Supreme Court of India
Permanent

SCI Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Junior Court Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
250 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Age Limit
18 to 30 Years as on 01-09-2026
Job Location
Delhi79New Delhi79

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 20, 2026

Application Window7 – 28 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date20 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. Additionally, candidates must possess knowledge of computer operation with a mandatory minimum English typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) on computer.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not be below 18 years and must not exceed 30 years of age as on 1st September, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules, and up to 5 years for dependents of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions)

Online / OMR Written ExamQualifying Only

Typing Speed Test on Computer (English 35 w.p.m.)

Computer Skill TestQualifying Only

Written Test (Descriptive in English)

Pen and Paper / OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

InterviewMerit Scored

The selection process comprises four stages:
1. Objective Type Test: 100 questions (100 marks, 1.5 hours, min. 50 qualifying marks). Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Shortlisting ratio for Stage 2 & 3 is 1:10.
2. Typing Speed Test on Computer: 10 minutes at 35 w.p.m. (50 marks, min. 25 qualifying marks, max. 3% mistakes allowed). Conducted in Delhi/NCR.
3. Descriptive Written Test: English Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Essay (100 marks, 2 hours, min. 50 qualifying marks). Evaluated only for candidates qualifying the typing test.
4. Interview: 25 marks (min. 13 qualifying marks). Shortlisting ratio: 1:3 against vacancies.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 5

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 6

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 7

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 8

Total Duration

10 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 9

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 10

Total Duration

20 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

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Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Stationed at the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi. The role involves managing case dockets, filing scrutiny, listing matters before Hon'ble Benches, maintaining judicial records, drafting official correspondence, and court management. Working in the apex court provides unmatched prestige and exposure to landmark jurisprudence. The workload is rigorous and fast-paced, particularly on miscellaneous days (Mondays and Fridays) when dozens of fresh petitions are heard. Court vacations offer valuable breathing periods.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent stationing at the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. No pan-India transfer liability exists since the Supreme Court operates exclusively from the national capital.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Offers one of the fastest and most lucrative judicial promotion tracks in India: Junior Court Assistant (Level 6) -> Court Assistant (Level 7) -> Senior Court Assistant (Level 8) -> Branch Officer (Level 10 / Gazetted) -> Assistant Registrar (Level 11) -> Deputy Registrar (Level 12) -> Registrar. Meritorious staff can reach Group-A gazetted officer ranks within 10 to 15 years.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Rigid typing accuracy filter: 35 w.p.m. in English with maximum 3% error rate. If typing test is failed, the descriptive paper is not even checked.
  • Legal section weightage: 35 out of 100 questions directly test Constitutional provisions on the Judiciary, Supreme Court Rules 2013, and Court Service Rules 1961.
  • Substantial application fee: Rs. 1,500/- for General/UR candidates and Rs. 750/- for reserved categories (non-refundable).
  • Tentative exam schedule: Written exam is tentatively scheduled for 20th November 2026, leaving less than two months for preparation.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Tentative Vacancies250
Total Vacancies250 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Group-B Non-Gazetted post placed in Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/- per month plus admissible central allowances including Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Travel Allowance.

Placed in Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per Supreme Court Service Rules).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in and navigate to the Recruitments section.
  2. Access the online application link active from 07th October, 2026 to 28th October, 2026 (11:55 PM).
  3. Register with basic details and personal email/mobile number.
  4. Upload required scanned documents: recent passport photograph, signature, Class X certificate (DOB proof), Class XII, Graduation certificate/degree, and Category/Disability certificate (if applicable).
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee (Rs. 1,500/- for General/UR, Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwBD) through the online UCO Bank payment gateway.
  6. Preview, verify, and submit the application form. Download and retain a printout of the final application for record purposes (do not send hard copies to the Registry).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / Unreserved: Rs. 1,500/- plus bank charges.
• SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD: Rs. 750/- plus bank charges.
Payment must be made online via the UCO Bank payment gateway. No postal or offline payment is accepted.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India and possess knowledge of computer operations with a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.

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