The Supreme Court of India JCA Recruitment 2026 is officially out. The Supreme Court published the detailed Junior Court Assistant advertisement on 30 September 2026 for 250+ tentative vacancies.
The recruitment is for the post of Junior Court Assistant, Group-B Non-Gazetted, carrying Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances. Candidates need a recognised Bachelor’s degree, computer knowledge and English typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
The biggest development, however, is not simply the vacancy.
The SCI JCA exam pattern has changed significantly from 2025.
The biggest development, however, is not simply the vacancy.
The SCI JCA exam pattern has changed significantly from 2025.
Students preparing from last year’s pattern need to update their preparation immediately.
Latest Update — 1 October 2026
| Particular | Official Status |
|---|---|
| Notification | Released — 30 September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 250 tentative posts |
| Application Starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Exam | 20 November 2026 — Tentative |
| Post | Junior Court Assistant |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 + allowances |
| Official Website | Supreme Court of India |
The application dates and tentative objective-test date are stated in the official advertisement.
Check the Official Supreme Court Recruitment Page
The SCI JCA exam pattern has changed significantly from 2025.
The Supreme Court of India JCA Recruitment 2026 is officially out. The Supreme Court published the detailed Junior Court Assistant advertisement on 30 September 2026 for 250+ tentative vacancies.
The recruitment is for the post of Junior Court Assistant, Group-B Non-Gazetted, carrying Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances. Candidates need a recognised Bachelor’s degree, computer knowledge and English typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
The biggest development, however, is not simply the vacancy.
Supreme Court JCA Vacancy 2026
The Supreme Court has notified 250+ tentative vacancies for Junior Court Assistant.
Candidates should note the word tentative. The Registry has expressly stated that the number of posts can change depending on administrative requirements and that the recruitment process may also be modified where necessary. So, at present:
Official Vacancy: 250+
SCI JCA Eligibility 2026
The eligibility conditions remain straightforward.
A candidate must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India
- Knowledge of computer operation
- English typing speed of at least 35 WPM on computer
Age Limit
Candidates must be:
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible categories according to the rules specified in the notification.
SCI JCA Exam Pattern 2026 — Major Change
This is the most important part of the new notification.
In 2025, the JCA objective stage contained:
- 50 General English questions
- 25 General Aptitude questions
- 25 General Knowledge questions
- A separate 25-question Computer Knowledge Test
The main objective paper was allotted 2 hours.
In 2026, the structure has been completely reorganised.
The new 100-question Objective Type Test will contain:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English including Comprehension | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India | 15 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 10 |
| Supreme Court Officers & Servants Rules, 1961 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 1½ hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50
This is a substantial shift.
What Exactly Changed From SCI JCA 2025 to 2026?
| Area | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 25 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 15 |
| Computer | 25 separate questions | 15 within objective test |
| Constitution/Judiciary | No separate section | 15 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | No separate section | 10 |
| Officers & Servants Rules, 1961 | No separate section | 10 |
| Objective Duration | 2 hours | 90 minutes |
The 2025 structure is documented in the previous official advertisement, while the 2026 notification introduces the new subject distribution.
HeMantra Preparation Insight
The biggest mistake would be preparing for SCI JCA 2026 exactly as you prepared for 2025.
The new pattern gives 35 questions directly to judiciary/constitutional and Supreme Court rule-based areas.
That makes these sections central to the paper rather than optional background knowledge.
At the same time, English has fallen from 50 questions to 20, while Aptitude and GK have also been reduced.
Your study-time allocation should change accordingly.
Complete SCI JCA 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment has four major testing components.
1. Objective Type Test
100 questions | 100 marks | 90 minutes
Candidates need at least 50 marks to qualify under the notified scheme.
There is also negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer.
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2. English Typing Speed Test
Candidates must type at a minimum speed of 35 WPM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Maximum Marks: 50
Qualifying Marks: 25
Mistakes permitted: 3% of total words typed.
3. Descriptive English Test
The descriptive examination will contain:
Comprehension Passage + Precis Writing + Essay Writing
Duration: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Qualifying Marks: 50.
