The Supreme Court of India recruits Junior Court Assistants (JCA) through an open all-India examination. It is a Group B (non-gazetted) post at the Supreme Court in New Delhi, and it is a good option for graduates who are comfortable with English and computers.
Latest recruitment: the Supreme Court notified 241 vacancies for Junior Court Assistant (short notice PDF).
Official recruitment page: sci.gov.in/recruitments – check here for the current notification, dates and fee.
Eligibility (as per recent notifications)
- Education: a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Typing: English typing speed of at least 35 words per minute on a computer.
- Computer knowledge: working knowledge of computer operation.
- Age: generally 18 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Eligibility can change in each notification. Always read the latest official notification before applying.
Selection process
- Objective computer-based test
- Typing speed test (English, on computer)
- Descriptive test
- Interview
Objective test pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| General Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 125 | 125 |
The objective test is of 2 hours. The typing test checks a minimum speed of 35 words per minute over 10 minutes. The descriptive test (2 hours) has comprehension, précis writing and an essay in English.
How to prepare
- English carries the most weight – 50 of 125 objective marks plus the whole descriptive paper. Practise grammar, vocabulary and one précis or essay every week. See our English page.
- Typing: practise 20–30 minutes daily. Accuracy matters more than raw speed.
- Computer Knowledge: MS Office, internet, basic hardware and software terms, and keyboard shortcuts.
- General Aptitude and GK: the same preparation as SSC CGL and Banking exams works here. See Reasoning, Quant and Current Affairs.
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