Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Online Form 2026

The Supreme Court of India invites applications for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA) for the year 2026. This recruitment is conducted to fill approximately 250 vacancies in the Supreme Court Registry. Junior Court Assistants perform crucial administrative and clerical functions in the apex court, including case file maintenance, data entry, correspondence handling, and court record management. Selected candidates will be appointed on a permanent basis with attractive pay scales and benefits under the Central Government pay structure. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve in India's highest judicial institution.

Important Dates

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Actual distribution subject to official notification and reservation policy

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
• Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications (MS Office, typing skills)
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (may be tested)

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Indian Citizen
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962 with intention of permanent settlement
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, with intention to settle in India

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Supreme Court of India recruitment portal at sci.gov.in or the dedicated recruitment website
2. Click on "Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026" notification link
3. Read the detailed advertisement and ensure eligibility criteria
4. Click on "Apply Online" or "New Registration" button
5. Register with basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
6. Login with registration ID and password
7. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
8. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates) as per specifications
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take printout of confirmation page for future reference
11. Note down the registration number and password for downloading admit card

Application Fees

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination: Computer-based objective type test covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks will be shortlisted for Mains examination.

1. Main Examination: Comprehensive computer-based test with higher difficulty level covering similar subjects as Prelims with descriptive questions. Marks obtained in Mains are considered for final merit list preparation.

1. Typing/Skill Test: Qualifying in nature (not for merit). Candidates must demonstrate typing proficiency at prescribed speed (35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer). Failure to qualify results in disqualification.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification of educational qualification, age, category certificate, experience certificate (if any), and other relevant documents.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination as per Supreme Court standards. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in Main Examination only, subject to qualifying all stages and document verification.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in objective questions

Mode: Computer-based Test (CBT) for both Prelims and Mains

Detailed Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classifications
• Series Completion (Number, Alphabetical, Alphanumeric)
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Syllogisms and Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabetical and Number Ranking
• Mathematical Operations and Puzzle Tests
• Statement and Conclusions/Assumptions
• Non-verbal Reasoning (Figure Matrix, Paper Cutting/Folding)

General Awareness

• Indian Constitution and Polity
• Indian Judicial System and Supreme Court
• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Geography of India and World
• Indian Economy and Planning
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Sports and Culture
• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Important Days and Events

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System and HCF/LCM
• Simplification and Approximation
• Percentage and Ratio-Proportion
• Average, Profit & Loss, Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs)
• Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
• Algebra (Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations)
• Trigonometry Basics
• Geometry fundamentals

English Language & Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
• Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles)
• Sentence Correction and Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Phrase Replacement and Sentence Improvement
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement
• Idioms and Phrases
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• One-word Substitution

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), Pension under National Pension System (NPS), Group Insurance, Annual Increments, and other Central Government perquisites.

Junior Court Assistants have excellent career progression opportunities within the Supreme Court of India. With experience and departmental examinations, they can be promoted to Senior Court Assistant, Court Master, and further to supervisory and administrative positions. Regular increments, performance-based promotions, and opportunities for skill enhancement training ensure steady career advancement in one of India's most prestigious judicial institutions.

Admit cards for the Preliminary and Main examinations will be released approximately 10-15 days before the respective exam dates on the official Supreme Court recruitment website. Candidates must login with their registration number and password/date of birth to download the admit card. No physical admit cards will be sent by post. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

Results for Preliminary and Main examinations are declared on the official website within 4-6 weeks of the respective examination dates. Candidates can check their result by entering registration number or roll number. Scorecards with detailed marks and cutoff information are made available for download. The final merit list is prepared based on Main Examination marks and published after document verification completion.

The cutoff marks vary each year based on difficulty level, number of vacancies, and candidates appearing. Typically, General category candidates need to score 65-70% marks in Prelims and 60-65% in Mains for shortlisting. SC/ST candidates have cutoffs around 45-50%, while OBC candidates require 55-60%. These are indicative figures and actual cutoffs depend on overall performance and normalization factors.

Examination Centres

North: Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Shimla, Jammu

South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Mangalore

East: Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Cuttack, Jamshedpur

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Surat, Indore, Bhopal

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl

Central: Raipur, Jabalpur, Bilaspur

Centre allocation is subject to availability and administrative convenience. Candidates may choose preferred centres during application, but final allocation is at the discretion of the Supreme Court.