Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: 150 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026

High Court of Delhi has released the official Vacancy Notice for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026. The recruitment drive offers a total of 150 vacancies, comprising 117 Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) posts and 33 Personal Assistant (PA) posts.

The online application process will start at 11:00 AM on 15 September 2026 and close at 11:00 PM on 5 October 2026. Candidates must apply online through the Delhi High Court website and should check their graduation, shorthand, typing and age eligibility before submitting the form. Aspirants can also follow the latest govt jobs notifications for exam-date, admit-card and result updates.

High Court of Delhi Overview

The High Court of Delhi, located in New Delhi, is the High Court having jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts covered by this recruitment are Group 'B' positions involving stenographic, typing, secretarial and administrative responsibilities within the Court establishment.

Candidates selected for these posts should also keep in mind that, depending on official requirements, they may have to work during odd hours and on holidays.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment is especially relevant for graduates who already possess strong English shorthand and computer typing skills. Both posts require a minimum English typing speed of 40 words per minute, while the required shorthand speed is higher for Senior Personal Assistant.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Important insight: There is no General-category vacancy for Personal Assistant. As specifically clarified in the official notice, candidates applying against a General vacancy can therefore do so only for the Senior Personal Assistant post in this recruitment.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should not wait until the closing day to submit the form, as the Delhi High Court has advised applicants to complete registration sufficiently early to avoid last-minute technical or connectivity problems.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes 150 Group 'B' vacancies. Senior Personal Assistant accounts for 117 posts, while Personal Assistant accounts for the remaining 33.

PwBD Reservation

PwBD reservation is provided on a horizontal basis within the above vacancies.

• Senior Personal Assistant: 7 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis.
• Personal Assistant: 3 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis.

PwBD applicants should carefully check the identified disability categories and certification requirements in the official notification before applying.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who possess the prescribed essential qualifications as on 5 October 2026 should apply. Separate applications and separate fees are required if a candidate wishes to apply for both SPA and PA.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

The applicant must be at least 18 years old and must not be more than 32 years old as on 1 January 2026.

Age Relaxation

Disabled Defence Services Personnel may receive relaxation up to the prescribed limits mentioned in the notification. Candidates already in regular service of the Delhi High Court are not subject to an upper age limit, provided they fulfil the required educational qualifications. This benefit does not extend to candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs, Delhi District Courts or similar organisations.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee is payable online and is non-refundable. Applicable transaction/service charges are payable separately.

Applicants intending to apply for both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant must submit separate applications and pay the applicable examination fee separately for each post.

Payment can be made through the available online payment modes such as UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. An application is treated as successfully submitted only after the prescribed fee has been paid and the Confirmation Page has been generated.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Level

The official notification specifies the posts under the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission as follows:

Actual salary will include the applicable basic pay and allowances admissible under the rules governing employees of the High Court of Delhi.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Eligible applicants will have to clear four stages. Stage-I, the English Typing Test, is qualifying in nature. Final merit is prepared by adding the marks secured in Stage-II, Stage-III and Stage-IV.

Stage-I: English Typing Test

• Duration: 10 minutes.
• Minimum typing speed: 40 words per minute in English on computer.
• Maximum permissible mistakes: 3% of the total words typed.
• The test is qualifying in nature.

Stage-II: English Shorthand Test

The total number of permissible mistakes in the shorthand transcription test is limited to 5% of the total dictated words. Candidates receive two opportunities to take the shorthand dictation/transcription test, and the better of the two performances is considered.

Stage-III: Main Descriptive Examination

The Main Examination is conducted in the English language for 100 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes.

The minimum qualifying marks in Stage-III are 50% for General-category candidates and 45% for reserved-category candidates, including PwBD.

Stage-IV: Interview

The interview carries a maximum of 15 marks. There are no minimum qualifying marks prescribed for the interview.

