Graduates preparing for government jobs have a new recruitment opportunity at the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court has announced recruitment for 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant (JCA) vacancies, with the online application process scheduled to begin on October 7, 2026.
Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications until 11:55 PM on October 28, 2026. The Junior Court Assistant position is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post under Pay Matrix Level 6, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, in addition to applicable allowances under the rules.
Candidates planning to apply should carefully review the eligibility requirements, typing-speed criteria, age limit, application fee and selection procedure before submitting their forms.
Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026: Key Details
The recruitment drive currently covers 250 tentative vacancies for Junior Court Assistants.
Post: Junior Court Assistant (JCA)
Vacancies: 250, tentative
Classification: Group-B, Non-Gazetted
Pay Matrix: Level 6
Initial basic pay: ₹35,400 per month
Application opening date: October 7, 2026
Application deadline: October 28, 2026, up to 11:55 PM
Proposed objective examination: November 20, 2026
Candidates should note that the number of vacancies is tentative and may change depending on administrative requirements of the Supreme Court Registry.
Reservation benefits will apply in accordance with the relevant rules.
Who Can Apply for Junior Court Assistant Posts?
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational and skill requirements to apply for the JCA position.
Applicants must be Indian citizens and should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Computer knowledge is also required.
In addition, candidates must have an English typing speed of at least 35 words per minute (WPM).
Since typing is an important part of the selection process, candidates should consider practising both speed and accuracy before appearing for the skill test.
Supreme Court JCA Age Limit
The candidate's age will be determined as of September 1, 2026.
Applicants should be at least 18 years old and should generally not be older than 30 years on the prescribed cut-off date.
Eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories will receive relaxation in the upper age limit according to the applicable rules.
The recruitment information also provides for age relaxation of up to five years for eligible dependents of freedom fighters, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Departmental candidates working in the Supreme Court Registry are subject to the provisions specified for them in the recruitment rules, including the applicable treatment of the upper age limit.
How Much Is the Application Fee?
The application fee varies according to the candidate's category.
General/OBC candidates: ₹1,500
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/PwD candidates: ₹750
Applicable bank charges may be payable separately.
The fee is to be paid online through the specified UCO Bank payment gateway. Applicants should verify their category carefully before making payment, as the fee amount and eligibility for concessions depend on the applicable recruitment conditions.
Supreme Court JCA Selection Process
The Junior Court Assistant selection process involves several stages designed to test a candidate's academic knowledge, computer proficiency, typing ability, written English and overall suitability.
The main stages are:
- Objective-type written examination
- Computer typing speed test
- English descriptive written examination
- Interview
Candidates will have to meet the prescribed qualifying requirements at the relevant stages to continue in the recruitment process.
What Will Be Asked in the Objective Test?
The objective examination will contain 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
The syllabus includes areas such as English, General Aptitude, General Knowledge, relevant provisions of the Constitution of India concerning the judiciary, Supreme Court Rules 2013, Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules 1961, and Computer Knowledge.
Candidates should also be careful while answering because the examination carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response.
If a large number of candidates qualify, candidates may be shortlisted for subsequent stages, including the typing and descriptive tests, in approximately a 1:10 ratio, subject to the recruitment conditions.
Objective Examination Proposed for November 20
According to the recruitment schedule, the objective-type examination is proposed to be conducted on November 20, 2026.
The answer key is expected to be released on November 22, while candidates are expected to get an opportunity to raise objections between November 22 and November 23, 2026.
Dates for the computer typing test, English descriptive examination and interview will be announced separately.
Candidates should regularly monitor official recruitment notices for any changes to the examination schedule.
How to Apply for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
Once applications open, candidates should visit the official Supreme Court of India website and navigate to the Recruitment section. They can then locate the relevant Junior Court Assistant recruitment notice and application link.
While completing the form, candidates should ensure that their name, parents' names and date of birth match the information on their Class 10 certificate.
Applicants will also need to provide the required photograph and signature and upload educational documents relating to Class 10, Class 12 and graduation as prescribed.
Candidates claiming reservation or other benefits should keep the appropriate category certificates ready. PwD applicants should also provide the required disability documentation.
After completing the form and paying the applicable fee, candidates should carefully review all entered information before final submission and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
With 250 tentative vacancies and an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 under Level 6, the Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 may be an important opportunity for eligible graduates. Candidates should, however, rely on the detailed official recruitment notification for final eligibility conditions, document requirements, examination instructions and any subsequent changes to the recruitment schedule.
