Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 250 Posts

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 is now open for graduates who want a Group B job in the country’s highest court. The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has notified 250 tentative vacancies under Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026. The post sits at Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400 per month plus allowances.

Applications go live on 07 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. That is a window of only 22 days, so there is little room for delay. You can apply only online at the official website, sci.gov.in.

In this guide, we go beyond the basics. You get the dates, eligibility, fee and salary, plus a subject-wise exam breakdown, a 7-week study plan and a comparison with the last recruitment cycle.

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Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

⚠️ The recruitment is meant to build a panel of candidates. The Registry can change the number of posts or modify the selection process without prior notice, so keep checking the official site.

Important Dates

The objective test is about seven weeks away from 01 October 2026. That is enough time to prepare well if you start now.

⚠️ Government portals often slow down in the last few days. Aim to submit your form at least three to four days before 28 October 2026.

Vacancy Details

The Supreme Court has announced 250 tentative vacancies for a single post, Junior Court Assistant. The notification does not list a category-wise split in the summary we reviewed, so check the full PDF for the reservation breakdown.

Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 vs 2025 – What Changed?

The Supreme Court also recruited Junior Court Assistants in early 2025. Comparing the two cycles shows what to expect this time.

Two things stand out. The vacancy count has gone up slightly, and the application window is shorter. Both point to the same advice: finish your form early.

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Who Is Eligible for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Your age and qualification are checked as on 01 September 2026.

Educational Qualification

✅ You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India. Any stream is acceptable, based on the notification summary.

✅ You must also know computer operation and type at least 35 words per minute on a computer.

Age Limit (as on 01 September 2026)

The notification points to standard Government of India rules for relaxation. Check the exact number of years for your category in the official PDF. Candidates working in other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.

Application Fee

You pay online through the UCO Bank payment gateway. No other payment mode is accepted. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances, so confirm your eligibility before you pay.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Salary 2026

The post is in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, and the starting basic pay is ₹35,400 per month. The standard Level 6 pay range runs from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, which shows how your basic pay can grow over a career.

The 2025 advertisement quoted an approximate gross salary of ₹72,040 per month. The 2026 notification may quote a different figure because DA keeps changing, so [Check official notification].

💡 Pro Tip: Your in-hand pay will be lower than the gross figure because of pension contribution and other deductions. Use our DA calculator to estimate how DA changes your monthly pay.

The salary may also rise further once the next pay revision arrives. Read our 8th Pay Commission 2026 guide for the latest on that.

Selection Process

The Supreme Court uses four stages. You must clear the minimum marks in each stage to move ahead.

The total comes to 275 marks across all four stages. How final merit is calculated is [To be announced] – check the notification for the exact method.

1. Objective Test: 100 multiple-choice questions on English, aptitude, general knowledge, judiciary provisions, court rules and computers.
2. Typing Speed Test: English typing at a minimum of 35 w.p.m. Up to 3% mistakes are allowed in the total words typed.
3. Descriptive Test: A comprehension passage, precis writing and an essay, all in English.
4. Interview: The final round, worth 25 marks.

Subject-Wise Exam Pattern for the Objective Test

Notice that 35 of the 100 questions come from the Supreme Court’s own rules and the Constitution’s judiciary provisions. Most general government exams do not test this, so it is where well-prepared candidates can pull ahead.

7-Week Preparation Plan for the 20 November 2026 Test

This plan assumes you start in the first week of October 2026. Adjust it if the exam date changes.

💡 Pro Tip: Treat the typing test as a hurdle, not an afterthought. Practise 15 to 20 minutes daily on a computer keyboard, and aim for accuracy first and speed second.

How to Apply for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official website, sci.gov.in, and open the Recruitment section.
2. Find the Junior Court Assistant notification and read it fully.
3. Click the Apply Online link once it goes live on 07 October 2026.
4. Register as a new user on the recruitment portal.
5. Fill in your personal, educational and contact details.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and scanned certificates.
7. Pay the application fee through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
8. Preview the form, check every detail and submit it.
9. Download and print the confirmation page.

Documents to keep ready:

• Recent photograph and signature (file size limits: [Check official notification])
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates
• Graduation certificate
• Caste or community certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable

⚠️ Save your application number safely. You will need it for the admit card and all later updates. A submitted application cannot be withdrawn or edited.

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Final Word on Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

Few government jobs combine a Level 6 pay, Group B status and a posting in the Supreme Court. With 250 vacancies and only 22 days to apply, this is an opening graduates should take seriously. Start your preparation now, keep your documents ready and submit your form well before 28 October 2026.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been compiled from the official recruitment notification published by the Supreme Court of India and related public sources. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details, especially dates, eligibility and fees, directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.