The Supreme Court of India has released Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) for the direct recruitment of 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) posts in the Supreme Court Registry. The advertisement is dated 12 October 2026, while online applications are scheduled from 20 October to 10 November 2026 up to 11:55 PM. The objective examination is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026. However, the admit card, answer key, result, cut-off and dates for the shorthand, typing and interview stages have not yet been released.
The Senior Personal Assistant post is a Group ‘B’ non-gazetted position in the Supreme Court Registry. According to the reproduced recruitment details, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, English shorthand speed of 110 words per minute and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute. The selection process reportedly consists of an Objective Test, English Shorthand Test, Computer Typing Test and Interview. Candidates should carefully check the official advertisement and the Supreme Court recruitment portal before submitting the application because some details available through third-party reproductions remain subject to confirmation.
What Has Been Released?
The Supreme Court Registry is preparing a panel for direct recruitment to the post of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA). The detailed advertisement is identified as F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) and is dated 12 October 2026.
The recruitment is separate from other Supreme Court vacancies announced during the same period. Several recruitment advertisements were issued between 12 and 15 October 2026, covering different posts and different recruitment processes.
The posts reported in this recruitment cycle include:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 65 |
| Junior Court Attendant | 130 |
| Court Master (Shorthand), Direct Recruitment | 20 |
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | 15 |
| Court Master (Shorthand), Deputation | 15 |
Candidates should not confuse the Senior Personal Assistant recruitment with the Court Master (Shorthand) recruitment. Although both positions involve shorthand-related work, they are separate posts with separate advertisements, vacancies and application processes.
For the Senior Personal Assistant recruitment, candidates should specifically check Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) before applying or paying the application fee.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Eligibility Reckoning Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Objective Test | 7 December 2026, Tentative |
| Answer Key | 8 December 2026, Tentative |
| Objection Window | 8 to 9 December 2026, Tentative |
| Shorthand Test | To be announced |
| Computer Typing Test | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Cut-off | To be announced |
The application window runs from 20 October to 10 November 2026. Candidates should not wait until the final day because the application and fee payment must both be completed before the deadline of 11:55 PM.
The objective examination is reported to be scheduled for 7 December 2026, but this date is described as tentative. Candidates should therefore confirm the final examination date through the admit card or an official recruitment notice.
The dates for the shorthand test, typing test and interview have not yet been announced.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Vacancy 2026
The recruitment notification contains 65 tentative vacancies for the post of Senior Personal Assistant.
The word “tentative” is important because the number of vacancies may be revised by the Supreme Court depending on administrative requirements, reservation provisions and other applicable conditions.
The reproduced summaries available for this recruitment do not provide a complete category-wise vacancy table. Therefore, candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the final distribution of vacancies among UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and other applicable categories.
A vacancy number should not be treated as a guaranteed appointment count because the recruitment is for preparation of a panel and appointment will remain subject to the applicable conditions.
Supreme Court SPA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, shorthand skill, typing requirement and age limit before applying.
Educational Qualification
Candidates are required to possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India.
The degree should be completed within the prescribed eligibility date. Candidates who have not completed the required qualification by the relevant date should not assume that appearing in the final year is sufficient.
Along with the degree qualification, candidates must also satisfy the prescribed shorthand and computer typing requirements.
English Shorthand Requirement
Candidates are required to have English shorthand speed of 110 words per minute.
This is an important requirement because shorthand is not merely a certificate-based eligibility condition. The recruitment process reportedly includes an actual shorthand skill test.
Therefore, candidates who do not currently possess the required shorthand ability should realistically assess their preparation before applying.
A candidate who can currently write shorthand at around 70–80 words per minute may need substantial additional practice to reach a reliable 110 words per minute under examination conditions.
Computer Knowledge and Typing Speed
Candidates are also required to have knowledge of computer operation and an English typing speed of 40 words per minute.
The typing ability is tested separately during the selection process. Therefore, candidates should practise typing on a computer rather than relying only on mobile-phone typing or general computer familiarity.
Age Limit for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026
The reported age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026.
For candidates belonging to the unreserved category, the corresponding date-of-birth range should be checked carefully against the official advertisement, particularly for candidates whose date of birth falls close to either end of the prescribed range.
Age relaxation is reported to be available according to applicable Government of India rules for eligible categories.
The reproduced recruitment information mentions provisions relating to:
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
- Persons with disabilities
- Ex-servicemen
- Dependants of freedom fighters
- Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry
A particularly important condition reported for this recruitment is that candidates working in other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks do not receive an age relaxation merely because they are government employees.
The Supreme Court Registry’s own departmental candidates are reported to have a separate upper-age provision.
