The High Court of Delhi (DHC) has released an official recruitment advertisement inviting online applications from eligible and dynamic Indian citizens for appointment to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA). The recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 150 vacancies across both cadres on the establishment of the High Court of Delhi. This presents a premier opportunity for law graduates, stenographers, and degree holders aiming to pursue a prestigious administrative and secretarial career within the higher judiciary system in the capital territory.

Establishment Background & Role Significance

Established under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966, the High Court of Delhi is one of the premier judicial institutions in the nation. Appointees to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant play an indispensable role in aiding Hon'ble Judges, Registrars, and senior judicial officers. Primary duties encompass confidential stenography work, taking dictation in open court proceedings, accurately transcribing verbatim court judgments and orders, maintaining court case records, managing chamber correspondence, liaising with administrative registries, and ensuring strict compliance with judicial documentation standards.

Pay Scale, Perks & 7th CPC Salary Structure

Both positions carry handsome pay structures according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix alongside lucrative central government allowances applicable to Delhi High Court officers and employees:

• Senior Personal Assistant (SPA): Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Prerevised PB-2, Grade Pay Rs. 4800/-), initial basic pay starting around Rs. 47,600/- plus admissible allowances.
• Personal Assistant (PA): Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Prerevised PB-2, Grade Pay Rs. 4600/-), initial basic pay starting around Rs. 44,900/- plus allowances.
• Allowances & Perks: Appointed candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA at 27% / 30% for Class 'X' city New Delhi), Transport Allowance (TA with DA thereon), Children Education Allowance (CEA), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) medical coverage or equivalent DHC medical benefits, LTC, and leave encashment as per High Court Establishment Rules.

Service Conditions, Postings & Career Growth

Selected candidates will undergo mandatory probation as prescribed under the High Court rules. The posting will be within the National Capital Territory of Delhi in the High Court premises or designated administrative offices. Promotion channels are welldefined, providing opportunities for Personal Assistants to advance to Senior Personal Assistants, Private Secretaries, and higher administrative management ranks within the judicial hierarchy, subject to performance and seniority.