Supreme Court of India
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Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)

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Postgraduate165
B.Tech115
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
15
Pay Scale
Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400/-)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location
Delhi58New Delhi56

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Nov 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 24, 2026

4

Exam Date

Dec 22, 2026

Application Window3 – 24 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Dec 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

B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology OR Master's in Computer Application (MCA) / M.Sc. in Computer Science with minimum 3 years of software development experience; OR B.Sc. in Computer Science / BCA with First Class (at least 60% marks) and minimum 4 years of software development experience. A Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University will be preferred as an additional qualification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 1st October, 2026. Age relaxations: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India Rules. Dependants of Freedom Fighters get relaxation up to 5 years. No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No relaxation for candidates from other government departments, PSUs, or nationalized banks.

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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 (General English, Aptitude & Reasoning)

Online / OMRQualifying Only

Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test (Computer Science / IT)

Online / OMRQualifying Only

Practical Aptitude Test (Coding & Programming)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline / OnlineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises four consecutive tiers: Stage 1 Objective Type Test (100 marks, 90 mins; minimum qualifying 50 marks); Stage 2 Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test (50 marks, 90 mins; minimum qualifying 25 marks). Candidates qualifying both Objective Tests will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio for Stage 3 Practical Aptitude Test (50 marks, 90 mins; minimum qualifying 25 marks) conducted in Delhi/NCR. Candidates qualifying all three tests will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for Stage 4 Interview (25 marks; minimum qualifying 13 marks). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Stages 1 and 2.

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

Stage 1: Objective Type Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English (including Comprehension)4040
General Aptitude3030
Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude3030
Total100100
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage 2: Objective Technical Aptitude Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Computer Science & Software Development5050
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage 3: Practical Aptitude Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Practical Coding, Algorithm Implementation & Database Queries550
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage 4: Personal Interview

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Technical Viva & Domain Knowledge125

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Stage 1 & 2 Objective Tests (Combined)
102.59491.58578.5

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.

Technical Assistants in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India work within the Computer Cell / Directorate of IT, playing a pivotal role in the digitalization of the apex judiciary. Duties include maintaining the Supreme Court Case Management Information System (SCI-CMS), supporting e-Filing 2.0, designing AI translation and speech-to-text algorithms (SUVAS, SUPACE), configuring live-streaming infrastructure for Constitution Bench hearings, and ensuring institutional cybersecurity.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed exclusively at the Supreme Court Registry, Tilak Marg, New Delhi. Unlike central executive departments, this post is not subject to all-India rotational transfers. Appointees undergo a mandatory two-year probation period.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Excellent promotional pathway governed by Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules: Court Assistant (Level 7) to Senior Court Assistant (Level 8), advancing to Branch Officer / Assistant Registrar (Technical) (Level 10/11), Deputy Registrar (Level 12), and Additional Registrar (IT) (Level 13).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Minimum Experience Cutoff: 3 years experience for B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc or 4 years for BCA/B.Sc in software development is an absolute eligibility threshold. Unverified freelance work or non-development IT roles will lead to immediate rejection during document verification.
  • Four-Tier Elimination Scheme: Candidates must clear the 50% qualifying cutoff in every individual stage (50/100 in General Objective, 25/50 in Technical Aptitude, 25/50 in Practical Test, and 13/25 in Interview).
  • Negative Marking of 0.25 Marks: Applicable to both Objective Type Test and Objective Technical Aptitude Test.
  • Single Final Submission Rule: If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest successfully submitted application form will be considered; previous submissions will be discarded without refund.

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

  • Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) [Tentative Total]15
Total Vacancies15

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400/-) with starting basic pay of ₹44,900/- plus central government allowances.

Placed in Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400/-) with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 44,900/- plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other allowances as admissible under Supreme Court Rules. Gross monthly emoluments approximately Rs. 85,000/- to Rs. 90,000/-.

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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 Supreme Court of India recruitment portal at www.sci.gov.in.
  2. Click on the recruitment link for 'Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)' when online registration opens on 03.11.2026.
  3. Complete the registration by entering personal details, educational qualifications, and software development experience.
  4. Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph, signature, Class X certificate (DOB proof), Class XII, Graduation/Post Graduation degrees, experience certificates, and caste/disability certificates (if applicable).
  5. Select preferred cities for the Objective Tests in order of preference (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru).
  6. Pay the non-refundable application fee online via UCO Bank gateway (₹1,500 for General; ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/ESM) before 24.11.2026 at 11:55 PM.
  7. Download and print the submitted application form for personal records. (Do not dispatch physical printouts to the Registry).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General / Unreserved: ₹1,500/- plus bank charges. SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹750/- plus bank charges. Payment must be made strictly online through UCO Bank payment gateway.

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Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or MCA/M.Sc (CS) with 3 years software development experience, OR a BCA/B.Sc (CS) with first class (60%) and 4 years experience. A law degree (LL.B.) is considered a preferred additional qualification.

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