Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
- SCI
- Online application
Application deadline
28 October 2026
16 days leftOnline application deadline
Posted 30 September 2026
Online application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 250
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India.
- Age
- 18 - 30 years
- Pay
- ₹35,400
- Apply mode
- Online application
- Reference
- F.6/2026-SC (RC)
Overview
Selection for a panel to fill 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant vacancies, Group B Non-Gazetted, Pay Matrix Level 6.
Positions & vacancies
250 vacancies across 1 post
- Age
- 18 - 30 years
Eligibility
Essential Qualifications and Citizenship
Must be satisfied as on 01/09/2026.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India.
Nationality
Indian citizen.
Computer knowledge
- Knowledge of computer operation.
- Computer typing speed of 35 words per minute. The examination typing test is in English.
Age limit
- At least 18 years on 01/09/2026.
- Standard upper age 30 years, subject to the notified category relaxations and departmental exception.
Age as of 1 September 2026.
Government of India relaxations apply to SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/Physically Challenged/Ex-servicemen. Freedom-fighter dependants may receive up to five additional years. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit. Other Government/PSU/nationalized-bank employment does not itself permit relaxation.
Salary & benefits
₹35,400
Initial basic pay for a Pay Matrix Level 6 post; no complete salary range is supplied.
Allowances in addition to initial basic pay; amounts and types are not specified.
Selection process
- 1
Objective Type Test
100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, minimum qualifying marks 50. Deduct 0.25 marks per incorrect answer. Subject distribution: General English including comprehension 20; General Aptitude 15; General Knowledge 15; constitutional judiciary provisions 15; Supreme Court Rules 2013 10; Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules 1961 10; Computer Knowledge 15.
- 2
Shortlisting for second examination stage
If many candidates obtain at least 50 marks in the objective test, shortlist by merit at 1:10 against tentative vacancies for typing and descriptive tests.
- 3
English Typing Speed Test on Computer
English computer typing at minimum 35 wpm for 10 minutes. Maximum marks 50, minimum qualifying marks 25. Mistakes allowed: 3% of total words typed. Word/figure error counts as a full mistake; incorrect letter case or omitted/added/substituted punctuation counts as a half mistake. Must pass before descriptive script evaluation.
- 4
English Descriptive Written Test
Comprehension passage, precis writing and essay writing in English; duration two hours, maximum 100 marks and minimum qualifying 50. Scripts evaluated only for candidates who pass the typing test.
- 5
Interview shortlisting
Candidates qualifying all three tests are called for interview at 1:3 against tentative vacancies.
- 6
Interview
Maximum marks 25; minimum qualifying marks 13. Conducted online or physically in Delhi according to competent-authority directions.
- 7
Eligibility document verification
Verify relevant eligibility documents. Admission to examination/interview is provisional; ineligibility discovered before or after tests/interview results in cancellation without notice. Applicable employed candidates must provide employer NOC.
Important dates
Application deadline
28 Oct 2026
11:55 PM
Reporting schedule
FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER
- Junior Court AssistantTentative Objective Type Test
Other important dates
- Advertisement date30 September 2026
- Online registration opens7 October 2026
- At least 18 years on 01/09/2026.1 September 2026
- Standard upper age 30 years, subject to the notified category relaxations and departmental exception.1 September 2026
- Qualification and age cutoff1 September 2026
- Answer keys uploaded22 November 2026
- Tentative answer-key objection window22 November 2026 - 23 November 2026 · 23:55
Application fee
General/UR
₹1,500
SC
₹750
ST
₹750
OBC Non-Creamy Layer
₹750
Ex-servicemen
₹750
Physically Challenged
₹750
Candidates submitting answer-key objections
₹100
Non-refundable application fee plus bank charges; online UCO Bank gateway only.
How to apply
- 1
Online application
Use the online recruitment link provided on the Supreme Court website. Register between 07/10/2026 and 28/10/2026 at 11:55 p.m., upload the prescribed scans, furnish the undertaking and verify particulars before submitting. Choose objective-test cities in order of preference. Keep personal email and mobile active. Retain application number and printout; do not post the form. Only the latest last-submitted application is considered.
Open link - 2
Online application
Pay the applicable non-refundable application fee plus bank charges online through the UCO Bank payment gateway, following the application-link instructions. No other payment form is accepted.
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Online application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Objective Type Test: 100 marks, qualifying 50, 90 minutes, 0.25 negative mark per wrong answer. English computer typing: 35 wpm, 10 minutes, 50 marks, qualifying 25, permitted mistakes 3%. English descriptive test: 100 marks, qualifying 50, two hours. Interview: 25 marks, qualifying 13. Where many candidates qualify the objective test, merit shortlisting for stage two is at 1:10 against tentative vacancies. Descriptive scripts are evaluated only for typing-qualified candidates. Interview ratio is 1:3 among candidates qualifying all three tests.
Eligibility notes
Indian citizenship, a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India, computer-operation knowledge and computer typing speed of 35 wpm are required as on 01/09/2026. Standard age range is 18 to 30 years. Applicable Government of India relaxations cover SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen candidates. Dependants of freedom fighters may receive up to five years' relaxation; Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit. Employment in other Government departments, PSUs or nationalized banks does not itself confer age relaxation.
Application instructions
Apply online through the recruitment link on www.sci.gov.in from 07/10/2026 to 28/10/2026 at 11:55 p.m. Upload a recent photograph, signature, Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, and applicable caste/community and disability certificates. Pay online through the UCO Bank gateway. Confirm all particulars before submission; applications cannot be withdrawn or modified. Retain the application number and printout for records; no printout is to be sent to the Registry. Only the latest last-submitted application is considered if multiple applications are filed.
Important notes
Vacancies are tentative and may change with competent-authority approval. The Registry may cancel or alter selection without notice. Admission to every stage is provisional and eligibility is verified through documents. No TA/DA is payable. Test centres and dates cannot be changed on candidate request. Dispute jurisdiction is Delhi.
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