Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 – 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts

• Crucial Date for Eligibility Conditions: As on 1st September 2026
• Starting Date for Online Registration: 7th October 2026
• Last Date and Time for Submission of Application: 28th October 2026, till 11:55 p.m.
• Objective Type Test (Tentative Date): 20th November 2026
• Answer Key Upload (Tentative Date): 22nd November 2026
• Objection Live Dates (Tentative): 22nd November 2026 to 23rd November 2026, till 11:55 p.m.
• Dates for Typing Speed Test, Written Test, and Interview: To be notified on the Supreme Court website.

Vacancies & Pay Scale

• Post Name: Junior Court Assistant
• Classification: Group-B Non-Gazetted post
• Total Tentative Vacancies: 250
• Pay Scale: Level 6 of Pay Matrix (initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/-) plus allowances.
• *Note*: The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or Registry requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications (as on 1st September 2026):

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in India.
• Knowledge of Computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English on computer.

Age Limit (as on 1st September 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation:

• Usual age relaxation will be 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's Rules.
• Relaxation up to a maximum of five years, over and above the prescribed age limit of thirty years, will be admissible to dependents of freedom fighters.
• There will be no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
• No relaxation in age will be allowed for candidates working in other Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Nationalized Banks, etc.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of four stages:

1. Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions):

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50
• Content: 100 questions covering General English (including comprehension, 20 questions), General Aptitude (15 questions), General Knowledge (15 questions), provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India (15 questions), Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10 questions), Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (10 questions), and Computer Knowledge (15 questions).
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

1. Typing Speed Test on Computer:

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Language: English
• Minimum Speed: 35 words per minute (w.p.m.)
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25
• Mistakes Allowed: 3% of the total words typed.
• Error Treatment: A word/figure error is a full mistake. Wrong capitalization (capital for small or vice-versa) or omitted/added/substituted punctuation is a half mistake.

1. Written Test (Descriptive):

• Duration: 2 hours
• Language: English
• Content: Comprehension passage, Precis Writing, and Essay Writing.
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50

1. Interview:

• Maximum Marks: 25
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13
• Mode: Can be online or physical in Delhi, as decided by the Competent Authority.

Shortlisting Ratios:

• Candidates for the Typing Speed Test and Written Test will be shortlisted from the Objective Type Test merit list in a ratio of 1:10 against the number of tentative vacancies, provided they secure at least 50 marks.
• Candidates for the Interview will be shortlisted from those who successfully qualify the Objective Type Test, Typing Speed Test, and Written Test, in a ratio of 1:3 against the number of tentative vacancies.

Test Centres:

• The Objective Type Test will be conducted in various cities (Annexure-A provides a list of cities across different states).
• The Typing Speed Test on Computer and Written Test (Descriptive) will be conducted in Delhi/NCR.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in tests/interview.

Scribe Facility:

• Persons with Disabilities can avail scribe facility as per Office Memorandum No. F.No.P-13013/75/2023-Policy-DD-III dated 1st August 2025.
• The qualification of the scribe must be a minimum of two academic years below and a maximum of three academic years below the candidate's minimum qualification for the examination.
• Compensatory time will be provided to PwD candidates.

How to Apply

1. Application Mode: Online only.
2. Website: The application link will be provided through the official website of the Supreme Court of India, `www.sci.gov.in`.
3. Application Fee:

• General/Unreserved Category: Rs. 1,500/-
• Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged Candidates: Rs. 750/-
• *Note*: Bank charges will be extra. Fee must be paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. Fees are non-refundable.

1. Required Documents for Upload: Scanned copy of recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII, and Graduation Certificates, Caste/Community Certificate (for reserved categories), and Disability Certificate (if applicable).
2. Submission: Ensure all particulars are filled correctly before final submission. Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
3. Printout: Take a printout of the filled application form for your records. Do not send the printout to the Registry.
4. Application Number: Retain your application number carefully for downloading Admit Cards and future communication.
5. Multiple Applications: If a candidate submits more than one application form, only the form with the latest application number will be considered.
6. Identity Details: Name, Father's name, Mother's name, and Date of Birth must match High School Certificate/Xth Board Examination. Changes in name/surname require Gazette Notification support.
7. Employer's No Objection Certificate: Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments/Nationalized Banks/Public Sector Undertakings must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of document verification.
8. Change in Employment: Candidates who secure employment after application submission must immediately inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, via `recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in`.
9. Rejection: Application forms that do not comply with instructions will be summarily rejected.
10. Jurisdiction: In case of any disputes, the jurisdiction will be Delhi.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit `www.sci.gov.in` for updates.