Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 – 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts

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Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 – 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts

Post Date / Last Update

Post Date: 1 October 2026 Last Update: 1 October 2026

Short Information

The Supreme Court of India has released Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026 for recruitment to 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant (JCA) posts. The position is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix.

Eligible Indian citizens with a Bachelor's degree, computer knowledge and a typing speed of 35 words per minute can apply online. The application window will remain open from 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 up to 11:55 PM.

Recruitment – Key Details

• Recruiting Body: Supreme Court of India
• Advertisement No.: F.6/2026-SC (RC)
• Designation: Junior Court Assistant
• Job Category: Supreme Court / Central Government
• Location of Vacancy: Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
• Total Vacancies: 250 (tentative)
• Post Type: Group-B Non-Gazetted
• Pay Level: Level 6
• Application Mode: Online
• Age Limit: 18–30 years
• Application Start Date: 7 October 2026
• Last Date: 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant posts.

The category-wise breakup of vacancies into UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD categories is not specified in the supplied recruitment information.

The number of vacancies may be changed according to administrative requirements and the requirements of the Supreme Court Registry.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in India.

Candidates must also have:

• Knowledge of computer operation.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute on computer.

Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings are required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the document verification stage.

Required Experience

No prior work experience is prescribed for the Junior Court Assistant post in the supplied recruitment information.

Age Limit

The candidate's age will be calculated as on 1 September 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per the applicable Government of India rules.

Additional provisions mentioned in the supplied notification include:

• Dependents of Freedom Fighters: Up to 5 years beyond the normal upper age limit.
• Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry: No upper age limit.
• Candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs or Nationalized Banks are not entitled to the departmental age relaxation mentioned above.

Application Fee

• General/Unreserved: ₹1,500 + bank charges
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD: ₹750 + bank charges

The application fee is payable online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank.

The fee is non-refundable.

The notification also provides for an answer-key objection fee of ₹100 per objection, which is refunded if the objection is found valid.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected Junior Court Assistants will be placed in:

• Pay Level: Level 6 of the Pay Matrix
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
• Allowances: Applicable allowances as per Supreme Court rules

Selection Process

The selection process consists of four stages:

1. Objective Type Test
2. Typing Speed Test on Computer
3. Written Test (Descriptive) in English
4. Interview

Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage.

Objective Type Test

• Total Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50

The examination covers:

• General English including Comprehension – 20 questions
• General Aptitude – 15 questions
• General Knowledge – 15 questions
• Provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India – 15 questions
• Supreme Court Rules, 2013 – 10 questions
• Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 – 10 questions
• Computer Knowledge – 15 questions

Typing Speed Test

• Mode: Computer
• Language: English
• Minimum Speed: 35 words per minute
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25

Candidates must qualify the typing test before their descriptive written test is evaluated.

Descriptive Written Test

• Language: English
• Duration: 2 hours
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50

The paper includes:

• Comprehension
• Precis Writing
• Essay Writing

Interview

• Maximum Marks: 25
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13

Candidates qualifying in the preceding stages will be called for interview in the prescribed ratio.

Shortlisting

If a large number of candidates qualify in the Objective Type Test, candidates may be shortlisted in a ratio of up to 1:10 against the tentative vacancies for the Typing Speed Test and Descriptive Written Test.

Candidates qualifying in the Objective Test, Typing Test and Written Test may subsequently be shortlisted for interview in a ratio of up to 1:3 against the tentative vacancies.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 30 September 2026
• Online Application Starts: 7 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM
• Objective Type Test: 20 November 2026 (Tentative)
• Answer Key Upload: 22 November 2026
• Answer Key Objection Window: 22–23 November 2026 up to 11:55 PM (Tentative)
• Typing Test: To be notified
• Descriptive Written Test: To be notified
• Interview: To be notified

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Supreme Court of India website.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026.
3. Register and complete the online application form.
4. Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as recorded in the Class 10/High School certificate.
5. Select the preferred cities for the Objective Type Test in order of preference.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
7. Provide the required undertaking.
8. Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
9. Review the application carefully before submission.
10. Submit the application by 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM.
11. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
12. Keep the Application Number safely for downloading the admit card and future communication.

The application form does not have to be sent to the Supreme Court by post.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 certificate
• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Relevant marksheets
• Caste/community certificate, where applicable
• PwBD/disability certificate, where applicable
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• NOC from employer, wherever applicable

Candidates who obtain employment after submitting the application are required to inform the Recruitment Cell of the Supreme Court as prescribed in the notification.

Important Instructions

• The application is accepted through online mode only.
• An application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
• Candidates should maintain an active personal email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
• Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the Supreme Court website.
• Candidates should regularly check the official recruitment section for updates.
• If multiple applications are submitted, the application with the latest Application Number will be considered as specified in the notification.
• False or incorrect information can result in cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates found submitting fabricated documents or engaging in impersonation may face disqualification and further action.
• The Objective Type Test may be conducted at various cities across India.
• The Typing Speed Test and Descriptive Written Test will be conducted in Delhi/NCR.
• The Interview will be conducted online or physically in Delhi as directed by the competent authority.
• No request for changing the examination city or examination date will be entertained.
• No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the examination or interview.
• PwBD candidates can avail applicable facilities and scribe provisions as prescribed in the notification.
• The Supreme Court Registry reserves the right to modify, restrict, enlarge or alter the recruitment process according to administrative requirements.

Official Website / Apply Link

Supreme Court of India Official Website: supremecourt.gov.in

Official Recruitment Notification: Download Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 Notification

Advertisement Date: 30 September 2026 Online Application Starts: 7 October 2026 Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM Objective Type Test: 20 November 2026 (Tentative) Answer Key Upload: 22 November 2026 Answer Key Objection Window: 22–23 November 2026 up to 11:55 PM (Tentative) Typing Test: To be notified Descriptive Written Test: To be notified Interview: To be notified

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

Class 10 certificate Class 12 certificate Bachelor's degree certificate Relevant marksheets Caste/community certificate, where applicable PwBD/disability certificate, where applicable Recent photograph Signature NOC from employer, wherever applicable

Visit the official Supreme Court of India website. Open the recruitment section and select the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026. Register and complete the online application form. Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as recorded in the Class 10/High School certificate. Select the preferred cities for the Objective Type Test in order of preference. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. Provide the required undertaking. Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed online payment gateway. Review the application carefully before submission. Submit the application by 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records. Keep the Application Number safely for downloading the admit card and future communication.