with admissible allowances.
| Salary component | Details |
| Post | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Pay level | Level 8 |
| Pay scale | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Initial basic pay | ₹47,600 |
| Additional benefits | Admissible allowances |
SCI Personal Assistant Exam Centre List 2026
The objective-type test is scheduled to be conducted across the listed examination cities in India. The shorthand and typing tests will be held in Delhi/NCR, while the interview will be conducted online or in person in Delhi, as specified in the recruitment details.
| State/UT | Examination city or cities |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Roorkee |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Visakhapatnam |
| Karnataka | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Rajkot |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Raipur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
SCI Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: What is the application fee for Supreme Court Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates. Payment must be made online through the UCO Bank payment gateway, plus applicable bank charges.
Ques: Is there negative marking in the SCI Personal Assistant objective test?
Ans: No, the supplied examination scheme specifies no negative marking in the objective-type test. The test carries 100 questions for 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes.
Ques: When will the SCI Personal Assistant objective test be held?
Ans: Objective-type test is tentatively scheduled for 7th December 2026. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website of Supreme Court for updates and confirmation on the examination schedule.
Ques: Where will the shorthand and typing tests be conducted?
Ans: The shorthand and typing tests will be conducted at Delhi/NCR. As per the recruitment details given, the interview shall be held online or in person in Delhi.
Ques: What is the salary of a Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant?
Ans: The pay scale of the post is Level 8 which is ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. The initial basic pay is ₹47,600, plus admissible allowances.