Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India)
कनिष्ठ न्यायालय सहायक (भारत का सर्वोच्च न्यायालय)
Group B post at Pay Level 6 in the Supreme Court registry — filing, records and case processing in New Delhi, open to any graduate.
Registry of the Supreme Court of India
Exam
Supreme Court JCA
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
18–30 years
Transfers
Rare
Work hours
Office hours, extended when the court's listing demands
Probation
As per Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Scrutinising petitions and documents filed in the registry
- Entering and updating case data in the court's system
- Preparing notices, paper-books and records for hearings
- Maintaining files and handling dak in judicial and administrative sections
- Assisting court masters and section officers
A typical day
You work in a section of the Supreme Court registry in New Delhi. Advocates-on-record and their clerks file matters all day; you check each filing against the Supreme Court Rules, note defects, and move the papers on once they are cured. Other sections handle listing, copying, records or administration. Deadlines are fixed by the cause list, so work has to be finished the same day. It is exact, rule-bound office work.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India) (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Senior Court Assistant
By seniority and departmental test · Level 7 · via departmental exam
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Court Assistant / Branch Officer
Further service and tests · Level 8 · via departmental exam
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Supreme Court of India
- 1.Objective test (100 marks)
- 2.Typing speed test on computer (50 marks)
- 3.Descriptive written test in English (100 marks)
- 4.Interview (25 marks)
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree of a recognised university, and knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute. Age 18–30. Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen under Government of India rules; up to 5 years for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper limit for departmental candidates. No relaxation for staff of other government departments, PSUs or banks.
The good
- ✓ Level 6 pay for a graduate with typing
- ✓ Fixed posting in New Delhi
- ✓ Prestige of the institution and a clear internal ladder
The hard parts
- – Four-stage selection including a descriptive paper and interview
- – Delhi's cost of living
- – Strict accuracy and deadlines
Postings
The Supreme Court at New Delhi. There are no transfers to other cities.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India)?+
Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India) is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India)?+
Bachelor's degree of a recognised university, and knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen under Government of India rules; up to 5 years for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper limit for departmental candidates. No relaxation for staff of other government departments, PSUs or banks.
Which exam do I need to clear for Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India)?+
Supreme Court JCA (Supreme Court of India).
Is a law degree needed?+
No. Any bachelor's degree with the typing speed is enough. The objective test does include questions on the Constitution's judiciary provisions and the Supreme Court Rules.
What is the application fee?+
The 2026 advertisement set ₹1,500 for general candidates and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), ex-servicemen and physically challenged candidates.
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Sources
- Supreme Court of India advertisement for Junior Court Assistant, 30 September 2026 (official PDF)
- Supreme Court of India — recruitments
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.