Junior Court Assistant (Group-B Non-Gazetted)
Who Should Apply Age Limit : 18 to 30 years as on the cutoff date (Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC). Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. Skill Requirement: Practical knowledge of computer operation and an English typing speed of 35 words per minute on a computer keyboard. Domicile & Nationality: Open to Indian citizens from all states and union territories. Graduates from any discipline, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, or Engineering, are eligible to apply for these positions. Since all postings are situated at the Supreme Court of India registry in New Delhi, candidates nationwide who are comfortable with a central Delhi location and possess typing speed should consider applying. Use the age calculator to check your exact age against official cutoff rules. Candidates must ensure they hold their degree completion certificates prior to applying. Final-year students whose final results have not been declared before the closing date are ineligible to participate. Salary and Career Growth Pay Level: Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (Basic Pay ₹35,400). Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately ₹62,000 to ₹68,000 per month (includes HRA at X-city Delhi rates, DA, and Transport Allowance). In-hand Monthly Salary: Approximately ₹54,000 to ₹58,000 after standard deductions. As this is a regular Group-B non-gazetted appointment under the Central Government, standard service rules apply. Deductions include 10% of Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance towards the National Pension System (NPS), along with applicable Income Tax TDS. Staff receive central benefits including Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) coverage and subsidized facilities. Calculate detailed take-home pay with our salary calculator . Promotion avenues within the registry lead to Senior Court Assistant, Court Officer, and Assistant Registrar roles through departmental examinations and seniority. How to Apply Visit the official portal of the Supreme Court of India at and open the Recruitment tab. Click on the application link for Junior Court Assistant Examination 2026. Complete new registration by entering basic personal details, email address, and active mobile number. Log in using the system-generated registration ID and password sent to your email. Fill in educational details, address, and category selection accurately. Upload passport-sized photograph and signature according to exact pixel size using our image resizer tool. Upload essential certificates, including class 10th mark sheet, graduation degree certificate, and category certificate. Pay the application fee of ₹1500 for General/OBC or ₹750 for SC/ST through online debit card, credit card, or net banking facilities. Preview the application form carefully to confirm all entered details are accurate. Submit the application form online and download the saved PDF printout for future reference. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Applications undergo automated screening and document checks before hall tickets are issued. Avoiding these frequent mistakes prevents rejection: Photograph and Signature Errors: Uploading unclear photos, selfies, or incorrectly formatted files leads to automated application rejection on the portal. Invalid Category Claims: Applying under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) without possessing valid central format certificates issued before the application deadline leads to rejection or shifting to Unreserved status. Date of Birth Discrepancy: Mismatch between the date of birth entered in the form and the entry on the 10th class matriculation certificate leads to cancellation during Document Verification. Incomplete Application Fee: Failing to complete transaction steps or submitting forms with unverified fee status leads to candidate exclusion. Unverified Typing Speed: Applying without actual computer typing practice at 35 w.p.m. results in failure during the compulsory qualifying typing test stage. Selection Process The recruitment selection process comprises multiple written, computer, and oral evaluation stages: Objective Written Test: Multiple-choice test covering General English (50 questions), General Aptitude (25 questions), General Knowledge (25 questions), and Computer Knowledge (25 questions). Computer Typing Speed Test: 10-minute practical typing test on computer in English at 35 w.p.m. speed with a maximum allowable error limit of 3%. This test is qualifying in nature. Descriptive Test: English language evaluation covering Comprehension passage, Precis writing, and Essay writing to test written language proficiency. Interview: Personal interview conducted by a court panel to assess candidate suitability for registry administrative roles. Should You Apply? Candidates holding a recognized Bachelor's degree with a verified English typing speed of 35 w.p.m. who fall between 18 and 30 years of age should apply. Pay Level 6 (Bas