Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
Last date -28.10.2026
Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has released an official advertisement for the recruitment of 250 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). All essential information is listed below in simple language.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | September 30, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | October 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 28, 2026 (Till 11:55 PM) |
| Tentative Objective Exam Date | November 20, 2026 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 1500 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwD (Divyang) | ₹ 750 + Bank Charges |
📊 Post Details, Salary & Age Limit
- Post Name: Junior Court Assistant (JCA) – Group B (Non-Gazetted)
- Total Vacancies: 250 (Tentative)
- Salary: Level-6 of Pay Matrix (Initial Basic Pay ₹35,400 + Allowances)
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on September 1, 2026 (Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from any recognized Indian university.
- Typing Speed: Minimum 35 words per minute (WPM) English typing speed on computer.
- Computer Knowledge: Basic understanding of operating computers.
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on the following 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Objective Type Test (CBT) – 100 Marks Computer Based Test (90 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers).
- Stage 2: English Typing Test – 10-minute test on computer (Maximum 3% errors allowed).
- Stage 3: Descriptive Written Test – Pen and paper mode test (includes Essay, Precis, and Comprehension Passage writing).
- Stage 4: Personal Interview – Final round interview.
📚 Exam Syllabus
The 100-mark objective type paper will cover the following sections:
| Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| General English (Grammar & Comprehension) | 20 Questions (20 Marks) |
| General Aptitude (Maths & Reasoning) | 15 Questions (15 Marks) |
| General Knowledge (GK) | 15 Questions (15 Marks) |
| Provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 15 Questions (15 Marks) |
| Supreme Court Rules 2013 | 10 Questions (10 Marks) |
| Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules 1961 | 10 Questions (10 Marks) |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 Questions (15 Marks) |
📂 Documents Required for Uploading
- Recent passport-size colored photograph
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Class 10th Certificate/Marksheet (for age proof)
- Class 12th Certificate/Marksheet
- Graduation Degree / Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (PwD, if applicable)
📍 Exam Centres
The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted across major cities in India. There are a total of 131 Exam Centres nationwide. You can choose your preferred city while filling out the application form.