Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 250 Vacancies, Apply Online Last Date 28 October

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Supreme Court of India has released an advertisement (No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026) inviting online applications for preparation of a panel for filling up 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted post). The post carries Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.

Eligibility and Age Limit

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India, along with knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer. Age limit: candidates should be between 18 and 30 years as on 1 September 2026. Standard age relaxation is admissible to SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen candidates as per Government of India rules; up to 5 years’ relaxation above the upper limit is admissible to dependents of freedom fighters. No upper age limit applies to departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry, and no relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs or Nationalised Banks.

Application Fee

Application fee is Rs. 1,500/- for General/Unreserved category candidates, and Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates, plus applicable bank charges. Fee must be paid online only through the payment gateway; postal applications and offline fee payment will not be accepted.

Selection Process (Based on Previous Recruitment)

In the previous Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant recruitments, candidates were selected through the following stages. Candidates should confirm the exact scheme of the 2026 exam in the official advertisement.

• Objective Type Written Test – General English, General Aptitude, General Knowledge and Computer Knowledge.
• Objective Type Computer Typing Speed Test – minimum 35 words per minute in English.
• Descriptive Test – English comprehension, precis writing and essay.
• Interview – for candidates who qualify the above stages.

Preparation Tips

• Build typing speed early – 35 w.p.m. is the minimum, and practising on a computer keyboard daily helps maintain accuracy.
• Focus on English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, as English carries weight in both the objective and descriptive papers.
• Practise precis and essay writing on legal, social and current topics within a time limit.
• Revise basic computer knowledge – MS Office, internet, keyboard shortcuts and basic hardware/software terms.
• Read current affairs, especially news related to the judiciary and the Constitution of India.

Salary of Supreme Court JCA

Junior Court Assistant is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances admissible to central government employees in Delhi. Use our Salary Calculator for an in-hand estimate.

How to Apply

• Visit the official Supreme Court of India website at sci.gov.in
• Go to the Recruitments section and open the Junior Court Assistant Examination-2026 online application link (active from 7 October 2026)
• Register and fill in the application form with personal, educational and category details
• Upload the required photograph, signature and documents as specified
• Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the form
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

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Key Highlights of Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

• Organization: Supreme Court of India
• Post Name: Junior Court Assistant
• Total Vacancies: 250 (Tentative)
• Advertisement No.: F.6/2026-SC (RC)
• Pay Scale: Level 6, Basic Pay Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances
• Application Mode: Online
• Apply Start Date: 7 October 2026

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Tips

• Read the official notification of Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 completely before applying or taking any action.
• Keep scanned copies of your photo, signature, ID proof and certificates ready in the required size.
• Do not wait for the last day – official websites often slow down near the deadline.
• Bookmark JobAlert AI and check back regularly for admit card, result and other updates.

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

As per the official notification, the last date for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 is: 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM).

What is the number of vacancies for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

As per the official notification, the number of vacancies for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 is: 250 (Tentative).

Official Notification

Official Notification PDF | Official Website (Apply Online)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court JCA 2026?

The last date to apply online is 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM).

How many vacancies are there?

250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant.

What is the qualification for Supreme Court JCA?

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer.

What is the age limit?

18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

What is the application fee?

₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates, plus bank charges.