The Supreme Court of India has opened applications for a post that many graduates will want to look at closely. It is hiring 250 Junior Court Assistants for a Group-B non-gazetted post. The job is in the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi. The number of vacancies is tentative, so the court may change it depending on its requirements.
Important Dates
Applications open on 7 October 2026, which is today, and you have until 11.55 p.m. on 28 October 2026 to submit your form. Three weeks can slip away faster than you'd expect, especially when you're hunting for certificates and photographs. If your documents aren't in order yet, that's the best place to start.
Eligibility Criteria
The good news is that the requirements aren't complicated. You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university, basic computer skills and a typing speed of 35 words per minute. The notification doesn't ask for any particular subject, so graduates from any stream can apply. As for age, you should be between 18 and 30 years as on 1 September 2026. If you already work in the Supreme Court Registry, there's no upper age limit for you.
Salary and Benefits
The post is placed at Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 plus allowances. Along with the pay, a job at the country's highest court offers stability and a respected workplace, which is why posts like this attract a large number of applicants.
Application Fee
Here's what applying will cost you. If you're applying in the General category, the fee is Rs 1,500. For SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), ex-servicemen and physically challenged candidates, it's Rs 750. Bank charges are added on top of both. You'll pay online, and the money doesn't come back once it's paid, so take a minute to make sure you're eligible before you hit that pay button.
Selection Process
Selection takes place in stages. Candidates will face a written objective test, a typing speed test, a descriptive test and an interview, with dates for the later stages to be announced. The written paper covers English, aptitude, general knowledge, the judiciary provisions of the Constitution, the Supreme Court Rules 2013, the court's service rules and computer knowledge. Many candidates treat the court-specific rules as an afterthought, but they are the part of the syllabus that is unique to this exam.
Exam Date, Pattern, and Age Relaxation
The first big test is likely to be held on 20 November 2026, though the date isn't final yet. You'll get 100 multiple-choice questions and an hour and a half to finish them, and you need at least 50 marks to qualify. Every wrong answer takes away 0.25 marks, so don't tick anything in a hurry. A typing test, a descriptive paper and an interview come after that. If you're from a reserved category, you also get age relaxation as per government rules. The date isn't final yet, so keep checking sci.gov.in.
How to Apply
Go to sci.gov.in and open the recruitment link for this post once registration begins. Take your time with the form, because a small mistake in your personal details can cause trouble later. Upload your documents, pay the fee online, and save a copy of your submitted application. Try not to leave it for the last day, since official portals often get slow as the deadline gets close.
Preparation Tips
Start practising your typing today, even if it's just ten minutes a day. Thirty-five words per minute can feel harder than it sounds, especially if you don't type much. Along with that, read through the judiciary chapters of the Constitution and go over the court's rules at least once. With 250 posts and so many people likely to apply, a few weeks of steady preparation will serve you far better than cramming at the last minute.