The Supreme Court of India, the apex judicial body of the country, has announced recruitment for the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) through its Registry. A total of 15 tentative vacancies are on offer for this Group-B Non-Gazetted position, which involves technical and programming support work for the Registry. The post is placed in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, and the vacancy count may change due to administrative requirements.
Supreme Court of India Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC)
Total Vacancies
15
Last Date
24 Nov
37 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 03 Nov 2026
Last date 24 Nov 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open03 Nov
- Exam22 Dec
Supreme Court of India Court Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Supreme Court of India
- Advertisement No.
- F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC)
- Post Name
- Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Online applications are invited from Indian citizens)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years' experience in software development with BE/B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science; 4 years' experience in software development with B.Sc in Computer Science or BCA
Vacancy Breakdown
Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)
15
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | 15 |
Eligibility Details
Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) - Qualification and Experience
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science/Information Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent with 3 years' experience in software development; OR Master's Degree in Computer Application/M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent with 3 years' experience in software development; OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or atleast 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or equivalent with 4 years' experience in software development. Degree in Law from a recognized University will be preferred and considered as an additional qualification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) - Qualification and Experience | Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science/Information Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent with 3 years' experience in software development; OR Master's Degree in Computer Application/M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent with 3 years' experience in software development; OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or atleast 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or equivalent with 4 years' experience in software development. Degree in Law from a recognized University will be preferred and considered as an additional qualification. |
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 01-10-2026
Age Relaxation
Usual age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 years over and above the prescribed limit for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India; no relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalized Banks.
Application Fee
General / Unreserved
Rs. 1,500
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD
Rs. 750
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee is paid through online mode only via the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank, plus bank charges; no other mode is accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Objective Type Test
100 questions of 100 marks in 1 1/2 hours covering General English including comprehension, General Aptitude, and Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude; minimum qualifying marks 50
- 2Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
50 marks in 1 1/2 hours; minimum qualifying marks 25
- 3Practical Aptitude Test
50 marks in 1 1/2 hours; minimum qualifying marks 25
- 4Interview
25 marks; minimum qualifying marks 13
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10 for Practical Aptitude Test, 1:3 for Interview
Exam Pattern
1 1/2 hours each for Objective Type Test, Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test and Practical Aptitude TestNegative: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
Objective Type Test (40 General English including comprehension, 30 General Aptitude, 30 Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude)
100 questions · 100 marks
Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
50 marks
Practical Aptitude Test
50 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (40 General English including comprehension, 30 General Aptitude, 30 Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude) | 100 | 100 | — |
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test | — | 50 | — |
| Practical Aptitude Test | — | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
Level 7 of Pay Matrix, Rs.44,900 - Rs.1,42,400, with initial Basic Pay of Rs.44,900 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in and open the recruitment link
- 2Register online with the required personal details and obtain your Application Number
- 3Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, Class X and Class XII certificates, Graduation and Experience Certificates, caste/community certificate and disability certificate if applicable
- 4Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway
- 5Preview the filled Application Form and take a printout for your records
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Class X certificate
•Class XII certificate
•Graduation certificate
•Experience certificates
•Caste/community certificate (if applicable)
•Disability certificate (if applicable)
•Recent photograph
•Signature
Important Details
- Candidates working in Central or State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
- There is no provision for correcting or modifying the application after final submission, and a submitted application cannot be withdrawn.
- A candidate who is not in employment when applying but joins a job during or after the selection process must inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, by email.
- A degree in Law is only a preferred additional qualification and is not essential.
Exam Centres
- Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru (Bangalore); candidates select cities in order of preference
- Practical Aptitude Test: Delhi/NCR
- Interview: online mode or physical mode in Delhi
Shortlisting Ratio
Candidates who secure at least 50 per cent marks in each of the Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test are shortlisted at 1:10 against the tentative vacancies for the Practical Aptitude Test. A ratio of 1:3 against the tentative vacancies is kept for the interview for candidates who qualify all three tests.
Answer Key Objections
Answer keys will be uploaded on 24.12.2026 and objections may be sent online from 24.12.2026 to 25.12.2026 till 11.55 p.m. A fee of Rs.100 per objection is charged and is refunded if the objection is found valid.
Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates
Persons with Disabilities may avail a scribe by submitting Appendix-I or Appendix-II with the required certificate. The scribe's qualification must be a minimum of two academic years below and a maximum of three academic years below the minimum qualification for the examination. An own scribe cannot be a candidate in the same examination or act as scribe for more than one candidate. Compensatory time is admissible as per rules.
Reservation
The benefit of reservation will be in accordance with Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a law degree required for the Court Assistant post?
No. A degree in Law from a recognized University is only preferred and treated as an additional qualification. The essential requirement is the prescribed computer or IT degree with software development experience.
Can candidates working in other government departments claim age relaxation?
No. Only departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India have no upper age limit. Candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Nationalized Banks get no age relaxation.
Will the admit card be sent by post?
No. Admit cards are not sent by post. Candidates must download their admit card for the tests and interview from the website of the Supreme Court of India.
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