Candidates should therefore not assume that employment in another government organisation automatically provides an age relaxation.
Supreme Court SPA Application Fee 2026
The reported application fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST | ₹750 + Bank Charges |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹750 + Bank Charges |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹750 + Bank Charges |
| Physically Challenged | ₹750 + Bank Charges |
The fee is reported to be non-refundable.
Candidates should make the payment only through the prescribed online payment facility connected with the official recruitment process. The reproduced information states that the payment is made through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Before paying the fee, candidates should confirm that they are applying for the correct advertisement and post because several Supreme Court recruitment advertisements have been issued around the same time.
How to Apply for Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can follow the general application process below.
Step 1: Visit the Official Supreme Court Website
Go to the official Supreme Court of India website and open the recruitment section.
Candidates should preferably reach the application portal through the official website rather than using an application link received through WhatsApp, Telegram or social media.
Step 2: Select the Senior Personal Assistant Advertisement
Look for Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) and carefully verify that the post is Senior Personal Assistant.
Do not accidentally apply for Court Master, Junior Court Attendant or another Supreme Court recruitment.
Step 3: Complete Registration
Register using the required personal information and contact details.
Candidates should provide a working mobile number and email address because future recruitment communication may be sent through these channels.
Step 4: Fill in the Application Form
Enter the required:
- Personal details
- Date of birth
- Educational qualifications
- Category details
- Shorthand information
- Typing information
- Address details
- Other required information
All information should match the candidate’s original documents.
Step 5: Upload Documents
Candidates should keep the required documents ready, including:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Graduation marksheets
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Other documents specified in the advertisement
The exact file format and size requirements should be followed as displayed on the application portal.
Step 6: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the applicable fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
Step 7: Final Submission
Review the entire application carefully before submitting it.
The reproduced recruitment information states that modifications are not permitted after final submission. Therefore, candidates should particularly verify their name, date of birth, category, educational details and uploaded documents.
Step 8: Save the Application
After successful submission, download or print the completed application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
Supreme Court SPA Selection Process 2026
The reported selection process consists of four stages:
- Objective Test
- English Shorthand Test
- Computer Typing Test
- Interview
The reported marks are:
| Stage | Details | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Test | 100 MCQs, 1.5 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| English Shorthand | 110 WPM, 7-Minute Dictation, 45-Minute Transcription | 100 | 50 |
| Computer Typing | English, 40 WPM, 10 Minutes | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | Personal Interview | 30 | 15 |
The four stages together account for 250 marks.
However, the reproduced summaries do not clearly establish how all four stages will be combined for final merit or whether the objective test is counted beyond its qualifying requirement. Candidates should therefore avoid assuming a particular final-merit formula until the relevant wording is confirmed from the official recruitment advertisement.
Supreme Court SPA Exam Pattern 2026
The objective examination reportedly contains 100 questions for 100 marks and is conducted for 1.5 hours.
The subject-wise distribution is:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Provisions Relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 25 | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 | 15 |
| Knowledge of Computer Operation | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
According to the reproduced details, there is no negative marking in the objective test.
This makes attempting the complete paper particularly important. Candidates should nevertheless avoid spending too much time on a single difficult question.
With 100 questions in 90 minutes, the average available time is approximately 54 seconds per question.
A candidate does not necessarily need to solve every question in exactly 54 seconds. Easy questions should be completed quickly, leaving additional time for difficult questions and final review.
Objective Test: General English
The General English section carries 25 marks.
Candidates should prepare areas such as:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Error detection
- Sentence improvement
- Reading comprehension
- Sentence structure
- Basic usage and correction
This section can become a scoring area if candidates regularly practise objective questions.
Instead of only reading grammar rules, candidates should solve timed practice questions and maintain a notebook of repeated mistakes.
Objective Test: General Knowledge
The General Knowledge section carries 25 marks.
Preparation can include:
- Current affairs
- Indian polity
- History
- Geography
- General science
- Important national events
- Important legal and judicial developments
- Major government schemes
- Important appointments
- Awards and important personalities
Since this recruitment is for the Supreme Court Registry, candidates may find it useful to pay additional attention to important judicial and legal developments.
However, the exact weight given to particular current-affairs areas is not stated in the reproduced information, so candidates should not treat any specific topic prediction as official.
Judiciary Provisions in the Constitution
This section carries 25 marks and is one of the most important Court-specific areas of the objective examination.
