Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026: 130 Vacancies, Eligibility and Last Date

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Supreme Court of India
• Notice No.: F.3/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026
• Post: Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical)
• Vacancies: 130 (tentative)
• Last Date: 25 November 2026, 11.55 p.m.

About the Post and Panel

This is direct recruitment to prepare a panel, and the Registry may change the number of posts or the selection process without notice. Pay is Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, with initial basic pay of Rs. 21,700 plus allowances.

Duties include carrying files and records, dusting furniture and serving refreshments to Registry officers.

Important Dates

Who Can Apply

Qualification

Minimum Class X from a Board or Institute recognised by the Government. The notice also sets Class XII (10+2) as the maximum qualification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be 18 to 27 years old as on 1 October 2026. Relaxations:

• Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged and ex-servicemen candidates.
• Up to five years over the limit for dependants of freedom fighters.
• Widows, divorced and judicially separated women who have not remarried: up to 35 years (38 for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, 40 for SC and ST).
• No upper limit for departmental candidates of the Registry. Employees of other departments and PSUs get no relaxation.

Reservation

Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Application Fee

Bank charges are extra. The fee is non-refundable, is accepted only through the UCO Bank payment gateway, and cannot be paid in any other form.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

If many candidates score 50 or more in the test, interview calls go in order of merit in the ratio of 1:3 against vacancies.

Each question carries one mark, with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer. Answer key objections cost Rs. 100 each, refunded if valid.

Test Centres

Annexure A lists 131 test centre cities nationwide. You choose cities in order of preference, but the Registry can shift you elsewhere.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the qualification and the age limit as on 1 October 2026.
2. From 4 November 2026, open the recruitment section of the official Supreme Court website and use the application link.
3. Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as on your Class X certificate, then choose category and test cities.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, Class X and XII certificates, and caste or disability certificates if applicable.
5. Pay the fee online, Rs. 1,500 or Rs. 750 as per your category, plus bank charges.
6. Submit the form before 11.55 p.m. on 25 November 2026, then print it and note your application number.

Only the last submitted form is considered, and a submitted form cannot be modified.

Documents and Conditions to Keep in Mind

• Admission to the test and interview is provisional until documents are verified.
• Reserved category candidates need valid caste or community and non-creamy layer certificates.
• Serving Government and PSU employees must submit a No Objection Certificate at verification.
• Keep your e-mail ID and mobile number active. Admit cards are downloaded online, not posted, and no TA or DA is paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is the Last Date to Apply for SCI Junior Court Attendant 2026?

Online registration opens on 4 November 2026 and closes at 11.55 p.m. on 25 November 2026.

Q2. How Many Junior Court Attendant Vacancies Are There?

The notification mentions 130 tentative vacancies for a panel. The Registry can change this number with approval of the competent authority.

Q3. What Is the Qualification for Junior Court Attendant?

The minimum qualification is Class X from a recognised Board or Institute. The notice states Class XII (10+2) as the maximum qualification.

Q4. What Is the Age Limit for This Recruitment?

Candidates must be 18 to 27 years old as on 1 October 2026. Usual relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), physically challenged and ex-servicemen candidates.

Q5. How Much Is the Application Fee?

General candidates pay Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), ex-servicemen and physically challenged candidates pay Rs. 750. Bank charges are extra and the fee is non-refundable.

Q6. What Is the Selection Process for Junior Court Attendant?

Selection has an objective type test of 100 marks and an interview of 25 marks. Panel placement does not guarantee appointment.

Q7. When Will the Objective Type Test Be Held?

The test is tentatively set for 26 December 2026. The interview date will be notified on the Supreme Court website and by SMS and e-mail.

Q8. Is There Negative Marking in the Test?

Yes. Each question carries one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The qualifying mark is 50 out of 100.

Source

Taken from official advertisement No. F.3/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026 of the Supreme Court of India. Updates appear on the official website, and queries can go to recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.

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