The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). The post is placed in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 44,900 plus allowances. The online application process will begin on 03 November 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Supreme Court of India website. Candidates must have the prescribed computer-related qualification along with relevant software development experience.
Official Notification: Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026/Tech./Post/SC(RC) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Post Group | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved; Rs. 750 for reserved categories |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Test, Technical Aptitude Test, Practical Aptitude Test and Interview |
| Exam Date | 22 December 2026 (tentative for Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test) |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, Delhi |
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 24 November 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type & Technical Aptitude Tests | 22 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Answer Key | 24 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 24 December to 25 December 2026 |
Supreme Court Court Assistant Vacancy 2026
The Supreme Court of India has announced 15 tentative vacancies for the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). The number of vacancies may be changed due to administrative requirements.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | 15 |
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and experience requirements as on 01 October 2026.
Educational Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science/Information Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, with 3 years' experience in software development.
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Application/M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent, with 3 years' experience in software development.
- OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or equivalent, with 4 years' experience in software development.
A Degree in Law from a recognized University will be preferred and will be considered as an additional qualification.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The candidate must be at least 18 years old and must not be above 35 years of age as on 01 October 2026.
Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters are eligible for relaxation of up to five years.
There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Nationalized Banks and similar organizations.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Salary
The Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) post carries Level-7 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. The initial Basic Pay is Rs. 44,900, plus admissible allowances.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Objective Type Test
- Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
- Practical Aptitude Test
- Interview
Supreme Court Court Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Test | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 1.5 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test | 1.5 Hours | 50 | 25 |
| Practical Aptitude Test | 1.5 Hours | 50 | 25 |
| Interview | Not specified | 25 | 13 |
Objective Type Test
The Objective Type Test consists of 100 questions for 100 marks. It includes 40 questions on General English, including comprehension, 30 questions on General Aptitude and 30 questions on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration is 1.5 hours.
Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
The Technical Aptitude Test carries 50 marks and has a duration of 1.5 hours. Candidates must secure at least 25 marks to qualify.
Practical Aptitude Test
The Practical Aptitude Test carries 50 marks and has a duration of 1.5 hours. Candidates must secure at least 25 marks to qualify.
Interview
The interview carries 25 marks, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 13 marks.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Negative Marking
There will be 0.25 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Exam Date 2026
The Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test are tentatively scheduled to be held on 22 December 2026. The dates for the Practical Aptitude Test and Interview will be notified separately on the official Supreme Court website.
The Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test will be conducted in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Candidates will have to select examination cities in order of preference.
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/PwD | Rs. 750 plus bank charges |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank.
How to Apply for Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Supreme Court of India website.
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Select the application link for Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer).
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter the required personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the recent photograph, signature and required documents.
- Select the preferred examination cities in the prescribed order.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Preview the application form and verify all details carefully.
- Submit the application form before 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Keep the application number safely for downloading the admit card and checking recruitment updates.
Documents Required for Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class X certificate
- Class XII certificate, where applicable
- Graduation certificate and marksheets
- Experience certificate
- Caste/Community certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Other documents required to establish eligibility
Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Applications cannot be withdrawn or modified after submission.
- Candidates must ensure that all information entered in the application form is correct.
- The name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth should match the High School/Matriculation certificate or equivalent certificate.
- No request for change of category entered in the application form will be entertained.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download them from the official Supreme Court website.
- No request for change of examination city or test date will be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the tests or interview.
- Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks, Public Sector Undertakings and similar organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification.
- Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Applications not complying with the prescribed instructions will be rejected.
