Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026: 250 Vacancies for Junior Court Assistant

Last Updated: 6 October 2026

The Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 has opened positions for Junior Court Assistant, one of the most sought-after Group-B non-gazetted opportunities for graduates across the country, including candidates from Assam and the Northeast. Issued vide Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC) dated September 30, 2026, this drive aims to build a panel for filling 250 tentative vacancies, with a starting Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/- in Pay Level 6. Importantly for Assam-based aspirants, the written Objective Type Test will be conducted at Guwahati and Dibrugarh, removing the need to travel to Delhi for the first stage.

Quick Facts: Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026

About the Recruitment

This is a central recruitment conducted directly by the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, making it one of the most prestigious Group-B postings available through an open online application process. Unlike many state-level recruitments, the vacancy count is described as “tentative” — the Registry has clearly reserved the right to increase, decrease, or restructure the number of posts based on administrative requirements. Candidates should treat 250 as an indicative figure rather than a fixed guarantee.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Fee

Scheme of Examination

The selection process is a four-stage filter designed to test English proficiency, general awareness, judiciary-related knowledge, typing ability, and writing skills before the final interview. Candidates need to clear each stage’s minimum qualifying marks to move forward — there is no shortcut through this process.

Negative marking applies in the Objective Type Test — 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Shortlisting ratios are fixed too: candidates qualifying the first stage are shortlisted at 1:10 against tentative vacancies for Typing and Written Tests, while only 1:3 candidates (against vacancies) who clear all three tests move to interview.

Where Will the Exam Be Held? Assam & Northeast Test Centres

The Objective Type Test is decentralised across the country, but the Typing Speed Test, Written Descriptive Test, and Interview will be held only in Delhi/NCR (interview may also be conducted online). For candidates in Assam and the Northeast, this means the first filter is local, but qualifying candidates must be prepared to travel to Delhi for subsequent stages.

In total, the Registry has notified 131 test centre cities across India covering nearly every major state (full list in Annexure-A of the notification). Candidates must select their preferred cities in order of priority at the time of application, but the Registry reserves the right to shift or allot a different centre based on administrative needs.

Important Dates

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1. Visit the official website www.sci.gov.in and locate the recruitment link for Junior Court Assistant 2026
2. Register with a valid, active personal email ID and mobile number — all communication including SMS alerts will be sent here
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details exactly as per your Class X certificate
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII, and Graduation certificates, plus caste/disability certificate if applicable
5. Select your preferred test centre cities in order of priority
6. Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway
7. Preview and submit the form — note that applications cannot be withdrawn or edited after submission
8. Take a printout of the confirmation for your records (no need to send it to the Registry)
9. Download your Admit Card later from the official website — no admit cards are sent by post

Documents Required

Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid

Since the application, once submitted, cannot be modified or withdrawn, double-check every field before final submission — especially your name, date of birth, and category, which must match your Class X certificate exactly. Many candidates lose eligibility later because they list a category different from their actual certificate or make a typo in their email ID, missing crucial SMS/email alerts about test dates. Also remember that if you submit multiple application forms, only the latest one (by Application Number) will be considered — earlier submissions will simply be ignored, not merged.

Scribe Facility for Persons with Disabilities

Candidates with disabilities affecting their writing or typing ability can avail the scribe facility by submitting the prescribed certificate under Annexure-I or Annexure-IA, issued by a specialist doctor (Orthopedic/PMR, Neurologist, or relevant expert) from a government hospital. The scribe’s own qualification must be two to three academic years below the candidate’s required qualification, and the same scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Further Reading / Sources

• Supreme Court of India – Official Website
• Department of Justice, Government of India
• Official Notification PDF Download

Conclusion

The Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 for Junior Court Assistant is a rare chance to join the apex judicial institution of the country in a stable Group-B role, and with Guwahati and Dibrugarh listed as official test centres, candidates from Assam no longer need to travel far for the first stage of the exam. Given the structured four-stage selection — Objective Test, Typing Test, Written Test, and Interview — early and disciplined preparation will matter more than last-minute effort. Apply online between 7th and 28th October 2026, keep your documents ready, and track www.sci.gov.in regularly for admit card and schedule updates.