Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification: 250 Vacancies, Eligibility and Exam Pattern
Big news for graduates who can type well! The Supreme Court of India has released advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) to prepare a panel for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant. This is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances, and the job is with the Registry of the country’s highest court in New Delhi. If you are searching for central government jobs beyond the usual SSC and Railway exams, this one deserves your full attention.
Online registration runs from 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM). Indian citizen graduates aged 18 to 30 years who type 35 words per minute on a computer can apply. Below we explain the eligibility, the four-test exam, fees, dates and the conditions that can cancel a form. Read everything once before you start, and bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for the admit card and result updates.
What are the Key Highlights of Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A Junior Court Assistant is appointed in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. This advertisement builds a selection panel, so the final number of appointments depends on the Registry’s actual needs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 6, initial Basic Pay ₹35,400 plus allowances |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree + 35 wpm computer typing |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Application Mode | Online only, through sci.gov.in |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
How Many Vacancies are there in Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | Group-B Non-Gazetted | 250 (tentative) |
The notice does not give any category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) of these 250 seats. It only says that reservation will follow Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. Please do not trust any seat-wise table you see elsewhere unless the Registry publishes it. The number of posts may also change because of administrative needs, with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Because this is a panel, the shortlisting ratios below are counted against these tentative vacancies. If the number of vacancies changes, the number of candidates called to each round changes with it, so keep an eye on the website for any revision.
Who Can Apply for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India |
| Computer Skill | Knowledge of computer operation |
| Typing Speed | 35 words per minute on computer |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Any stream works, so a graduate from a recognised university in Arts, Science, Commerce or any other subject can apply. Note the words “in India” in the degree condition. Typing is not a formality here: it is tested as a separate qualifying test, so start practising now if you are below 35 wpm.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years as on 1 September 2026 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Physically Challenged / Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the upper limit of 30 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other Govt Departments / PSUs / Nationalised Banks etc. | No age relaxation |
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The last row matters a lot. If you already work in a government office, a PSU or a nationalised bank, you get no age relaxation for being an employee. You must be within the normal limit, or within your category’s relaxation, on 1 September 2026.
What is the Salary of Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 of Pay Matrix |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Allowances | Payable in addition to basic pay |
The notification gives the initial basic pay of ₹35,400 and says allowances are added on top. It does not list the allowances one by one, so your final in-hand amount will depend on the allowances applicable when you join.
What is the Selection Process for Supreme Court JCA 2026?
| Test | Duration / Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test (100 MCQs) | 1½ hours / 100 | 50 |
| 2. Typing Speed Test on Computer (English, 35 wpm) | 10 minutes / 50 | 25 |
| 3. Written Test (Descriptive) in English | 2 hours / 100 | 50 |
| 4. Interview | 25 | 13 |
Objective Test Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English (including comprehension) | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 15 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 10 |
| Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the Objective Test, so avoid blind guessing. The Descriptive Test has a comprehension passage, precis writing and essay writing.
Remember that every test has its own minimum qualifying marks. A high Objective score will not save you if you fall below 25 in typing, because your descriptive answer sheet is not even checked unless you clear the Typing Test. Plan your preparation so no single test becomes your weak link.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting for Typing and Descriptive Test | If many candidates score 50 or more, merit-based shortlisting in the ratio 1:10 of tentative vacancies |
| Descriptive answer sheets | Checked only for candidates who qualify the Typing Test, which is compulsory to pass |
| Interview shortlisting | Ratio 1:3 of tentative vacancies, among those who qualify all three tests |
| Typing mistakes allowed | 3% of total words typed |
| Full mistake | An error in a word or figure |
| Half mistake | Wrong capital or small letter, or a punctuation mark omitted, added or substituted |
| Test cities | Objective Test in the cities listed in Annexure-A; Typing and Descriptive Tests in Delhi/NCR; Interview online or physically in Delhi |
| Document verification | All eligibility documents are checked at the document verification process |
The Registry reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without notice, so keep checking the website. The three law-based sections (35 questions in all) will be new for most candidates, so our syllabus and exam pattern guides are a good place to start.
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | From 7 October 2026, open the Recruitment link on the official Supreme Court website (see Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number, and keep both active until the process ends |
| 3 | Fill the form carefully; enter your name, parents’ names and date of birth exactly as in your High School Certificate / Class X Board Examination or equivalent certificate |
| 4 | Upload your recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, plus caste and disability certificates if they apply to you |
| 5 | Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway and give the undertaking that you have read the terms |
| 6 | Preview, submit and print the form for your own records; save your Application Number for the Admit Card |
The application link will only go live on the official website when registration opens. Once submitted, the form cannot be withdrawn or modified, so check every entry before you click submit. You do not need to post the printout to the Registry.
If your name has changed since Class X, keep the Gazette Notification ready; supporting documents are checked at document verification. Also pay the fee well before the 28 October, 11:55 PM deadline.
What are the Important Dates for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objective Type Test | 20 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer Keys Uploaded | 22 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 22 November to 23 November 2026, till 11:55 PM (tentative) |
| Typing, Descriptive Test and Interview | To be notified on sci.gov.in |
Objections to the answer key are accepted online only, at ₹100 per objection, and the fee is refunded if the objection is found valid.
What is the Application Fee for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + bank charges |
The fee is paid online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway and is non-refundable under any circumstances. The notice names only these two fee groups; it does not mention EWS separately, so check the fee shown on the online form if you are an EWS candidate.
Which Mistakes Can Cancel Your Supreme Court JCA 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Provisional admission | If you do not meet the qualification or any eligibility condition, your candidature shall stand cancelled without notice, even after the tests |
| False information | If any information furnished is found incorrect or false, your candidature will be cancelled without notice |
| Impersonation or fake documents | You will be removed or disqualified, prosecuted and debarred for future appointment in the Registry, even after confirmation of service |
| More than one form | Only the form with the latest Application Number will be considered |
| No changes allowed | No request to change category, test city or centre, or test and interview dates will be entertained |
| Admit Card | Not sent by post; download it from the Supreme Court website |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for attending the tests or interview |
| Scribe for PwD candidates | Scribe or compensatory time as per the DEPwD Office Memorandum dated 1 August 2025, using Annexure-I or Annexure-IA; failure to produce supporting documents means no scribe and cancellation of candidature |
| Own scribe | The scribe cannot be a candidate in the same exam and cannot write for more than one candidate |
| Employed candidates | Central/State Government, nationalised bank and PSU employees must give a No Objection Certificate at document verification |
| Getting a job later | If you get employed during or after the process, inform the Recruitment Cell at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in immediately, failing which adverse inference will be drawn |
| Incomplete forms | Application forms that do not follow the instructions shall be summarily rejected |
| Disputes | Jurisdiction will be Delhi |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026 Essential Links
- Download Supreme Court JCA 2026 Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Official Notification Page for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 250 Posts
- Visit Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
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A job in the Supreme Court Registry brings good pay, respect and steady work. If you are a graduate who can type 35 wpm, start your typing practice and study the Constitution’s judiciary provisions today. Keep your certificates ready and submit before 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM). Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for admit card updates and all later news on this recruitment.