Candidates should study the constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary, particularly:
- Supreme Court
- High Courts
- Subordinate Courts
- Appointment of judges
- Jurisdiction
- Powers of courts
- Constitutional remedies
- Judicial review
- Writ jurisdiction
- Contempt-related constitutional provisions
- Binding nature of Supreme Court decisions
The reported topic range particularly points candidates toward the constitutional provisions relating to:
Articles 124 to 147 — Supreme Court
Articles 214 to 231 — High Courts
Articles 233 to 237 — Subordinate Courts
Candidates should read the relevant constitutional provisions directly instead of depending entirely on short coaching notes.
Supreme Court Rules, 2013
The Supreme Court Rules, 2013 section carries 15 marks.
Although this is smaller than General English or General Knowledge, it can be an important differentiating section because many candidates may not study the Court’s own procedural rules in sufficient depth.
Preparation should focus on understanding the structure and functioning of the Supreme Court Registry, filing-related procedures and relevant terminology appearing in the Rules.
Candidates should use the official Rules available through the Supreme Court rather than relying solely on third-party summaries.
Computer Operation
The computer section carries 10 marks.
Preparation may include:
- Basic computer operation
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Internet basics
- File management
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Basic computer terminology
- Common office applications
Since this section has only 10 questions, candidates should not spend disproportionate amounts of preparation time here. However, it is also relatively manageable for candidates who regularly use computers.
Supreme Court SPA Shorthand Test
The shorthand test is one of the most important stages of this recruitment.
The reported test requires:
- English shorthand speed: 110 WPM
- Dictation duration: 7 minutes
- Transcription time: 45 minutes
- Total marks: 100
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50
At 110 words per minute for seven minutes, the dictation would contain approximately:
110 × 7 = 770 words
Five per cent of 770 words is approximately 38.5 words.
Therefore, the reported 5% permissible-error figure translates mathematically to roughly 38 words, although candidates should not interpret this arithmetic as an official conversion of errors into marks.
The reproduced details do not specify exactly how individual mistakes affect the marks in the shorthand test.
How to Prepare for Shorthand
Candidates should practise shorthand every day rather than concentrating only on the objective examination.
A useful routine can include:
- 10 minutes of warm-up
- 20–30 minutes of dictation
- Full transcription
- Error analysis
- Vocabulary practice
- Legal and judicial terminology
Candidates should gradually practise at speeds above the minimum requirement because examination pressure can reduce actual performance.
For example, a candidate who can comfortably handle 120–130 WPM during practice has a better safety margin than someone whose maximum speed is exactly 110 WPM.
Computer Typing Test
The computer typing test reportedly requires:
- English typing
- 40 WPM
- 10 minutes
- 20 marks
- 10 marks required to qualify
At 40 words per minute for 10 minutes, a candidate would type approximately 400 words.
The reported permissible-error limit is 3%, which mathematically corresponds to around 12 words on a 400-word passage.
Again, this is arithmetic based on the reported test conditions and should not be treated as an official marks-conversion formula.
The test is only worth 20 marks, but candidates must clear the minimum qualifying requirement. Therefore, it should be treated as a pass-or-fail skill stage rather than a section that can be compensated for through the objective test.
Candidates should practise on a physical keyboard and use timed 10-minute tests.
Supreme Court SPA Interview
The interview reportedly carries 30 marks, with 15 marks required to qualify.
The available summaries do not provide a detailed interview syllabus or question pattern.
Candidates should nevertheless be prepared for questions concerning:
- Personal background
- Educational qualification
- Shorthand and office skills
- Computer knowledge
- Supreme Court of India
- Supreme Court Registry
- Basic constitutional knowledge
- Current legal developments
- Confidentiality and professional conduct
- Office correspondence and administrative work
Candidates should answer clearly and directly rather than giving unnecessarily long responses.
Supreme Court SPA Syllabus 2026
The Court’s reported subject areas are clear, but a detailed chapter-wise syllabus is not available in the reproduced summaries.
The following is therefore a preparation-oriented topic list, not an official chapter-wise syllabus.
| Subject | Suggested Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting, sentence improvement |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, history, geography, polity, science, important legal developments |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts, Articles 124–147, 214–231, 233–237 |
| Supreme Court Rules | Court structure, filing, Registry procedures, listing and related terminology |
| Computer | MS Office, internet, email, file management, shortcuts and basic computer operation |
Candidates should distinguish between officially stated subjects and unofficial preparation suggestions.
How to Prepare for Supreme Court SPA Exam 2026
The recruitment requires two different types of preparation.
The first is academic preparation for the objective test.
The second is practical skill preparation for shorthand and typing.
A candidate should not postpone shorthand and typing practice until after the objective examination because the skill tests are essential stages of the selection process.
