Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts

Table of Contents

1. Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 7 October 2026 from official notification

Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Supreme Court of India through Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026. Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for preparation of a panel to fill 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (JCA), a Group-B Non-Gazetted post placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances. Online registration started on 7 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM). Read all details below before applying. For more government job updates, visit JobsDigger.

Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Supreme Court of India
Post Name	Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted)
Advertisement / Notification Number	No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), New Delhi, dated 30 September 2026
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 250 (tentative)
Job Location	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Application Mode	Online registration only. No postal application form will be accepted
Official Website	sci.gov.in
Apply Start Date	07 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted)	250 tentative vacancies Category-wise breakup: Not Mentioned in Official Notification Reservation as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961	Level 6 of Pay Matrix Initial Basic Pay Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances

The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or the requirement of the Registry. The Registry also reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without notice.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Junior Court Assistant	Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in India	Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer Experience: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Candidates must fulfil the qualification and eligibility conditions as on 1 September 2026.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 September 2026

Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Physically Challenged / Ex-Servicemen	Usual age relaxation as per Government of India Rules
Dependents of freedom fighters	Up to a maximum of five years over and above the age limit of thirty years
Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India	No upper age limit
Candidates working in other Government Departments / PSUs / Nationalized Banks etc.	No relaxation in age

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / Unreserved	Rs. 1,500/- plus bank charges	Online only, through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged	Rs. 750/- plus bank charges	Online only, through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	30 September 2026
Online Registration Start Date	07 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	28 October 2026 (11:55 PM)
Objective Type Test (tentative)	20 November 2026
Answer Key Upload	22 November 2026
Answer Key Objection Window (tentative)	22 November 2026 to 23 November 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
Typing Test, Descriptive Test and Interview	To be notified on the Supreme Court website

Selection Process

1. Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions)
2. Typing Speed Test on Computer (mandatory to qualify)
3. Written Test (Descriptive) in English language
4. Interview

If a large number of candidates qualify in the Objective Type Test with 50 or more marks, candidates in the ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies will be shortlisted for the Typing Speed Test and the Descriptive Test, based on the merit list. The descriptive answer sheets will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify the Typing Speed Test. Candidates in the ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies, who qualify in all three tests, will be called for the interview.

Exam Pattern:

Test	Details and Duration	Maximum / Minimum Qualifying Marks
Objective Type Test	100 MCQs in 1½ hours: 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 and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (10), Computer Knowledge (15)	100 / 50
Typing Speed Test on Computer	English language, 10 minutes, minimum speed 35 w.p.m. Mistakes allowed: 3% of the total words typed	50 / 25
Written Test (Descriptive)	English language, 2 hours: comprehension passage, precis writing and essay writing	100 / 50
Interview	Online or physical mode in Delhi	25 / 13

There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test. The Objective Type Test will be held in cities listed in Annexure-A of the notification, while the Typing Speed Test and Descriptive Test will be conducted in Delhi/NCR. An objection to the answer key costs Rs. 100/- per objection, refunded if the objection is found valid.

How to Apply for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Supreme Court of India recruitment page at sci.gov.in and open the online application link.
2. Read the advertisement carefully and check that you meet the qualification and age conditions as on 1 September 2026.
3. Fill in the online application form with correct details. Name, parents’ names and date of birth must match the Class X certificate.
4. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature and documents (Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, caste or community certificate for reserved categories, and disability certificate if applicable).
5. Select your test cities in order of preference and pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form on or before 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM). The submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified. Keep a printout and your application number for admit card download. Do not send the printout to the Registry.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	sci.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026?

There are 250 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant.

2. What is the qualification required for Supreme Court JCA?

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India, with knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer.

3. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date is 28 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM.

4. What is the age limit for Supreme Court JCA 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 September 2026, with relaxation as per rules.

5. What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 1,500/- for General candidates and Rs. 750/- for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates, plus bank charges.

6. What is the salary of Junior Court Assistant?

The post is in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances.

7. When is the Objective Type Test?

It is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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