Supreme Court JCA 2026 recruitment is for 130 tentative posts of Junior Court Attendant, a Group C non clerical post at Level 3 with a starting basic pay of 21,700. Online registration opens on 04.11.2026 and closes on 25.11.2026 at 11:55 PM, and the objective test is tentatively on 26.12.2026.
Read the qualification line twice. The advertisement sets a minimum of Class 10 and a maximum of Class 12. A graduate does not meet this rule, so applying with a degree risks rejection at document verification.
Short information
| Name of post | Junior Court Attendant (Group C, non clerical) |
| Post date | 31.10.2026 |
| Recruiting body | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement | No. F.3/2026-SC (RC), dated 15.10.2026 |
| Total posts | 130 tentative |
| Current status | Online form opens 04.11.2026, not open yet (checked 31.10.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (opens 04.11.2026) | Click hereNot open as on 31.10.2026, the link will appear on this page from 04.11.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Supreme Court official website | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
Important dates
| Advertisement | 15.10.2026 |
| Online form start | 04.11.2026 |
| Online form last date | 25.11.2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test | 26.12.2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key | 28.12.2026 |
| Objection window | 28.12.2026 to 29.12.2026, 100 per objection |
| Interview | Date to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application fee
| General (Unreserved) | 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC, ST, OBC (NCL), ex-servicemen, PwD | 750 plus bank charges |
| Refund | None, the fee is non refundable |
Age limit on 01.10.2026
| Age | 18 to 27 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen | Usual central government relaxation |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years more |
| Widows, divorced or separated women | Up to 35 (OBC 38, SC and ST 40) |
| Supreme Court staff | No upper age limit |
Staff of other government departments, PSUs, statutory bodies and banks get no age relaxation for this post.
Eligibility
| Minimum qualification | Class 10 from a recognised board |
| Maximum qualification | Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board |
| Graduates | Not within the qualification limit set by the advertisement |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Exam pattern
| Objective test | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1.5 hours |
| Sections | Reasoning 25, Numerical Aptitude 25, General English 25, General Awareness 25 |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Pass mark in the test | 50 out of 100 |
| Interview | 25 marks, minimum 13, online or in person in Delhi |
| Called to interview | 3 candidates for every vacancy, in merit order |
Both stages have a pass mark. Scoring well in the test is not enough if you fall below 13 out of 25 in the interview.
Salary
| Pay level | Level 3 |
| Pay range | 21,700 to 69,100, plus allowances |
How to apply
- Wait for the link on the Supreme Court recruitments page from 04.11.2026.
- Register and fill the form, choosing test cities in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates and category certificate.
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway before 25.11.2026, 11:55 PM.
- Download the admit card from sci.gov.in. It will not be sent by post.
FAQ
Can graduates apply for Supreme Court JCA 2026?
The advertisement sets Class 12 as the maximum qualification, so a graduate does not meet the condition.
When does the application start?
On 04.11.2026. The last date is 25.11.2026 at 11:55 PM.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer in the objective test.
When is the exam?
The objective test is tentatively on 26.12.2026, and the answer key comes on 28.12.2026.