Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026: 250 Junior Court Assistant – Apply Online @ www.sci.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The number of posts may be subject to change due to administrative exigencies and/or the requirement of the Registry. The Registry reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or alter the selection process without prior notice.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University in India.
• Knowledge of Computer Operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer (English language).

Age Limit (as on 01/09/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• Usual age relaxation will be admissible to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Physically Challenged, and Ex-servicemen, as per Government of India's Rules.
• Relaxation up to maximum of five years, over and above the prescribed age limit of thirty years, will be admissible to dependents of freedom fighters.
• No upper age limit for the Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
• No age relaxation will be allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, or Nationalized Banks.

Reservation

The benefit of reservation will be in accordance with Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the Objective Type Test, Typing Speed Test, Written Test, or Interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of Date of Birth.
2. Class XII (Intermediate) Certificate and Mark Sheet.
3. Consolidated Bachelor's Degree Certificate and all Degree Mark Sheets from a recognized University.
4. Scanned copy of recent Passport-size Photograph.
5. Scanned copy of Signature.
6. Valid Category / Caste Certificate in the Central Government prescribed format (if applicable – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged).
7. Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate (if applicable for age relaxation).
8. Departmental Candidate Certificate (if applicable – for Registry employees).
9. Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card).
10. Application printout with Application Number (must be retained for generation of Admit Card).

Important Instructions:

• The application must be submitted strictly online at www.sci.gov.in between 07 October 2026 and 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM). No postal or offline application form will be accepted.
• Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
• The candidate should retain the Application Number carefully for generation of the Admit Card and for any other communication regarding the Tests/Interview.
• Fee shall be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank only.
• Scanned documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format during the online application process.

Steps to Apply Online for SCI Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the recruitment link and find the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Read the advertisement carefully and verify eligibility criteria.
4. Click the Apply Online link and register as a new user on the recruitment portal.
5. Fill in all required personal, educational, and contact details in the online application form.
6. Upload scanned copies of: recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII, and Graduation Certificates, Caste/Community certificate (if applicable), and Disability certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
8. Preview the application form and verify all details before final submission.
9. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. The online application process starts on 07 October 2026. No application will be accepted after this deadline through any other mode.

2. What is the application fee for SCI Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 1,500/- for General/Unreserved candidates and Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates. The fee must be paid online through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Fee once paid will not be refunded.

3. What is the educational qualification required for Junior Court Assistant?

Candidates must have 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. in computer (English language).

4. What is the selection process for Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant?

The selection process consists of four stages: (1) Objective Type Test (100 marks), (2) Typing Speed Test on computer in English (50 marks, minimum qualifying 10), (3) Written Test (Descriptive) in English including Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Essay Writing (100 marks), and (4) Interview (25 marks). No TA/DA will be paid to candidates.

5. What is the salary for Junior Court Assistant in Supreme Court of India?

The post is placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- per month plus allowances as admissible. Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix ranges from Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-.

6. What is the age limit and where is the job located?

The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01.09.2026, with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Challenged/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India Rules. The job is located in New Delhi, Delhi at the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

7. When will the Objective Type Test be conducted?

The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026. The Typing Speed Test, Written Test (Descriptive), and Interview dates will be notified subsequently on www.sci.gov.in.