The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has released a fresh recruitment notification for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). The recruitment is for a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
According to the official advertisement dated 30 September 2026, the Supreme Court is preparing a panel against 250 tentative vacancies. Eligible Indian citizens with a bachelor’s degree and the required computer typing skill can apply online.
The online application process will begin on 7 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026.
Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant (JCA) |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 250 Tentative |
| Post Type | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 + Allowances |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Typing Skill | 35 w.p.m. in English |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Test | 20 November 2026 – Tentative |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Official Website | sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Objective Type Test | 20 November 2026 – Tentative |
| Answer Key | 22 November 2026 – Tentative |
| Answer Key Objection | 22–23 November 2026 – Tentative |
| Typing Test | To be notified |
| Descriptive Test | To be notified |
| Interview | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
The Supreme Court has announced 250 tentative vacancies for the Junior Court Assistant post.
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Post Type |
| Junior Court Assistant | 250 Tentative | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Total | 250 | – |
The official notification clearly states that the 250 vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on administrative requirements or the requirements of the Registry.
Important Note:- The Supreme Court has not provided a detailed category-wise vacancy breakup in the main advertisement. Therefore, candidates should treat 250 as the overall tentative vacancy figure and follow any further reservation or vacancy-related notice issued by the Supreme Court.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Junior Court Assistant | Graduation in any stream from a recognized university+Basic computer knowledge required+35 WPM typing speed on computer |
Simple: Graduation + Computer Knowledge + 35 WPM Typing speed
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 1 September 2026.
| Particular | Age |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be available to eligible SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per applicable Government of India rules.
| Categories | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
| PwD | As per Government Rules |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | Up to 5 Years Relaxation |
Salary / Pay Scale
The Junior Court Assistant post is placed in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix.
Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
Apart from basic pay, applicable allowances will also be provided as per the rules of the Supreme Court.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
Objective Type Test → Typing Speed Test → Descriptive Written Test → Interview
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to move forward.
Short Explanation
1. Objective Type Test: Candidates first appear for the 100-mark objective examination.
2. Typing Speed Test: Candidates must demonstrate the required typing speed on a computer.
3. Descriptive Test: A written test in English covering comprehension, précis writing and essay writing.
4. Interview: Candidates qualifying all required stages are considered for the interview.
Exam Pattern
The official notification gives the following examination scheme:
| Test | Questions / Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks |
| Objective Type Test | 100 Marks | 1.5 Hours | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test | 50 Marks | 10 Minutes | 25 |
| Descriptive Written Test | 100 Marks | 2 Hours | 50 |
| Interview | 25 Marks | 13 |
Objective Test – Subject-wise Distribution
The 100-question objective paper includes:
| Subject | Questions |
| General English, including Comprehension | 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 & Servants Rules, 1961 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Negative Marking:- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test.
Typing Speed Test
Candidates must have a minimum typing speed of:
35 words per minute in English on computer.
The Typing Speed Test carries 50 marks, with 25 marks as the minimum qualifying score.
The notification also specifies that mistakes will be considered while evaluating typing performance.
Descriptive Written Test
The descriptive paper will be conducted in English.
→ Comprehension Passage
→ Precis Writing
→ Essay Writing
The paper carries 100 marks and has a duration of 2 hours. The minimum qualifying marks are 50.
Shortlisting for Further Stages
Candidates who obtain at least 50 marks in the Objective Type Test may be considered for shortlisting.
If a large number of candidates qualify, the Supreme Court may shortlist candidates in a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies for the Typing Speed Test and Descriptive Test.
For the interview stage, candidates may be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio against the tentative vacancies, subject to qualifying all three preceding tests.
How to Apply for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates have to submit the application online only.
1.Visit the official Supreme Court website.
2.Open the Recruitments section.
3.Select the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification.
4.Read the complete advertisement carefully.
5.Open the online application link when registration starts.
6.Enter your personal and educational details.
7.Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates.
8.Pay the applicable application fee online.
9.Check all details carefully before final submission.
10.Submit the application and save/print the completed form for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready.
→ Recent passport-size photograph
→ Signature
→ Class 10 certificate
→ Class 12 certificate
→ Graduation certificate
→ Category/community certificate, if applicable
→ Disability certificate, if applicable
→ Other documents required during the application/document verification process
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Official Supreme Court Website | Click here |
| Official Recruitment Page | Click here |
| Official JCA Recruitment Notification PDF | Click here |
Important Note
Candidates should carefully read the official Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification before applying. The vacancy figure is tentative, and the Supreme Court reserves the right to modify vacancies and make changes in the recruitment process as permitted under the notification.
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