Supreme Court opens registration for 250 Junior Court Assistant positions

The Supreme Court has started the recruitment process to fill 250 Junior Court Assistant vacancies. Eligible job seekers can submit their online forms through the official website at sci.gov.in.

Important Dates

The online registration period opens on October 7 and closes on October 28, 2026. Applicants must complete their submissions within this designated window.

Eligibility And Fees

Interested candidates need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India. The age requirements state that applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years as of September 1, 2026. General and unreserved candidates must pay an application fee of 1500 rupees. Reserved category applicants, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, ex-servicemen, and physically challenged candidates, pay a reduced fee of 750 rupees plus bank charges through online mode only.

Selection Process

The recruitment procedure includes a written test, a typing speed test, and an interview. The written test features 100 objective-type questions covering General English, general aptitude, general knowledge, the Indian Constitution's judiciary provisions, Supreme Court rules, service conduct rules, and computer knowledge.

Context

Central judicial bodies and apex courts periodically hold large-scale recruitment drives to staff their administrative wings and support judicial operations. Government and court job applications in India routinely involve multi-stage testing including written papers, skill tests, and interviews to handle high applicant volumes.