What the notice says
SCI Junior Court Assistant 2026 is Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026. Online applications open from 7 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. The Registry is preparing a panel for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted) in Level-6 with initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 plus allowances. Apply only through the link on sci.gov.in/recruitments. Official PDF: F.6/2026-SC (RC) PDF.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Vacancies | 250 tentative |
| Pay | Level-6, initial basic Rs 35,400 + allowances |
| Fee | Rs 1,500 (UR); Rs 750 (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM) + bank charges via UCO Bank |
| Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026 |
| Who can apply | Indian citizens with Bachelor’s degree + computer knowledge + 35 wpm typing |
What the Supreme Court Registry does
The Registry of the Supreme Court of India handles the administrative and clerical work that supports the judges. Junior Court Assistants work in this Registry on files, correspondence and court-related office tasks in New Delhi.
This advertisement is for a panel of candidates. The final number of appointments depends on the Registry’s actual need.
Nature of the role
This is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix. Initial basic pay is Rs 35,400 plus allowances as admissible. The Registry can change the number of posts due to administrative reasons. The selection process can also be modified if needed.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are an Indian citizen.
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India.
- You have knowledge of computer operation and can type 35 words per minute on a computer.
- You are between 18 and 30 years as on 1 September 2026 (or you qualify for a printed relaxation).
Skip if
- You do not have the Bachelor’s degree or the 35 wpm typing speed.
- You are below 18 or above 30 as on 1 September 2026 and no relaxation applies to you.
- You want a judicial officer post. This is a Registry staff post, not a judge seat.
- Someone asks you to pay a fee outside the official UCO Bank gateway on sci.gov.in.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30 September 2026 |
| Apply start | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date and time | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age reckoning | 1 September 2026 |
| Fee | Rs 1,500 for Unreserved; Rs 750 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. Paid online via UCO Bank gateway. Bank charges extra. Fee is non-refundable. |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 20 November 2026 |
Available positions
1. Junior Court Assistant — Level-6, Rs 35,400 basic 250 tentative vacancies
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in India.
- Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 35 w.p.m. on computer.
- Age 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026.
Usual age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules. Up to 5 years extra for dependents of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No age relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs or Nationalized Banks.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed in the advertisement. Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Total vacancies — 250 tentative. The number may change.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in India | Knowledge of computer operation + 35 w.p.m. typing on computer. No prior work experience printed. |
Selection
- Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions): 100 questions, 1.5 hours, 100 marks. Minimum 50 marks to qualify. Includes General English (including comprehension), General Aptitude, General Knowledge, provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules 2013, Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules 1961, and Computer Knowledge.
- Typing Speed Test on computer in English: 35 words per minute.
- Written Test (Descriptive) in English language.
- Interview.
Admission to all stages is provisional. Documents are verified later. The Registry reserves the right to cancel or modify the process.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Official advertisement PDF F.6/2026-SC (RC)
- SCI Recruitments page
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (linked in the notice).
How to apply
- Open only the official link from sci.gov.in/recruitments for Junior Court Assistant-2026.
- Register and fill the online form carefully. Furnish the undertaking that you have read the terms and that false information will cancel your candidature.
- Pay the correct fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Submit before 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM. Save the acknowledgement.
- Do not pay any agent or coaching centre outside the official gateway.
FAQs
What is the last date?
28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Applications open from 7 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Indian citizens with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University, knowledge of computer operation, and 35 w.p.m. typing speed. Age 18-30 as on 1 September 2026 (with printed relaxations).
How many vacancies?
250 tentative. The number can change.
Where do I apply?
Only on the link from sci.gov.in/recruitments.
What is the fee?
Rs 1,500 for Unreserved candidates. Rs 750 for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-servicemen. Plus bank charges. Paid online only via UCO Bank.
Can final-year students apply?
The notice requires a Bachelor’s degree. Final-year students who do not yet have the degree as on the eligibility date should check the official PDF before applying.
More openings are on the jobs board. Check the official PDF before you fill the form.