Supreme Court JCA recruitment 2026: apply for 250 posts by 28 October

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has announced the recruitment for 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant (JCA) posts. The official notification, dated 30 September 2026, details the application process and eligibility criteria for these Group-B Non-Gazetted positions.

Online applications for the JCA posts will commence on 7 October 2026, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to join the Supreme Court Registry. The application window will close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application period for the Junior Court Assistant positions spans from 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Prospective candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official website, www.sci.gov.in. The application fee, payable online via the UCO Bank payment gateway, is Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved categories and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/PwD categories.

The eligibility cut-off date for both age and educational qualification is 1 September 2026. The selection process is scheduled to begin with an Objective Type Test tentatively set for 20 November 2026. The answer key for this test is expected on 22 November 2026, with an objection window available until 11:55 PM on 23 November 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Pay Scale

Candidates applying for the Junior Court Assistant posts must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India. Essential requirements also include knowledge of computer operation and a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 30 years as of 1 September 2026. Age relaxation provisions are applicable for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, Ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters, as per Government of India rules. Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India have no upper age limit.

The Junior Court Assistant post is classified under Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400, plus allowances. The approximate monthly in-hand salary for this position is Rs. 72,040.

Selection Process Details

The selection process for the Junior Court Assistant positions comprises four stages: an Objective Type Test, a Typing Speed Test, a Descriptive Test, and an Interview. The Objective Type Test will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), covering General English, General Aptitude, General Knowledge, provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules, 2013, Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961, and Computer Knowledge. This test will be 1.5 hours long, with a maximum of 100 marks and a minimum qualifying mark of 50.

The Typing Speed Test will be conducted on a computer in English, requiring a speed of 35 words per minute within 10 minutes, carrying 50 marks with 25 qualifying marks. A maximum of 3% mistakes are permissible. The Descriptive Test, in English, will be 2 hours long, carrying 100 marks with 50 qualifying marks, and will include Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Essay Writing. The final stage, the Interview, will carry 25 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 13.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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