Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued Advertisement No. F.3/2026-SC(RC) for recruitment to the Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical) post. The opportunity is intended for candidates who meet the stated Class X to Class XII education range and the age requirements, and who wish to work at the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi.

There are 130 tentative vacancies, and online applications are scheduled to be accepted from November 4 to November 25, 2026, up to 11:55 PM. Applicants must submit their forms and fee online through the Supreme Court website; selection comprises an objective test followed by an interview for candidates who qualify.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for 130 tentative Junior Court Attendant posts in the Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical category at the Supreme Court Registry, New Delhi. The notification does not provide a post-wise or category-wise vacancy count. The total number may change in response to administrative exigencies or Registry requirements. Reservation benefits will apply under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The notification specifies a minimum educational level of Class X and a maximum of Class XII. Applicants should check the official notification for the precise qualification conditions and supporting-document requirements before submitting an application. Scanned Class X/XII certificates are among the documents to be uploaded. No separate experience requirement is stated in the supplied recruitment information.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old as of October 1, 2026, subject to the notified relaxations. The upper age limit is 27 years for General/UR candidates, 30 years for OBC-NCL candidates and 32 years for SC/ST candidates. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates receive relaxation as per Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters may receive up to five years’ relaxation, shown in the notification’s age table as an upper limit of 32 years.

Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried may apply up to age 35 for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST. Departmental candidates working in the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Employees of other government departments, PSUs or banks are not eligible for age relaxation on that basis.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Supreme Court of India website at www.sci.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
2. Register and complete the online application form during the application period, from November 4 through November 25, 2026. Submit it by 11:55 PM on the closing date.
3. Upload the required scanned documents, including a recent photograph, signature and Class X/XII certificates. Upload caste or disability certificates where applicable.
4. Pay the non-refundable fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway: INR 1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates or INR 750 plus bank charges for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates.
5. Submit the completed form and keep a printout for your records. Do not send hard copies to the Supreme Court Registry.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected Junior Court Attendants will be placed in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix. The basic pay scale is INR 21,700 to INR 69,100, with an initial basic pay of INR 21,700. Applicable allowances are payable under the relevant rules.

Selection Process

Selection has two stages: an Objective Type Test and an interview. The test is scheduled tentatively for December 26, 2026, and has 100 questions for 100 marks over one and a half hours. It covers General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness, with 25 questions and 25 marks for each subject. Candidates need at least 50 marks to qualify, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who qualify the objective test will be called for interview in a ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies. The interview carries 25 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 13. The interview schedule will be announced separately on the Supreme Court website. The answer key is expected on December 28, 2026, and objections may be submitted during the window from December 28 to 29, 2026.

Eligible candidates should review the official notification and complete their online application by November 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted form and relevant documents for your records.