Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 official notification (Advt. No. F.3/2026-SC (RC)) has been officially released by the Supreme Court of India (SCI). This recruitment drive invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical) in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

Online registration will commence on November 4, 2026 and will remain open until November 25, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM) through the official apex court portal at sci.gov.in. Candidates who have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) and meet the prescribed age criteria are eligible to apply. The tentative date for the objective type written examination is December 26, 2026.

Below is the verified, authentic, and step-by-step guide covering post details, category-wise breakdown, salary matrix, age limits, written test pattern, syllabus, and online application procedures.

Supreme Court of India JCA 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates & Recruitment Schedule

Candidates must track these confirmed dates strictly:

• Official Notification Publication Date: October 15, 2026
• Online Application Commencement Date: November 4, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date for Application Submission & Online Fee Payment: November 25, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
• Admit Card Release Date: Second week of December 2026
• Tentative Date of Written Examination: December 26, 2026
• Declaration of Written Test Results: January 2027
• Interview & Document Verification: January / February 2027

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup & Salary Scale

The 130 tentative vacancies for Junior Court Attendant in the Supreme Court Registry are categorized as follows:

(Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PwBD], and Ex-Servicemen is applied in accordance with the Supreme Court Officers and Servants [Conditions of Service and Conduct] Rules).

Salary & Allowances Breakdown:

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 3 with an initial basic pay of ₹21,700/-. In addition to basic pay, employees receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Central Government rates.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% (Class ‘X’ city New Delhi).
• Transport Allowance (TA) and Special Allowance.
• CGHS medical health coverage and leave travel concessions.
• Estimated starting gross salary: ~₹40,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria: Education & Age Limits

1. Educational Qualification (As on Cut-Off Date)

• Minimum Qualification: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) examination or equivalent from a recognized Government Board or Institution.
• Maximum Qualification: Must have passed Class 12th (10+2). Candidates with qualifications strictly fulfilling matriculation standards are preferred for Group ‘C’ non-clerical court duties.

2. Age Limit (Crucial Date: October 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years (Candidates must have been born between 02.10.1999 and 01.10.2008).
• Category Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 32 Years)
  • OBC Candidates: 3 Years (Up to 30 Years)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Military service period plus 3 years.
  • Departmental Candidates (Supreme Court Employees): Upper age relaxation as per existing Supreme Court Registry service rules.

Selection Process & Scheme of Examination

The selection methodology for Junior Court Attendant comprises two successive phases:

[ Phase 1: Objective Type Written Examination (100 Marks | 90 Minutes) ]                                    
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[ Phase 2: Personal Interview & Suitability Evaluation (25 Marks) ]                                    
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[ Phase 3: Original Document Verification & Comprehensive Medical Check ]

Phase 1: Objective Type Written Test (OMR / CBT)

• Total Questions: 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Maximum Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark for each correct answer)
• Duration: 1½ Hours (90 Minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks deducted for every incorrect response.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% Marks (50 out of 100).

Phase 2: Personal Interview (25 Marks)

• Candidates qualifying the written test will be called for an Interview in the ratio determined by the Registry.
• Interview Marks: 25 Marks.
• Qualifying Marks in Interview: Minimum 13 Marks out of 25.
• Final Merit Compilation: The final select list will be prepared based on aggregate performance in the Written Test (100 Marks) + Interview (25 Marks).

Detailed Syllabus for Junior Court Attendant Test

• General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Marks): Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, and non-verbal series.
• Numerical Aptitude (25 Marks): Number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio & proportion, averages, interest (simple and compound), profit & loss, discount, use of tables & graphs, mensuration, time & distance, and time & work.
• General English (25 Marks): Basics of English grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct word usage, spotting errors, fill in the blanks, idioms & phrases, and simple comprehension passages.
• General Awareness (25 Marks): Questions designed to test candidate’s knowledge of current events, national & international affairs, Indian history, Indian constitution & justice system fundamentals, geography, general science, and environmental matters.

Application Fee & Mode of Payment

• Mode of Payment: Online through the integrated payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Bank transaction charges are applicable as per bank norms.

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

Follow these instructions to submit your application form on the Supreme Court portal:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official Supreme Court recruitment portal at sci.gov.in and click on “Recruitment”.
2. Read Notification: Download and review Advt. No. F.3/2026-SC (RC) (2026101560.pdf) thoroughly.
3. Candidate Registration: Click on “Apply Online for Junior Court Attendant Exam 2026”. Enter your Full Name, Mobile Number, and valid Email ID. Verify credentials via OTP.
4. Complete Application Profile: Fill in personal details, permanent and correspondence addresses, educational qualifications (10th/12th passing details, roll number, board name, and percentage).
5. Upload Mandatory Scanned Files:
   • Recent passport-size colored photograph (JPG format, 10 KB to 50 KB).
   • Clear scanned signature on plain white paper (JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB).
   • Class 10th Passing Certificate / Marksheet.
   • Caste / Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD, if applicable).
6. Pay Examination Fee: Verify all details in the preview module, proceed to the online payment gateway, and pay the fee.
7. Submit & Print: Download the final submitted application form containing the unique Registration Number and preserve printed copies for the interview.

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