Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Notification No. | F.6/2026-SC (RC), issued 30/09/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Court Assistant (Group B, Non-Gazetted) |
| Vacancies | 250 (tentative; the Registry may change the number) |
| Pay Level | Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400 plus allowances |
| Selection Stages | Objective test, typing test, descriptive written test, interview |
| Total Marks | 275 across the four stages |
| Objective Test | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1.5 hours |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Supreme Court JCA Exam Pattern 2026
| 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 |
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026: Objective Test Sections
| 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 |
General English (20 Questions)
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, homonyms
- Fill in the blanks and spot the error
- Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions
- Spellings and detecting mis-spelt words
- Shuffling of sentences in a passage and shuffling of sentence parts
- Reading comprehension
General Aptitude (15 Questions)
- Number series and alphanumeric series
- Analogies and verbal reasoning
- Coding and decoding
- Matching definitions and theme detection
- Cause and effect
- Logical deduction, statement and conclusions, statement and argument
General Knowledge (15 Questions)
- National and international current affairs, national news
- History of India, Indian culture, tribes, handicrafts and national dances
- Geography of India, countries and capitals, famous places
- Political science and economic issues in India
- Science and innovations, new inventions, scientific observations
- Books and authors, artists, music and literature, musical instruments
- World organisations, important dates, international issues
Provisions Relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India (15 Questions)
- The Supreme Court of India (Articles 124 to 147)
- High Courts (Articles 214 to 231)
- Subordinate courts
- Judicial review and writs
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10 Questions)
- Functions of the Registry
- Filing and listing of cases
- Advocates-on-Record
- Appeals, review and curative procedure
Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (10 Questions)
- Recruitment and reservation (Rule 4A)
- Probation
- Conduct rules
- Leave and discipline
Computer Knowledge (15 Questions)
- Computer fundamentals
- Operating systems and computer software
- MS Word (word processing), MS Excel (spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (presentations)
- Internet usage and email
- Keyboard shortcuts and cyber security basics
Supreme Court JCA Typing Test Syllabus and Rules
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Minimum typing speed | 35 words per minute on a computer |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 25 |
| Mistakes allowed | Up to 3% of the total words typed |
How typing mistakes are counted
- A wrong word or figure counts as one full mistake.
- A wrong capital or small letter counts as half a mistake.
- A punctuation mark omitted, added or replaced counts as half a mistake.
Supreme Court JCA Descriptive Test Syllabus
- Comprehension passage
- Precis writing
- Essay writing
Eligibility Criteria
| 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 |
- 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.
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 |
Preparation Tips for Supreme Court JCA Exam 2026
- Do not guess blindly: A wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so skip a pure guess.
- Practise writing: Write one precis and one essay each week in English and time yourself against the 2-hour limit.
- Keep up with current affairs: General Knowledge has 15 questions and the topic list is wide.