The Supreme Court of India has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Court Attendants in 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens. This page covers the complete details of the Supreme Court of India Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026, including the advertisement number, vacancy count, eligibility conditions, application dates, fee structure, selection process, and exam pattern. Candidates who have completed Class 10 and are looking for a Group ‘C’ non-clerical post in the apex court should read the full notification before applying online through the official website www.sci.gov.in.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Recruitment or Exam Name | Supreme Court of India Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | F.3/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notification Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical post) |
| Total Vacancies | 130 tentative vacancies |
| Qualification | Minimum X Standard and maximum XII Standard/10+2 examination |
| Age Limit | Not below 18 years and upper limit of 27 years as on 1st October, 2026 (with relaxations) |
| Pay Level | Level 3 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 21,700-69,100/- plus allowances) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500/- for General/Unreserved; Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 4th November, 2026 to 25th November, 2026 (upto 11.55 p.m.) |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) and Interview |
| Exam Pattern | 100 questions for 100 marks (1½ hours duration) and Interview for 25 marks |
| Job Location | New Delhi / Examination Centres across India |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Application Start Date and Time | 4th November, 2026 |
| Application Last Date and Time | 25th November, 2026 at 11.55 p.m. |
| Objective Type Test (Tentative) | 26th December, 2026 |
| Answer Key Upload Date | 28th December, 2026 |
| Objection Live Dates | 28th December, 2026 to 29th December, 2026 (till 11.55 p.m.) |
The Supreme Court of India has advertised a total of 130 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical post). The number of posts may be subject to change due to administrative exigencies and/or requirements of the Registry.
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Supreme Court of India | Level 3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100/-) | 130 |
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualification and eligibility conditions as on 1st October, 2026.
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Minimum X Standard examination conducted by any Board/Institute recognized by the Government, and maximum XII Standard/10+2 examination conducted by any Board/Institute recognized by the Government. |
Candidates should not be below 18 years of age and the upper age limit is 27 years as on 1st October, 2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Upper age relaxation up to 5 years (no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry, and up to 40 years for members of SCs/STs) |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) [OBC (NCL)] | Usual age relaxation as per Government of India’s Rules (upto 35 years for members of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)) |
| Physically Challenged | As per the Government of India’s Rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the Government of India’s Rules |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | Relaxation up to maximum of five years, over and above the prescribed age limit |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and are not remarried | Allowed upto age of 35 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Registry | No upper age limit |
The Supreme Court of India has specified that no relaxation in age will be allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Statutory bodies/Nationalized Banks, etc.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Level 3 of Pay Matrix | Rs. 21,700-69,100/- plus allowances |
In addition to the initial Basic Pay of Rs. 21,700/-, successful candidates receive plus allowances as admissible under the rules.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500/- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750/- |
The application fee is non-refundable and shall be paid through online mode only via the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. Fee shall not be accepted in any other form.
The selection process comprises an Objective Type Test followed by an Interview.
Stage 1: Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) carrying 100 maximum marks with a duration of 1½ hours.
Stage 2: Interview carrying 25 maximum marks (minimum qualifying marks: 13).
| Part / S. No. | Test/Examination type | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) containing 100 questions: 25 questions on General Intelligence and Reasoning, 25 questions on Numerical Aptitude, 25 questions on General English, and 25 questions on General Awareness. | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| 2. | Interview | – | 25 | 13 |
Each question in the Objective Type Test will carry one mark. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
The Junior Court Attendant, apart from other duties, will be required to perform the following tasks:
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