Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Pay and Exam Pattern
Good news for Class 10 and Class 12 pass candidates. The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant, a Group C non-clerical post in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix. The pay scale is Rs 21,700 – 69,100, and it is a chance to work with the top court of the country. Browse more law and judicial government jobs on our site.
The application link goes live on 4 November 2026, and you must apply by 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM. Read every section of this guide slowly, because the notification has strict conditions on qualification and age. Note that this is a different post from Junior Court Assistant. GovtJobsAlert.in has put everything you need in one place.
Key Highlights of Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Advertisement No. | F.3/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026 |
| Post | Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical) |
| Total Vacancies | 130 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 3, Rs 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Application Window | 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
The Registry says the number of posts may change because of administrative needs, and that selected candidates are placed in a panel. Being on the panel does not give you a right to the job.
How Many Vacancies Are There in Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | 130 (tentative) | Level 3 |
The notification does not print a category-wise split of the 130 posts. Reservation will follow Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. We are not showing any seat split here, because making one up would mislead you.
What is the Eligibility for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
Educational Qualification
This post has both a minimum and a maximum qualification, which is unusual.
| Limit | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum | Class 10 (X Standard) from a Board or Institute recognised by the Government |
| Maximum | Class 12 (XII Standard / 10+2) from a Board or Institute recognised by the Government |
If you are a 10th pass candidate, check this post first. The notification names Class 12 as the maximum qualification, so read that line again before you pay the fee.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 27 years, both counted as on 1 October 2026.
| Category | Upper Age |
|---|---|
| General | 27 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 upper limit |
| Widows, divorced and judicially separated women, not remarried | Up to 35 years |
| Same women candidates, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 38 years |
| Same women candidates, SC / ST | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Registry | No upper age limit |
| Staff of other Government departments, PSUs, statutory bodies, nationalised banks | No age relaxation |
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If you already work in another government office or bank, notice the last row. No age relaxation is allowed to you, and you must give a No Objection Certificate from your employer at the time of document verification.
What is the Salary for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale | Rs 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs 21,700 |
| Allowances | Paid on top of basic pay (not itemised in the notification) |
The notification does not give an in-hand figure, so check the final amount from the Registry at the time of joining.
What will your work be?
Apart from other duties, the notification lists these. A Junior Court Attendant carries files, paper books, books and records, dusts tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, book-shelves and other furniture, and serves tea, coffee, snacks, water and other refreshments to officers and officials of the Registry. If you are comfortable with this kind of service work, apply.
What is the Selection Process for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Objective Type Test (multiple choice) |
| 2 | Interview, online or in physical mode in Delhi |
| 3 | Document verification |
| Stage | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | 25 | 13 |
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 |
| General English | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
The test has 100 questions and the duration is 1 and a half hours. Each question carries one mark, and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Do not guess blindly. The notification gives only the section names and no detailed syllabus, so practise from our syllabus and exam pattern page for similar exams.
If a large number of candidates score 50 marks or more, candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies, in order of merit. Selected candidates are placed in a panel in order of merit. The Registry also keeps the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without any notice, so keep checking the website.
The test is held in cities listed in Annexure-A of the notification. You choose cities in order of preference, but the Registry can shift you to another city for the test. No request for change of city, test centre or date will be entertained.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Provisional admission | Your entry to the test and interview is provisional, and your candidature stands cancelled without notice if you do not meet any eligibility condition |
| False information | Any incorrect or false detail cancels your candidature without notice, and impersonation or fake documents lead to removal, prosecution and being debarred from future appointment in the Registry, even after confirmation |
| Reserved category on relaxed standards | You will be considered only against reserved vacancies, and not unreserved vacancies, irrespective of merit position |
| Certificates | If you claim reservation, you must hold a valid caste or community certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate, as the case may be |
| Government employees | You must submit a No Objection Certificate from your employer at document verification |
| New employment | If you get a job during the process, tell the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell without fail, otherwise adverse inference will be drawn |
| Several forms | Only the last submitted form is considered |
| Changes | A submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified, and no change of category is entertained |
| Non-compliant forms | Forms that do not follow the instructions will be summarily rejected |
| Name and birth date | Name, parents’ names and date of birth must match your Class 10 (or equivalent) certificate, and a change of name needs a Gazette Notification |
| Scribe for PwD | A scribe needs the proforma and certificates, an own scribe cannot be a candidate in the same exam or act for more than one candidate, and missing papers cancel your candidature |
| Travel | No TA or DA is payable for the test or interview |
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Recruitment link on the Supreme Court website (see Essential Links below) once it is active from 4 November 2026 |
| 2 | Fill in the online form carefully, with details matching your Class 10 certificate |
| 3 | Upload your recent photograph, signature and certificates |
| 4 | Choose your test cities in order of preference |
| 5 | Pay the fee online through the payment gateway |
| 6 | Preview, submit, and print the form for your records |
Keep your application number safe, because you need it to download the admit card. Admit cards are not sent by post. Keep your own e-mail and mobile number active, because the interview date is sent by SMS and e-mail. Documents to upload are the Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, the caste certificate for reserved categories and the disability certificate if applicable. You also give an undertaking that you accept all terms in the advertisement. Check the admit card page later for the call letter.
What are the Important Dates for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test | 26 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key upload | 28 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Objection window | 28 December to 29 December 2026, till 11:55 PM (tentative) |
| Interview | Date to be notified on the Supreme Court website |
Objections to the answer key are online only and cost Rs 100 per objection, refunded if the objection is found valid. The decision of the competent Authority is final. See answer keys on our answer key page when released.
What is the Application Fee for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs 750 |
Bank charges are extra, and the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Pay online only, through the gateway provided by UCO Bank. No other mode and no postal application is accepted.
Essential Links for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026
- Download Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 – 130 Posts
- Visit Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Official Website
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If you have passed Class 10 and not gone beyond Class 12, this is a post worth your effort. Start collecting your certificates now, and apply by 25 November 2026 without waiting for the last evening. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central government job updates.