Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 250 Vacancies, Apply Online
The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from Indian citizens for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted post). The recruitment is advertised under Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026. The online application window opened on 7 October 2026 and closes today, 28 October 2026, at 11:55 PM. Eligible candidates must apply online only through the Supreme Court website, sci.gov.in.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant (JCA) |
| Post Category | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (tentative) |
| Pay Matrix | Level 6, initial Basic Pay Rs. 35,400 plus allowances |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 October 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test (Tentative) | 20 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Upload (Tentative) | 22 November 2026 |
| Objection Window on Answer Key (Tentative) | 22 November 2026 to 23 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Typing Speed Test, Descriptive Test and Interview | Dates to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application Fee
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750 plus bank charges |
| Payment Mode | Online only, through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank |
The application fee is non-refundable. No postal application form will be accepted.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted) | 250 (tentative) |
The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or the requirement of the Registry, as stated in the official advertisement.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following conditions as on 1 September 2026:
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India.
- Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer.
- Indian citizenship.
Age Limit (as on 1 September 2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Usual age relaxation is admissible to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen, as per Government of India Rules.
- Relaxation up to a maximum of five years over and above the prescribed age limit of thirty years is admissible to dependants of freedom fighters.
- There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
Selection Process
Eligible candidates must appear in the following tests:
| Test | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions, 100 questions) | 1 and a half hours | 100 | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer, in English (minimum speed 35 w.p.m.; mistakes allowed: 3% of total words typed) | 10 minutes | 50 | 25 |
| Written Test (Descriptive) in English – Comprehension passage, Precis Writing and Essay Writing | 2 hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | – | 25 | 13 |
The Objective Type Test carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The Objective Type Test will be held in cities as per Annexure-A of the advertisement. The Typing Speed Test and the Descriptive Written Test will be held in Delhi/NCR, and the interview will be held either online or in physical mode in Delhi. Candidates qualifying in the Objective Type Test will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies for the second stage, and candidates qualifying in all three tests will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3. Objections to the answer key, if any, can be sent online only, at Rs. 100 per objection, which will be refunded if the objection is found valid.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India, www.sci.gov.in, and open the Recruitments section.
- Read the detailed advertisement for Junior Court Assistant, Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026.
- Open the online application link provided by the Supreme Court.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational and category details. Name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth must match the High School Certificate / Class X Board certificate.
- Upload the scanned copy of your recent photograph, signature and requisite documents (Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, caste/community certificate if applicable, and disability certificate if applicable).
- Pay the applicable fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Preview the form carefully before final submission. Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- Take a printout of the filled application form for your records. The printout need not be sent to the Registry. Retain the application number carefully for admit card download and further information.
Submit the form well before 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM, as the link will close at that time.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Supreme Court Recruitments Page | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date and time for submission of the online application is 28 October 2026, at 11:55 PM.
How many vacancies are there for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
There are 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted post), placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances.
What is the qualification for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant?
A Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India, with knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer.
When is the Objective Type Test tentatively scheduled?
The Objective Type Test will be held tentatively on 20 November 2026. Dates for the Typing Speed Test, Descriptive Test and interview will be notified on sci.gov.in.
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