Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 - 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts, Apply now

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 250 Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted) posts on a regular basis, under Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC). Graduates aged 18 to 30 with basic computer and typing skills can apply online, with postings in the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi.

Important caution before you rely on this post: the publicly available reporting on this specific 2026 cycle is inconsistent — one source gives this notification as 250 posts with applications open 7–28 October 2026, while other trackers reference a different 2026 Junior Court Assistant drive with 210 posts and a June–July 2026 application window, and even the source used for this article states two different age-reckoning dates (1 July 2026 in one place, 1 September 2026 in another) for the same recruitment. [check] every figure below — especially the vacancy count, last date, and age cut-off date — directly against the official notification on www.sci.gov.in before applying.

Who Should Apply

• Junior Court Assistant (250 posts) — Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian University, plus computer operation knowledge and a minimum typing speed of 35 w.p.m.

This is a Group-B Non-Gazetted central government post, and it's open to freshers — no prior work experience is required.

Eligibility & Age Limit

You need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in India, along with knowledge of computer operation and a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years. [check] The reckoning date for age is given inconsistently in the source material — once as 1 July 2026 and once as 1 September 2026 — so confirm the correct cut-off date on the official notification before calculating your eligibility.

Relaxation in upper age limit:

See every current Any Graduate opening. Since the age cut-off date matters here and is unclear, check your exact age as on the cut-off date once you've confirmed the correct date from the official notification.

Salary & Pay Scale

This post carries 7th CPC Pay Level-6, in the pay matrix ₹35,400-₹1,12,400, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances. Based on past Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant recruitment cycles, the approximate gross salary including HRA and other allowances has historically worked out to roughly ₹70,000-₹75,000 per month at the starting basic — though this figure isn't stated in the current notification and can shift with allowance rates, so treat it as indicative rather than confirmed. [check]

Important Dates

[check] These dates come from a single secondary source with an internal date inconsistency elsewhere in the same material — confirm both dates directly on www.sci.gov.in before you plan around them.

Application Fee

Fee is payable online only.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Supreme Court of India's official website, https://www.sci.gov.in/, and go to the Recruitment/Careers section.
2. Read the official detailed advertisement (Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC)) carefully.
3. Register and fill the online application form with your personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents as specified in the official notification.
5. Pay the applicable fee online.
6. Submit the form and print a copy for your records.
7. Watch your registered email for your exam hall ticket, expected 4 to 7 days before the written exam.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Exam (Objective Type Test, 1.5 hours): 20 questions on General English (including comprehension), 15 on General Aptitude, 15 on General Knowledge, 15 on provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, 10 on Supreme Court Rules 2013, 10 on Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules 1961, and 15 on Computer Knowledge.

Typing Speed Test on Computer (10 minutes): English language typing, with a minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. required.

Written Test — Descriptive (2 hours): English language, covering a comprehension passage, precis writing, and essay writing.

Interview: Conducted for candidates who clear the earlier stages. Exam centres in Tamil Nadu include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Tirunelveli.

Why This Job Matters

The Supreme Court of India is the apex judicial authority of the country, and recruitment for its own Registry staff is conducted directly by the Court — not through SSC or UPSC — making a Junior Court Assistant post a rare, direct entry point into one of India's most prestigious Group-B central government roles. This is also a notably large vacancy count compared to the Court's last confirmed JCA drive (241 posts in 2025), reflecting the Registry's steady staffing needs.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A graduate who wants a stable, prestigious central government post tied to the country's highest court, is comfortable with a selection process that leans heavily on English language and typing skills, and doesn't need a posting outside New Delhi.

Who should think twice: Posting is centred on the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi, so this isn't for someone who needs a job in their home state; also, the selection process includes both a typing speed test and a full descriptive writing test in English, which trips up many candidates who are otherwise strong on general knowledge.

Practical tip: Given how much of this selection process depends on English — comprehension, precis writing, essay writing, plus a 35 w.p.m. typing bar — start practicing typing speed and timed English writing now rather than only focusing on the objective-test subjects like the Constitution and Supreme Court Rules; candidates who clear the objective test often get caught out by the descriptive and typing stages instead.

Documents Required

• Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable (PwD candidates)
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, where applicable
• Recent photograph and signature, scanned as per the specification in the official notification [check]

What Happens After Selection

The notification confirms a four-stage process ending in an Interview, as listed under selection above. [check] The source material does not detail document verification scheduling, medical examination, or the joining/training process after final selection — check the official notification PDF for these details.

Important Links

Common Questions

What is the last date to apply?

Based on the available notification, 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. [check] this directly on www.sci.gov.in, since other reporting on a 2026 Supreme Court JCA drive gives different vacancy counts and dates — there may be confusion between recruitment cycles.

Is this a permanent job?

Yes, Junior Court Assistant is a permanent, regular-basis Group-B Non-Gazetted central government post.

Can a candidate without a specific percentage in graduation apply?

The notification does not state a minimum percentage requirement — only a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University, plus the computer knowledge and typing speed requirements.

Is the application fee refundable?

The source material does not mention a refund policy for the fee. [check] Fee is typically non-refundable in Supreme Court recruitment, but confirm this in the detailed notification.

Is the exam computer-based?

The Objective Type Test and Typing Speed Test are computer-based; the Descriptive Test and Interview formats are not specified as computer-based in the available notification. [check]

What is the typing speed requirement?

A minimum of 35 words per minute on a computer, tested in English.

Is there a correction window after submitting the application?

The source material does not mention a correction window. [check] Check the official notification PDF for this before your final submission.

Where are the exam centres located?

Multiple centres across India are typically provided; within Tamil Nadu, centres include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Tirunelveli.

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