The Supreme Court of India has released the official advertisement No. F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) in its Registry. A total of 15 tentative vacancies are available, and eligible candidates can apply online from 3 November 2026 to 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
This is a Group B, Non-Gazetted post placed in Pay Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900 per month plus allowances. Selected candidates will work in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, handling software development, network infrastructure, database administration and digital court operations.
This article covers the complete details of the Supreme Court Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Recruitment Name | Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) — Direct Recruitment |
| Advertisement Number | F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) |
| Notification Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 (tentative) |
| Group | Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Official Website | https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test (Tentative) | 22 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Upload (Tentative) | 24 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 24–25 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Practical Aptitude Test and Interview | To be notified on sci.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
The Registry of the Supreme Court of India has announced 15 tentative vacancies for the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). The number of vacancies is tentative and may change due to administrative requirements of the Registry.
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | Group B, Non-Gazetted | Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) | 15 (tentative) |
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification and experience conditions, with eligibility checked as on 1 October 2026:
- B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised University or equivalent, with 3 years of experience in software development; OR
- MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognised University or equivalent, with 3 years of experience in software development; OR
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or BCA with First Class or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised University or equivalent, with 4 years of experience in software development.
A degree in Law from a recognised University will be preferred and considered as an additional qualification.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
Usual age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for SC / ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen candidates, with up to five years of additional relaxation for dependants of freedom fighters. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or nationalised banks.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750 |
The application fee must be paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee will not be accepted in any other mode.
Salary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900 per month |
| Other Benefits | Allowances as admissible under the rules |
Selection Process
Selection for the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) is through the following four stages:
- Objective Type Test — 100 questions (40 on General English including comprehension, 30 on General Aptitude, 30 on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude).
- Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
- Practical Aptitude Test
- Interview
| Stage | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test | 1½ hours | 50 | 25 |
| Practical Aptitude Test | 1½ hours | 50 | 25 |
| Interview | Not specified | 25 | 13 |
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test. The written examination and practical test are tentatively scheduled to be held at examination centres in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The official notification does not provide for an application correction or modification window — candidates must ensure all particulars are correct before final submission, as applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at https://www.sci.gov.in/ and open the recruitment link for Advertisement No. F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC).
- Register online by providing the required personal details and obtain the application number.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature and requisite documents, including Class 10th, Class 12th, graduation and experience certificates, and caste or community and disability certificates, if applicable.
- Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Preview the filled application form after successful completion and take a printout for your records. Submit the form before 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website — Supreme Court of India Recruitments | https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ |
| Apply Online (via the Supreme Court Recruitments page) | https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ |
| Official Notification — Advertisement No. F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) | Available on the official website sci.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Supreme Court Court Assistant (Technical) Recruitment 2026? A total of 15 tentative vacancies have been announced for the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), a Group B Non-Gazetted post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit online applications is 24 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The application window opened on 3 November 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT with 3 years of software development experience, OR MCA / M.Sc. in Computer Science with 3 years of experience, OR B.Sc. in Computer Science / BCA with First Class or at least 60% marks with 4 years of experience. A Law degree is preferred as an additional qualification.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Court Assistant (Technical) post? Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 1 October 2026, with admissible relaxations for reserved categories and no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry.
Q5. What is the salary of a Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)? The post is in Pay Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 44,900–Rs. 1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 44,900 per month plus allowances.
Q6. What is the application fee? Rs. 1,500 for General / Unreserved candidates and Rs. 750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates, payable online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Q7. How are candidates selected? Selection is through an Objective Type Test (100 marks), an Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test (50 marks), a Practical Aptitude Test (50 marks) and an Interview (25 marks).
Q8. When are the Supreme Court Court Assistant tests scheduled? The Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test are tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026, with the answer key tentatively on 24 December 2026, as per the official notification.