Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Salary, Eligibility and Exam Pattern
The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), a Group B non-gazetted post in Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400). You need a computer degree plus three to four years of software development experience.
The application form is not live yet. Registration opens on 3 November 2026 and closes on 24 November 2026 at 11:55 p.m. Use the next three weeks to collect your experience certificates. Read every section below, because the experience rule decides who can apply. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates, and see more central government jobs here.
What are the Key Highlights of Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Post | Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), Group B Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 15 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Mode | Online only |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 November 2026, 11:55 p.m. |
How Many Vacancies are there in Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | 15 (tentative) |
The 15 posts are tentative and may change because of administrative needs. The recruitment is to prepare a panel. The advertisement gives no category-wise split; reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
What is the Eligibility for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
Qualifications and age are counted as on 1 October 2026, and only Indian citizens can apply. You must meet any one of these three routes. Check the Computer and IT jobs page for similar openings.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology, plus 3 years of software development experience |
| 2 | Master’s in Computer Application or M.Sc. in Computer Science, plus 3 years of software development experience |
| 3 | B.Sc. in Computer Science or Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% aggregate, plus 4 years of software development experience |
All degrees must be from a recognised university or equivalent. The experience must be in software development. Experience certificates are uploaded with the form and checked again at document verification. Count your years of experience carefully against the cut-off date of 1 October 2026. A Law degree is preferred and counts as an additional qualification, but it is not compulsory.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 35 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Physically Challenged / Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules (years not stated) |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the limit |
| Departmental candidates of the Registry | No upper age limit |
| Staff of other Government departments, PSUs, Nationalised Banks | No age relaxation |
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If you already work in another government department or PSU, remember you get no age relaxation and must submit a No Objection Certificate from your employer at document verification.
What is the Salary for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
The post is placed in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules. The notification does not list the allowances, so check the Registry’s rules for the exact figures. Do not guess the in-hand salary from the basic pay alone; wait for the Registry’s own details.
What is the Selection Process for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
| Stage | Marks (Minimum Qualifying) |
|---|---|
| Objective Type Test, 1½ hours | 100 (50) |
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test, 1½ hours | 50 (25) |
| Practical Aptitude Test, 1½ hours | 50 (25) |
| Interview | 25 (13) |
The first test has 100 questions: 40 on General English including comprehension, 30 on General Aptitude and 30 on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Both objective tests carry negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
If many candidates qualify by scoring at least 50% in each objective test, the top candidates in a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies are shortlisted for the Practical Aptitude Test. Candidates who qualify all three tests are called for interview in a 1:3 ratio. Admission at every stage is purely provisional until documents are verified. The Registry also reserves the right to change the selection process without notice. Do not ignore negative marking: leave a question blank if you are truly unsure. The notification does not give a syllabus; see the exam syllabus page for general preparation help.
Exam Centres
The two objective tests are held in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and you choose cities in order of preference. You can still be shifted to another city, and no change of centre or date is entertained. The Practical Aptitude Test is in Delhi/NCR. The interview is online or in Delhi, as decided.
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | From 3 November 2026, open the Supreme Court website recruitment link (see Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill the online application form with your details, exactly as on your Class X certificate |
| 3 | Give the undertaking that you have read and will follow the advertisement |
| 4 | Upload your photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII, graduation and experience certificates, plus caste or disability certificate if applicable |
| 5 | Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway |
| 6 | Preview, submit and keep your application number for the admit card |
Printouts need not be sent to the Registry. Keep one for your records anyway. Use a personal e-mail ID and mobile number that you keep active, because test dates and updates are sent by SMS and e-mail. If you submit more than one form, only the last one is considered. A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified, and no change of category is allowed.
What are the Important Dates for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 24 November 2026, 11:55 p.m. |
| Objective tests (tentative) | 22 December 2026 |
| Answer keys upload | 24 December 2026 |
| Objection window (tentative) | 24 to 25 December 2026, till 11:55 p.m. |
| Practical test and interview | To be notified on the website, SMS and e-mail |
Objections to the answer key are online only, at ₹100 per objection, refunded if the objection is found valid.
What is the Application Fee for Supreme Court Court Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 |
Bank charges are extra. The fee is non-refundable, payable online only, and no postal application is accepted.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your Supreme Court Court Assistant Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False information | Incorrect or false details cancel your candidature without notice |
| Fraud or impersonation | You can be disqualified, prosecuted and debarred from future Registry jobs, even after confirmation of service |
| Rule breaking | Forms that do not follow the instructions will be summarily rejected |
| Fee | Not refunded under any circumstances |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for tests or interview |
| Admit card | Download from the website; none is sent by post |
| New job | If you get employed after applying, inform recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in at once, or adverse inference will be drawn |
| Scribe (PwD) | Without the supporting documents, scribe facility is denied and candidature is cancelled |
| Provisional admission | Admission at every stage is purely provisional; if you are found ineligible at any time before or after the tests or interview, candidature is cancelled without notice |
| Scribe qualification | Scribe must be two to three academic years below the minimum qualification for the exam; an own scribe must not be a candidate in the same exam or scribe for more than one candidate |
| Name or surname change | Any change must be supported by a Gazette Notification; name, parents’ names and date of birth are accepted as per the Class X certificate |
| Change of centre or date | No request to change city, test centre or dates of tests or interview is entertained |
| Applying twice | Only the last submitted application form is considered |
| Contact details | Keep your e-mail and mobile active throughout |
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for Supreme Court of India Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) Recruitment 2026 – 15 Posts
- Visit Supreme Court of India Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have the degree and the software experience, start gathering your certificates today so you are ready when the form opens on 3 November. Do not wait for the last evening of 24 November, to avoid last-minute problems. Since the form is not live yet, also bookmark the recruitment page on the Supreme Court website and check it on the opening day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates and the latest Delhi government jobs.