Final Merit List

The final select/merit list is prepared by adding:

• Stage-II English Shorthand Test marks;
• Stage-III Main Descriptive Examination marks; and
• Stage-IV Interview marks.

Stage-I English Typing Test is only qualifying and its marks are not added to the final merit score.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Tie-Breaking Rules

If two or more candidates secure the same final marks, the tie is resolved in the following order:

1. Higher marks in Stage-II, the English Shorthand Test.
2. Higher marks in Stage-III, the Main Descriptive Examination.
3. Higher marks in Stage-IV, the Interview.
4. Older candidate gets preference over the younger candidate.

How to Apply for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in.
2. Open the relevant recruitment/public notice for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Examination 2026.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number and keep the generated registration/application details safely.
4. Fill in personal, educational, category and other required information carefully.
5. Select the post for which you wish to apply. Candidates applying for both SPA and PA must submit separate forms.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph, live photograph, signature and thumb impression in the required format.
7. Pay the applicable online examination fee.
8. Check all details before final submission.
9. Generate and save the Confirmation Page after successful fee payment.
10. Keep a copy of the completed application and payment details for future reference.

No offline application will be accepted or entertained.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents and digital files ready before starting the application process:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph as per the prescribed specifications.
• Live photograph captured during the online application process.
• Scanned signature in JPEG format.
• Scanned left-hand thumb impression in JPEG format; right-hand thumb impression may be used where permitted if the left thumb is unavailable.
• Matriculation/10th certificate as proof of name and date of birth.
• Graduation degree and relevant educational certificates.
• Valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD/disability certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• Ex-servicemen or other relaxation-related certificates, where applicable.
• Valid photo ID proof for examination stages.

The scanned signature must be legible and should not be in capital letters. Candidates should follow the exact file-size and image specifications given in the application instructions before uploading documents.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Application Correction Window

After the initial application window closes, Delhi High Court will provide an online correction facility from 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026.

• A candidate may correct and re-submit the modified application up to two times during the correction period.
• The first correction carries a fee of Rs 200.
• The second correction carries a fee of Rs 500.
• Certain core details including Name, Category, Date of Birth and Mobile Number cannot be modified during the correction window.

Candidates should therefore verify the application carefully before the original submission instead of relying on the correction facility.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

This recruitment is skill-heavy rather than purely theory-based. Candidates should therefore begin daily shorthand and computer-typing practice well before the examination. SPA candidates need to consistently achieve at least 110 w.p.m. shorthand, while PA candidates need at least 100 w.p.m.; both require a minimum 40 w.p.m. English typing speed.

For the Main Descriptive Examination, focus on concise 250-word essay writing, formal letters, English grammar, comprehension and translation between Hindi and English. Since Stage-II, Stage-III and the Interview all contribute to final merit, shorthand accuracy should receive as much attention as descriptive-paper preparation.

For broader exam preparation, candidates can follow daily current affairs, revise important facts using Static GK, and test recall regularly through the daily current affairs quiz.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• A separate application and separate examination fee are required for each post.
• The medium of examination is English language only.
• Name, date of birth and parents'/spouse's name should be entered exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate.
• Candidature remains provisional until eligibility and documents are verified by the competent authority.
• Candidates should regularly check the official Delhi High Court website for the examination schedule, admit card and further notices.
• No request for re-evaluation or re-checking of examination scores will be entertained.
• No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the Typing Test, Shorthand Test, Main Examination or Interview.
• Selected candidates should be prepared to work during odd hours and on holidays whenever required.

Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Links

The direct online application form is scheduled to become available from 15 September 2026. Candidates should use only the official Delhi High Court website for registration.

For instant alerts on the exam date, admit card, results and further recruitment updates, join our WhatsApp channel, Telegram channel and YouTube channel.

Explore More on thejobsme.com

For more upcoming vacancies and exam-preparation resources, check the latest govt jobs notifications, strengthen general awareness with Static GK, and stay updated through daily current affairs.