Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 – 150 Vacancies, Apply Online Before 5 October

The High Court of Delhi has released a Vacancy Notice for Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) Examination 2026, inviting online applications for 150 posts (117 SPA + 33 PA). Applications open 15 September 2026 at delhihighcourt.nic.in, with the last date being 5 October 2026.

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026

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Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment Overview

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment Important Dates

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Delhi High Court SPA and PA Application Fee

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Age Limit (with Relaxation)

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Vacancy Breakup

• Of the 117 SPA vacancies, 07 are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis.
• Of the 33 PA vacancies, 03 are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis.
• Since there is no General category vacancy for PA, all General-category clauses in the notice apply only to SPA.

Educational Qualification 

Reservation Policy: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, and 4% PwBD (horizontal) as per Delhi High Court norms. There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Group 'A' or Group 'B' posts.

Delhi High Court SPA and PA Selection Process

Selection for both SPA and PA involves four stages:

Stage I – English Typing Test (Qualifying):

• Duration: 10 minutes; minimum speed required: 40 w.p.m.
• Permissible mistakes: 3% of total words typed.
• Only qualifying candidates proceed to Stage II.

Stage II – English Shorthand Test:

• Permissible mistakes: 5% of total dictated words. Each full mistake deducts 4 marks; each half mistake deducts 2 marks. Candidates exceeding the mistake limit are disqualified.
• Each candidate gets two attempts; the better score is considered.

Stage III – Main (Descriptive) Examination:

• Covers Essay (250 words, 40 marks), Letter Writing (15 marks), Grammar & Comprehension (25 marks), and Translation Hindi-English/English-Hindi (10+10 marks).
• Total: 100 marks, duration 120 minutes.
• Minimum passing marks: 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved category (including PwBD).

Stage IV – Interview:

• Maximum 15 marks; no minimum qualifying marks.

Final Merit List: Prepared by adding marks from Stage II (Shorthand), Stage III (Descriptive Exam), and Stage IV (Interview). Stage I (Typing Test) is qualifying only.

Tie-Breaker Criteria (in order): Shorthand marks → Descriptive Exam marks → Interview marks → Older candidate preferred by date of birth.

Salary / Pay Scale

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official website.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number; note the system-generated registration/application number.
3. Fill in the online application form separately for SPA and PA, along with the applicable fee for each.
4. Upload a scanned colour passport-size photograph (JPEG, 100–200 KB, not older than 3 months, with 3/4th face coverage).
5. Capture and upload a live photograph via webcam/mobile device, matching the uploaded passport photo.
6. Upload left-hand thumb impression (JPEG, 50–200 KB) and scanned signature (JPEG, 50–150 KB).
7. Pay the application fee online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
8. Generate and download the Confirmation Page — submission is complete only after this step.
9. Use the correction window (12–14 October 2026) if needed; corrections are allowed up to two times, with charges of ?200 (first time) and ?500 (second time). Name, Category, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number cannot be modified.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 5 October 2026 at 11:00 PM, and the same date is the deadline for fee payment.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 apply online process?

There are 150 vacancies in total — 117 for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 for Personal Assistant.

Q3. What is the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 eligibility criteria?

Candidates must be graduates with a Shorthand speed of 110 w.p.m. (SPA) or 100 w.p.m. (PA) in English, plus a Typewriting speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer, as on 5 October 2026.

Q4. What is the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 application fee?

Rs1,500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and Rs1,300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, payable online only.

Q5. What is the Delhi High Court SPA and PA Recruitment 2026 age limit?

Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.