The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). A total of 250 tentative vacancies are available for appointment to the post.
The Junior Court Assistant post carries Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial Basic Pay of ₹35,400/-, along with applicable allowances. Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree and computer knowledge with the required typing speed can apply online.
The online application process will commence on 07 October 2026 and the last date for submission of applications is 28 October 2026.
Official Notification PDF: Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC) |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (Tentative) |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Vacancy 2026
The recruitment is being conducted for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant. The number of posts may be subject to change depending on the requirements of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | 250 |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Qualification 2026
Candidates applying for the Junior Court Assistant post must fulfil the following educational and skill requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University in India.
- Knowledge of Computer Operation.
- Typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Age Limit 2026
The candidate should be 18 to 30 years of age as on 01 September 2026.
Upper age limit relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per the applicable rules.
No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Central Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Nationalized Banks, etc., unless specifically provided under the applicable rules.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Salary 2026
The Junior Court Assistant post is placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix.
- Pay Level: Level 6
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400/-
- Allowances: As admissible under the rules
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500/- + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750/- + Bank Charges |
The application fee is payable online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Objective Type Test
- Typing Speed Test on Computer
- Written Test (Descriptive)
- Interview
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Test | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 1½ Hours | 100 | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer | 10 Minutes | 50 | 25 |
| Written Test (Descriptive) | 2 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | - | 25 | 13 |
Objective Type Test
The Objective Type Test consists of 100 questions for 100 marks. It includes questions on General English including comprehension, General Aptitude, General Knowledge and current affairs, and computer-related questions relevant to the post.
Typing Speed Test
The typing test is conducted on computer for 10 minutes. Candidates are required to have a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.
Written Test
The Written Test is descriptive in nature and carries 100 marks. The test includes questions in English language, comprehension and essay writing.
Interview
The interview carries 25 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 13 marks.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Date 2026
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 20 November 2026. The dates for the Typing Speed Test, Written Test and Interview will be communicated separately as per the recruitment schedule.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Important Instructions
- Only candidates fulfilling the prescribed qualification and eligibility conditions should apply.
- Candidates must provide correct and complete information in the online application.
- Scanned copies of the required documents, including educational certificates and category certificates wherever applicable, must be uploaded as prescribed.
- The candidate must retain the application number generated after successful registration.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates have to download the Admit Card from the official website of the Supreme Court of India.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Tests or Interview.
- Candidates should regularly check the Supreme Court website for updates regarding the recruitment process.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India.
- Open the recruitment section and select the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Complete the online registration using the required details.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational and other required information.
- Upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form after checking all the details.
- Save and take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Objective Type Test | 20 November 2026 (Tentative) |
