Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics and Marking Scheme

Last date to apply: 28/10/2026 (11:55 PM)

Overview

Supreme Court of India (Registry) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Junior Court Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted). Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.

Key Details

Organization
Supreme Court of India (Registry)
Qualification
• Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India. • Computer skills: Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute. • Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01/09/2026. Category: Age Rule SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, Ex-servicemen: Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules Dependents of freedom fighters: Up to 5 years over the 30-year limit Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry: No upper age limit Employees of other government departments, PSUs and nationalised banks: No age relaxation Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Vacancies
250 (tentative; the Registry may change the number)
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F.6/2026-SC (RC), issued 30/09/2026
Last date to apply
28/10/2026 (11:55 PM)

Important Dates

Online registration starts07/10/2026
Last date to apply28/10/2026 (11:55 PM)
Objective test (tentative)20/11/2026
Answer key release22/11/2026
Objection window22/11/2026 to 23/11/2026 (till 11:55 PM)

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Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India. • Computer skills: Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute. • Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01/09/2026. Category: Age Rule SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged, Ex-servicemen: Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules Dependents of freedom fighters: Up to 5 years over the 30-year limit Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry: No upper age limit Employees of other government departments, PSUs and nationalised banks: No age relaxation Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.

Application Fee

Category: Fee General / Unreserved: Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: Rs. 750 plus bank charges

Exam Pattern

The selection has four stages. Candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks in every stage to move ahead. Stage: Test | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks 1: Objective Type Test (100 MCQs) | 1.5 hours | 100 | 50 2: Typing Speed Test on Computer (English) | 10 minutes | 50 | 25 3: Written Test (Descriptive, English) | 2 hours | 100 | 50 4: Interview | Not Available Officially | 25 | 13

Syllabus

Section: Questions | Marks General English (including comprehension): 20 | 20 General Aptitude: 15 | 15 General Knowledge: 15 | 15 Provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India: 15 | 15 Supreme Court Rules, 2013: 10 | 10 Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961: 10 | 10 Computer Knowledge: 15 | 15 Total: 100 | 100

Selection Process

Objective test, typing test, descriptive written test, interview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics and Marking Scheme?

Online registration starts: 07/10/2026; Last date to apply: 28/10/2026 (11:55 PM); Objective test (tentative): 20/11/2026; Answer key release: 22/11/2026; Objection window: 22/11/2026 to 23/11/2026 (till 11:55 PM)

What is the application fee?

Category: Fee General / Unreserved: Rs. 1,500 plus bank charges SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: Rs. 750 plus bank charges

What is the selection process?

Objective test, typing test, descriptive written test, interview