The Supreme Court of India has issued a notification for the recruitment of Junior Court Attendants with 130 tentative vacancies; online applications open from 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. This article summarises eligibility, important dates, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, job duties and official links for candidates to apply and download the advertisement.
Overview
The notification (Advertisement No. F.3/2026-SC (RC)) was published on 15 October 2026 and announces Group ‘C’ non-clerical Junior Court Attendant vacancies at the Supreme Court of India with pay in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Recruitment Name | Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | F.3/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 130 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Minimum Class X; maximum Class XII/10+2. Notification also references a minimum one-year Diploma in Cooking/Culinary Arts from a recognized institute. |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years as on 1 October 2026 (with relaxations) |
| Pay Scale | Level 3 (Rs. 21,700–69,100 plus allowances) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website / Apply | https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
Important dates
Candidates should note the opening and closing dates along with tentative exam and post-exam schedule as specified in the notification.
- Online application start date: 4 November 2026
- Online application last date: 25 November 2026 (upto 11:55 p.m.)
- Objective Type Test (tentative): 26 December 2026
- Answer key upload date: 28 December 2026
- Objection window for answer key: 28–29 December 2026 (till 11:55 p.m.)
Vacancy and eligibility
The recruitment advertises 130 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Attendant. Eligibility is determined as on 1 October 2026.
- Vacancies: 130 (tentative)
- Educational qualification: Minimum X Standard; maximum XII Standard/10+2. The notification additionally references a minimum one-year Diploma in Cooking/Culinary Arts from a recognized institute.
- Age: Not below 18 years and not above 27 years as on 1 October 2026, with specified relaxations for reserved categories.
Age relaxation (categories)
The notification specifies age relaxations for various reserved categories in accordance with Government of India rules and additional provisions where applicable.
| Category | Age Relaxation Details |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Upper age relaxation up to 5 years (and specific provisions up to 40 years for members of SCs/STs where applicable) |
| OBC (NCL) | Usual age relaxation as per Government rules (up to 35 years where applicable) |
| Physically Challenged | As per Government rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | Relaxation up to 5 years over and above prescribed limit |
| Widows/divorced/separated women | Allowed up to age of 35 years |
| Departmental candidates of the Registry | No upper age limit |
Selection process and exam pattern
Selection for the Junior Court Attendant post comprises an Objective Type Test followed by an Interview; details on marks, duration and structure are provided below.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 100 questions, 100 marks, duration 1½ hours, minimum qualifying marks 50; sectional composition: 25 Qs General Intelligence & Reasoning, 25 Qs Numerical Aptitude, 25 Qs General English, 25 Qs General Awareness; negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. |
| Interview | 25 marks; minimum qualifying marks 13. |
Application fee and how to apply
The application fee must be paid online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank; the mode of application is online via the Supreme Court website.
- Application fee: Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved; Rs. 750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates. Fee is non-refundable and payable online only.
- How to apply: Visit the Supreme Court website, complete the online registration, upload required documents (photograph, signature, Class X/XII certificates, caste/disability certificates if applicable), pay the fee via the UCO Bank gateway, preview and submit the application, and retain the application number for future reference and admit card download.
Job description
The notification lists primary duties expected of the Junior Court Attendant in the Registry.
- Carry files, paper books, books and records.
- Dusting of tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, book-shelves and other furniture.
- Serve tea, coffee, snacks, water and other refreshments to officers/officials of the Registry.
Important instructions for candidates
Candidates must comply with eligibility conditions and documentary requirements; admission to test and interview is provisional pending verification.
- Reservation benefits require valid caste/community and non-creamy layer certificates issued by competent authority.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test/interview.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the Supreme Court website.
- Candidates employed in Government/PSUs/Statutory bodies/Nationalised Banks must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer during document verification.
- Only the last submitted application will be considered if multiple applications are submitted by a candidate.
Official links
Candidates should use only the official portal and the official notification PDF for application and detailed information.
- Apply / Official portal: https://www.sci.gov.in/
- Official Notification PDF: Download notification (PDF)
