Supreme Court Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer — 15 Tentative Posts

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The Supreme Court of India has invited applications for Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), a Group-B Non-Gazetted post. The recruitment is for preparing a panel to fill 15 tentative vacancies, subject to the requirements of the Registry.

According to the application notice dated 02 November 2026, online registration is scheduled to open on 03 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates must meet the prescribed qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions as on 01 October 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Supreme Court of India
Post Name Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)
Advertisement Number F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC)
Post Classification Group-B Non-Gazetted
Total Vacancies 15 tentative posts
Application Mode Online
Eligibility Reference Date 01 October 2026
Pay Scale Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Initial Basic Pay ₹44,900 plus admissible allowances
Official Website www.sci.gov.in

Important Dates

Detailed Advertisement Date 12 October 2026
Application Link Notice 02 November 2026
Online Application Starts 03 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM
Objective and Technical Aptitude Tests 22 December 2026 — Tentative
Scheduled Answer Key Upload 24 December 2026, as stated in the advertisement; check official updates
Answer Key Objection Window 24 to 25 December 2026, until 11:55 PM on the closing day — Tentative
Practical Aptitude Test / Interview To be notified separately
Admit Card To be made available through the official recruitment website

Application Fee

General / Unreserved ₹1,500/- plus applicable bank charges
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged ₹750/- plus applicable bank charges
Payment Mode Online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank
  • The application fee is non-refundable.
  • Fee payment through other modes will not be accepted.
  • Check the category selected in the application form carefully before payment.

Age Limit (01/10/2026)

Minimum Age 18 years
Maximum Age 35 years
  • Age is calculated as on 01 October 2026.
  • Applicable age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-Servicemen candidates under Government of India rules.
  • Dependants of freedom fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years over the prescribed upper age limit.
  • There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.
  • Employment in another Government Department, Public Sector Undertaking or Nationalized Bank does not by itself provide age relaxation under this advertisement.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Qualification Route 1 B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, with 3 years of experience in software development.
Qualification Route 2 Master's Degree in Computer Application / M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent, with 3 years of experience in software development.
Qualification Route 3 B.Sc. in Computer Science / Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university or equivalent, with 4 years of experience in software development.
Additional Qualification A recognized Law degree is mentioned as a preferred additional qualification alongside the relevant qualification routes in the advertisement.
  • Candidates must satisfy one of the prescribed qualification-and-experience routes.
  • The qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as on 01 October 2026.
  • Software development experience is essential. Holding the required degree alone does not meet the eligibility conditions.
  • Read the exact qualification wording in the official advertisement before applying.

Vacancy Details

Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) 15 tentative vacancies

The vacancy count may change according to administrative requirements. Reservation benefits will be governed by Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961, as stated in the advertisement.

Selection Process

  1. Objective Type Test.
  2. Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test.
  3. Practical Aptitude Test.
  4. Interview.

Eligibility remains provisional and is subject to verification of the required documents. Qualifying a stage does not waive any qualification, experience or other eligibility requirement.

Examination Scheme

Objective Type Test 100 questions; 100 marks; 90 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 50.
Objective Test Subjects General English, including comprehension: 40 questions; General Aptitude: 30 questions; Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions.
Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test 50 marks; 90 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 25.
Practical Aptitude Test 50 marks; 90 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 25.
Interview 25 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 13.
Negative Marking 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test.

If a large number of candidates qualify in both objective tests, the advertisement provides for merit-based shortlisting in a 1:10 ratio against tentative vacancies for the Practical Aptitude Test. A 1:3 ratio is prescribed for interview shortlisting among candidates qualifying in all three tests.

Examination Centres

Objective Tests Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, subject to administrative changes
Practical Aptitude Test Delhi/NCR
Interview Online or physically in Delhi, as directed by the competent authority

Documents Required

  • Recent photograph and signature.
  • Class 10 and Class 12 certificates.
  • Relevant degree certificates and academic records.
  • Software development experience certificates.
  • Caste/community certificate, where applicable.
  • Disability certificate, where applicable.
  • Other documents required by the application portal or notification.

Candidates employed in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification, according to the advertisement.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the Supreme Court of India recruitment page or use the official application link below.
  2. Read the Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) advertisement carefully.
  3. Check your age, qualification and software development experience as on 01 October 2026.
  4. When registration opens on 03 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, complete the online registration process.
  5. Enter your personal, educational, category and experience details correctly.
  6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents according to the portal instructions.
  7. Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
  8. Review all information and submit the application by 24 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
  9. Save the application number and print or download the completed form for your records.

Important: The advertisement states that an application cannot be withdrawn or modified after submission. The printed application does not need to be sent to the Registry. Keep your registered email address and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.

Important Links

Apply Online — Scheduled from 03 November 2026 Click Here
Official Detailed Notification Download PDF
Official Application Schedule Notice Download PDF
Official Recruitment Updates Click Here
Official Website Click Here