Delhi High Court Personal Assistant & Senior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 150 Posts
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The High Court of Delhi has released a recruitment notification for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts in 2026. A total of 150 vacancies are available: 117 for Senior Personal Assistant and 33 for Personal Assistant. Online applications will be accepted from 15 September 2026 onwards.
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Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 (11:00 AM) |
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| Last Date to Apply | 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window Opens | 12 October 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Correction Window Closes | 14 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 32 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Date of Birth Range | Not earlier than 02 January 1994 and not later than 01 January 2008 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Personal Assistant | 43 | 14 | 32 | 16 | 117 |
| Personal Assistant | — | 07 | 16 | 05 | 33 |
| Total | 43 | 21 | 48 | 21 | 150 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Senior Personal Assistant:
- Must be a graduate from a recognised university
- Minimum shorthand speed: 110 words per minute (English)
- Minimum typing speed: 40 words per minute (English) on computer
- Good working knowledge of computer required
For Personal Assistant:
- Must be a graduate from a recognised university
- Minimum shorthand speed: 100 words per minute (English)
- Minimum typing speed: 40 words per minute (English) on computer
- Good working knowledge of computer required
Important Notes:
- All educational qualifications must be from a university or institution recognised by the Government of India or approved by government regulatory bodies
- Final result must be declared on or before 05 October 2026 (closing date for online applications)
- Candidates must possess valid caste/category certificates by 05 October 2026 to claim reserved category benefits
- Separate applications with separate fees must be submitted for each post (SPA and PA)
What is the selection process?
- Stage 1 (Qualifying): English Typing Test – 10 minutes duration on computer to assess minimum speed of 40 words per minute; maximum 3% mistakes allowed; only qualified candidates proceed to next stage
- Stage 2: English Shorthand Test – 550-word passage dictated in 5 minutes; 45 minutes given for transcription on computer; total marks 120; maximum 27.5 mistakes allowed; 4 marks deducted per full mistake, 2 marks per half mistake
- Stage 3: Main (Descriptive) Examination
- Stage 4: Interview
- Note: All candidates must qualify each stage individually; no exemption from any stage including typing and shorthand tests; no scribe or compensatory time provided for PwBD candidates
How to apply online?
- Visit the official Delhi High Court website at www.delhihighcourt.nic.in
- Application link will be activated on 15 September 2026
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload required documents as per the notification
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application before 05 October 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Note: Only online applications will be accepted; offline applications will not be entertained
Documents required
- Photograph (as per specifications)
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates (graduation degree)
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for OBC candidates (issued in current financial year 2026-2027)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS category (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate for persons with benchmark disability (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Date of birth proof (Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent)
“Online applications are invited from persons, who are citizens of India or subjects of Nepal as per instructions issued by the Government of India from time to time, for filling up following existing vacancies for the post of Senior Personal Assistant & Personal Assistant and preparing a panel thereof”
What is Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA)?
These are Group B positions in the Delhi High Court at the 7th and 8th levels of the pay matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Senior Personal Assistants require higher shorthand speed (110 wpm) compared to Personal Assistants (100 wpm), and both roles involve typing, shorthand, and administrative support duties in the court.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for both Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts?
Yes, you can apply for both posts, but you must submit separate online applications for each post along with the requisite fee for each application. However, note that there is no vacancy under the General category for the Personal Assistant post.
What is the age limit and when is it calculated?
The age limit is 18 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026. This means you should have been born not earlier than 02 January 1994 and not later than 01 January 2008. Your date of birth as recorded in your Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be used for age verification.
What age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates?
SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years; PwBD (General/EWS) get 10 years; PwBD (OBC) get 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) get 15 years; and Ex-Servicemen get 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates in regular service at the Delhi High Court have no upper age limit.
What are the reservation percentages for different categories?
Reservations are: 15% for Scheduled Castes, 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes, 27% for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), 10% for Economically Weaker Section, and 4% for Persons with benchmark disability on horizontal basis. Out of 117 SPA vacancies, 7 are reserved for PwBD; out of 33 PA vacancies, 3 are reserved for PwBD.
What documents do I need for claiming OBC reservation?
You must have a valid OBC Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi for castes recognised/notified as OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Additionally, if your caste certificate was issued in a previous financial year, you must also submit a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate issued in the current financial year 2026-2027 (between 01 April 2026 and 31 March 2027).
Will there be any exemption from the typing and shorthand tests for PwBD candidates?
No, there will be no exemption from any stage of the examination, including typing and shorthand tests, for PwBD candidates. All candidates must participate and qualify all stages individually. No scribe or compensatory time will be provided, as these skills are essential for the working conditions and duties of the posts.
When will the admit card be available for download?
The admit card download date will be announced later through a public notice on the official Delhi High Court website (www.delhihighcourt.nic.in). Candidates are advised to regularly visit the website for updates regarding the exam date, time, venue, and admit card availability.
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