SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026: Apply Online, 250 Vacancy
Supreme Court of India · Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC)
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SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026 is a recruitment for 250 vacancies notified by Supreme Court of India. Applications are open and close on 28 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 250 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: F.6/2026-SC (RC)
- Application Dates: 07 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 20 Nov 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹750 to ₹1,500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India, with knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01 Sept 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: Dependents of freedom fighters +5 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) → Typing Speed Test on Computer → Written Test (Descriptive) → Interview Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Objective Type Test, Typing Speed Test, Written Test (Descriptive), Interview — 10 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions). Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 2 subjects — General English, Written Test (Descriptive) Syllabus
What This Recruitment Is About
The Supreme Court of India has released Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026. This notice invites online applications to build a panel of candidates for the post of Junior Court Assistant.
This recruitment is for 250 tentative vacancies. Junior Court Assistant is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post. The post comes with Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400, plus allowances.
How to Apply
- Go to the Supreme Court of India website (www.sci.gov.in) and use the online application link. Applications are accepted only online.
- Fill in all details in the online Application Form. Check that everything is correct before you submit.
- Upload a scanned copy of your recent photograph, signature, and the required documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Give an Undertaking that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of the Advertisement.
- Preview your Application Form after you finish. Take a printout for your own records. Do not send it to the Registry.
- Keep your Application number safe. You will need it to get your Admit Card.
Documents Required
- Recent photograph (scanned copy)
- Signature (scanned copy)
- Class Xth Certificate
- Class XIIth Certificate
- Graduation Certificate
- Caste/community certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Important Things to Remember
- Once you submit your application, you cannot withdraw or change it.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- No postal application form will be accepted. Fee will not be accepted in any other form.
- If you submit more than one Application Form, only the one with the latest Application Number will count.
- No TA/DA (travel or daily allowance) will be paid for appearing in Tests or Interview.
- Application Forms that do not follow the instructions will be rejected.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | 250 | Level 6 of Pay Matrix, initial Basic Pay Rs. 35,400 plus allowances |
SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026 has 250 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Posts & Vacancies
| Post | Pay Level / Salary | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | Level 6 of Pay Matrix with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances | 250 |
Pay shown is the level / pay scale stated in the official notification. In-hand salary varies with allowances and posting — confirm on the board's own notice.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notification for this recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date for online registration | 7th October, 2026 |
| Last date and time for submission of application | 28th October, 2026, at 11.55 p.m. |
| Last date for fee payment | 28 October 2026 |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 20th November, 2026 |
| Uploading of answer keys | 22nd November, 2026 |
| Objection window for answer keys | 22nd November, 2026 to 23rd November, 2026, till 11.55 p.m. |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | Will be updated soon |
Every date Supreme Court of India printed for SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date for online registration | 07 Oct 2026 |
| Last date and time for submission of application | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Uploading of answer keys | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Objection window for answer keys | 22nd November, 2026 to 23rd November, 2026, till 11.55 p.m. |
| Objection window for answer keys | 22nd November, 2026 to 23rd November, 2026, till 11.55 p.m. |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Declared Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
You must pay the fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway. The fee is not refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs. 1,500, plus bank charges |
| SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer meaning not among the better-off within OBC)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged | Rs. 750, plus bank charges |
Application fee for SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,500 | plus bank charges, paid online via UCO Bank payment gateway |
| SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged | ₹750 | plus bank charges, paid online via UCO Bank payment gateway |
Eligibility
You must be between 18 and 30 years old. This is counted as on 1 September 2026.
- Dependents of freedom fighters get a 5-year age relaxation.
- There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
- There is no age relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs, or Nationalized Banks.
You need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in India. You also need knowledge of computer operation.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 30 years old as on 01 Sept 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Dependents of freedom fighters | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India, with knowledge of computer operation and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer.
No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India; no age relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments/PSUs/Nationalized Banks.
Exam Pattern
The Supreme Court will select you through four stages, one after another.
- Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Typing Speed Test on Computer
- Written Test (Descriptive)
- Interview
Objective Type Test and Other Stages, in Detail
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | General English (including comprehension) | 20 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | General Aptitude | 15 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | General Knowledge | 15 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India | 15 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 10 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 | 10 | - | - |
| Objective Type Test | Computer Knowledge | 15 | - | - |
| Typing Speed Test | Typing Speed Test on Computer (English, min. 35 w.p.m.) | - | 50 | 10 minutes |
| Written Test (Descriptive) | Comprehension passage, Precis Writing and Essay Writing | - | 100 | 2 hours |
| Interview | Interview | - | 25 | - |
The Objective Type Test lasts 1 ½ hours in total. The Typing Speed Test lasts 10 minutes. The Written Test lasts 2 hours.
Minimum Marks You Need to Pass Each Stage
- Objective Type Test: 50 out of 100
- Typing Speed Test: 25 out of 50
- Written Test: 50 out of 100
- Interview: 13 out of 25
How Many Candidates Move to the Next Stage
- For the Typing Speed Test and Written Test, candidates are shortlisted at 1:10 of tentative vacancies.
- For the Interview, candidates are shortlisted at 1:3 of tentative vacancies.
- In the Typing Speed Test, you are allowed up to 3% mistakes of the total words typed.
Objective Type Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English (including comprehension) | 20 | — | — |
| General Aptitude | 15 | — | — |
| General Knowledge | 15 | — | — |
| Judiciary provisions 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
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typing Speed Test on Computer (English, min. 35 w.p.m.) | — | 50 | 10 minutes |
Written Test (Descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension passage, Precis Writing and Essay Writing | — | 100 | 2 hours |
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 25 | — |
Selection Process
- Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Typing Speed Test on Computer
- Written Test (Descriptive)
- Interview
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | comprehension section |
| Written Test (Descriptive) | Comprehension passage, Precis Writing, Essay Writing |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total tentative vacancies | 250 |
| Negative marking in Objective Type Test | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Minimum qualifying marks - Objective Type Test | 50 out of 100 |
| Minimum qualifying marks - Typing Speed Test | 25 out of 50 |
| Minimum qualifying marks - Written Test | 50 out of 100 |
| Minimum qualifying marks - Interview | 13 out of 25 |
| Duration of Objective Type Test | 1 ½ hours |
| Duration of Typing Speed Test | 10 minutes |
| Duration of Written Test | 2 hours |
| Shortlisting ratio for Typing/Written stage | 1:10 of tentative vacancies |
| Shortlisting ratio for Interview | 1:3 of tentative vacancies |
| Objection fee per objection to answer key | Rs.100/- |
| Mistakes allowed in Typing Speed Test | 3% of total words typed |
| Minimum typing speed required | 35 w.p.m. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does online registration start for SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026?
Online registration starts on 7th October, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026?
The last date and time to submit your application is 28th October, 2026, at 11.55 p.m.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 250 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant.
What is the pay scale for Junior Court Assistant post?
The post is in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400, plus allowances.
What is the age limit to apply for this post?
You must be between 18 and 30 years old, counted as on 1 September 2026.
What is the application fee for general category candidates?
General/Unreserved candidates must pay Rs. 1,500, plus bank charges.
What is the application fee for SC/ST/OBC candidates?
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates must pay Rs. 750, plus bank charges.
What is the educational qualification required for this post?
You need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in India, plus a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer.
What is the selection process for Junior Court Assistant recruitment?
Selection has four stages: Objective Type Test, Typing Speed Test, Written Test (Descriptive), and Interview.
When is the Objective Type Test scheduled?
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20th November, 2026.
Is there negative marking in the Objective Type Test?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Type Test.
When will the answer key be uploaded?
The answer key will be uploaded on 22nd November, 2026. You can raise objections from 22nd to 23rd November, 2026, till 11.55 p.m.
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