Supreme Court of India is going to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Court Assistant. Through the recruitment drive, a total of 250 Junior Court Assistant vacancies will be filled in the Group-B non-gazetted category under Level 6 of the Pay Matrix.
As the application process is over, the officials will now conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., an objective-type test, for which the Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Date 2026 has been announced officially. The exam is scheduled for 20 November 2026.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Highlights
The initial basic pay for the Junior Court Assistant post is Rs. 35,400, along with applicable allowances. The selection process will include an Objective Type Test, Typing Speed Test, Descriptive Written Test, and Interview.
| Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
| Post | Junior Court Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC) |
| Post Category | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 250 |
| Type of Test | Objective Type |
| Exam Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Test Typing Speed Test on Computer Descriptive Written Test Interview |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400/- + Allowances (Pay Level 6) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Date 2026 Out
The Supreme Court of India is going to conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., an objective-type test for candidates who have applied successfully for 250 Junior Court Assistant vacancies. The Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Date 2026 for the objective-type test has been announced by the officials. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 20 November 2026. The complete exam details, like exam time, reporting time, exam venue, and more, will be released along with the admit card.
SCI Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The complete schedule for registration dates and exam dates has been mentioned in the official SCI Junior Court Assistant Notification 2026. The tentative date for the Objective Type Test is 20 November 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Supreme Court Junior Assistant Exam City 2026 | 9 November 2026 |
| Supreme Court Junior Assistant Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Objective Type Test | 20 November 2026 |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Notification 2026 Out
The Supreme Court of India has released the Junior Court Assistant recruitment advertisement for filling 250 tentative vacancies. The recruitment is being conducted for the preparation of a panel for appointment to the Junior Court Assistant post.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Vacancy 2026
A total of 250 tentative vacancies have been announced for the Junior Court Assistant post. The vacancy figure is subject to change as per the administrative requirements of the Supreme Court Registry.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, computer knowledge and age requirements as on 1 September 2026.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in India.
- Knowledge of computer operation.
- A minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer.
- The typing speed requirement is specifically prescribed in the official recruitment advertisement.
Age Limit
The age of the candidate should be calculated as on 1 September 2026.
| Age Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen categories as per Government of India rules.
| Criteria | Age relaxation |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| SC/ST/OBC-NCL |
Relaxation as per Government of India Rules
|
| Physically Challenged | Relaxation as per applicable rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per applicable rules |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | Up to 5 years above prescribed upper age |
| Departmental Candidates of Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
SCI Junior Court Assistant Application Fee 2026
While completing the Supreme Court Junior Court Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee. The fee will be paid online and, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Unreserved | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged candidates | Rs. 750/- |
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Junior Court Assistant includes four stages. Candidates must qualify at the required stages to proceed further in the recruitment process.
- Objective Type Test
- Typing Speed Test on Computer
- Descriptive Written Test
- Interview
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
- The Objective Type Test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. The duration of the examination is 1 hour 30 minutes.
- The minimum qualifying marks for the Objective Type Test are 50 marks.
- The Objective Type Test carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
| Subjects | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English including Comprehension | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 15 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 10 |
| Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Typing Speed Test
Candidates who qualify the required stage will have to appear for a Typing Speed Test on a computer.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 50 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25 |
| Required Speed | 35 words per minute |
A maximum of 3% mistakes of the total words typed are allowed. The typing test is mandatory for further evaluation.
Descriptive Written Test
The Descriptive Written Test will be conducted in English.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50 |
| Language | English |
| Components | Comprehension, Precis Writing and Essay Writing |
Only candidates who successfully qualify the Typing Speed Test will have their descriptive answer sheets evaluated.
Interview
- Candidates qualifying all three preceding tests will be called for the interview.
- The interview carries 25 marks, out of which 13 marks are required for qualifying.
- The Supreme Court has prescribed a 1:3 ratio against the number of tentative vacancies for shortlisting candidates for the interview stage, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Salary 2026
Candidates selected for Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted post) posts will be offered the salary in Pay Level 6 of Pay Matrix with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/-. Along with the monthly salary, candidates will be provided with various allowances and perks.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
| Junior Court Assistant | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35, 400/- |
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