Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued a recruitment notification for Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), a Group-B non-gazetted post, under advertisement number F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC). The opportunity is intended for candidates with relevant computer science or information technology qualifications and the specified software development experience.

The recruitment is for 15 tentative vacancies based in Delhi. Online applications are scheduled to be accepted from 3 November to 24 November 2026, with submissions closing at 11:55 PM on the final day. Candidates will be assessed through an Objective Type Test, an Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test, a Practical Aptitude Test and an interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification provides a total of 15 tentative vacancies for the following post. No category-wise vacancy distribution is specified in the available recruitment details.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must meet one of the stated qualification and experience combinations. A B.E. in Computer Science or Information Technology, or a B.Tech in either discipline, from a recognised university or equivalent requires three years of software development experience. A Master’s Degree in Computer Application or an M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognised university or equivalent also requires three years of software development experience. Alternatively, candidates may hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science or a Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university or equivalent; this route requires four years of software development experience. A degree in Law from a recognised university is preferred and will be treated as an additional qualification.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 35 years, calculated as of 1 October 2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged candidates and ex-servicemen is provided under Government of India rules. Dependants of Freedom Fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years. Departmental candidates serving in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India have no upper age limit.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. Bank charges are payable through the online mode as well; fees are not accepted through any other method, and postal application forms will not be accepted.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Supreme Court of India website at www.sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment section.
2. Register for the Court Assistant recruitment using the online application facility.
3. Enter the requested personal and educational details, along with the relevant software development experience.
4. Upload a recent photograph, signature and the required supporting documents. These include Class X and Class XII certificates, graduation certificates and experience certificates; add a caste or community certificate and a disability certificate where applicable.
5. Review the completed form and check the information and uploaded files before proceeding.
6. Pay the applicable fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway, including any bank charges.
7. Submit the application no later than 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
8. Download and save a copy of the final submitted application for your records.

Keep a valid personal email address and mobile number, as well as payment details, ready during the application process. Applications are accepted online only.

Salary & Pay Scale

The post carries Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, with a stated pay range of INR 44,900 to INR 1,42,400 per month. The listed basic pay is INR 44,900. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits and other admissible allowances are also among the salary components described in the notification; individual allowance amounts are not specified.

Selection Process

Selection consists of four stages: an Objective Type Test, an Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test, a Practical Aptitude Test and an interview. The Objective Type Test has 100 questions: 40 on General English, including comprehension, 30 on General Aptitude, and 30 on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. It lasts 1.5 hours, carries 100 marks and requires at least 50 marks. The Technical Aptitude Test also lasts 1.5 hours, carries 50 marks and requires 25 marks. The Practical Aptitude Test is 1.5 hours long, carries 50 marks and requires 25 marks. The interview carries 25 marks, with 13 marks as the minimum qualifying score. A deduction of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test.

If a large number of candidates qualify in both initial tests with at least 50% marks in each, candidates will be shortlisted for the Practical Aptitude Test on merit in a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies. Candidates who pass all three tests may be shortlisted for interview in a 1:3 ratio against the tentative vacancies. The Objective Type and Technical Aptitude Tests are planned for Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Practical Aptitude Test will be held in Delhi/NCR. The interview may be conducted online or in person in Delhi. The notification states that final selection will be based on the selection process and resulting merit list.

Eligible candidates should review the detailed notification and submit their online application by 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. The official notification is available at the Supreme Court Court Assistant recruitment PDF.