Personal Assistant and Senior Personal Assistant posts attached to judges and officers of the Delhi High Court. One of the best-paid court steno posts, with a demanding English shorthand test.
Important dates
| Apply online | 15 Sep – 5 Oct 2026 |
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| Correction window | 12 – 14 Oct 2026 |
| Typing and shorthand tests | To be notified by the High Court |
Eligibility and key facts
| Posts | Senior Personal Assistant (117) and Personal Assistant (33) |
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| Education | Graduate from a recognised university |
| Age | 18–32 years (check the notice for the cut-off date and relaxations) |
| Shorthand | English: 110 WPM (SPA) · 100 WPM (PA) |
| Typing | 40 WPM in English on computer |
| Pay | SPA: Level 8 · PA: Level 7 |
Selection process
- English typing test on computer, 10 minutes, 40 WPM (qualifying).
- English shorthand test: a passage dictated for 5 minutes at the post's speed, then transcription.
- Main (descriptive) exam: essay, letter writing, grammar and comprehension, translation.
- Interview.
Skill test
| Dictation | 5 minutes (about 550 words at 110 WPM) |
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| Speed | 110 WPM (SPA), 100 WPM (PA) |
| Typing | 40 WPM, 10 minutes |
Prepare on Steno Daily
- Court and legal dictations at 100–120 WPM
- How to prepare for court steno exams
- Typing tests to hold 40 WPM
Questions students ask
Do I need to apply separately for SPA and PA?
Yes. Each post needs its own application and fee.
What kind of passages are dictated?
Expect legal matter: judgements, orders and legal terms. Practise court dictations, not only parliamentary speeches.