Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 250 Junior Court Assistant Posts
In a premier employment opportunity for graduate job seekers aiming for a career in India's apex judiciary, the Supreme Court of India (SCI) has officially opened online applications for the recruitment of Junior Court Assistant (JCA) positions on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 250 vacant posts within the apex court registry. The online application window commenced on October 7 and will remain accessible to prospective candidates until October 28, 2026. Eligible aspirants can submit their applications digitally by visiting the official portal at sci.gov.in and following the direct registration link.
Core Eligibility Criteria: Educational Degree, Typing Speed, and Age Limits
Before proceeding with the online form submission, candidates must ensure they satisfy the essential academic, technical, and age parameters:
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Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution in India.
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Computer Typing Proficiency: Applicants must possess practical working knowledge of computer operations and have a minimum computer English typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.).
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Age Limit (As of September 1, 2026): Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 30 years of age as on the designated cutoff date of September 1, 2026. Standard upper age relaxations are applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with statutory government and court directives.
Application Fee Structure Across Categories
Candidates submitting their applications must pay the non-refundable registration fee via integrated online payment options:
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General, OBC, and EWS Categories: Candidates belonging to these categories are required to pay an examination fee of ₹1,500.
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SC and ST Categories: Applicants from SC and ST categories must submit an application fee of ₹750.
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Digital Payment Mode: All application charges must be paid online through standard digital payment gateways (debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI) before the final registration deadline.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
Aspirants can complete their registration and application from home by following these steps:
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Visit the Official Application Portal: Open your browser and navigate to the official recruitment gateway at [cdn3.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/32912/100521/Index.html](https://cdn3.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/32912/100521/Index.html) or access it via the recruitment section on sci.gov.in.
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Complete Initial Registration: Click on the "To Register" option on the homepage, enter foundational personal and contact details, and generate your login credentials.
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Log In to Complete the Form: Navigate to the "Already Registered? To Login" tab, log in using your newly generated credentials, and fill in educational qualifications, communication addresses, and category information.
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Upload Scanned Documents: Upload clear digital copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and necessary supporting certificates in the required format.
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Fee Payment and Final Printout: Submit the prescribed category-wise application fee online, review all filled details, submit the completed application, and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process and Level 6 Salary Structure
The selection process evaluates objective aptitude, clerical speed, and administrative capabilities across distinct phases:
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Objective Type Test: The initial screening begins with a 100-mark objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) test, where candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks to qualify.
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Typing Test and Interview: Candidates clearing the objective threshold will be invited for the computer typing test (35 w.p.m.) followed by an interview round.
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Level 6 Pay Scale: Appointed candidates will receive an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month under Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, supplemented by Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other perks admissible under Supreme Court rules.
