New Delhi: The Registry of the Supreme Court of India has published notification Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 250 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). This Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted post serves as a gateway to working within the highest court of the nation.
1. Official Overview & Important Dates
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Recruiting Authority: Supreme Court of India (SCI)
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Post Name: Junior Court Assistant (JCA)
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Classification: Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
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Total Vacancies: 250 Posts (Tentative)
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Official Website: www.sci.gov.in
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Application Opening Date: October 7, 2026
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Application Closing Date: October 28, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
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Objective Written Test Date: November 20, 2026 (Tentative)
2. Salary Structure & Benefits
The Junior Court Assistant post is placed under Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission) with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month.
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Basic Pay: ₹35,400 (Level 6, Cell 1)
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Dearness Allowance (DA): ~₹21,240 (60% DA)
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House Rent Allowance (HRA): ~₹10,620 (X-Class City Allowance @ 30%)
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Transport Allowance (TA + DA): ~₹5,760
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Estimated Gross Salary: ~₹72,000 to ₹73,000 per month
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In-Hand / Take-Home Pay: ~₹64,000 to ₹66,000 per month (Post NPS and CGHS deductions)
Additional Benefits: Includes Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) medical benefits, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), House Building Advance (HBA), and government quarter allotment eligibility in Delhi.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India.
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Candidates must have basic knowledge of computer operations.
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Candidates must possess a minimum English typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) on a computer.
Age Limit (As on September 1, 2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
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Age Relaxation: Standard Government of India relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates.
4. Detailed Sectional Exam Pattern (275 Total Marks)
Stage 1: Objective Type Written Test (100 Questions / 100 Marks / 90 Minutes)
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) per incorrect answer.
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General English: 20 Questions / 20 Marks
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General Aptitude: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
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Judiciary Provisions in the Constitution of India: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
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Supreme Court Rules, 2013: 10 Questions / 10 Marks
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SC Officers & Servants Rules, 1961: 10 Questions / 10 Marks
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Computer Knowledge: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
Stage 2: Computer Typing Speed Test (50 Marks / 10 Minutes)
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Requirement: Minimum 35 WPM speed in English on a computer screen.
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Qualifying Score: 25 Marks out of 50.
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Permissible Error Limit: Up to 3% of total typed words.
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Deduction Penalty Rules:
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Omission or addition of a wrong word/figure = 1 full mistake.
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Wrong capitalization or small letter = 1/2 mistake.
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Omitted or extra punctuation mark = 1/2 mistake.
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Stage 3: English Descriptive Written Test (100 Marks / 2 Hours)
(Evaluated ONLY for candidates who clear the typing speed benchmark)
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Qualifying Score: 50 Marks out of 100.
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Paper Contents:
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Comprehension Passage (Interpretation and direct answers).
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Precis Writing (Condensing passages to 1/3rd original length).
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Essay Writing (400 to 500 words on legal, socio-economic, or current national topics).
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Stage 4: Personal Interview (25 Marks)
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Shortlisting Ratio: Shortlisted candidates are called in a 1:3 ratio relative to vacant seats.
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Qualifying Score: Minimum 13 Marks out of 25.
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Focus: Evaluates court etiquette, verbal clarity, Legal/Judicial awareness, and personality.
5. Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus
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Judiciary & Legal Awareness: Bare Articles 124 to 147 (Supreme Court) and Articles 214 to 231 (High Courts) of the Indian Constitution, Judicial Review, Writs, and landmark judgments.
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General English: Reading Comprehension, Tenses, Prepositions, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, and Sentence Rearrangements.
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General Aptitude: Number Series, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, and Data Interpretation.
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Computer Knowledge: Computer Architecture, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows OS, Internet protocols, Networking basics, and Keyboard Shortcuts.
6. Career Progression Roadmap
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Junior Court Assistant (Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
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Senior Court Assistant (Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) — Promotional Exam / Departmental Promotion after 5 to 8 Years
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Branch Officer / Court Master (Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
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Assistant Registrar / Deputy Registrar (Pay Level 12 / Level 13)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the start and end date for submitting the Supreme Court JCA application form? The online application portal opens on October 7, 2026 and closes on October 28, 2026 (11:55 PM).
Q2. What is the application fee for different categories? The fee is ₹1,500 for General and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD categories pay ₹750.
Q3. Is negative marking applicable in the Stage 1 Objective Written Test? Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks (1/4th mark) for every incorrect response in the objective test.
Q4. What is the cutoff date for age calculation? Age is calculated as of September 1, 2026. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old on this date.
Q5. How much typing error is permitted during the Computer Skill Test? Candidates are permitted a maximum mistake limit of up to 3% of the total words typed during the 10-minute speed test.
Q6. Where will the examination centres for the skill and descriptive tests be located? While the preliminary objective test is held in major selected cities across India, the typing test, descriptive test, and personal interview rounds are primarily conducted in Delhi / NCR.
Conclusion
The Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 offers a rewarding career path in legal administration within the highest court of India. Offering a starting gross salary of approximately ₹72,000 per month along with Central Government perquisites, this post combines long-term security with rapid promotional opportunities. Prospective candidates are encouraged to complete their online registration well before the deadline on October 28, 2026 and structure their preparation around both objective tests and computer typing speed.