Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026: The Delhi High Court has released the official Notification for the recruitment of PA & SPA Posts. The total number of vacancies for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 is 150. The Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 05 September 2026 and Online Application will be accepted from 15 September 2026 to 12 October 2026. The eligible candidates can apply for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 from the official website.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Delhi |
| Post Name | Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant |
| Advertisement | Released |
| Exam Name | SPA & PA Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 15 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 12 October 2026, 11:00 AM to 14 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,500/- |
| SC / ST / Eligible PwBD | ₹1,300/- |
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 117 | Graduation + English Shorthand 110 w.p.m. + English Typing 40 w.p.m. on Computer + good computer knowledge |
| Personal Assistant | 33 | Graduation + English Shorthand 100 w.p.m. + English Typing 40 w.p.m. on Computer + good computer knowledge |
| Total | 150 | — |
Vacancy Details
Senior Personal Assistant – 117 Posts
- General: 43
- OBC-NCL: 14
- SC: 16
- ST: 12
- EWS: 32
- PwBD reservation: 07 on horizontal basis
Personal Assistant – 33 Posts
- OBC-NCL: 07
- SC: 05
- ST: 05
- EWS/other categories as specified in the notice
- PwBD reservation: 03 on horizontal basis
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be 18 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026. The candidate should have been born between 02 January 1994 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- English Typing Test – Qualifying
- English Shorthand Test
- Main Descriptive Examination
- Interview
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Senior Personal Assistant
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage I – Typing Test | 10 minutes; minimum 40 w.p.m.; qualifying |
| Stage II – Shorthand | 110 w.p.m.; 550-word passage; 5 min dictation + 45 min transcription |
| Shorthand Marks | 120 Marks |
| Stage III – Main Exam | Descriptive English |
| Main Exam Marks | 100 Marks |
| Main Exam Time | 120 Minutes |
| Stage IV – Interview | 15 Marks |
For SPA typing, the permissible mistakes are 3% of total words typed. In shorthand, candidates get two opportunities and the best performance is considered. More than 27.5 mistakes in the SPA shorthand test results in disqualification.
Personal Assistant
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage I – Typing Test | Minimum 40 w.p.m.; qualifying |
| Stage II – Shorthand | 100 w.p.m.; 500-word passage |
| Dictation Time | 5 Minutes |
| Transcription Time | 45 Minutes |
| Shorthand Marks | 110 Marks |
| Stage III – Main Exam | Descriptive English |
| Main Exam Marks | 100 Marks |
| Main Exam Time | 120 Minutes |
| Stage IV – Interview | 15 Marks |
The PA shorthand test permits up to 5% mistakes, i.e. 25 mistakes. Candidates are given two shorthand dictation-transcription opportunities, with the best result considered.
Main Descriptive Examination
The 100-mark English descriptive examination consists of:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay – 250 Words | 40 |
| Letter Writing | 15 |
| Grammar & Comprehension | 25 |
| Hindi to English Translation | 10 |
| English to Hindi Translation | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
General-category candidates must secure 50%, while Reserved Category including PwBD candidates must secure 45%.
The final merit list will be prepared by adding marks obtained in Shorthand Test + Main Descriptive Examination + Interview. The Typing Test is qualifying in nature.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready while applying:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph
- Live photograph
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Scanned signature
- Educational qualification documents
- Date of Birth proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- OBC-NCL Certificate, where applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- NOC for candidates already working in Government service
The passport-size photograph must be in JPEG format, 100 KB–200 KB, and should be recent. The thumb impression and signature also have specified file-size requirements.
How to Apply for Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026
A separate application must be submitted for each post if applying for both SPA and PA. After successful fee payment, candidates should generate and save the Confirmation Page and application details for future reference. The last date for online application is 05 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Online Application | Available from 15 September 2026 |
| Delhi High Court SPA & PA Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| Delhi High Court Official Website | Delhi High Court |
