Jobs: Recruitment for graduates at the Supreme Court; 250 vacancies for Junior Judicial Assistants..
Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026: The Supreme Court has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of Junior Court Assistants (JCA). Online applications have been invited from eligible Indian citizens under Advertisement No. F.6/2026-SC (RC). A total of 250 (tentative) posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. These posts fall under the Group-B, Non-Gazetted category.
The advertisement was issued on September 30, 2026. The online application process will commence on October 7, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply until 11:55 PM on October 28, 2026.
What are the qualifications required to become a Junior Court Assistant?
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India.
Additionally, knowledge of computer operations and a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute in English on a computer are mandatory.
The crucial date for determining educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria is September 1, 2026.
As of September 1, 2026, the candidate's age must be between a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 30 years.
How many stages are there in the selection process?
The selection process for the Junior Court Assistant post consists of four stages. Candidates must meet the prescribed qualifying standards at each stage.
Stage Exam Duration Marks Minimum Marks
First Objective Test 90 minutes 100 50
Second Computer Typing Speed Test 10 minutes 50 25
Third Descriptive Written Test 2 hours 100 50
Fourth Interview - 25 13
How many candidates will proceed to the next stage?
Candidates securing a minimum of 50 marks in the objective test will be shortlisted for the next stage. Candidates will be called for the typing test in a ratio of approximately 1:10 against the 250 tentative vacancies. The answer sheets for the descriptive test will be evaluated only for those candidates who qualify in the mandatory computer typing test.
Subsequently, candidates who qualify in the objective, typing, and descriptive tests will be called for an interview in a ratio of approximately 1:3.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates' performance and the prescribed rules regarding reservation.
Where will the examination be held?
The objective test will be conducted in 131 cities across different parts of the country.
The typing test and the descriptive written test will be held in Delhi/National Capital Region (NCR).
The interview may be conducted either online or in person in Delhi.
Admit cards can only be downloaded online; hard copies will not be sent by post.
No travel or daily allowance will be provided for appearing in the examination or interview.
What is the application fee?
The application fee varies according to the category:
General, Unreserved, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS): ₹1,500
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹750
Applicable bank charges must also be paid. Payment can only be made online via the UCO Bank payment gateway available on the Supreme Court's website. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply online through the official website of the Supreme Court. Keep the following points in mind while applying:
Visit the Supreme Court's official website and navigate to the online recruitment application link.
Enter personal details, parents' names, and date of birth exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate.
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature.
Upload the necessary documents related to Class 10, Class 12, and graduation.
Upload caste/community certificates and disability certificates, if applicable.
Pay the application fee through UCO Bank.
After submitting the application form, keep a printout or copy for your records.
Safely preserve the application number as well.
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