Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026: 250 Posts, Applications 7–28 October 2026 — Eligibility, Fee and Exam Pattern

Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026: 250 Posts, Applications 7–28 October 2026 — Eligibility, Fee and Exam Pattern

The Supreme Court of India has opened applications for Junior Court Assistant (JCA) Examination 2026 for 250 tentative vacancies.

The post is a Group-B Non-Gazetted position placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances. The Supreme Court's detailed advertisement is dated 30 September 2026. S3WAAS

Applications are being accepted online only from 7 October to 28 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM. S3WAAS

Key dates at a glance

The Supreme Court has said that the number of vacancies is tentative and may change depending on administrative requirements. S3WAAS

Who can apply?

The basic educational requirement is:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India
• Knowledge of computer operation
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute on computer

The age requirement is calculated as on 1 September 2026. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and ordinarily not more than 30 years old. S3WAAS

Age relaxation

The advertisement provides applicable relaxation under Government of India rules for eligible:

• Scheduled Caste candidates
• Scheduled Tribe candidates
• Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
• Persons with Disabilities
• Ex-servicemen

Dependants of freedom fighters can receive relaxation of up to five years over the prescribed upper age limit.

There is no upper-age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.

However, the advertisement specifically says that candidates working in other government departments, PSUs, nationalised banks and similar organisations will not receive age relaxation merely because of that employment. S3WAAS

How many vacancies are there?

The Supreme Court has advertised 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant vacancies.

The recruitment notice does not treat the 250 figure as permanently fixed. The Registry has reserved the right to alter the number according to administrative requirements and approval of the competent authority. Reservation benefits will be provided according to the applicable rules. S3WAAS

Application fee

The application fee is:

Bank/payment gateway charges are additional.

The fee has to be paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The advertisement says the application fee is non-refundable. S3WAAS

What documents should candidates keep ready?

The Supreme Court requires candidates to upload scanned copies of relevant documents while submitting the online application.

These can include:

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Class X certificate
• Class XII certificate
• Graduation certificate
• Caste/community certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable

Candidates should check the exact upload specifications shown in the online application before submitting the form. S3WAAS

Check your name and date of birth carefully

The advertisement contains an important warning.

The candidate's name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth should correspond with the High School/Class X certificate or equivalent certificate.

If there has been a change in name or surname, the application must be supported by the required Gazette notification and documents. S3WAAS

Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified, so candidates should carefully review all information before final submission.

JCA 2026 exam pattern

The selection process has four stages:

1. Objective Type Test
2. Typing Speed Test on Computer
3. Written Test — Descriptive, in English
4. Interview

Stage 1: Objective test

The objective examination contains 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks.

The distribution is:

The duration is 1½ hours.

The minimum qualifying mark is 50 out of 100. S3WAAS

Negative marking

There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective test.

Candidates therefore need to balance speed with accuracy rather than attempting questions randomly. S3WAAS

Stage 2: Typing Speed Test

The computer typing test is conducted in English.

Candidates need a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.

The test carries 50 marks, with 25 marks as the minimum qualifying score.

The advertisement also specifies the permissible error treatment for the typing test. S3WAAS

Typing is not merely an eligibility condition — it is also a mandatory qualifying stage in the selection process.

Stage 3: Descriptive English test

Candidates who progress to this stage face a two-hour written examination in English.

It consists of:

• Comprehension passage
• Precis writing
• Essay writing

The test carries 100 marks, with 50 marks as the minimum qualifying score. S3WAAS

This means candidates should not prepare only for MCQs. English writing practice will also be important.

Stage 4: Interview

The interview carries 25 marks.

The minimum qualifying mark is 13. S3WAAS

How candidates are shortlisted

The Supreme Court has specified a staged shortlisting process.

Candidates who score at least 50 marks in the objective test may be shortlisted for the next stage based on merit, with the number shortlisted generally maintained at a 1:10 ratio against the tentative vacancies where the number of qualifying candidates is large.

The descriptive paper will be evaluated only for candidates who successfully qualify the typing test, because the typing test is mandatory. S3WAAS

For the interview stage, the Registry will maintain a 1:3 ratio against the tentative vacancies among candidates who qualify all three earlier tests. S3WAAS

With 250 tentative vacancies, this means candidates should not assume that simply crossing the minimum qualifying marks guarantees progression to the next stage.

