Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – SPA & PA Vacancy

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Latest Update

The High Court of Delhi, New Delhi has invited online applications from eligible candidates for existing vacancies to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) and for preparing a panel thereof.

The vacancy notice is dated 02 September 2026. Applications will be accepted online only through the official Delhi High Court website.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Since there is no vacancy under the General category for the post of Personal Assistant, clauses relating to the General category apply only to the Senior Personal Assistant post.

Important Dates

Educational Qualification

Senior Personal Assistant

• Graduate from a recognised University.
• English Shorthand speed of at least 110 w.p.m.
• English Typewriting speed of at least 40 w.p.m. on Computer.
• Good working knowledge of Computer is required.

Personal Assistant

• Graduate from a recognised University.
• English Shorthand speed of at least 100 w.p.m.
• English Typewriting speed of at least 40 w.p.m. on Computer.
• Good working knowledge of Computer is required.

Age Limit

The candidate’s age should be 18 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026.

Therefore, the candidate should have been born not earlier than 02 January 1994 and not later than 01 January 2008.

Disabled Defence Services personnel may receive upper-age relaxation up to 45 years, and up to 50 years for SC/ST, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notice.

There is no upper age limit for persons in regular service in the Delhi High Court, subject to the prescribed educational qualification. This relaxation does not apply to employees of other Government Departments, PSUs, Delhi District Courts, etc.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Reservation

Direct recruitment vacancies are reserved, subject to the applicable rules and orders, as follows:

There is no reservation of vacancies for Ex-Servicemen in Group-A and Group-B posts under this recruitment.

Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess the relevant valid certificate on or before 05 October 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant consists of four stages:

Senior Personal Assistant – Exam Pattern

Stage I – English Typing Test

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Minimum speed: 40 words per minute
• Typing is conducted on computer.
• Typing speed is calculated using the “characters with space” criterion.
• Maximum permissible mistakes: 3% of total words typed.
• This stage is qualifying in nature.

Stage II – English Shorthand Test

• Shorthand speed: 110 words per minute
• Dictation: 550 words in 5 minutes
• Transcription time: 45 minutes
• Total marks: 120
• Maximum permissible mistakes: 27.5 (5% of the dictated words).
• More than 27.5 mistakes will result in disqualification.
• Candidates get two shorthand dictation-transcription opportunities; the better performance is considered.

Stage III – Main Descriptive Examination

• Total Marks: 100
• Total Time: 120 minutes
• Essay – 250 words: 40 Marks
• Letter Writing: 15 Marks
• Grammar & Comprehension Passage: 25 Marks
• Translation Hindi to English: 10 Marks
• Translation English to Hindi: 10 Marks
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General category and 45% for Reserved category including PwBD.

Stage IV – Interview

• Maximum Marks: 15
• There are no minimum qualifying marks for the interview.

Personal Assistant – Exam Pattern

Stage I – English Typing Test

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Minimum speed: 40 words per minute
• Typing is conducted on computer.
• Maximum permissible mistakes: 3% of total words typed.
• This stage is qualifying in nature.

Stage II – English Shorthand Test

• Shorthand speed: 100 words per minute
• Dictation: 500 words in 5 minutes
• Transcription time: 45 minutes
• Total marks: 110
• Maximum permissible mistakes: 25 (5% of the dictated words).
• More than 25 mistakes will result in disqualification.
• Candidates get two shorthand dictation-transcription opportunities; the better performance is considered.

Stage III – Main Descriptive Examination

• Total Marks: 100
• Total Time: 120 minutes
• Essay – 250 words: 40 Marks
• Letter Writing: 15 Marks
• Grammar & Comprehension Passage: 25 Marks
• Hindi to English Translation: 10 Marks
• English to Hindi Translation: 10 Marks
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General category and 45% for Reserved category including PwBD.

Stage IV – Interview

• Maximum Marks: 15
• No minimum qualifying marks in the interview.

Final Merit List & Tie-Breaking

The final selection / merit list will be prepared by adding marks obtained in Stage-II English Shorthand Tests, Stage-III Main Descriptive Examination and Stage-IV Interview. Stage-I English Typing Test is qualifying in nature.

In case of a tie in marks, the following criteria will be applied one after another:

1. Marks obtained in Stage-II English Shorthand Tests.
2. Marks obtained in Stage-III Main Descriptive Examination.
3. Marks obtained in Stage-IV Interview.
4. Date of Birth — the older candidate gets preference.

Important Selection Note

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

• Fee can be paid through UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
• The examination fee is non-refundable.
• The fee will not be adjusted against another examination or selection.
• An application without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
• Online submission is successful only after the candidate generates the Confirmation Page after payment.