4. Interview
Maximum Marks: 25
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 13.
Shortlisting Rule You Should Know
If a large number of candidates score the minimum qualifying marks in the objective examination, candidates can be shortlisted for the next stage in a ratio of 1:10 against the tentative vacancies, based on merit.
With 250 tentative vacancies, that provision could mean approximately 2,500 candidates, subject to the actual application pool and merit position.
Candidates who clear the objective stage move towards the Typing Test and Descriptive Test. Importantly, the Descriptive Test answer sheet will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify the Typing Speed Test.
For the Interview, candidates who qualify all three tests can be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies.
This makes the typing test much more important than many students assume.
SCI JCA Application Dates 2026
Online registration starts on:
7 October 2026
The last date to submit the online application is:
28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM
The application will be submitted online through the Supreme Court recruitment system.
Do not wait until the final day.
The notification also makes it clear that once an application is finally submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or modified.
Application Fee
The fee has also increased compared with the previous recruitment.
For 2026:
General/Unreserved: ₹1,500
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged: ₹750
Bank charges are additional, and the fee is non-refundable.
For comparison, the 2025 notification prescribed ₹1,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for specified reserved categories.
SCI JCA Exam Date 2026
The Supreme Court has already provided a tentative date for the first stage.
Objective Type Test: 20 November 2026
Dates for the Typing Test, Descriptive Examination and Interview will be notified separately on the Supreme Court website. The notification also states that the answer key is scheduled to be uploaded on 22 November 2026, with the tentative objection window running from 22 to 23 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM.
How Should You Prepare After the Pattern Change?
The preparation hierarchy should now be:
First — Understand the New Pattern
Do not rely blindly on an old 2025 strategy PDF.
Second — Start Supreme Court-Specific Subjects
The Constitution’s judiciary-related provisions and the two Supreme Court rule-based areas together account for 35 questions.
These deserve daily preparation from the beginning.
Third — Use PYQs for the Core Subjects
English, Aptitude, GK and Computer remain important, but PYQs can help identify the level and recurring concepts instead of studying unlimited material.
HeMantra provides a dedicated SCI PYQs Master Course with detailed solutions. The course focuses on authentic previous-year questions, topic trends, explanations, speed and exam-oriented practice.
Fourth — Do Not Postpone Typing
Typing is not something to begin after clearing Stage I.
Because the Descriptive Test is evaluated only after qualifying the Typing Speed Test, students should work towards 35+ WPM with accuracy from the beginning.
Fifth — Start Descriptive Preparation Early
Essay, précis and comprehension require practice.
They cannot be mastered through a few days of reading after the typing result.
Important FAQs
Is Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 officially released?
Yes. The Supreme Court published the detailed JCA advertisement on 30 September 2026. Science.gov.in
How many SCI JCA vacancies are there in 2026?
There are 250 tentative vacancies.
Has the SCI JCA exam pattern changed?
Yes. The 2026 objective paper introduces dedicated questions on judiciary-related constitutional provisions, Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961, while reducing the weight of English, Aptitude, GK and Computer compared with 2025.
When will the SCI JCA application form start?
Online registration starts on 7 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026 at 11:55 PM.
When is the SCI JCA exam?
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026. S3WAAS
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test.
What typing speed is required?
Candidates need a minimum English typing speed of 35 WPM on computer.
Final Takeaway
The Supreme Court JCA Vacancy 2026 is officially out, with 250 tentative posts, applications beginning on 7 October, and the first examination tentatively scheduled for 20 November 2026.
But the real headline is the new exam pattern.
SCI has reduced the traditional weight of English, General Aptitude and General Knowledge and introduced substantial Supreme Court- and judiciary-specific content.
For serious candidates, preparation should therefore start with three priorities:
Understand the changed pattern.
Start Supreme Court-specific subjects immediately.
Continue PYQ, typing and descriptive practice alongside Stage I.
You can use the HeMantra Supreme Court Exam Hub for SCI-specific preparation and the free SCI PYQs Master Courseto begin previous-year-question analysis.
