The Registry of the Supreme Court of India has issued advertisement No. F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC), dated 12 October 2026, for direct recruitment to the post of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). A panel will be prepared for 15 tentative vacancies. The post is Group-B Non-Gazetted, in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.44,900–Rs.1,42,400), with an initial basic pay of Rs.44,900 plus allowances.
It is a post for software professionals: candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, an MCA or an M.Sc. in Computer Science with 3 years' experience in software development, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science/BCA (First Class or at least 60%) with 4 years' experience. A Degree in Law is preferred as an additional qualification. Age must be 18 to 35 years (upper age relaxed for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Physically Challenged/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 more years for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry; no relaxation for candidates working in other Government departments/PSUs/nationalised banks), and all eligibility is counted as on 1 October 2026.
Applications are online only, through the link given in the Registry's notice of 2 November 2026. The form is live from 3 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM). The Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test are tentatively on 22 December 2026 in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, followed by a Practical Aptitude Test in Delhi/NCR and an interview.
The Registry says the number of posts may change, and it may cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process if needed. The advertisement does not give a category-wise split of the 15 vacancies; reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 15 posts |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA or M.Sc. (CS) + 3 years' software development experience; or B.Sc. (CS)/BCA (First Class or at least 60%) + 4 years |
| Age Limit | 18 – 35 years (as on 01 Oct 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 7 of Pay Matrix, Rs.44,900–Rs.1,42,400 (initial basic Rs.44,900 plus allowances) |
| Employment Type | Direct recruitment (Group-B Non-Gazetted) |
| Job Location | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement date | 12 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application link notice | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Online application starts | 03 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 24 Nov 2026 |
| Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test | 22 Dec 2026 |
| Answer keys uploaded | 24 Dec 2026 |
| Answer key objections close | 25 Dec 2026 |
| Practical Aptitude Test and interview | To be announced |
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + bank charges |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | 15 (tentative) | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, MCA or M.Sc. (CS) with 3 years' software development experience; or B.Sc. (CS)/BCA with First Class or at least 60% and 4 years' experience |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
|---|---|
| Qualification (option 1) | Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, with 3 years' experience in software development |
| Qualification (option 2) | Master's Degree in Computer Application/M.Sc. in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent, with 3 years' experience in software development |
| Qualification (option 3) | B.Sc. in Computer Science/Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or equivalent, with 4 years' experience in software development |
| Preferred | Degree in Law from a recognized University (considered an additional qualification) |
| Age | 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Reservation | As per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 |
| Employees elsewhere | Candidates in Government/PSU/bank service submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification |
Objective Type Test
100 questions, 1½ hours, 100 marks; qualifying marks 50. 40 questions on General English (including comprehension), 30 on General Aptitude and 30 on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test
1½ hours, 50 marks; qualifying marks 25. Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in both objective tests.
Practical Aptitude Test
1½ hours, 50 marks; qualifying marks 25. Held in Delhi/NCR. If a large number of candidates score at least 50% in each objective test, they are shortlisted on merit in the ratio 1:10 to the tentative vacancies.
Interview
25 marks; qualifying marks 13. Online or in person in Delhi. Candidates who qualify all three tests are called in the ratio 1:3 to the tentative vacancies.
Open the application portal
Use the online application link in the Supreme Court's notice of 2 November 2026 (also on www.sci.gov.in, Recruitment). The form is live from 3 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Register
Fill in your details to receive a User ID and Password on your registered e-mail and/or mobile. Name (as in the Class 10 certificate), date of birth, mobile number and e-mail cannot be changed after registration. Name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth are accepted only as in the High School/Class X certificate or an equivalent Board/Council certificate; any change in name or surname must be supported by a Gazette Notification.
Log in and fill the form
Choose your test cities in order of preference (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) and give the undertaking that you have read the terms and conditions. Category cannot be changed later.
Upload documents
Recent photograph, signature, and Class X, Class XII, Graduation and Experience certificates; caste/community certificate for reserved categories and disability certificate if applicable.
Pay the fee online
₹1,500 (General/Unreserved) or ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged), plus bank charges, through the UCO Bank payment gateway. The fee is not refundable.
Submit and keep your application number
A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified; if you submit more than once, only the last form is considered. Keep the printout and application number for the admit card; the printout need not be sent to the Registry.
| Objective Type Test | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1½ hours; qualifying 50 marks |
|---|---|
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test | 50 marks, 1½ hours; qualifying 25 marks |
| Practical Aptitude Test | 50 marks, 1½ hours; qualifying 25 marks |
| Interview | 25 marks; qualifying 13 marks |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test |
| General English | 40 questions, including a comprehension section |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 30 questions |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 questions |
| Technical Aptitude and Practical tests | Topics not given in the advertisement |
Application helpdesk: the Helpdesk tab in the application portal, or helpline +91 7996335552. The portal's General Links also have a Manual of Online Application Form. Recruitment Cell e-mail (the advertisement gives it for reporting a new job taken after applying): recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.
15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). The Registry says the number may change. No category-wise split is given in the advertisement.
24 November 2026, 11:55 PM. The online form opened on 3 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Indian citizens aged 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026 (upper age relaxed for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Physically Challenged/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 more years for dependants of freedom fighters; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry; no relaxation for candidates working in other Government departments/PSUs/nationalised banks) with a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, an MCA or an M.Sc. in Computer Science plus 3 years' software development experience, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science/BCA with First Class or at least 60% plus 4 years' experience.
Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, Rs.44,900–Rs.1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of Rs.44,900 plus admissible allowances.
₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged candidates, plus bank charges, paid online through the UCO Bank gateway. It is not refundable.
The Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test are tentatively on 22 December 2026. Dates of the Practical Aptitude Test and interview will be notified on www.sci.gov.in.
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test.
No. A Degree in Law from a recognized University is preferred and considered an additional qualification, but it is not part of the essential qualification.
