Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 for 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts: Apply Online
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has released the Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026. A total of 250 tentative vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA), a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances.
Any Indian graduate aged 18 to 30 years with a computer typing speed of 35 words per minute can apply. The online application is open from 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM), and the Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026. This article covers the vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, fee, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centres and how to apply, all taken from the official notification.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026, Advt. No. F.6/2026-SC (RC)
➤ Post: Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted)
➤ Total vacancies: 250 (tentative)
➤ Qualification: Bachelor's degree + computer typing at 35 w.p.m.
➤ Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026 (relaxation as per GoI rules)
➤ Salary: Level 6, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400 + allowances
➤ Apply online: 7 October to 28 October 2026 (11:55 PM)
➤ Application fee: Rs. 1,500 (General); Rs. 750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/PwD)
➤ Selection: Objective Test, Typing Test, Descriptive Test, Interview
➤ Objective Test: 20 November 2026 (tentative)
➤ Job location: New Delhi
Table of Contents
- Supreme Court JCA 2026 Important Dates
- Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 Overview
- SCI Junior Court Assistant Vacancy 2026
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- SCI JCA Salary
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- SCI JCA Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- SCI JCA Exam Centres
- How to Apply
- Important Instructions
- FAQs
- Important Links
Supreme Court JCA 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 30 September 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 28 October 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Crucial date for age and qualification | 1 September 2026 |
| Objective Type Test (tentative) | 20 November 2026 |
| Answer key release | 22 November 2026 |
| Answer key objection window | 22 to 23 November 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Typing Test, Descriptive Test and Interview | To be notified on sci.gov.in |
Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download them from the Supreme Court website.
Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC) |
| Post | Junior Court Assistant (JCA) |
| Total vacancies | 250 (tentative) |
| Post group | Group-B Non-Gazetted |
| Pay level | Level 6 of the Pay Matrix |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Selection | Objective Test, Typing Test, Descriptive Test, Interview |
| Job location | New Delhi |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
SCI Junior Court Assistant Vacancy 2026
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Assistant | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 | 250 (tentative) |
- The vacancies will be filled through a selection panel.
- The Registry may change the number of posts due to administrative needs, with the approval of the Competent Authority.
- Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Supreme Court JCA Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India |
| Computer skill | Knowledge of computer operation, with a typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer |
| Crucial date | 1 September 2026 |
The degree must be complete as on 1 September 2026. Candidates whose degree is not complete by this date are not eligible.
SCI JCA Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years (as per GoI rules) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (as per GoI rules) |
| Persons with Disabilities | As per GoI rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per GoI rules |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | Up to 5 years |
| Departmental candidates of the SCI Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other Govt. departments / PSUs / Nationalised Banks | No relaxation |
Note: The notice says "usual age relaxation as per Government of India rules" for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen. The year figures shown are the standard Central Government norms.
Supreme Court SCI JCA Salary
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Initial basic pay | Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances admissible to Central Government employees in Delhi |
With DA, HRA and other allowances, the gross monthly salary will be considerably higher than the basic pay.
Supreme Court JCA Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / PwD | Rs. 750 |
- The fee is payable online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Bank charges are extra.
- No postal application or offline fee is accepted.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Supreme Court JCA Selection Process
- Objective Type Test (MCQ)
- Typing Speed Test on Computer (English)
- Written Test (Descriptive, English)
- Interview
- Candidates must clear each stage to move to the next.
- If many candidates clear the Objective Test, those in the ratio of 1:10 against vacancies are shortlisted for the Typing and Descriptive Tests.
- The Descriptive paper is evaluated only for those who pass the Typing Test.
- Candidates who clear all three tests are called for interview in the ratio of 1:3.
SCI JCA Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
| Test | Duration | Max Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (100 MCQs) | 1.5 hours | 100 | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test (English, 35 w.p.m.) | 10 minutes | 50 | 25 |
| Written Test (Descriptive) | 2 hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | – | 25 | 13 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Test.
SCI JCA Objective Test syllabus (section-wise):
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English (including comprehension) | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to 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 |
| Total | 100 |
- Descriptive Test: a 2-hour English paper with a comprehension passage, precis writing and essay writing.
- Typing Test rules: mistakes up to 3% of the total words typed are allowed. A wrong word or figure counts as a full mistake. A wrong capital/small letter, or an omitted, added or substituted punctuation mark, counts as half a mistake.
SCI JCA Exam Centres 2026
- The Objective Type Test will be held in 131 cities across India, listed in Annexure-A of the notification.
- West Bengal centres: Asansol, Burdwan, Kalyani, Kolkata and Siliguri.
- Other major centres include Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Guwahati, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mohali, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and Bhopal.
- The Typing Test and Descriptive Test will be held only in Delhi/NCR. The interview will be held online or in person in Delhi.
- No TA/DA is paid for any test or the interview, and requests to change the city or date will not be accepted.
Facilities for PwD candidates: a scribe can be used by submitting the proforma in Annexure-I or Annexure-IA with supporting certificates. The scribe's qualification must be two to three academic years below the minimum qualification for the exam. Compensatory time will be given as admissible.
How to Apply for Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment section, or use the direct apply link below.
- Click the Junior Court Assistant 2026 online application link (active from 7 October 2026).
- Register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number, and keep both active through the whole process.
- Fill in your details exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate.
- Choose your preferred exam cities in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph, signature and the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank gateway before 11:55 PM on 28 October 2026.
- Preview, submit and print the application form, and note your Application Number.
Documents required: recent passport size photograph and signature (scanned), Class 10 certificate (name and date of birth), Class 12 certificate, graduation certificate, caste/community certificate (reserved categories), disability certificate (if applicable), Gazette Notification (for change in name/surname), and an NOC from the employer for Central/State Govt., PSU and Nationalised Bank employees (at document verification).
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Important Instructions
- An application cannot be withdrawn or edited once submitted.
- If more than one form is submitted, only the one with the latest Application Number will be considered.
- The printout of the application need not be sent to the Registry.
- All updates, admit cards and results will be published only on sci.gov.in, so check it regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026?
There are 250 tentative vacancies for Junior Court Assistant.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court JCA 2026?
The last date is 28 October 2026, till 11:55 PM. Registration started on 7 October 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of SCI JCA?
The post is in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 plus DA, HRA and other allowances.
Q4. What is the age limit for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant?
18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per GoI rules.
Q5. Can final year students apply for SCI JCA 2026?
No. The degree must be held as on 1 September 2026.
Q6. When is the SCI JCA exam date 2026?
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the Supreme Court JCA exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Test.
Q8. Which SCI JCA exam centres are in West Bengal?
Asansol, Burdwan, Kalyani, Kolkata and Siliguri.
Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Supreme Court SCI JCA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Download Supreme Court JCA Notification PDF |
| Supreme Court SCI JCA Apply Online 2026 | Apply Online |
| Supreme Court Official Website | sci.gov.in |
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