All concerned candidates are hereby informed that the Supreme Court of India has released an official notification regarding the Junior Court Assistant Examination 2025. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens to fill 241 vacancies for the post of Junior Court Assistant (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted). The Phase-I examination, i.e., Objective Type Written Test (Multiple Choice Questions), is scheduled to be conducted on 13th April 2025 (Sunday). Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Supreme Court of India, www.sci.gov.in, for updates regarding the test city and other important details.
Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Recruitment 2025: Overview
The Supreme Court of India, vide advertisement No. F.6/2025-SC (RC) dated 04th February 2025, has announced the recruitment process for the Junior Court Assistant post. Below are the key details:
- Post Name: Junior Court Assistant (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted)
- Total Vacancies: 241 (Tentative, subject to change due to administrative reasons)
- Pay Scale: Level 6 of Pay Matrix with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400/-
- Gross Salary: Approx. Rs. 72,040/- per month (including HRA and other allowances)
- Application Start Date: 05th February 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Application Last Date: 08th March 2025 (11:55 PM)
- Exam Date: 13th April 2025 (Sunday)
- Official Website: www.sci.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the Junior Court Assistant Examination 2025 must fulfill the following eligibility conditions as on 08th March 2025:
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English on a computer.
- Knowledge of computer operation.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 08.03.2025)
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled/Ex-Servicemen and dependents of Freedom Fighters as per Government norms.
- No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.
- Reservation:
- Reservation for SC/ST/Differently Abled and dependents of Freedom Fighters as per Government of India rules and orders issued by the Chief Justice of India.
Application Fee
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Differently Abled/Freedom Fighters: Rs. 250/-
- Payment Mode: Online through UCO Bank payment gateway (No other mode accepted).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.sci.gov.in.
- Click on the recruitment link for Junior Court Assistant Examination 2025.
- Register online starting from 05th February 2025 and complete the application form by 08th March 2025.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Preview and submit the application form. Take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process for Junior Court Assistant Examination 2025 includes the following stages:
- Objective Type Written Test (2 hours):
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions (50 General English, 25 General Aptitude, 25 General Knowledge).
- Objective Type Computer Knowledge Test (25 questions).
- Typing Test (English): Minimum speed of 35 w.p.m., 10 minutes, 3% mistakes allowed.
- Descriptive Test (English): Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Essay Writing (2 hours).
- Interview: Candidates qualifying the above tests will appear for an interview (1:3 ratio against vacancies).
Candidates must qualify each stage to be empanelled for appointment. Placement in the panel does not guarantee an appointment.
Exam Centers
The examination will be conducted across 128 test centers in 28 States/Union Territories.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 05th February 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 08th March 2025
- Phase-I Exam Date: 13th April 2025
- Admit Card Download: To be notified on www.sci.gov.in
Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying. Admission to tests is provisional and subject to document verification at the interview stage.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post; download them from the official website.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending tests/interview.
- Regularly visit www.sci.gov.in
