Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026: 250 Posts, Apply 7 to 28 October
Supreme Court of India has invited applications for Junior Court Assistant (Group-B, non-gazetted), 250 vacancies, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. The last date to apply is 28 October 2026. Age is counted as on 1 September 2026. Details below are from the official notice: Supreme Court of India Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated 30.09.2026, detailed PDF on sci.gov.in. Apply link notice dated 06.10.2026.
- Organization
- Supreme Court of India
- Post Name
- Junior Court Assistant (Group-B, non-gazetted)
- Total Vacancy
- 250
- Application Mode
- Online only, on the Digialm link from sci.gov.in
- Job Location
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
- Official Website
- sci.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026 |
| Link notice for online form | 6 October 2026, on the Supreme Court website |
| Online application opens | 7 October 2026, 10:00 am |
| Application end | 28 October 2026, 11:55 pm |
Overview
The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications to prepare a panel for 250 tentative posts of Junior Court Assistant, Group-B, non-gazetted, in Level 6 of the pay matrix with initial basic pay Rs 35,400 plus allowances. Advertisement number is F.6/2026-SC (RC), dated 30 September 2026.
The recruitment cell published a link notice on 6 October 2026. The form on Digialm opens at 10:00 am on 7 October 2026 and closes at 11:55 pm on 28 October 2026. The detailed advertisement PDF is on sci.gov.in/recruitments.
Tentative panel, not a fixed joining list
The notice says 250 tentative vacancies. That language matters for seniority and joining batches. Treat the number as the Court's current estimate, not a guarantee that every panel name receives an appointment letter on the same day.
Degree, 35 w.p.m., and who skips the age ceiling
You need a recognised bachelor's degree and 35 words per minute typing on computer with knowledge of computer operation. Age is counted on 1 September 2026: minimum 18, maximum 30 for unreserved candidates, with standard Central relaxations.
Dependents of freedom fighters may get up to five years over thirty. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Candidates in other government service, nationalised banks or PSUs get no age relaxation, though they may apply if otherwise eligible.
Fee and employer NOC
General and unreserved candidates pay Rs 1,500 online. SC, ST, OBC (NCL), ex-servicemen and PwBD pay Rs 750. Bank charges are extra. There is no offline fee.
Serving government or PSU staff need a no-objection certificate at document verification. The advertisement also disqualifies candidates with unsettled loan defaults reflected in CIBIL unless regularised before appointment.
Selection stages and qualifying marks are on the syllabus page. A short practice set is on the practice page.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 September 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved and most categories | Not below 18 and not above 30 on 1 September 2026. Usual relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules. | 30 years |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | Up to five years over the 30-year ceiling. | 35 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit. | Not applicable |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India.
- Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and unreserved | Rs 1,500, online only, plus bank charges |
| SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), ex-servicemen and PwBD | Rs 750, online only, plus bank charges |
How to Apply
- 1Apply only through the Digialm link published on sci.gov.in under Recruitments. The recruitment cell notice dated 6 October 2026 opens the form from 7 October 2026, 10:00 am to 28 October 2026, 11:55 pm.
- 2Pay the fee online. No postal form is accepted.
- 3Candidates in Central or State Government, nationalised banks or public sector undertakings must produce a no-objection certificate from the employer at document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
The advertisement prepares a panel for 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant in Level 6 of the pay matrix. Initial basic pay is Rs 35,400 plus allowances. The count is tentative and can change.
The essential qualification printed is a degree plus computer operation with 35 w.p.m. typing on computer. Read the detailed PDF for any additional skill test.
No. The advertisement says no age relaxation for candidates working in other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit.
The advertisement bars candidates who have defaulted on lending arrangements and have not regularised CIBIL-adverse accounts before the offer of appointment.