Daily Preparation Strategy
A candidate can divide the day into four blocks:
Block 1 — Objective Subjects
Study English, Constitution, Supreme Court Rules, General Knowledge and Computer.
Block 2 — Shorthand
Complete a timed dictation and transcription session.
Block 3 — Typing
Practise a 10-minute English typing test.
Block 4 — Revision
Review incorrect objective questions and shorthand errors.
This approach keeps all major components active.
47-Day Study Plan
Based on the reported tentative objective-test date of 7 December 2026, candidates have approximately 47 days from 21 October 2026.
The following is a suggested plan, not an official schedule.
Week 1
Focus on:
- Constitution: Articles 124–147
- Basic English grammar
- Computer fundamentals
- Daily shorthand
- Daily typing
Complete the application during this period rather than leaving it for the final week.
Week 2
Study:
- High Court provisions
- Subordinate courts
- General English
- Current affairs
- Basic Supreme Court terminology
Continue daily shorthand and typing.
Week 3
Begin detailed preparation for the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
Also revise:
- Polity
- Judiciary
- General knowledge
- Grammar
Take the first timed objective test.
Week 4
Complete the major Supreme Court Rules topics and increase objective-question practice.
Start maintaining a separate notebook for:
- Constitutional articles
- Court terminology
- Important legal developments
- Frequently repeated English mistakes
Week 5
Start full-length objective mocks.
A full mock should contain:
100 questions — 90 minutes
After every mock, analyse every wrong answer instead of merely checking the score.
Week 6
Focus on weak areas identified from mock tests.
Continue:
- Daily shorthand
- Daily typing
- Current-affairs revision
- Constitution revision
- Supreme Court Rules revision
Final Week
Do not introduce large new topics.
Revise:
- Constitutional articles
- Supreme Court Rules
- English grammar
- Computer shortcuts
- Important current affairs
- Short notes
Take two or three final mocks under actual time conditions.
Keep the final day comparatively light and ensure that your admit card, ID proof and examination requirements are ready.
Shorthand and Typing Should Not Be Ignored
One of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make is spending all preparation time on the objective examination.
The objective test is important, but the recruitment reportedly contains separate qualifying skill tests.
A candidate can perform strongly in the objective examination and still fail to progress if they cannot meet the shorthand or typing requirements.
Therefore:
Objective preparation + daily shorthand + daily typing = complete preparation.
Candidates who already possess 110+ WPM shorthand ability should maintain it through regular practice.
Candidates who are below the required speed should honestly evaluate whether they can reach the required standard before the skill test.
Supreme Court SPA Cut-Off 2026
There is no official cut-off for the 2026 recruitment at present because the examination has not yet been conducted.
The reported minimum qualifying marks are:
- Objective Test: 50/100
- Shorthand Test: 50/100
- Typing Test: 10/20
- Interview: 15/30
These are minimum qualifying requirements and should not automatically be treated as the final selection cut-off.
The actual selection threshold will depend on:
- Number of candidates
- Number of vacancies
- Difficulty level
- Candidate performance
- Stage-wise rules
- Final merit criteria
Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial websites claiming that a particular score will guarantee selection.
Supreme Court SPA Salary 2026
The post is reported as a Group ‘B’ non-gazetted position at Level 8 of the Pay Matrix.
The reported pay range is:
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Allowances are admissible according to applicable government rules.
The exact in-hand salary will depend on factors such as:
- Basic pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Other admissible allowances
- Applicable deductions
- Posting conditions
The post is associated with the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi.
Senior Personal Assistant Job Profile
The reproduced recruitment information does not provide a detailed duty list.
Generally, a Senior Personal Assistant working in a court or administrative registry environment may be involved in activities such as:
- Dictation
- Typing
- Official correspondence
- Preparation of documents
- Maintaining records
- Administrative assistance
- Handling confidential office material
- Supporting senior officers
However, these are general descriptions and should not be treated as the official job duties unless they are specifically stated in the recruitment advertisement or applicable service rules.
Important Mistakes to Avoid
Candidates should avoid the following mistakes while applying and preparing:
1. Applying Without the Required Shorthand Skill
The 110 WPM requirement is significant. Do not treat it as a normal academic eligibility condition.
2. Assuming Government Employment Gives Age Relaxation
According to the reported recruitment conditions, employment in another government department, PSU or nationalised bank does not automatically provide the reported age relaxation.
3. Confusing Different Supreme Court Advertisements
Senior Personal Assistant, Court Master and Junior Court Attendant are separate recruitments.
Always check the advertisement number.
4. Ignoring Court-Specific Topics
The Constitution’s judiciary provisions and Supreme Court Rules together account for a substantial portion of the objective examination.
