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Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant Posts
By-virendr@ | The High Court of Delhi has published an official vacancy notice inviting online applications for the Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) Examination 2026. A total of 150 vacancies are on offer — 117 posts for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 posts for Personal Assistant, both under Group ‘B’ category. Interested and eligible candidates who are graduates with the required shorthand and typing speed can apply online from 15 September 2026. The last date to submit the application form is 5 October 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying, as selection will be made through a multi-stage process including a Typing Test, Shorthand Test, Main Descriptive Examination, and an Interview.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) & Personal Assistant (PA) |
| Total Vacancies | 150 (117 SPA + 33 PA) |
| Category | Government Job / Court Recruitment |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 15.09.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online / Fee Payment | 05.10.2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window Opens | 12.10.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Correction Window Closes | 14.10.2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified on official website |
| Exam Date | To be notified on official website |
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (specified disabilities) | ₹1300/- |
| Payment Mode | UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card |
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Date of Birth Range | Not before 02.01.1994 and not after 01.01.2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | 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 | 3 Years |
| Candidates already serving in Delhi High Court | No upper age limit (subject to qualification) |
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details
Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) — Total: 117
| GEN | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 14 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 117 |
PwBD reserved seats: 07 (out of the total 117)
Personal Assistant (PA) — Total: 33
| GEN | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIL | 07 | 16 | 05 | 05 | 33 |
PwBD reserved seats: 03 (out of the total 33)
Important: There is no General category vacancy for the Personal Assistant post, so General category rules will apply only to the SPA post.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Educational Qualification
For Senior Personal Assistant (SPA)
- Graduate from a recognized University
- Shorthand speed of 110 words per minute (English)
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute (English) on computer
- Good working knowledge of computers
For Personal Assistant (PA)
- Graduate from a recognized University
- Shorthand speed of 100 words per minute (English)
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute (English) on computer
- Good working knowledge of computers
Note: Candidates must hold the required qualification as on the last date of application, i.e., 05.10.2026.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
Candidates will go through four stages of examination:
Stage 1 — English Typing Test (Qualifying)
- 10-minute duration
- Minimum speed required: 40 wpm
- Maximum permissible mistakes: 3% of total words typed
Stage 2 — English Shorthand Test
- SPA: 110 wpm | PA: 100 wpm
- Dictation duration: 5 minutes
- Transcription time: 45 minutes
- SPA carries 120 marks, PA carries 110 marks
- Each candidate gets two attempts; the better of the two is considered
Stage 3 — Main (Descriptive) Examination
- Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 120 minutes
- Sections: Essay (40 marks), Letter Writing (15 marks), Grammar & Comprehension (25 marks), Translation Hindi-English & English-Hindi (20 marks)
- Qualifying marks: 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved category (including PwBD)
Stage 4 — Interview
- Total Marks: 15
- No minimum qualifying marks
Final Merit List is prepared using marks from Stage 2 + Stage 3 + Stage 4. Stage 1 (Typing Test) is only qualifying in nature.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Salary & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Group ‘B’, Level 8 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Personal Assistant | Group ‘B’, Level 7 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
| Stage | Test | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Typing Test | Qualifying | 10 Minutes | Qualifying |
| II | English Shorthand Test | SPA-120 / PA-110 | 5 Min Dictation + 45 Min Transcription | Merit-based |
| III | Main Descriptive Exam | 100 | 120 Minutes | Merit-based |
| IV | Interview | 15 | — | Merit-based |
Medium of Examination: English only
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
- Scanned colour passport-size photograph (JPEG, 100–200 KB)
- Live photograph captured through webcam/mobile at the time of application
- Left-hand thumb impression (JPEG, 50–200 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPEG, 50–150 KB)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.) at exam venue
- Caste/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates (wherever applicable) at Document Verification stage
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in Government service)
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.delhihighcourt.nic.in
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Note down the system-generated registration/application number
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and category details
- Upload photograph, live photo, thumb impression and signature as per specifications
- Pay the applicable examination fee online (UPI/Net Banking/Card)
- Submit the form and download the Confirmation Page for future reference
- Separate applications must be submitted for SPA and PA posts, each with its own fee
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A total of 150 vacancies are available — 117 for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 for Personal Assistant.
The last date to submit the online application is 5 October 2026 (11:00 PM).
Senior Personal Assistant requires 110 wpm in shorthand, while Personal Assistant requires 100 wpm.
Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation applicable as per category.
General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates need to pay ₹1500/-, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to pay ₹1300/-.