How to Apply Online?

Eligible candidates should apply online through the official Delhi High Court website. No offline application will be accepted.

1. Visit the official Delhi High Court website.
2. Register using your email ID and mobile number.
3. Note down the system-generated registration/application number.
4. Select the required post — Senior Personal Assistant or Personal Assistant.
5. Fill in the online application form carefully.
6. Upload the required photograph, live photograph, thumb impression and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the prescribed examination fee online.
8. Submit the application and generate the Confirmation Page.
9. Download and keep the application/confirmation details safely for future reference.

Documents & Photograph Requirements

Passport Size Photograph

• Colour passport-size photograph.
• JPEG format.
• File size: 100 KB to 200 KB.
• Photograph should not be more than three months old.
• Approximate dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
• No cap, mask or spectacles.
• Face should cover about 75% of the photograph.
• Face should be straight with both ear lobes visible.
• Photograph must be clear and of good quality.

Live Photograph

• Live photograph capture is mandatory.
• It can be captured through webcam/mobile device.
• Good lighting is required.
• The candidate’s face must be clearly visible.
• The live photograph should match the passport-size photograph uploaded in the application.
• Mismatch between the two photographs can stop the application process from proceeding further.

Thumb Impression

• Left-hand thumb impression in JPEG format.
• File size: 50 KB to 200 KB.
• Right-hand thumb may be used if the left thumb is unavailable.

Signature

• Scanned signature in JPEG format.
• File size: 50 KB to 150 KB.
• Blurred or illegible signatures can lead to rejection.
• Writing the full name in capital letters will not be accepted as a signature.

Application Form Correction Window

Candidates who have successfully submitted their online application with the prescribed fee will get an opportunity to correct/modify eligible details during the correction window.

Correction charges are non-refundable. After the correction window closes, no change or modification will be allowed.

General Instructions for Candidates

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid website congestion or technical problems.
• The medium of examination will be English only.
• Name, date of birth and parent’s/spouse’s name should be entered exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate.
• Candidates must provide an active email address and mobile number because communication may be made through email/SMS.
• At every examination stage, candidates must carry two identical passport-size colour photographs uploaded with the application.
• Candidates must carry one original Photo ID such as Aadhaar, E-Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN Card, University/College ID, Government/Employer ID or other accepted photo ID.
• If the Photo ID does not show Date of Birth, an additional original document proving Date of Birth must be carried.
• Eligibility and documents will be scrutinised at the appropriate stage, particularly Document Verification.
• Candidates must produce valid certificates for educational qualification, category, reservation, disability, age relaxation, NOC and other claims whenever required.
• Candidates from Nepal must possess the required eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
• No re-evaluation or re-checking of examination scores will be allowed.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in Skill Tests, Written Examination or Interview.
• The examination schedule is tentative and any change will be communicated through the official Delhi High Court website.
• Candidates should download and keep copies of the application, Confirmation Page, admit card, score card and other uploaded information for future reference.

Important Warning Regarding Examination

Candidates must not indulge in cheating, copying, impersonation, submitting false information, forged documents or any other malpractice.

Possession of prohibited electronic devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth devices or smart watches, weapons, written material or other prohibited items can lead to serious action.

The candidature may be rejected and the candidate may also be debarred from future recruitment processes of the Delhi High Court, apart from possible legal action, as applicable.

Important Links Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026

Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant – Duties

As per the annexure attached to the notice, selected candidates are required to maintain punctuality, discipline, decorum and professional conduct and perform official duties with sincerity and diligence.

• Remain available at the assigned seat during office hours and follow directions of the concerned Judge or Private Secretary.
• Take dictation of Court proceedings, orders, judgments and other official matters and transcribe them accurately and promptly.
• Check typed/transcribed orders, judgments and documents for accuracy, completeness and correctness.
• Assist in authentication, digital signing and uploading/transferring orders and judgments wherever required.
• Maintain relevant records and registers relating to official uploads and documents.
• Provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Private Secretary and ensure smooth functioning of the office/Court.
• Perform duties of the Private Secretary during absence or whenever directed by the Hon’ble Judge.
• Maintain administrative files, briefs, paper books, judicial records and other documents entrusted to the officer.
• Ensure proper tagging, pagination and placement of signed orders and judgments in relevant judicial case files.

Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 – Final Note

Interested candidates should carefully read the complete official notification before applying. The application must be submitted within the prescribed dates and all eligibility conditions, document requirements, fee rules and examination instructions should be checked carefully.