Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant recruitment: apply by 28 October for 250 posts

The Supreme Court of India has initiated a recruitment drive for 250 Junior Court Assistant posts, inviting online applications from eligible candidates. The registration window for these Group-B Non-Gazetted positions will open on October 7, 2026, and close on October 28, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Interested individuals can apply through the Supreme Court’s official website, sci.gov.in.

This recruitment aims to fill 250 tentative vacancies, with the number of posts subject to change based on administrative requirements. The notification for this recruitment, bearing No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), was released on September 30, 2026, outlining the eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates for applicants.

Eligibility and Application Process

Candidates applying for the Junior Court Assistant posts must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India. As of September 1, 2026, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not exceed 30 years of age. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, and Ex-servicemen, in accordance with Government of India rules. Dependents of freedom fighters are eligible for a relaxation of up to five years above the prescribed age limit. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit, but no age relaxation will be granted to candidates from other government departments or public sector undertakings.

The application fee for General/Unreserved category candidates is ₹1500. For Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates, the fee is ₹750 plus bank charges. The fee must be paid exclusively through online mode via the UCO Bank payment gateway. Candidates currently employed in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks, or Public Sector Undertakings are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer during the document verification stage.

Selection Procedure and Examination Details

The selection process for Junior Court Assistant posts comprises a written test, a typing speed test, and an interview. The written test will consist of 100 objective-type questions, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. This test is tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2026. The answer key for the objective type test will be uploaded on November 22, 2026, and candidates can raise objections from November 22 to November 23, 2026, until 11:55 PM.

The objective type test will cover various subjects, including General English, General Aptitude, General Knowledge, Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules, 2013, Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge of computer operations with a typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer. The typing speed test will be for 10 minutes, requiring a minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. and allowing for a maximum of 3% mistakes of the total words typed. A descriptive written test in English, including comprehension, precis writing, and essay writing, is also part of the process. The interview carries 25 marks, with a qualifying mark of 13.

Key Dates for Applicants

The online application window for the Junior Court Assistant posts opens on October 7, 2026, and will close on October 28, 2026. The objective type test is tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2026. Subsequent dates for the typing speed test, descriptive test, and interview will be notified later by the Supreme Court of India. The post is a Group-B Non-Gazetted position, placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400 along with applicable allowances.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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