Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts 8 hours ago

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under SCI is given below.

Junior Court Assistant

• No. of Vacancies: 250 (Tentative)

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India; Knowledge of Computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer.

• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01-09-2026); Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Physically Challenged/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules; Up to 5 years relaxation for dependents of freedom fighters; No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

• Pay Scale: Level 6 of Pay Matrix; Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 should ensure that they fulfil the prescribed qualification and eligibility conditions as on 01-09-2026. Admission at all stages of the examination is purely provisional, and eligibility documents will be verified at the time of document verification.

• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India.

• Computer and Typing Skills: Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer.

• Employed Candidates: Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer at the time of document verification.

• Candidates Getting Employment After Applying: A candidate who is not employed at the time of application but gets employment during or after the examination process must immediately inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in, failing which an adverse inference will be drawn by the Registry.

• If, at any time before or after the tests/interview, a candidate is found not to fulfil the prescribed qualification or any eligibility condition, the candidature will stand cancelled without notice.

Salary/Stipend

Selected Junior Court Assistants will be placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix. The salary details given in the notification are as follows:

• Pay Level: Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (Group-B Non-Gazetted post)

• Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/- per month

• Allowances: Plus allowances (the specific allowances are not mentioned in the advertisement)

Age Limit (as on 01-09-2026)

The age of candidates will be counted as on 01-09-2026. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 30 years old, subject to the relaxations below.

• 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 the Government of India's rules.

• Relaxation up to a maximum of five years, over and above the prescribed upper age limit of thirty years, is admissible to dependents of freedom fighters.

• There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

• No age relaxation will be allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Nationalized Banks, etc.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Application Fee

Here is the complete information about Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

1. Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions): Duration: 1½ hours; Maximum Marks: 100; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50. Contains 100 questions covering General English (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), and Computer Knowledge (15). Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Tentatively scheduled on 20th November, 2026.

2. Typing Speed Test on Computer (English Language): Duration: 50 minutes; Maximum Marks: 25; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13. Minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. with maximum 3% mistakes allowed. Conducted in Delhi/NCR. Mandatory to qualify.

3. Written Test (Descriptive) in English Language: Duration: 2 hours; Maximum Marks: 100; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50. Consists of Comprehension passage, Precis Writing, and Essay Writing. Conducted in Delhi/NCR. Evaluated only for candidates who qualify the Typing Speed Test.

4. Interview: Maximum Marks: 25; Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13. Conducted either online or in physical mode in Delhi. Ratio of 1:3 against tentative vacancies for shortlisting.

Shortlisting Criteria: If a large number of candidates qualify the Objective Type Test (50 marks or more), candidates will be shortlisted for the second stage at a ratio of 1:10 against tentative vacancies based on merit.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant How to Apply

Here is the complete procedure to apply for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in.

2. Click on the online application/recruitment link provided on the website.

3. Fill in the online Application Form with all required details accurately.

4. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, and requisite documents (Class Xth, Class XII, Graduation Certificates, caste/community certificate if applicable, disability certificate if applicable).

5. Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank (General/Unreserved: Rs. 1,500/-; SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged: Rs. 750/-, plus bank charges).

6. Submit the Application Form online before the last date (28th October, 2026, at 11.55 p.m.).

7. Take a printout of the filled-up Application Form for your records (need not be sent to the Registry).

8. Retain your Application Number for downloading Admit Card and future reference.

Important Instructions

• Application Forms that do not comply with the instructions will be summarily rejected. An application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified, and no request for change of category will be entertained.

• If a candidate submits more than one Application Form, only the form with the latest Application Number will be considered.

• If any information furnished is found incorrect/false, the candidature will be cancelled without notice. Candidates found guilty of impersonation or of submitting false or fabricated documents will be disqualified, prosecuted and debarred from future appointment in the Registry.

• Candidates should keep a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process. No Admit Cards will be sent by post; candidates must download them from the Supreme Court website.

• Candidates should visit the Recruitment link on the Supreme Court website regularly for updates.

• Persons with Disabilities will get concessions/facilities as per the Office Memorandum No. F.No.P-13013/75/2023-Policy-DD-III dated 01-08-2025 of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The scribe facility can be availed by filling in the proforma Annexure-I or Annexure-IA with the relevant certificate(s). The scribe's qualification must be a minimum of two and a maximum of three academic years below the minimum qualification for the examination, and an 'own scribe' cannot be a candidate in the same examination or act as scribe for more than one candidate.

• In case of any dispute, the jurisdiction will be Delhi.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here