SCI Court Assistant 2026 Notification
Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) Recruitment 2026
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The Supreme Court of India has advertised 15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer), a Group-B non-gazetted post in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (₹44,900–1,42,400). Computer science graduates or postgraduates with software development experience can apply online through sci.gov.in from 3 November 2026 to 24 November 2026 (11:55 pm).
SCI Court Assistant 2026 at a glance
- SCI Court Assistant 2026 status
- Form open
- SCI Court Assistant 2026 last date
- 24 Nov 2026, 23:55 IST
- Total vacancies
- 15
- Age limit
- 18–35 years, as on 1 Oct 2026
- Application fee
- General / Unreserved: ₹1,500; SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged: ₹750
- Qualification
- Graduate / Post graduate
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement issued
- Online registration starts
- Last date to apply
- Objective Type Test and Technical Aptitude Test22 December 2026 (tentative)
- Answer keys uploaded
- Objections to answer keys24–25 December 2026, till 11:55 pm (tentative)
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Application Fee
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 |
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Oct 2026
| Age limit | 18–35 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Physically Challenged / Ex-servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Relaxation: Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years |
| Relaxation: Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry | No upper age limit |
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Eligibility
- B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology from a recognised university, with 3 years' experience in software development.
- Or a Master's degree in Computer Application (MCA) or M.Sc. in Computer Science, with 3 years' experience in software development.
- Or B.Sc. in Computer Science or Bachelor in Computer Application with First Class or at least 60% marks in aggregate, with 4 years' experience in software development.
- A degree in Law is preferred and counts as an additional qualification.
- Age 18 to 35 years on 1 October 2026, with the usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
- Indian citizens only; eligibility conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026.
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Selection Process
- Objective Type Test: 100 questions (40 General English with comprehension, 30 General Aptitude, 30 Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude), 100 marks, 1½ hours; 50 marks needed to qualify.
- Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test: 50 marks, 1½ hours; 25 marks needed to qualify. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer in both objective tests.
- Practical Aptitude Test in Delhi/NCR: 50 marks, 1½ hours; 25 marks needed to qualify. Candidates may be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio to vacancies.
- Interview (online or in person in Delhi): 25 marks, 13 to qualify; candidates are called in a 1:3 ratio to vacancies, followed by document verification.
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | General English (incl. comprehension) 40, General Aptitude 30, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude 30 | 100 | 100 | 1½ hours (qualifying 50) |
| Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test | Technical aptitude | – | 50 | 1½ hours (qualifying 25) |
| Practical Aptitude Test | Practical aptitude | – | 50 | 1½ hours (qualifying 25) |
| Interview | Interview (qualifying 13) | – | 25 | – |
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT with 3 years' software development experience; or MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science with 3 years' experience; or B.Sc. Computer Science/BCA with First Class or at least 60% marks and 4 years' experience. A law degree is preferred. | 15 |
Which one is for you?
SCI notified other recruitments at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| SCI Court Assistant 2026 (this page) | SCI Senior Personal Assistant 2026 | Supreme Court Court Master 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) | F.6/11/SPA/2026-SC (RC) | F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) |
| Posts | 15 | 65 | 20 |
| Qualification | Graduate / Post graduate | Graduate | Graduate |
| Age limit | 18–35 years | 18–30 years | 30–45 years |
| Pay | — | — | — |
| Fee | General / Unreserved: ₹1,500 | General / Unreserved: ₹1,500 | General / Unreserved: ₹1,500 |
| Last date | 24 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 |
How to Apply for SCI Court Assistant 2026
- Visit the Supreme Court of India website, www.sci.gov.in, where the online application link will be provided. Registration opens on 3 November 2026.
- Fill in the online form. Your name, parents' names and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature and documents: Class 10, Class 12, graduation and experience certificates, plus caste and disability certificates if they apply to you.
- Choose your preferred cities for the Objective Type Tests (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru).
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway: ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved, ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged, plus bank charges.
- Submit by 24 November 2026, 11:55 pm, and keep a printout and your application number for the admit card. A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified.
SCI Court Assistant 2026 Important Links
Update timeline
- JobAdvertisement issued for 15 Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) vacanciesOfficial link ↗
SCI Court Assistant 2026: Complete Details
SCI Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) 2026: the post
The Supreme Court of India has issued advertisement F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC), dated 12 October 2026, to prepare a panel for 15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). It is a Group-B non-gazetted post in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900 plus allowances. The Registry may change the number of posts and may alter the selection process if needed.
Qualification and experience required
There are three routes. A B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology with 3 years' software development experience; an MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science with 3 years' experience; or a B.Sc. in Computer Science or BCA with First Class or at least 60% marks and 4 years' experience. In every case a law degree from a recognised university is preferred and treated as an additional qualification. Candidates working in government departments, banks or public sector undertakings must give a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
Age limit as on 1 October 2026
Candidates must be at least 18 and not more than 35 years old on 1 October 2026. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen candidates get the usual relaxation under Government of India rules, and dependants of freedom fighters get up to five more years. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit, but employees of other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.
Exam pattern and negative marking
Selection has four stages. The Objective Type Test has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1½ hours: 40 on General English with comprehension, 30 on General Aptitude and 30 on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test carries 50 marks in 1½ hours. Each wrong answer in these two tests costs 0.25 marks, and 50% is the qualifying mark. The Practical Aptitude Test (50 marks) is held in Delhi/NCR, and the interview carries 25 marks.
Fee, important dates and exam centres
The non-refundable fee is ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates, plus bank charges, paid online through UCO Bank. Registration runs from 3 November 2026 to 24 November 2026, 11:55 pm. The two objective tests are tentatively on 22 December 2026 in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Answer keys are due on 24 December 2026, with objections tentatively until 25 December 2026 at ₹100 each, refunded if valid.
SCI Court Assistant 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SCI Court Assistant 2026?
Online applications are accepted from 3 November 2026 until 24 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.
How many vacancies are there in SCI Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) 2026?
15 tentative vacancies. The Supreme Court says the number may change due to administrative needs.
What is the age limit for SCI Court Assistant 2026?
18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026. SC, ST, OBC (NCL), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen get the usual relaxation as per Government of India rules, and dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 years more. Departmental candidates of the Registry have no upper age limit.
What is the application fee?
₹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 only.
What qualification is needed for SCI Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer)?
B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science with 3 years' software development experience, or B.Sc. Computer Science/BCA with First Class or 60% marks and 4 years' experience. A law degree is preferred.
What is the salary of SCI Court Assistant?
Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900 plus admissible allowances.
When is the SCI Court Assistant 2026 exam?
The Objective Type Test and Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test are tentatively on 22 December 2026. Dates of the Practical Aptitude Test and interview will be announced on sci.gov.in.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Type Test and the Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test.
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