Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant Exam Pattern
The pattern below is from the Supreme Court of India's advertisement F.6/2026-SC (RC) of 30 September 2026 for Junior Court Assistant, a Group B non-gazetted post at Level 6.
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Stage 1: Objective Test
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English, including comprehension | 20 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Provisions relating to the 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 |
| Total | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes |
A quarter of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The minimum to qualify is 50. If many candidates qualify, those in the ratio of 1:10 to the vacancies go to the next stage, in order of merit.
Stage 2: Typing Test
- On a computer, in English, for 10 minutes.
- Minimum speed 35 words a minute, with mistakes up to 3% of the words typed.
- 50 marks, with 25 needed to qualify. You must pass it.
- A wrong word or figure is a full mistake. A wrong capital or small letter, or a missing, added or wrong punctuation mark, is half a mistake.
Stage 3: Descriptive Written Test
A 2-hour test in English with a comprehension passage, précis writing and essay writing, for 100 marks. The minimum to qualify is 50. Answer sheets are marked only for candidates who pass the typing test.
Stage 4: Interview
The interview carries 25 marks, with 13 needed to qualify. Candidates who clear the first three stages are called in the ratio 1:3 to the vacancies. It may be held online or in person in Delhi.
The advertisement does not say how the marks of the different stages are combined for the final panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What typing speed is needed for Supreme Court JCA?
At least 35 words a minute in English on a computer, with no more than 3% mistakes, in a 10-minute test.
Is there negative marking in the Supreme Court JCA exam?
Yes. A quarter of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective test.
Where are the typing and descriptive tests held?
In Delhi and the NCR. The objective test is held at centres across India listed in the advertisement.
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