Applications open · close 28 October 2026
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026 — 250 Posts at Pay Level 6
The Supreme Court of India is recruiting 250 Junior Court Assistant posts. Applications opened on 7 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.
The post sits at Pay Level 6 with a basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances, in New Delhi. Eligibility is a bachelor's degree in any discipline, knowledge of computer operation, and English typing at 35 words per minute.
The typing requirement is not a formality. It is a separate eliminating stage in a four-part selection process, and it is where most otherwise-qualified graduates fall out.
This is a court job, not a clerical one in the ordinary sense. Junior Court Assistants work inside the registry of India's apex court, handling case files, cause lists and court records. The pay level is the same as a Railway Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, but the working environment, the Delhi posting and the institutional prestige are what draw the field.
Key details
| Recruiting body | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Court Assistant (JCA) |
| Vacancies | 250 (tentative) |
| Applications opened | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Pay level | Level 6 — ₹35,400 basic, plus allowances |
| Place of posting | New Delhi |
| Official site | sci.gov.in |
Eligibility
Three conditions have to be met together, and the third is the one that decides most outcomes:
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university |
|---|---|
| Computer knowledge | Knowledge of computer operation |
| Typing speed | 35 words per minute in English |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026 |
Note the age cutoff date. It is 1 September 2026, not 1 January — an unusual reference date, and one that quietly shifts eligibility for anyone whose birthday falls between September and January. Age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen as per government rules. Our government job age calculator will check a date of birth against that specific cutoff.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / Ex-servicemen / PH | ₹750 |
At ₹1,500 for general candidates this is among the steeper application fees in central recruitment, and unlike railway recruitment there is no refund for appearing in the exam. Treat it as a sunk cost and decide accordingly.
Selection process
Four stages, each eliminating:
| Stage | What it tests |
|---|---|
| 1. Objective type test | Written screening |
| 2. Typing test | English typing at 35 wpm |
| 3. Descriptive written test | Written English, composition |
| 4. Interview | Final assessment |
The descriptive paper is what makes this recruitment different. Most clerical recruitment at this level stops at an objective test and a skill test. Here a descriptive written paper sits between the typing test and the interview, which means written English — grammar, structure, the ability to compose a passage cleanly — carries real weight. Candidates who prepare for this the way they would for SSC CHSL, which is almost entirely objective, tend to be caught out.
The typing test is the real filter
Thirty-five words per minute in English sounds modest. In practice, under exam conditions, on an unfamiliar keyboard, with accuracy penalties applied, it eliminates a large share of graduates who have never formally practised typing. The speed has to be sustained across the full passage, not hit in a burst.
You have eleven days before applications close and considerably longer before the test itself. That is enough time to build the speed if you start now. Our typing speed test measures you against exactly this standard and shows accuracy alongside raw speed, which is the figure that actually matters once errors are deducted.
How to apply
- Apply through the official Supreme Court website at sci.gov.in. There is no third-party portal for this recruitment.
- Keep your degree certificate, category certificate and photograph ready in the specified formats before you begin.
- Pay the fee in the same session. An unpaid application is not a submitted application.
- Do not leave it to 28 October. The portal for a 250-post central recruitment handles its heaviest load on the final day.
Our application checklist covers the document requirements in detail.
How it compares
If you are a graduate weighing this against the other central recruitments currently open, the trade-off is between scale and odds:
| Recruitment | Posts | Pay level | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court JCA | 250 | 6 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| NICL Administrative Officer | 321 | Scale I officer | 28 Oct 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate | 3,548 | 5 and 6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
At 250 posts nationally this is a tight recruitment. The typing and descriptive stages narrow the real competition considerably, though — far fewer candidates clear those than clear an objective paper alone, which is worth weighing before you decide the ratio is hopeless.
Official links
| Supreme Court of India | sci.gov.in |
| Typing practice | Take the typing speed test |
| Document checklist | Read the guide |
Questions
What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Applications opened on 7 October 2026.
What typing speed is required?
35 words per minute in English. It is tested as a separate eliminating stage after the objective paper, not self-declared on the form.
What is the age limit?
18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen as per government rules.
What is the salary?
Pay Level 6, with a basic pay of ₹35,400 plus applicable allowances. Our salary calculator estimates in-hand pay by level and city.
Is any stream of graduation required?
No. A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian university qualifies, provided the computer and typing requirements are met.
Source. Compiled from the Supreme Court of India Junior Court Assistant 2026 notification, cross-checked across reports on 17 October 2026.
Note on the vacancy count: the 250 figure is described as tentative in the notification and may be revised before the final result.
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