Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
You can apply for one of 250 Junior Court Assistant jobs at the Supreme Court of India if you are a graduate who types at 35 words a minute on a computer. Pay starts at Rs 35,400 a month in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (the government pay grade), plus allowances. Online applications open on 07.10.2026 and close on 28.10.2026, and the first test is planned for 20.11.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted post) |
| Organization | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi (Registry) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30.09.2026 |
| Location | Delhi (NCT). The typing and written tests are in Delhi/NCR; the objective test is held in cities across India |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (tentative, the number can change). Category-wise split is not given in the notification; reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree + computer knowledge with 35 w.p.m. typing speed |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Test → Typing Speed Test → Descriptive Written Test → Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs 35,400 a month basic pay (Level 6) plus allowances |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at www.sci.gov.in (postal forms are not accepted) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 07.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28.10.2026 (till 11:55 pm) |
| Age Counted As On | 01.09.2026 |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 20.11.2026 |
| Answer Keys Upload (tentative) | 22.11.2026 |
| Objection Window (tentative) | 22.11.2026 to 23.11.2026 (till 11:55 pm) |
| Typing Test, Written Test and Interview | Dates will be announced on www.sci.gov.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged (PwBD) | Rs 750 |
| Bank charges | Extra, paid by you |
| Payment Mode | Online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway |
| Refund | Fee is not refunded under any circumstances |
| Answer key objection (later) | Rs 100 per objection, refunded only if the objection is found valid |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India |
| Computer and Typing | Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. (words per minute) on a computer |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Application Restriction | Send only one form. If you send more than one, only the latest one is counted |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules (the number of years is not stated in the notification) |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the limit of 30 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs or Nationalised Banks | No age relaxation |
So the age limit is fixed on 01.09.2026, not on the day you apply. The notice gives no exact number of years for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-servicemen, so check the Government of India rule for your category.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | A multiple-choice test with 100 questions, 100 marks and 1.5 hours. You need at least 50 marks to qualify, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks (negative marking). If many candidates qualify, those with the best marks are shortlisted for stage 2 in a 1:10 ratio, meaning 10 candidates for each vacancy. |
| 2. Typing Speed Test on Computer | An English typing test of 10 minutes for 50 marks, with 25 marks needed to qualify. The minimum speed is 35 w.p.m. and 3% mistakes are allowed. A wrong word or figure is a full mistake; a wrong capital or small letter, or a missing or changed punctuation mark, is half a mistake. You must pass this test. Held in Delhi/NCR. |
| 3. Descriptive Written Test | An English test of 2 hours for 100 marks, with 50 marks needed to qualify. It has a comprehension passage, precis writing (a short summary) and essay writing. Your paper is checked only if you pass the typing test. Held in Delhi/NCR. |
| 4. Interview | 25 marks, with 13 needed to qualify. Only candidates who pass all three tests are called, in a 1:3 ratio (3 candidates for each vacancy). It is held online or in person in Delhi. |
| Document Verification | Your certificates are checked at this step. The notification does not give its date. Your entry to every test is provisional until your documents are verified. |
Objective Test Paper Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English (including comprehension) | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to the 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 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
In short, you must clear all four tests one after another, and the typing test is compulsory. The notice does not say how the marks from the four tests are added up for the final list.
Exam Centres for the Objective Test
You choose test cities in order of preference while applying, but the Registry can move you to another city, and it will not change your city or date on request.
| State / UT | Test Cities |
|---|---|
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Burdwan, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Una |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Karnataka | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Hubballi (Hubli), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Pune |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post Group | Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 6 of the Pay Matrix |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs 35,400 a month |
| Allowances | Paid on top of basic pay (not itemised in the notification) |
In plain terms, you start at Rs 35,400 a month before allowances. The notice does not list which allowances apply, so your in-hand pay depends on the Supreme Court rules.
How to Apply
- Go to www.sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment link once the application link goes live on 07.10.2026.
- Register and fill in the form. Write your name, parents’ names and date of birth exactly as in your Class X certificate.
- Choose your test cities in order of preference.
- Upload your scanned recent photograph, signature and documents, and accept the undertaking (a written promise that you have read and will follow the notice).
- Pay the fee online, submit the form, and print the preview. Keep your application number safe, because you need it to download the admit card.
Note: Postal application forms are not accepted, and a submitted form cannot be withdrawn or changed.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent photograph | Scanned copy. The size and format are shown on the application page Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Scanned copy, uploaded with the form |
| Class X certificate | Your name, parents’ names and date of birth are taken only from this certificate |
| Class XII certificate | Upload with the form |
| Graduation certificates | Upload with the form |
| Caste / community certificate | For reserved category candidates |
| Disability certificate | If applicable. A scribe needs Annexure-I or Annexure-IA |
| No Objection Certificate | A letter from your employer, needed at document verification if you work in a Government department, PSU or Nationalised Bank |
| Gazette notification | Needed for any change of name or surname |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online / Official Website |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Send only one application. If you send more than one, only the last one you submit is counted, and the Registry will not listen to requests about the earlier ones.
- Copy your name, parents’ names and date of birth exactly as in your Class X certificate, because that is the only record the Registry accepts.
- Check your category before you submit. The Registry will not change it later.
- Pick your test cities carefully. Requests to change the city or the date are not entertained.
- Do not count on a refund. The fee is not returned in any case, and forms that do not follow the instructions are rejected.
- If you already work in a Government department, PSU or bank, keep a No Objection Certificate ready, and tell recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in if you get a job after applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026?
Online applications open on 07.10.2026 and close on 28.10.2026 at 11:55 pm.
How many Junior Court Assistant posts are there?
There are 250 tentative vacancies, which means the Registry can change the number later if it needs to.
What qualification do I need?
You need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India, knowledge of computer operation and a computer typing speed of 35 words per minute.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 30 years old on 01.09.2026, with the usual Government of India relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and Rs 750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, a certificate showing your OBC family income is under the government limit), Ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates, plus bank charges.
How will candidates be selected?
You have to pass four steps in order: an objective (multiple-choice) test, a typing speed test, a descriptive written test and an interview.
What is the salary of a Junior Court Assistant?
The post is in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (a government pay grade) with an initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 a month, plus allowances.
When will the exam be held?
The objective test is tentatively planned for 20.11.2026, and the dates for the typing test, written test and interview will be put on www.sci.gov.in and sent by SMS and e-mail.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
