The Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant (JCA) syllabus 2026 has seven sections in a 100-question objective test: General English (20), General Aptitude (15), General Knowledge (15), Judiciary provisions in the Constitution (15), Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10), Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961 (10) and Computer Knowledge (15). The objective test is followed by a typing test, a descriptive written test and an interview, with 250 tentative vacancies.
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026 - Quick Overview
Important Dates
Supreme Court JCA Exam Pattern 2026
The selection has four stages. Candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks in every stage to move ahead.
How candidates move from one stage to the next
- Objective test: If many candidates score 50 or more, only those ranked up to 10 times the number of vacancies (about 2,500 for 250 posts) go to the next stage.
- Typing and descriptive tests: Both are held at the second stage, but descriptive answer sheets are checked only for candidates who pass the typing test.
- Interview: Candidates who clear all three tests are called in a 1:3 ratio against the vacancies (about 750 for 250 posts).
Is There Negative Marking in the Supreme Court JCA Exam?
Yes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks. Unanswered questions carry no deduction. Some websites mention no negative marking, which appears to refer to the earlier recruitment cycle, so check the official 2026 notification on www.sci.gov.in before the exam.
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026: Objective Test Sections
General English (20 Questions)
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, homonyms
- Fill in the blanks and spot the error
- Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions
- Spellings and detecting mis-spelt words
- Shuffling of sentences in a passage and shuffling of sentence parts
- Reading comprehension
General Aptitude (15 Questions)
- Number series and alphanumeric series
- Analogies and verbal reasoning
- Coding and decoding
- Matching definitions and theme detection
- Cause and effect
- Logical deduction, statement and conclusions, statement and argument
Also Read: Supreme Court JCA Recruitment 2026 Notification
General Knowledge (15 Questions)
- National and international current affairs, national news
- History of India, Indian culture, tribes, handicrafts and national dances
- Geography of India, countries and capitals, famous places
- Political science and economic issues in India
- Science and innovations, new inventions, scientific observations
- Books and authors, artists, music and literature, musical instruments
- World organisations, important dates, international issues
Provisions Relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India (15 Questions)
- The Supreme Court of India (Articles 124 to 147)
- High Courts (Articles 214 to 231)
- Subordinate courts
- Judicial review and writs
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10 Questions)
- Functions of the Registry
- Filing and listing of cases
- Advocates-on-Record
- Appeals, review and curative procedure
Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 (10 Questions)
- Recruitment and reservation (Rule 4A)
- Probation
- Conduct rules
- Leave and discipline
Computer Knowledge (15 Questions)
- Computer fundamentals
- Operating systems and computer software
- MS Word (word processing), MS Excel (spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (presentations)
- Internet usage and email
- Keyboard shortcuts and cyber security basics
Supreme Court JCA Typing Test Syllabus and Rules
How typing mistakes are counted
- A wrong word or figure counts as one full mistake.
- A wrong capital or small letter counts as half a mistake.
- A punctuation mark omitted, added or replaced counts as half a mistake.
Supreme Court JCA Descriptive Test Syllabus
The descriptive paper is a 2-hour English test for 100 marks, with 50 as the minimum qualifying marks. It has three parts.
- Comprehension passage
- Precis writing
- Essay writing
The paper tests clear, error-free English writing rather than subject knowledge. Remember that it is evaluated only if you qualify in the typing test.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India.
- Computer skills: Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 35 words per minute.
- Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01/09/2026.
Reservation follows Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Application Fee
Preparation Tips for Supreme Court JCA Exam 2026
- Prioritise the law sections: 35 of the 100 questions come from the judiciary provisions in the Constitution, Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the 1961 Service Rules. Study Articles 124 to 147 and 214 to 231 from the bare text, and read both rule books directly.
- Do not guess blindly: A wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so skip a pure guess.
- Treat typing as a gate: The descriptive paper is checked only if you pass the typing test. Practise daily with accurate capitals and punctuation, and aim above 35 words per minute for safety.
- Practise writing: Write one precis and one essay each week in English and time yourself against the 2-hour limit.
- Keep up with current affairs: General Knowledge has 15 questions and the topic list is wide.
- Watch for updates: Check www.sci.gov.in and your registered email and phone number for later stage dates and admit cards.
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026 - Important Links
