Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant (Open) Examination 2026

• Posts150
• Last date5 Oct 2026
• Apply from15 Sep 2026
• FeeRs. 1,500 (non-refundable) for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, Rs. 1,300 for SC/ST and specified PwBD candidates, plus applicable online transaction charges; payable via UPI, Net Banking, Credit or Debit Card
• Age limit18 to 32 years as on 01.01.2026 (born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2008); age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD (General/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and for Ex-Servicemen; no upper age limit for candidates already in regular service of the Delhi High Court
• EducationGraduate

• Post namesSenior Personal Assistant (117 posts, Group B, Level-8 pay matrix) and Personal Assistant (33 posts, Group B, Level-7 pay matrix)
• PaySenior Personal Assistant: Group 'B', Level-8 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC); Personal Assistant: Group 'B', Level-7 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
• LocationDelhi
• Indexed here5 Sep 2026, last checked 13 Sep 2026

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Online only through www.delhihighcourt.nic.in; separate online applications and separate fee must be submitted for the Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant posts. Candidates must register with their email ID and mobile number, upload a scanned colour passport-size photograph, a live webcam photograph, left-hand thumb impression and signature. No offline applications will be accepted. A correction window will be open from 12.10.2026 to 14.10.2026.

The High Court of Delhi has invited online applications for 150 existing vacancies to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant (117 posts) and Personal Assistant (33 posts), along with preparation of a panel for future vacancies. Applicants must be citizens of India, or subjects of Nepal as per Government of India instructions, and graduates from a recognised university. Senior Personal Assistant candidates need a shorthand speed of at least 110 w.p.m. in English and typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer; Personal Assistant candidates need at least 100 w.p.m. in shorthand and the same typing speed. The age limit is 18 to 32 years as on 01.01.2026, with the usual relaxations for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen categories, and no upper limit for candidates already in the Court's regular service. Reservation is provided for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%) and PwBD (4% horizontal). Selection proceeds through four stages: a qualifying English Typing Test (40 w.p.m.), an English Shorthand Test (120 marks), a Main Descriptive Examination of 100 marks covering essay, letter writing, grammar/comprehension and translation, and an Interview of 15 marks; candidates must clear each stage to advance, and there is no exemption or scribe facility for PwBD candidates given the nature of the duties. Online applications open on 15.09.2026 and close on 05.10.2026 (2300 hours), with a correction window from 12.10.2026 to 14.10.2026. The examination fee is Rs. 1,500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and Rs. 1,300 for SC/ST and specified PwBD candidates, payable online and non-refundable. Dates for the examinations will be announced later on the Court's official website.