The Supreme Court of India has released the official advertisement No. F.3/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical) in its Registry. A total of 130 tentative vacancies are available, and eligible candidates can apply online from 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Candidates who have passed a minimum of Class 10 and hold a maximum qualification of Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised Board or Institute are eligible to apply. The post carries Pay Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month plus allowances.
This article covers the complete details of the Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant 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 | Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical) — Direct Recruitment |
| Advertisement Number | F.3/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Court Attendant |
| Total Vacancies | 130 (tentative) |
| 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 | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objective Type Test (Tentative) | 26 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Upload (Tentative) | 28 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 28–29 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
Vacancy Details
The Supreme Court of India has announced 130 tentative vacancies for the post of Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical). The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies or the requirements of the Registry.
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Group C (Non-Clerical) | Level 3 (Rs. 21,700–69,100) | 130 (tentative) |
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
Candidates must have passed a minimum of Class 10 (X Standard) examination and hold a maximum of Class 12 (XII Standard / 10+2) examination, conducted by any Board or Institute recognised by the Government. Eligibility conditions are checked as on 1 October 2026.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 27 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules: up to 5 years for SC / ST candidates, usual relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and relaxation for Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per rules. Dependants of freedom fighters get relaxation up to a maximum of five years. Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried are allowed up to the age of 35 years. 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, statutory bodies 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 is non-refundable and must be paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee will not be accepted in any other form.
Salary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 21,700 per month |
| Other Benefits | Allowances as admissible under the rules |
Selection Process
Selection for the post of Junior Court Attendant is through an Objective Type Test followed by an Interview.
| Stage | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | — | 25 | 13 |
The Objective Type Test contains 100 questions — 25 questions each on General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English and General Awareness. Each question carries one mark, and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Job Description
The Junior Court Attendant will be required to perform duties such as carrying files, paper books, books and records; dusting of tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, book-shelves and other furniture; and serving tea, coffee, snacks, water and other refreshments to officers and officials of the Registry, apart from other assigned duties.
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.3/2026-SC (RC).
- Complete the online registration form by entering the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature and requisite documents (Class 10th and 12th certificates, caste or community certificate and disability certificate, if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Preview the filled application form carefully and submit it before 25 November 2026 (11:55 PM), as an application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- Retain the application number carefully for generating the admit card and for future reference.
Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the Supreme Court website. No TA or DA will be payable for appearing in the test or interview.
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.3/2026-SC (RC) | Available on the official website sci.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026? A total of 130 tentative vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Court Attendant (Group C, Non-Clerical).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit online applications is 25 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The application window opened on 4 November 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Junior Court Attendant post? Candidates must have passed a minimum of Class 10 and a maximum of Class 12 (10+2) from a Board or Institute recognised by the Government.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Junior Court Attendant post? Candidates must be between 18 and 27 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 Junior Court Attendant in the Supreme Court of India? The post is in Pay Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 21,700–Rs. 69,100, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 21,700 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 of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks (with 0.25 negative marking) and an Interview carrying 25 marks.
Q8. When is the Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant objective test scheduled? The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 26 December 2026, with the answer key tentatively on 28 December 2026, as per the official notification.