Supreme Court of India (Registry)
Last Date: 28 October 2026

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications through Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026 for 250 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). The post is classified as a Group B non-gazetted position and carries Pay Level 6 under the Pay Matrix. The online application process will start on 7 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates with a graduation degree and a minimum computer typing speed of 35 words per minute can apply, subject to fulfilling the other eligibility conditions. The first written examination is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026.

The Supreme Court Registry is preparing a panel for the post of Junior Court Assistant, with 250 tentative vacancies notified at present. Since the vacancy figure is provisional, the final number may change. The Registry also reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies or make changes to the selection process without prior notice. Therefore, candidates should treat 250 as the current tentative vacancy figure, not a guaranteed number of appointments.

The Junior Court Assistant recruitment is not a one-time exercise. In February 2025, the Supreme Court had advertised 241 vacancies for the same post. Reports from that recruitment indicate that the final result was released on 10 October 2025, around eight months after the notification. The current recruitment, with 250 tentative vacancies, is broadly similar in scale to the previous drive. These recurring recruitments provide graduates with an opportunity to apply for non-gazetted staff positions in the Supreme Court.

Vacancy Details and Reservation

The recruitment has 250 tentative vacancies for a single post, Junior Court Assistant, so there is no separate department-wise or discipline-wise vacancy distribution.
The notification does not provide a category-wise vacancy breakup for General, SC, ST, OBC, PwD or Ex-servicemen candidates. Reservation will be implemented as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The rule was revised through Gazette Notification G.S.R. 447(E) dated 3 July 2025. Under the revised provision, reservation for SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities, Ex-servicemen and dependants of Freedom Fighters follows the applicable Government of India rules for posts carrying the same pay scale, subject to any modifications specified by the Chief Justice of India.

What we can say is that the court adopted its own 200-point reservation roster in June 2025, with 15 percent for SC and 7.5 percent for ST in direct recruitment and under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in eligible Central Government posts is generally 4%. If applied to a base of 250 vacancies, this would work out to approximately 10 posts. Other groups, such as OBC, physically challenged candidates and ex-servicemen, follow Government of India rules under the amended Rule 4A. Until the Registry publishes the exact seat split, any category-wise number you see online is a guess.

Application Fee and Payment

The application fee is ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-servicemen and Physically Challenged categories are required to pay ₹750. The applicable bank charges are additional. The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including if the application is rejected or the candidate does not appear for the examination. Candidates should carefully verify their age, educational qualification and category before making the payment. The category selected in the application cannot be changed later, so candidates should ensure that all details are correct before submitting the form.

The notification does not mention EWS candidates in the fee concession details. Similarly, dependants of Freedom Fighters, who were eligible for the lower fee in the previous recruitment, are not listed among the concession categories this time.
Candidates should check the category options available in the live application form carefully before making the payment and submitting the application.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 30 years old as on 1 September 2026. Since the age is calculated on a date before the application process begins, candidates who turn 31 during September or October 2026 will not meet the age requirement. The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate will be considered for age verification. Candidates should ensure that the date entered in the application matches their Class 10 certificate exactly.
 
The notification provides the following age relaxation provisions:
1. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD and Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation is available as per the applicable Government of India rules.
2. Dependants of Freedom Fighters: Up to 5 years of relaxation beyond the upper age limit of 30 years.
3. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry: No upper age limit is prescribed.
4. Candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks are not eligible for age relaxation on this basis.
*The notification does not specify the exact number of years for the first category group. Under the usual Central Government norms, the relaxation is generally 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for PwBD candidates in the General category. These figures should be treated as a general reference only, and candidates should confirm the applicable relaxation while completing the application form.

Who Can Apply: Qualification and Typing Skill

Candidates must meet two basic requirements for the Junior Court Assistant post: A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India and Working knowledge of computer operation along with a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer.

The Bachelor's degree can be in any discipline, and there is no minimum percentage of marks requirments. All eligibility conditions are considered as on 1 September 2026, so candidates must have completed their degree by this date.
The required typing speed is assessed through a separate typing test carrying 50 marks, with 25 marks required to qualify. Candidates who fail the typing test will be eliminated from the selection process, regardless of their performance in the objective written examination.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of four stages, and candidates must meet the minimum qualifying requirement at each stage to continue to the next stage. The stages are as follows: 

Stage I is an objective-type examination, each question carries 1 mark, with a 0.25-mark deduction for every wrong answer. With 100 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes, candidates have an average of around 54 seconds per question, making careful time management important.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying mark of 50 in Stage I may be considered for shortlisting to the next stage. If the number of qualifying candidates is high, the Court will shortlist candidates in the ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies. Based on 250 tentative vacancies, this could mean around 2,500 candidates being shortlisted for Stage II. Therefore, the minimum qualifying mark of 50 does not by itself guarantee shortlisting, as candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit in Stage I.

