New Delhi, Oct 5: The Supreme Court of India has announced recruitment for 250 Junior Court Assistant (JCA) positions. The vacancies are for the Group-B, Non-Gazetted post, and eligible Indian citizens can apply through the online application portal.
The online registration window will open on October 7, 2026. Interested candidates will have time until October 28, 2026, up to 11:55 pm, to submit their applications.
Candidates holding a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, along with the required computer knowledge and typing speed, can apply for the recruitment.SCI Junior Court Assistant Vacancy 2026The recruitment drive is being conducted to prepare a panel for filling 250 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Assistant at the Supreme Court of India.
The post falls under Group-B (Non-Gazetted) category.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit
The candidate's age will be calculated as on September 1, 2026.
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates belonging to categories covered under the applicable Government of India rules, including SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen.
Dependents of freedom fighters may receive an additional age relaxation of up to five years beyond the prescribed upper age limit.
There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates working in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
However, candidates employed in other government departments, public sector undertakings, nationalised banks and similar organisations will not be eligible for age relaxation on that basis.
Salary and Pay Scale
Candidates selected for the Junior Court Assistant post will be placed in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix.
The post carries an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400, in addition to allowances admissible under the rules of the Supreme Court of India.
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee through the prescribed online payment facility.
General/Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 + bank charges
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 750 + bank charges
The fee has to be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. Applications submitted through any other mode of payment will not be accepted. Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Important Dates
Online application begins | October 7, 2026
Last date to apply | October 28, 2026
Closing time on last date | 11:55 pm
How to Apply for Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Supreme Court of India.
Supreme Court of India – Official Website
Candidates should: Visit the official Supreme Court website. Locate the recruitment section and open the Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 application link. Complete the online registration process. Enter personal, educational and other required information carefully. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable examination/application fee through the online payment gateway. Review the application before final submission. Submit the form and save or print a copy of the completed application for future reference.
Important Note for Applicants
The recruitment is for 250 tentative Junior Court Assistant vacancies, and applications will be accepted online only. Candidates should carefully read the official recruitment notification before applying and ensure that they satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, computer proficiency, typing speed and age requirements.
