The Supreme Court of India has released an official advertisement for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical post). This recruitment drive aims to fill 130 tentative vacancies. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official Supreme Court recruitment portal.
Supreme Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Official Information |
| Advertisement No. & Date | No. F.3/2026-SC (RC), Dated: October 15, 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Mahabir Singh, Deputy Registrar (Recruitment), Supreme Court of India |
| Post Name | Junior Court Attendant (Group ‘C’ Non-Clerical) |
| Total Vacancies | 130 tentative posts (Subject to change due to administrative exigencies or Registry requirements) |
| Educational Qualification | Minimum Class 10th (X Standard) pass and Maximum Class 12th (XII Standard / 10+2) pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years (As on October 1, 2026; relaxations applicable as per rules) |
| Pay Scale | Level 3 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/-), Initial Basic Pay Rs. 21,700/- plus allowances |
| Application Mode | Online Only (Fee payable through UCO Bank payment gateway) |
| Application Dates | November 4, 2026 to November 25, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM) |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Starting Date: November 4, 2026
- Online Application Last Date: November 25, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
- Tentative Written Examination Date: December 26, 2026
- Answer Key Upload Date: December 28, 2026
- Answer Key Objection Dates (Tentative): December 28, 2026 to December 29, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
Job Profile & Duties
Selected candidates for this post will be required to carry files, paper books, books, and records, perform dusting of tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, bookshelves, and other furniture, as well as serve tea, coffee, snacks, water, and other refreshments to officers and officials of the Registry. Reservation benefits will be provided in accordance with Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Citizenship & Crucial Date
- Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Age and educational qualification eligibility conditions will be determined as of October 1, 2026.
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Must have passed the Class 10th (X Standard) examination conducted by any Board/Institute recognized by the Government.
- Maximum: Must not exceed the Class 12th (XII Standard / 10+2) examination.
Age Limit & Relaxations (As on October 1, 2026)
- General Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years.
- Relaxations: Usual age relaxation is admissible for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.
- Relaxation up to a maximum of 5 years is admissible to dependants of freedom fighters.
- Upper age limit is relaxed up to 35 years for widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried (38 years for OBC-NCL and 40 years for SCs/STs).
- There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, PSUs, Statutory bodies, or Nationalized Banks.
Application Fee
- General / Unregistered Candidates: Rs. 1,500/- plus bank charges
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: Rs. 750/- plus bank charges
- Payment Mode: Fee must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. No postal application form will be accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Critical Instructions Before Applying Online
- Details Matching: Name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth must match the entries in the High School/Xth Board Examination certificate. Any change in name must be supported by a Gazette Notification.
- No Modifications: Once submitted, the application form cannot be withdrawn or modified. No requests for changing the category will be entertained.
- Multiple Applications: If a candidate submits multiple application forms, only the lastly submitted form will be considered by the Registry.
- Caste Certificates: Candidates claiming reservation must possess a valid caste/community certificate and non-creamy layer certificate. Reserved category candidates who qualify on relaxed standards will be considered against reserved vacancies only.
- Strict Rejection & Debarment: Application forms that do not comply with instructions will be summarily rejected. Submitting false details, forged documents, or impersonation will lead to cancellation of candidature, criminal prosecution, and debarment from future appointments in the Registry.
- Employment Intimation: If a candidate is unemployed at the time of application but secures employment during or after completion of the examination process, they must immediately inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell via email at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.
Selection Process & Scheme of Examination
The selection process consists of two primary stages:
Stage 1: Objective Type Test (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100 questions carrying 1 mark each:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions
- Numerical Aptitude: 25 questions
- General English: 25 questions
- General Awareness: 25 questions
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50 marks
- Negative Marking: Deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- Answer Key & Objections: Answer keys will be uploaded on December 28, 2026. Objection live dates will tentatively be from December 28 to December 29, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM). A fee of Rs. 100/- per objection will be charged, which is refundable if the objection is found valid.
Stage 2: Interview
- If a large number of candidates qualify in the Objective Type Test by securing 50 or more marks, candidates will be called for an interview in the ratio of 1:3 against the number of tentative vacancies in order of merit.
- Maximum Marks: 25 marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13 marks
- Mode & Location: The interview will be conducted either in physical or online mode in Delhi, as directed by the competent authority.
Exam Centers, Admit Card & Other Instructions
- Candidates must exercise options to select test cities in order of preference as per Annexure-A. Test centers or cities may change due to administrative reasons.
- No request for change of test center or date of test/interview will be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid.
- Admit Cards: No admit cards will be sent by post; candidates must download their admit cards from the official Supreme Court website using their application number.
- Interview dates and updates will be notified on sci.gov.in and sent via SMS/email to registered mobile numbers and email IDs. Candidates must keep their email and phone active.
- Government/PSU employees must submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer during document verification.
Guidelines for Physically Challenged Candidates
- Physically Challenged candidates can avail of the facility of a scribe:
- For physical limitation to write, Appendix-I must be filled and signed by a Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution.
- If bringing an own scribe, Appendix-II (Letter of Undertaking) must be filled.
- The ‘own scribe’ must not be a candidate for the same examination and cannot act as a scribe for more than one candidate. Compensatory time will be provided as per rules.
How to Apply Online
- The online application link will be available starting November 4, 2026.
- Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India: www.sci.gov.in.
- Go to the recruitment section and read the official advertisement carefully.
- Follow the provided online application link and complete the form according to instructions.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and required certificates (10th/12th certificates, category certificates if applicable).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for your records (do not send the printout by post).
Important Links & Official Sources
- Online Application Portal: Supreme Court Recruitment Page (Link 4 November 2026 se active hoga)
- Official Notification PDF: Download Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Official Website: www.sci.gov.in
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, compiled from the official advertisement (No. F.3/2026-SC (RC) dated October 15, 2026) issued by the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court Registry reserves the right to alter, modify, cancel, or enlarge the selection process and vacancies without prior notice. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification carefully and refer solely to the official website (www.sci.gov.in) before applying.