The descriptive paper will be evaluated only for candidates who successfully qualify the typing test. After candidates clear all three preceding stages, shortlisting for the interview will be done in the ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies. Based on 250 tentative vacancies, approximately 750 candidates may be shortlisted for the interview stage, subject to the applicable selection criteria.

The objective examination is a major shortlisting stage in the selection process. In the previous recruitment cycle, the reported cut-off was 100 marks out of 125 for all categories, equivalent to 80% of the paper. However, the examination pattern has changed this year, so the previous cut-off should not be treated as a benchmark for the current recruitment.
The descriptive examination carries 100 marks and is conducted for 2 hours. Candidates must secure at least 50 marks to qualify. The paper tests comprehension, précis writing and essay writing skills.

The interview carries 25 marks out of a total of 275 marks, accounting for approximately 9% of the overall marks. Candidates must secure at least 13 marks in the interview to qualify. The interview is the final stage of the selection process, and its marks are included in the overall score used for preparing the final merit list.

In the typing test, an incorrect word or figure is counted as one full mistake. An incorrect capital or small letter, as well as a missing, added or replaced punctuation mark, is counted as half a mistake. The maximum permissible errors are limited to 3% of the total words typed. For example, if a candidate types around 350 words, the allowable limit would be approximately 10 full mistakes.

The objective examination is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026. The provisional answer key is expected to be uploaded on 22 November 2026, after which candidates can submit objections online up to 11:55 PM on 23 November 2026. An objection fee of ₹100 per objection will be charged. The amount will be refunded if the objection is found to be valid.
The dates for the typing test, descriptive examination and interview will be announced later through the official Supreme Court website, sci.gov.in, and will also be communicated through SMS and email.

Note: Detailed information on the Supreme Court Rules and the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 is provided in the Important Links section below. Candidates should review these rules carefully, as questions from these two areas carry 10 marks each, making a total of 20 marks in Stage I of the objective-type examination.

Salary, Posting and Service Conditions

The Junior Court Assistant post is placed in Pay Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400, plus applicable allowances. Although the allowances or the actual in-hand salary is not mentioned, so no in-hand salary estimate is provided here. Under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, Level 6 ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, providing scope for salary progression with service and applicable increments.

The Junior Court Assistant post is under the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. The posting location is not stated separately, but the Supreme Court is based in New Delhi, and the typing and descriptive tests are also conducted there. Candidates should therefore be prepared for a Delhi-based posting and consider the relocation requirement before applying.

The duties of a Junior Court Assistant are generally clerical and computer-based. The work may include data entry, file handling, record keeping and routine documentation related to the day-to-day functioning of the Court.

How to Apply Online

The form goes live on 7 October, so this is the process to follow once the link opens.

1. Open www.sci.gov.in and go to the Recruitment section, where the Junior Court Assistant application link will be given from 7 October 2026.
2. Register with your own email ID and mobile number, and keep both active until the process ends, because test dates and updates will come by SMS and email.
3. Fill in the form with care. Your name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate or equivalent.
4. Select your test cities in the order of your preference from the Annexure A list given in the notification.
5. Upload your recent photograph, signature, and scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, plus the caste or community certificate and disability certificate if they apply to you. Follow the size and format shown on the application link.
6. Give the undertaking that you have read the terms in the advertisement and will follow them.
7. Pay the fee online through the payment link. No other mode of payment is accepted.
8. Preview the form, check every field and then submit. A submitted form cannot be changed or withdrawn.
9. Take a printout of the filled form and note your application number, which you will need to download the admit card. The printout need not be sent to the Registry.
10. If you submit more than one form by mistake, only the last submitted form will be considered.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the application process. The documents are uploaded during the application, while the original documents are verified later at the document verification stage.
1. Recent photograph and signature
2. Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates
3. Caste or community certificate, wherever applicable
4. Disability certificate, if applicable
5. Gazette Notification, if there has been a change in name or surname
6. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, if working in a Central or State Government department, nationalised bank or public sector undertaking. The NOC must be produced during document verification.

