The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications to build a panel for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (JCA), a Group-B non-gazetted post at Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances (Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026). Any graduate who can type at 35 words per minute on a computer and is aged 18–30 can apply. Applications are open from 7 October to 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM) through sci.gov.in.
The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026 in 131 cities across India, including Dehradun, Haldwani and Roorkee in Uttarakhand. The later stages — typing test, descriptive English paper and interview — are held in Delhi/NCR. This page covers eligibility, fee, the four-stage selection process, the test syllabus and how to apply, all from the official advertisement.
Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Registry, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Post | Junior Court Assistant (Group-B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Vacancies | 250 (tentative, panel) |
| Pay | Level 6 — initial basic pay ₹35,400 + allowances |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree + typing 35 wpm on computer |
| Age | 18–30 years as on 1 September 2026 |
| Selection | Objective test → Typing test → Descriptive test → Interview |
| Official website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 30 September 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test (tentative) | 20 November 2026 |
| Answer key | 22 November 2026 |
| Answer key objections | 22 – 23 November 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Typing, descriptive test and interview | Dates to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India (any stream).
- Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer.
Eligibility is checked as on 1 September 2026.
Age limit (as on 1 September 2026)
| Category | Upper age limit / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 30 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / Physically challenged / Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the limit of 30 |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other government departments, PSUs, banks | No age relaxation |
Name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth are accepted only as shown in your Class 10 certificate. A changed name must be backed by a Gazette notification. Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961; the advertisement does not give a category-wise split of the 250 posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + bank charges |
Pay online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway. The fee is not refunded in any case.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
| Test | Duration | Max marks | Minimum to qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective test (100 MCQs) | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| 2. Typing speed test on computer (English, 35 wpm) | 10 minutes | 50 | 25 |
| 3. Written test — descriptive (English) | 2 hours | 100 | 50 |
| 4. Interview | — | 25 | 13 |
Objective test syllabus (100 questions)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English, including comprehension | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to the Judiciary 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 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Note that 35 of the 100 questions are on the Constitution's judiciary provisions and the two Supreme Court rule books — study the bare texts, which are available on the Supreme Court website.
How shortlisting works
- From candidates scoring 50 or more in the objective test, about 10 times the vacancies (1:10) are called, on merit, for the typing and descriptive tests.
- Typing test: mistakes allowed up to 3% of the words typed. A wrong word or figure is a full mistake; a wrong capital/small letter or an omitted, added or substituted punctuation mark is a half mistake.
- The descriptive paper (comprehension, précis and essay in English) is evaluated only for candidates who pass the typing test.
- Candidates who pass all three tests are called for interview in the ratio 1:3 to vacancies. The interview may be online or in person in Delhi.
Exam Centres for Uttarakhand Candidates
The objective test is held in 131 cities. In Uttarakhand the centres are Dehradun, Haldwani and Roorkee; nearby options include Delhi/NCR, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad and Bareilly. You choose cities in order of preference while applying, but the Registry may shift you to another city. The typing test and descriptive test are held only in Delhi/NCR. No TA/DA is paid for any stage.
How to Apply
- Visit www.sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment link for Junior Court Assistant 2026 (live from 7 October 2026).
- Register with a valid personal email and mobile number — all updates will also be sent by SMS and email.
- Fill in the form exactly as per your Class 10 certificate, choose your test cities and category carefully (category cannot be changed later).
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, and scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, plus caste and disability certificates if applicable.
- Pay the fee online, accept the undertaking, preview and submit by 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM. Keep your application number — you need it to download the admit card.
If you submit more than one form, only the last submitted application will be considered. Admit cards are not posted; download them from the Supreme Court website.
Other Points to Note
- Candidates in central/state government, PSU or bank jobs must produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification. If you get a job during the process, inform the Recruitment Cell at [email protected].
- Persons with disabilities can use a scribe (Annexure-I / I-A) and get compensatory time. The scribe's qualification must be two to three academic years below the minimum qualification.
- False information, fabricated documents or impersonation lead to disqualification, prosecution and debarment — even after appointment.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online / notices / admit card | www.sci.gov.in (Recruitment) |
| Recruitment Cell email | [email protected] |
| Other court and judiciary jobs | Judiciary updates |
This information is based on the official Supreme Court advertisement dated 30 September 2026. In case of any difference, the official notice prevails. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with the Supreme Court of India.