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Supreme Court of India SCI Junior Court Assistant JCA Recruitment 2026

Junior Court Assistant JCA Recruitment 2026 - Supreme Court Of India

  • BoardSupreme Court Of India(SCI)
  • LocationNew Delhi
  • Posted6 Oct 2026
Apply Last Date 28 October 2026
Application Window 17 days left
Age Limit 18 – 30 Years
Current Stage Recruitment
Overview: Supreme Court of India (SCI) has released the notification for the recruitment of Junior Court Assistant (JCA) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully for information related to eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, application fee, selection process, examination pattern, syllabus, typing test and other recruitment conditions.

Important Dates & Schedule

Event Date
Notification Date 30/09/2026
Application Begin 07/10/2026
Last Date for Apply Online 28/10/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 28/10/2026
Objective Examination 20/11/2026 (Tentative)
Typing Test As per Schedule
Descriptive Test As per Schedule
Interview As per Schedule
Admit Card Before Exam

Note: Dates are as announced by the Supreme Court of India and may change. Check the official notice before relying on any examination date.


 

Dates are as announced by the board and can change — check the official notice before you rely on them.

Application Fee & Payment

Category Application Fee
General / Unreserved ₹1,500/-
SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD & applicable eligible categories ₹750/-

Payment Mode: Online payment through the available payment options.

Candidates should check the official notification for category-wise fee conditions and applicable payment charges.


 

Age Limit & Relaxation

Age as on 01 September 2026

Age Requirement Details
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 30 Years

Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation is available to eligible categories as per Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 rules.

Age eligibility should be calculated using the date prescribed in the official notification.

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Not sure if you qualify on age? Work out your exact age in years, months and days as on 31 Aug 2026.

Vacancy Details

Post Name Total Post
Junior Court Assistant (JCA) 250 (Tentative)

Important: The number of vacancies is tentative and may be revised by the Supreme Court of India according to administrative requirements.

 

Eligibility & Qualification

Post Name Eligibility
Junior Court Assistant Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university/institution in India. Minimum English typing speed of 35 WPM on computer. Knowledge of computer operation.

 

📚 Essential Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • 🎓 Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

  • ⌨️ English typing speed of 35 words per minute

  • 💻 Knowledge of computer operation

Candidates should satisfy all other conditions prescribed in the official SCI notification.


📝 SCI JCA Selection Process

The selection process includes multiple stages:

  1. Objective Type Written Test

  2. Typing Speed Test

  3. Descriptive Written Test

  4. Interview

  5. Document Verification / Other prescribed formalities

🎯 Objective Examination

The objective test includes questions from:

  • 📖 General English including Comprehension

  • 🧠 General Aptitude

  • 🌍 General Knowledge

  • ⚖️ Provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India

  • 🏛️ Supreme Court Rules, 2013

  • 📜 Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961

  • 💻 Computer Knowledge

⌨️ Typing Test

  • Language: English

  • Minimum Speed: 35 WPM

  • Mode: Computer

✍️ Descriptive Test

The descriptive examination includes areas such as:

  • 📖 Comprehension

  • 📝 Precis Writing

  • ✍️ Essay Writing

Exam Tip: SCI JCA is not a purely general clerical examination. Candidates should give special attention to judiciary-related constitutional provisions, Supreme Court Rules and Supreme Court service rules.


📊 SCI JCA Objective Exam Pattern

Subject Questions
General English including Comprehension 20
General Aptitude 15
General Knowledge 15
Judiciary-related provisions of the Constitution 15
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 10
Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961 10
Computer Knowledge 15
Total 100

Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer


💰 Salary / Pay Scale

💵 Junior Court Assistant – Pay Level 6

  • Pay Level: Level-6

  • Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400/-

  • Allowances: Applicable allowances and benefits as per Supreme Court of India rules.

Note: ₹35,400 is the initial basic pay. Actual gross and in-hand salary will depend on applicable allowances, deductions and service conditions.


📋 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before applying.

  • 🪪 Valid ID proof

  • 🎓 Educational qualification documents

  • 📜 Category certificate, if applicable

  • ♿ PwBD certificate, if applicable

  • 🪖 Relevant service documents, wherever applicable

  • 📸 Recent photograph

  • ✍️ Signature

  • 📄 Other documents prescribed in the application instructions

Upload all documents according to the size, format and other specifications mentioned on the application portal.

 

 

How to Apply, Step by Step

  1. 1Open the official notification below and read the eligibility, post details and reservation rules in full.
  2. 2Register on the board's portal and log in, keeping your registration number and password safe.
  3. 3Fill the application form exactly as per your 10th certificate — name, date of birth and category must match.
  4. 4Upload your photograph and signature in the sizes the portal asks for.
  5. 5Pay the application fee online, and keep the transaction receipt.
  6. 6Submit, then download and print the final confirmation page for your records.

Photo & Signature Tools

Portals reject a form when the photograph or signature is the wrong size. Fix both before you upload.

Details are compiled from the official notification and we make every effort to keep them accurate. Vacancies, dates and eligibility can be revised by the board after publication, so please confirm anything you rely on against the official notice before applying.

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