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions below, as errors or non-compliance can lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of candidature:

1. The name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth must match the Class 10 certificate or equivalent document. Any change in name or surname must be supported by a Gazette Notification.
2. Requests for a change of category, examination city, examination centre or examination date will not be entertained. TA/DA will not be paid for any examination or interview.
3. Admission at every stage is provisional. If any eligibility condition is found to be unfulfilled at any stage, the candidature may be cancelled without notice.
4. Submission of fake documents, impersonation or false information can result in cancellation, prosecution and debarment from future appointments, including cases detected after joining or confirmation.
5. Candidates who are not employed when applying but take up employment during or after the recruitment process must inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in without delay.
6. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download them from the official Supreme Court website.
7. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) can avail the facility of a scribe by submitting Annexure-I or Annexure-IA along with the required certificates. The scribe must be two to three academic years below the minimum qualification, cannot be a candidate in the same examination and cannot act as a scribe for more than one candidate.
8. The objective examination cities are listed in Annexure A, covering 131 entries across different states. The Registry may allot a different city if required. The typing and descriptive tests will be held in Delhi/NCR, while the interview will be conducted online or in Delhi.
9. Applications that do not comply with the prescribed instructions may be summarily rejected. Any dispute arising from the recruitment will fall under Delhi jurisdiction.
10. Candidates should use only the official Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in, for submitting the application. The application fee is accepted only through the prescribed online payment gateway. No postal application is accepted, and candidates should not respond to any other payment request claiming to be from the Registry.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026?

The Registry has notified 250 tentative vacancies for Junior Court Assistant. The number can change because of administrative needs, and the Registry can also alter the selection process without notice. 

What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 pm. 

Who is eligible for the Junior Court Assistant post?

Any Indian citizen with a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university and a computer typing speed of 35 words per minute can apply, provided the age is between 18 and 30 years on 1 September 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories. The degree can be in any subject.

What is the age limit, and who gets relaxation?

The age must be 18 to 30 years on 1 September 2026. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 years extra. Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit.

What qualification is required?

A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India is needed. No subject restriction and no minimum percentage is mentioned. Candidates must also know computer operation and type at 35 words per minute in English, which is tested separately in the typing speed test.

What is the selection process?

There are four stages: a 100-mark objective test, a 50-mark typing test, a 100-mark descriptive test in English and a 25-mark interview. Each stage has its own pass mark. 

What is the salary of a Junior Court Assistant?

The post is placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances. The notification does not list the allowances or give an in-hand amount, so the exact take-home figure will depend on the rules in force at the time of joining.

What is the application fee?

General or Unreserved candidates pay Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates pay Rs. 750. Bank charges are extra. Payment is online only, through the UCO Bank gateway, and the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.

How can I apply online?

Visit www.sci.gov.in, open the Recruitment section and use the application link that goes live on 7 October 2026. Register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and certificates, give the undertaking, pay the fee and submit. Print the form and keep your application number safe.

What is the official website for this recruitment?

The official website is www.sci.gov.in. The application link, admit cards, test dates and answer keys will appear in its Recruitment section. The notification also gives recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in, which is meant for reporting a change in your employment status during the process.

How is the typing test marked?

The typing test runs for 10 minutes in English on a computer, with a minimum speed of 35 words per minute. It carries 50 marks and 25 are needed to pass. A wrong word or figure is a full mistake, while wrong capitals or punctuation errors count as half. The limit is 3 percent of words typed.

Can I change my exam city, category or form after submitting?

No. submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified, category changes will not be entertained, and requests to change the test city, centre or dates will not be accepted. If you submit more than one form, only the last submitted one is considered.

Conclusion

At Apnaupdates.com, our aim is to provide accurate, relevant and detailed recruitment information so that readers can understand the requirements clearly before applying. We have followed the same approach while covering the Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026.
Before the application process begins, keep your documents scanned and ready. Also verify your name, date of birth and category against your Class 10 certificate. Since there is no edit facility after final submission, even a small mismatch can create problems with your application.

Candidates should regularly check the Recruitment section of the official Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in, for the latest updates. The application link, admit cards, examination dates and category-wise vacancy details are expected to be published there as and when available. Since there are only 23 days between the application closing date and the tentative first examination date, candidates should keep an eye on the official website for examination city and admit card updates after the application window closes.  (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)  

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.