Supreme Court Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) Online Form 2026 - 15 Posts
The Supreme Court of India has issued advertisement F.6/2026/Tech.Post/SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026 for 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). Selection is for a panel, and the Registry says the number of posts may change. Apply online from 3 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM). The objective tests are tentatively on 22 December 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer) (Group-B Non-Gazetted, Level 7, ₹44,900–1,42,400) | 15 (tentative; category-wise split not given in the notice) |
Eligibility
You need one of these, from a recognised university or equivalent: B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology with 3 years' experience in software development; or MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science with 3 years' experience; or B.Sc in Computer Science or BCA with First Class or at least 60% marks and 4 years' experience in software development. A degree in Law is preferred and counted as an additional qualification. Eligibility is counted as on 1 October 2026.
You should be at least 18 years and not above 35 years as on 1 October 2026. Usual relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged and Ex-servicemen candidates as per Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters get up to 5 years extra. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Candidates working in other government departments, PSUs or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 3 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test & Technical Aptitude Test | 22 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer Keys | 24 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Objections | 24 to 25 December 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Practical Aptitude Test / Interview | To be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application Fee
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Challenged | ₹750 + bank charges |
| Payment Mode | Online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway; non-refundable |
Salary / Pay
The post is in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, ₹44,900–1,42,400, with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900 plus admissible allowances. It is a Group-B Non-Gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court.
Selection Process
There are four stages. 1. Objective Type Test: 100 questions (General English with comprehension 40, General Aptitude 30, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude 30), 100 marks, 1½ hours, qualifying 50. 2. Objective Type Technical Aptitude Test: 50 marks, 1½ hours, qualifying 25. 3. Practical Aptitude Test: 50 marks, 1½ hours, qualifying 25. 4. Interview: 25 marks, qualifying 13. There is negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in both objective tests. Candidates are shortlisted for the practical test in the ratio 1:10 and for the interview in the ratio 1:3 against vacancies. The objective tests are held in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru; the practical test is in Delhi/NCR, and the interview is online or in person in Delhi. Documents are verified before appointment.
How to Apply
Apply only online through the link on sci.gov.in between 3 November and 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM); postal applications are not accepted. The fee is ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates, plus bank charges, paid online only through the UCO Bank gateway. The fee is not refundable. Upload your photograph, signature and certificates (Class 10, Class 12, graduation, experience, and caste/disability certificate if applicable). A submitted form cannot be withdrawn or changed; if you submit more than one, only the last one counts. Government employees must give a No Objection Certificate at document verification. For queries, the Recruitment Cell e-mail is recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there?
15 tentative vacancies of Court Assistant (Technical Assistant-cum-Programmer). The notice does not give a category-wise split.
What are the application dates?
3 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
What is the fee?
₹1,500 for General/Unreserved; ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged, plus bank charges.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Is experience required?
Yes. 3 years' software development experience with B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc; 4 years with B.Sc (CS) or BCA.
When is the exam?
The objective tests are tentatively on 22 December 2026.