5. Ignoring Shorthand Until After the Objective Exam
Daily shorthand practice is essential.
6. Entering Incorrect Information
If there is no correction facility, even a small error in date of birth, category or qualification details can create problems later.
7. Waiting Until the Last Day
The application deadline is 10 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates should complete the process well before the deadline.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following documents available:
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation certificate
- Graduation marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Valid photo ID
- Other documents specified in the advertisement
Candidates should ensure that names and dates of birth are consistent across their documents.
What Happens After the Objective Examination?
The reported sequence is:
Objective Test → Shorthand Test → Computer Typing Test → Interview
The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026.
The answer key is reported as tentatively scheduled for 8 December 2026, with an objection period reportedly running until 9 December 2026.
However, candidates should treat these dates as tentative until the Supreme Court publishes the relevant official schedule.
The dates for the shorthand, typing and interview stages have not been announced.
Final Preparation Advice
The Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant recruitment is different from a normal clerical recruitment because the candidate needs both academic knowledge and strong stenography skills.
The objective paper contains 100 questions for 100 marks, with a significant portion dedicated to the Constitution’s judiciary provisions and the Supreme Court Rules.
At the same time, the recruitment requires 110 WPM English shorthand and 40 WPM English typing.
Therefore, candidates should not prepare only through books and mock tests.
A strong preparation routine should include:
- Daily objective-question practice
- Constitutional reading
- Supreme Court Rules preparation
- Current-affairs revision
- Daily shorthand dictation
- Daily shorthand transcription
- Daily typing practice
- Weekly full-length mocks
- Regular error analysis
Candidates should also keep checking the official Supreme Court recruitment updates for the final examination schedule and subsequent stage dates.
Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Recruitment Cell | Supreme Court Registry |
| Post | Senior Personal Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Advertisement Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 65 Tentative |
| Post Type | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Shorthand | English, 110 WPM |
| Typing | English, 40 WPM |
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Application Start | 20 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Exam | 7 December 2026, Tentative |
| Objective Marks | 100 |
| Shorthand Marks | 100 |
| Typing Marks | 20 |
| Interview Marks | 30 |
| Pay Level | Level 8 |
| Pay Scale | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Job Location | Supreme Court Registry, New Delhi |
| Official Website | sci.gov.in |
SCI Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Form and Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Detailed Advertisement No. F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) |
| Official Website | Supreme Court of India Portal |
FAQs
Is Supreme Court Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 open?
Yes. According to the provided recruitment details, online applications are open from 20 October to 10 November 2026 up to 11:55 PM.
How many vacancies are available?
There are 65 tentative Senior Personal Assistant vacancies.
What is the qualification for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, along with the prescribed 110 WPM English shorthand and 40 WPM English typing skills.
What is the age limit?
The reported age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxation rules.
What is the Supreme Court SPA exam date?
The objective examination is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026. Candidates should confirm the final date through the official admit card or recruitment notice.
Is there negative marking?
According to the reproduced recruitment information, there is no negative marking in the objective examination.
How many marks are in the objective test?
The objective examination carries 100 marks and consists of 100 questions.
What subjects are included in the objective test?
The reported sections are:
- General English – 25 marks
- General Knowledge – 25 marks
- Judiciary provisions of the Constitution – 25 marks
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 – 15 marks
- Computer Operation – 10 marks
Is shorthand compulsory?
Yes. The reported eligibility and selection process requires English shorthand at 110 WPM, followed by a shorthand skill test.
What is the typing speed required?
The reported requirement is 40 words per minute in English.
What is the Supreme Court SPA salary?
The post is reported at Level 8, with a pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100, plus applicable allowances.
Is there an interview?
Yes, the reported selection process includes an interview carrying 30 marks, with 15 marks as the minimum qualifying requirement.
Can a government employee get age relaxation?
Not automatically. The reported conditions state that employees of other government departments, PSUs and nationalised banks do not receive the same age-relaxation benefit simply because they are government employees. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have a separate provision.
Can I edit the application after submitting it?
According to the reproduced details, modifications are not permitted after final submission. Candidates should therefore check every detail carefully before submitting the form.
Are Court Master and Senior Personal Assistant the same post?
No. Senior Personal Assistant and Court Master (Shorthand) are separate posts with separate recruitment advertisements and application processes.
Is there an official cut-off for Supreme Court SPA Recruitment 2026?
No. The examination has not yet been conducted, so there is no 2026 cut-off at present.
What should I study first?
Candidates should prioritise the judiciary provisions of the Constitution, Supreme Court Rules, English, General Knowledge and Computer Operation, while continuing shorthand and typing practice every day.