The Supreme Court of India has advertised 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant (Group 'C' Non-Clerical) at Level 3 of the Pay Matrix (₹21,700–69,100), with an initial basic pay of ₹21,700 plus allowances. The advertisement (No. F.3/2026-SC (RC)) is dated 15 October 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply online at sci.gov.in from 4 November to 25 November 2026.
Selection is through a 100-mark objective test, tentatively on 26 December 2026, followed by an interview. The test is held in 131 cities, including Dehradun, Haldwani and Roorkee in Uttarakhand. Note: this is a different post from the Junior Court Assistant (JCA) recruitment, which needs a degree and typing.
Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Registry, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Post | Junior Court Attendant — Group 'C' Non-Clerical |
| Advertisement | F.3/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 130 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 3 — ₹21,700–69,100, starting basic ₹21,700 + allowances |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass (maximum 12th) |
| Age | 18–27 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Apply online | 4 – 25 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Written test | 26 December 2026 (tentative) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 15 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test | 26 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key | 28 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Objections to answer key | 28 – 29 December 2026, 11:55 PM (₹100 per objection, refunded if valid) |
| Interview | Date to be announced on sci.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Class 10 from a board or institute recognised by the Government.
- Maximum: Class 12 / 10+2. The advertisement sets 12th as the highest qualification for this post.
All eligibility conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
- 18 to 27 years.
- Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
- Up to 5 more years for dependants of freedom fighters.
- Widows and divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried: up to 35 years (38 for OBC-NCL, 40 for SC/ST).
- No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. Employees of other government departments, PSUs and banks get no age relaxation.
Exam Pattern
| Test | Details | Time | Marks | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective test | 100 MCQs: General Intelligence & Reasoning 25, Numerical Aptitude 25, General English 25, General Awareness 25 | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | Online, or in person in Delhi | — | 25 | 13 |
- Each question carries 1 mark; 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- If many candidates score 50 or more, they will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 to the vacancies, in order of merit.
- Selected candidates are placed on a merit panel; being on the panel does not guarantee appointment.
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 non-refundable.
Duties of a Junior Court Attendant
As stated in the advertisement, a Junior Court Attendant carries files, paper books, books and records, dusts tables, chairs, almirahs, windows and bookshelves, and serves tea, coffee, snacks and water to officers and officials of the Registry, apart from other duties.
Exam Centres
The objective test is held in 131 cities across India. In Uttarakhand the centres are Dehradun, Haldwani and Roorkee. Nearby options include Delhi/NCR, Meerut, Bareilly, Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) and Ambala (Haryana). You choose cities in order of preference while applying; the Registry may allot another city for administrative reasons.
How to Apply
- From 4 November 2026, open sci.gov.in and go to the Recruitment section.
- Register and fill in the form. Your name, parents' names and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate.
- Upload your photo, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, and caste and disability certificates if applicable.
- Choose your exam cities in order of preference, pay the fee online and submit by 25 November 2026.
- Save the application number — you need it to download the admit card. Admit cards are not sent by post.
If you submit more than one form, only the last one is considered. Candidates already in government service need a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply online / official website | sci.gov.in — Recruitment section, 4 to 25 November 2026 |
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