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The Supreme Court of India has released the official notification for Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 — 130 tentative Group ‘C’ (non-clerical) posts for candidates who have passed Class 10, with Class 12 as the maximum qualification. If you are a graduate, stop right here: this recruitment is not for you, and the Rs. 1,500 application fee is non-refundable.
Before anything else, clear up the biggest confusion of this season. The Supreme Court is running two different “JCA” recruitments at the same time, and mixing them up will cost you the fee:
| Junior Court ASSISTANT | Junior Court ATTENDANT (this post) | |
|---|---|---|
| Posts | 250 | 130 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Graduation + 35 wpm typing | Min Class 10, Max Class 12 — graduates not eligible |
| Apply by | 28 October 2026 | 25 November 2026 (portal opens 4 Nov) |
| Level | Higher clerical post | Group C, non-clerical, Level 3 |
We have covered the Assistant recruitment separately — read the Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026 details here if you are a graduate. This article is only for 10th/12th-pass candidates eyeing the Attendant posts.
Notification date: 15 October 2026 | Online applications: 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 (up to 11:55 PM) | Objective Type Test (tentative): 26 December 2026 | Answer key: 28 December 2026 | Objections: 28–29 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
Vacancy Details
The advertisement invites online applications from Indian citizens for a panel to fill 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant by direct recruitment. The number of posts may change with the approval of the competent authority, and the Registry reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process.
| Post Name | Post Type | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Court Attendant | Group ‘C’, Non-Clerical | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 (initial basic Rs. 21,700 + allowances) | 130 |
No category-wise vacancy breakup is printed in the advertisement. Reservation will follow Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Eligibility: The Graduate Trap
| Criterion | Requirement (as on 1 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum qualification | Class X examination from a Board/Institute recognised by the Government |
| Maximum qualification | Class XII / 10+2 examination from a Board/Institute recognised by the Government |
| Citizenship | Indian citizen |
| Age | Not below 18 years, not above 27 years as on 1 October 2026 |
A word on the age cut-off, because portals disagree: we verified this against the official notification PDF — the cut-off is 1 October 2026. One portal lists 25 November 2026; that is incorrect. Your age is counted as on 1 October 2026, not the last date of application.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years (as per Government of India rules) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (as per Government of India rules) |
| Physically Challenged / Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the prescribed limit |
| Widows, divorced women, women judicially separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (38 for OBC-NCL, 40 for SC/ST) |
| Departmental candidates of the SCI Registry | No upper age limit |
Note: no age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs, statutory bodies or nationalised banks. Such candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification.
Application Fee: Steep for a 10th-Pass Post
Let us be blunt: Rs. 1,500 is a heavy fee for a Group-C post meant for 10th-pass candidates. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and payable online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway. No postal or offline payment is accepted.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | Rs. 750 + bank charges |
Given the amount, confirm your eligibility — especially the Class-XII maximum and the 1 October 2026 age cut-off — before you pay. Once the form is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or modified.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is a two-stage process: an Objective Type Test followed by an Interview. Only candidates scoring the minimum qualifying marks in the objective test are called for interview, in a 1:3 ratio against the tentative vacancies, in order of merit.
| Stage | Details | Duration | Max Marks | Min Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (MCQ) | 100 questions — 25 each on General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness | 1½ hours | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | Held in Delhi (online or physical mode) | — | 25 | 13 |
Each question carries one mark, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Final empanelment is in order of merit. The objective test will be held across test centres listed in Annexure-A of the notification (131 centres across states); candidates give their city preference, though the Registry may shift centres for administrative reasons.
What a Junior Court Attendant Actually Does
The notification spells out the duties, and honesty helps here: this is the Registry’s support staff. A Junior Court Attendant carries files, paper books, books and records; dusts tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, book-shelves and furniture; and serves tea, coffee, snacks, water and refreshments to officers and officials of the Registry. If you are comfortable with that work in exchange for a Level-3 central government pay scale in the Supreme Court, apply. If not, the Assistant recruitment (for graduates) was the other door — its deadline has passed.
How to Apply (Portal Opens 4 November)
Applications are accepted online only through www.sci.gov.in. No postal application form will be entertained. The link is not live yet — it activates on 4 November 2026.
- Visit www.sci.gov.in and open the recruitment/application link once it goes live on 4 November 2026.
- Register and fill the form with personal and educational details. Your name, father’s/mother’s name and date of birth must match your High School / Class X board certificate.
- Upload a scanned photograph, signature, Class X and Class XII/10+2 certificates, and caste/community or disability certificate if applicable.
- Pay the fee online via the UCO Bank gateway. Preview the form carefully — it cannot be changed after submission.
- Submit and retain your application number — you will need it to download the admit card. Admit cards are never sent by post.
Submit only one application: if you file more than one, only the last-submitted form is considered. Keep your registered e-mail ID and mobile number active — test and interview updates also come by SMS and e-mail.
Preparation Notes Worth Knowing
With 100 questions in 90 minutes, this is a speed paper — roughly 54 seconds per question. The 0.25 negative marking punishes blind guessing, so attempt only what you can reason through; the qualifying bar of 50 means you need a genuine 50+ net score, not merely the highest in the room. The four sections carry equal weight (25 each), so a weak Numerical Aptitude section cannot be fully covered by General Awareness alone. And remember the 1:3 interview ratio: clearing the written test only gets you to the interview list, where 25 marks (qualifying 13) still decide the panel.
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for SCI Junior Court Attendant 2026?
A: 25 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The portal opens on 4 November 2026.
Q: Can graduates apply for Junior Court Attendant?
A: No. The notification caps the qualification at Class XII/10+2, so graduates are ineligible.
Q: What is the age limit and the cut-off date?
A: 18 to 27 years as on 1 October 2026 (verified from the official notification), with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates — online only, non-refundable.
Q: What is the exam pattern?
A: 100 MCQs (25 each: Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, English, General Awareness), 1½ hours, 100 marks, 0.25 negative marking, qualifying 50; followed by a 25-mark interview (qualifying 13).
Q: When is the exam?
A: The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 26 December 2026.
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|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Form (portal opens 4 Nov 2026) |
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Data verified against the official Supreme Court of India notification (No. F.3/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026). If any detail here differs from the notification, the notification prevails — check the official PDF above before applying.
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