Supreme Court of India SCI Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 for 130 Vacancies
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- Notification Issued Date : 15-10-2026
- Online Registration Start Date : 04-11-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee : 25-11-2026 (till 11:55 PM)
- Tentative Date of Written Examination : 26-12-2026
- Answer Key Upload Date : 28-12-2026
- Objection Window Period : 28-12-2026 to 29-12-2026 (till 11:55 PM)
- General / Unreserved : ₹1,500/- plus applicable bank charges
- SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / PwD / Ex-Servicemen : ₹750/- plus applicable bank charges
- Payment Mode : Online mode only via UCO Bank payment gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Candidates must fulfill the specified age criteria calculated as on 01st October, 2026:
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 27 Years
Upper age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwD, and Ex-Servicemen according to Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 years relaxation. Widows and divorced/judicially separated women are allowed up to 35 years (38 years for OBC-NCL, 40 years for SC/ST). No upper age limit applies to departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No relaxation applies to candidates working in other Government Departments/PSUs/Banks.
This recruitment drive represents a premier opportunity to work within the prestigious Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. Junior Court Attendants perform vital support functions such as handling official case files, maintaining records, and assisting judicial officers. Selected candidates enter into Level 3 of the central pay matrix with solid job security and central government allowances.
The Supreme Court of India has announced 130 tentative vacancies for the recruitment of Junior Court Attendants. Reservation benefits apply as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961:
| Post Name | Classification | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Group 'C' Non-Clerical | 130 (Tentative) |
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification | Maximum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Minimum X Standard (Matriculation) examination passed from any Board/Institute recognized by the Government. | Maximum XII Standard / 10+2 examination passed from any Board/Institute recognized by the Government. |
Candidates must submit their applications strictly through online mode by following these detailed steps:
- Visit the official Supreme Court of India recruitment portal at https://www.sci.gov.in.
- Click on the recruitment link for 'Junior Court Attendant - 2026' and read the detailed instructions.
- Register with your active email address and mobile phone number to generate registration details.
- Carefully enter your personal information, communication address, category, and educational credentials.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport photograph, signature, and mandatory documents (10th certificate, 12th certificate, caste/disability certificate if applicable).
- Pay the application fee via online payment gateway provided by UCO Bank and preview your application.
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for your records. (Do not send physical printouts to the Registry).
The examination comprises two successive stages:
- Stage 1: Objective Type Written Test (100 Marks, 1.5 Hours): Multiple Choice Questions consisting of 25 questions on General Intelligence & Reasoning, 25 questions on Numerical Aptitude, 25 questions on General English, and 25 questions on General Awareness. Minimum qualifying marks: 50. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.
- Stage 2: Interview (25 Marks): Candidates who clear the written test with 50+ marks will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:3 against the vacancies. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 13 out of 25.
Appointees to the Junior Court Attendant post are placed in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix with a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 - 69,100/-. The initial basic pay is Rs. 21,700/- per month plus standard central allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical facilities as admissible under Supreme Court Rules.
The Junior Court Attendant will be responsible for carrying official case files, paper books, records, dusting tables, chairs, almirahs, bookshelves, and general furniture, as well as serving tea, coffee, water, and refreshments to the officers and officials of the Registry.
