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Eligibility: Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India; knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer

Pay scale: Level 6 of Pay Matrix, Rs. 35,400/- initial basic pay plus allowances

Key dates

30 Sep 2026

Advertisement issued

7 Oct 2026

Online registration starts

28 Oct 2026, 11:55 PM

Last date and time to submit the online application

20 Nov 2026 (tentative)

Objective Type Test

22 Nov 2026 (tentative)

Answer keys uploaded

22 Nov – 23 Nov 2026 (tentative)

Objection window for answer keys, till 11:55 PM on 23 Nov (online only)

To be notified

Typing Speed Test, Written Test (Descriptive) and Interview dates will be published on www.sci.gov.in and sent by SMS and e-mail

Eligibility snapshot

Education	Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in India
Computer & typing	Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in computer
Nationality	Indian citizens
Age	Not below 18 years and not above 30 years as on 1 September 2026
Age relaxation	Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen. Up to 5 years above the 30-year limit for dependents of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. No age relaxation for candidates working in other Government Departments / Public Sector Undertakings / Nationalized Banks etc.
Reservation	As per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961
Cut-off date	Qualification and eligibility conditions are counted as on 1 September 2026

Selection process

Eligible candidates must appear in the following four tests. Admission at every stage is purely provisional.

Objective Type Test (MCQ) — 100 marks, 1½ hours

100 questions: General English including comprehension (20), General Aptitude (15), General Knowledge (15), provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India (15), Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10), Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (10), Computer Knowledge (15). Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Qualifying: 50 marks

Typing Speed Test on Computer — 50 marks, 10 minutes

In English, minimum speed 35 w.p.m. Mistakes allowed: 3% of the total words typed. Mandatory to qualify.

Qualifying: 25 marks

Written Test (Descriptive) — 100 marks, 2 hours

In English: comprehension passage, precis writing and essay writing. Answer sheets are checked only for candidates who qualify in the Typing Speed Test.

Qualifying: 50 marks

Interview — 25 marks

Conducted online or in physical mode in Delhi, as directed by the competent authority.

Qualifying: 13 marks

Application fee

Rs. 1,500

General / Unreserved

Rs. 750

SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged

Non-refundable application fee, plus bank charges. Payable online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. Fee is not accepted in any other form and no postal application form is accepted.

Written test centres

Objective Type Test (tentatively 20 Nov 2026) is held in cities listed in Annexure-A of the notice, and candidates choose cities in order of preference. West Bengal centres are shown below; the full list covers 131 centres across India. Typing and Written Tests are held in Delhi/NCR.

AsansolBurdwanKalyaniKolkataSiliguri

How to Apply

1. Open the Supreme Court of India website, www.sci.gov.in, and use the online application link in the Recruitment section. 2. Fill in the online application form. Registration started on 7 Oct 2026. 3. Upload your recent photograph, signature and requisite documents as per the instructions on the link. 4. Give the undertaking that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of the advertisement. 5. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. 6. Preview and print the filled-up form for your records. The printout need not be sent to the Registry. 7. Keep your application number safe. It is needed to generate the Admit Card. 8. Submit before 28 Oct 2026, 11:55 PM.

Documents to upload

Documents to upload with the online form

Photo & signature	Scanned copy of recent photograph and signature
Education	Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates
Category	Caste / community certificate, for reserved category candidates
Disability	Disability certificate, if applicable

Follow the instructions displayed on the online application link. Name, Father's name, Mother's name and Date of Birth must match the High School Certificate / Class X Board certificate; any change of name or surname must be supported by a Gazette Notification.

Good to know before you apply

Posts and process may change The 250 vacancies are tentative and may change due to administrative exigencies or Registry requirements. The Registry may cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process at any time without notice.

Shortlisting ratio If many candidates score 50 or more in the Objective Type Test, candidates in the ratio 1:10 against the tentative vacancies are shortlisted for the Typing and Descriptive tests. Candidates in the ratio 1:3 who qualify in all three tests are called for interview.

Typing test marking A wrong word or figure counts as a full mistake. Wrong use of a capital or small letter, or an omitted, added or substituted punctuation mark, counts as a half mistake.

Answer key objections Objections can be sent online only. Fee of Rs. 100 per objection is charged and refunded if the objection is found valid.

No Objection Certificate Candidates working in Central / State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification.

If you get a job after applying A candidate who is unemployed at the time of applying but gets employment during or after the examination process must immediately inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.

Only the latest application counts If you submit more than one form, only the one with the latest application number is considered. A submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified, and no change of category will be entertained.

No change of city, centre or date Test centres may be shifted by the Registry. Requests to change city, test centre or test and interview dates are not entertained.

Admit card, TA/DA and updates Admit cards are not sent by post and must be downloaded from the Supreme Court website using your application number. No TA/DA is payable. Keep your e-mail ID and mobile number active throughout the process.

Rejection and false information Application forms that do not comply with the instructions are summarily rejected. False information, fabricated documents or impersonation leads to cancellation, prosecution and debarment. Disputes fall under Delhi jurisdiction.

Facilities for Persons with Disabilities

Concessions in the tests follow Office Memorandum No. F.No.P-13013/75/2023-Policy-DD-III dated 1 Aug 2025 of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Scribe facility: fill the proforma Annexure-I or Annexure-IA, as applicable, and produce the certificate(s). Scribe qualification: minimum two and maximum three academic years below the minimum qualification for the examination. An own scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination and cannot act as scribe for more than one candidate. No attendant other than the scribe is allowed in the examination hall. Compensatory time is given as admissible. Failure to produce supporting documents ends the facility and can lead to cancellation of candidature.

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