When is the objective exam?

The Supreme Court has tentatively scheduled the Objective Type Test for 20 November 2026.

The dates for the typing test, descriptive written test and interview will be announced later through the Supreme Court website.

Candidates will also receive information through their registered mobile number and email, so these should remain active throughout the recruitment process. S3WAAS

Where will the exam be conducted?

The objective test is planned across multiple cities.

The official list includes cities in states and UTs including:

• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Odisha
• Delhi/NCR
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• Rajasthan
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Punjab
• Andhra Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Telangana
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Chhattisgarh
• Madhya Pradesh

For Karnataka, the listed objective-test cities are Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga and Udupi. S3WAAS

The typing test and descriptive examination will be conducted in Delhi/NCR.

The interview will be conducted either online or physically in Delhi, depending on the directions of the competent authority. S3WAAS

Candidates should therefore check their selected test-city preferences carefully while applying.

What should candidates study?

The objective-test syllabus gives a fairly clear preparation roadmap.

General English

Focus on:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence correction
• Reading comprehension
• Usage
• Precis and written expression

General Aptitude

Prepare topics such as:

• Numerical ability
• Logical reasoning
• Basic quantitative aptitude
• Data interpretation
• Problem solving

General Knowledge

Cover:

• Current affairs
• Indian polity
• History
• Geography
• Economy
• General science
• Important national and international developments

Constitution and judiciary

Give special attention to:

• Constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary
• Supreme Court of India
• Judicial structure
• Important constitutional concepts

Supreme Court-specific rules

Candidates should study the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961, because these are explicitly included in the objective-test syllabus. S3WAAS

Computer knowledge

The paper specifically contains 15 computer-knowledge questions, so candidates should revise basic computer concepts, hardware/software, operating systems, internet, office applications and common computer terminology.

Don't ignore typing practice

The 35-wpm requirement should not be left until after the written examination.

A candidate who qualifies the objective paper but fails the typing test cannot progress through the subsequent stages.

A practical approach is to begin regular timed English typing practice immediately and work on both:

speed + accuracy.

The notification also specifies that typing errors are taken into account when assessing the test. S3WAAS

What about candidates with disabilities?

The notification provides facilities and concessions for eligible Persons with Disabilities in accordance with the applicable Government of India instructions.

Eligible candidates can also avail themselves of a scribe facility, subject to the prescribed conditions and supporting documents.

The notification contains specific certificates for candidates seeking such facilities, so eligible applicants should read the relevant annexures before submitting the form. S3WAAS

Important application mistakes to avoid

Before clicking final submission, check:

• Graduation qualification meets the requirement
• Age calculated as on 1 September 2026
• Category selected correctly
• Name matches Class X/equivalent certificate
• Father's and mother's names are correct
• Date of birth is correct
• Photograph meets the upload requirement
• Signature is clear
• Required certificates are uploaded
• Preferred examination cities are selected carefully
• Fee is paid successfully
• Application number is saved
• Filled application form is saved/printed for your records

The Supreme Court specifically advises candidates to retain their application number, as it will be needed for the admit card and future examination-related information. S3WAAS

Where should you apply?

Use only the official Supreme Court of India recruitment page.

The Supreme Court's recruitment page currently lists both the detailed JCA 2026 advertisement and the link for submitting the online application. Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court of India — Recruitments

Avoid unofficial recruitment links or anyone asking for additional money to submit the application.

Final checklist before 28 October

If you are eligible, don't wait until the final evening.

Before submitting:

1. Confirm graduation eligibility.
2. Check your age as on 1 September 2026.
3. Keep photograph, signature and certificates ready.
4. Start English typing practice.
5. Begin preparation for the 100-question objective test.
6. Revise the Constitution and Supreme Court-specific rules.
7. Complete the online form.
8. Pay the applicable fee.
9. Save your application number and completed form.
10. Keep checking the Supreme Court recruitment page for admit-card and examination updates.

Bottom line

The Supreme Court JCA 2026 recruitment offers 250 tentative vacancies at Level 6 with ₹35,400 initial basic pay plus allowances. Applications are open from 7 October to 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM. S3WAAS

For applicants, the biggest preparation points are not just the 100-mark objective paper. 35-wpm English typing, descriptive English writing and the Supreme Court-specific syllabus are all important parts of the selection process. The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026. S3WAAS