SCI Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has issued notification No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) for recruitment to Junior Court Assistant, a Group-B Non-Gazetted post. Indian citizens who meet the degree, computer knowledge, typing and age requirements should review the conditions and apply online through the Court’s website.

The recruitment is for 250 tentative posts, and applications are accepted online from 7 October to 28 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The selection process comprises an objective test, a computer typing test, a descriptive written test and an interview; the Registry may change the number of vacancies as required.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification lists 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant vacancies. No category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the notification details. The number of posts may be revised due to administrative requirements or the needs of the Registry.

Reservation benefits will be governed by Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The Registry reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or otherwise alter the selection process if necessary, without issuing notice.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a university recognised in India. They must also know how to operate a computer and be able to type at a speed of at least 35 words per minute on a computer.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 and no more than 30 years old as of 1 September 2026. Usual Government of India age relaxations apply to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. Dependents of freedom fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years beyond the upper age limit of 30. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. Candidates employed in other government departments, public sector undertakings or nationalised banks are not eligible for age relaxation under this notification.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online using the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. No other payment method or postal application will be accepted. The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Supreme Court of India website at www.sci.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
2. Find the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification and read the advertisement carefully to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Select the online application link and register as a new user on the recruitment portal.
4. Complete the application form with the required information and upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 certificate and graduation certificate. Upload a caste or community certificate and a disability certificate where applicable.
5. Pay the applicable fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
6. Preview the completed form and check all entries before submitting it.
7. Submit the application and print a copy for your records. Keep the application number safe for admit-card generation and future information about the tests or interview.

Applications can be submitted from 7 October through 28 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The notification states that a submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified, so applicants should verify their details before final submission.

Salary & Pay Scale

The Junior Court Assistant post is placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix. The initial basic pay is INR 35,400, with admissible allowances in addition.

Selection Process

Selection has four stages. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks specified for each test: 50 out of 100 in the objective test, 10 out of 50 in the typing test, 50 out of 100 in the descriptive written test and 13 out of 25 in the interview.

Eligible candidates should submit their online application and pay the applicable fee before the deadline of 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Check the Supreme Court of India website for updates to the later test and interview schedules.