The High Court of Delhi has released the official Vacancy Notice for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026, inviting online applications for 150 combined posts — 117 Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and 33 Personal Assistant (PA) vacancies. Online applications open on 15 September 2026 and close on 5 October 2026. This article covers the complete details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | High Court of Delhi |
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) & Personal Assistant (PA) |
| Total Vacancies | 150 (117 SPA + 33 PA) |
| Pay Level | SPA: Level 8, 7th CPC · PA: Level 7, 7th CPC |
| Post Classification | Group ‘B’ (both posts) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Important — candidates must submit a separate online application, along with a separate fee, for each post they wish to apply for. Applying for both SPA and PA requires two independent applications.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start (incl. fee payment) | 15 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Online application close | 5 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Correction window for application form | 12 October 2026 (11:00 AM) to 14 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Admit card download | To be announced later via official website |
| Date, time & venue of examination | To be announced later via official website |
| Age reckoning date | 1 January 2026 |
| Eligibility reckoning date | 5 October 2026 |
3. Vacancy Details
Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) — Total: 117
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 43 |
| OBC-NCL | 32 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 12 |
| EWS | 14 |
| Total | 117 |
Of the 117 SPA vacancies, 7 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) on a horizontal basis.
Personal Assistant (PA) — Total: 33
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Nil |
| OBC-NCL | 16 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 5 |
| EWS | 7 |
| Total | 33 |
Of the 33 PA vacancies, 3 are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis. Since there is no Unreserved vacancy for PA, all General-category clauses in the official notice apply only to the SPA post.
Overall reservation policy: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, 10% for EWS, and 4% for PwBD on a horizontal basis, as per applicable government orders.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational & Skill Qualification (as on 5 October 2026)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | Graduate from a recognised University, with Shorthand (English) speed of at least 110 words per minute and Typewriting (English) speed of at least 40 words per minute on computer, along with good working knowledge of computers |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate from a recognised University, with Shorthand (English) speed of at least 100 words per minute and Typewriting (English) speed of at least 40 words per minute on computer, along with good working knowledge of computers |
Age Limit
18 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026 — candidates must be born between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2008. Date of birth is accepted only as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary certificate.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Relaxation after deducting military service rendered from actual age; disabled defence personnel get relaxation up to 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) |
Candidates should verify the exact relaxation applicable to OBC-NCL and PwBD-SC/ST categories in the official notice, along with any other category-specific provisions.
There is no upper age limit for candidates already in regular service at the Delhi High Court, subject to fulfilling the educational qualification — this relaxation does not extend to employees of other government departments, PSUs, or Delhi District Courts.
5. Examination Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD (specified disabilities) | ₹1,300 + applicable transaction charges |
- Fee is payable online only, via UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable against any other examination.
- A separate fee must be paid for each post applied for (SPA and PA are treated as separate applications).
- Correction charges after the application deadline: ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction. No further corrections are permitted after the second attempt, and fields such as Name, Category, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number cannot be modified at all.
6. Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Both posts follow a four-stage selection process: English Typing Test (qualifying), English Shorthand Test, Main (Descriptive) Examination, and Interview.
Senior Personal Assistant
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 – English Typing Test (Qualifying) | 10-minute test; minimum speed of 40 wpm on computer; permissible mistakes up to 3% of total words typed | Qualifying only |
| Stage 2 – English Shorthand Test | Dictation speed of 110 wpm; a 550-word passage dictated over 5 minutes, with 45 minutes to transcribe on computer; best of two attempts considered; disqualification beyond 27.5 mistakes | 120 |
| Stage 3 – Main (Descriptive) Examination | Duration 120 minutes; comprises Essay (250 words, 40 marks), Letter Writing (15 marks), Grammar & Comprehension (25 marks), and Translation Hindi–English & English–Hindi (10 marks each) | 100 |
| Stage 4 – Interview | No minimum qualifying marks | 15 |
Personal Assistant
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 – English Typing Test (Qualifying) | 10-minute test; minimum speed of 40 wpm on computer; permissible mistakes up to 3% of total words typed | Qualifying only |
| Stage 2 – English Shorthand Test | Dictation speed of 100 wpm; a 500-word passage dictated over 5 minutes, with 45 minutes to transcribe on computer; best of two attempts considered; disqualification beyond 25 mistakes | 110 |
| Stage 3 – Main (Descriptive) Examination | Duration 120 minutes; same structure as SPA (Essay, Letter Writing, Grammar & Comprehension, Translation) | 100 |
| Stage 4 – Interview | No minimum qualifying marks | 15 |
Shorthand marking scheme: 4 marks deducted per full mistake and 2 marks per half mistake during transcription.
Minimum passing marks in the Main Examination: 50% for General-category candidates and 45% for Reserved-category candidates (including PwBD).
Final merit list is prepared by adding marks from Stage 2 (Shorthand), Stage 3 (Main Examination), and Stage 4 (Interview); Stage 1 (Typing Test) is qualifying only and is not counted toward merit. Ties are resolved first by Shorthand marks, then Main Examination marks, then Interview marks, and finally by date of birth (older candidate preferred).
Note: All stages, including the Typing and Shorthand tests, must be individually qualified by every candidate — no exemption or compensatory time is provided to PwBD candidates at any stage.
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official Delhi High Court website, www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number, and note down the system-generated registration/application number for future reference.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (JPEG, 100–200 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken within the last three months, without a cap, mask, or spectacles, with at least 75% face coverage.
- Complete the mandatory live photograph capture via webcam or mobile device — this must match the uploaded passport photograph.
- Upload your left-hand thumb impression (JPEG, 50–200 KB) — right-hand thumb impression may be used if the left is unavailable.
- Upload a scanned signature (JPEG, 50–150 KB); typed names in capital letters are not accepted as signatures.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online through UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card.
- Submit the form and download the Confirmation Page and application printout for your records.
Important: Submit your application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute website load issues. Applications will not be accepted after 5 October 2026, 11:00 PM.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
150 vacancies in total — 117 for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 for Personal Assistant.
5 October 2026, 11:00 PM. A correction window is open from 12 to 14 October 2026.
18 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories as per the official notice.
SPA requires 110 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typing; PA requires 100 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typing, both in English on computer.
₹1,500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, plus transaction charges.
Yes, but each post requires a separate application and a separate fee payment.
English Typing Test (qualifying), English Shorthand Test, Main (Descriptive) Examination, and Interview.
50% for General-category candidates and 45% for Reserved-category candidates, including PwBD.
Both will be announced later through a public notice on the official Delhi High Court website.
Only online, through the official Delhi High Court website, www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Vacancy Notice PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Read the complete official notice carefully to confirm the full age-relaxation table, category-specific provisions, and general instructions before applying.
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