the Supreme Court Recruitment 2026 is finally here! The Supreme Court of India has released an official notification for filling up 22 vacant posts in the Registry, including Assistant Editor, Assistant Director, Senior Court Assistant, and Assistant Librarian. Interested and eligible Indian citizens can submit their online applications starting from February 23, 2026. Read this complete article to find out everything you need to know about important dates, eligibility criteria, salary, and the step-by-step application process.
Supreme Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization
Supreme Court of India
Exam Name
Supreme Court Recruitment 2026
Advertisement Number
No. F.6/RC-2025
Total Vacancies
22 Posts
Application Mode
Online Only
Supreme Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
February 18, 2026
Application Start Date
23.02.2026
Last Date For Registration
08.03.2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
08.03.2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified on website
Exam Date
To be notified on website
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General / OBC
Rs. 1500/-
SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen / Freedom Fighters
Rs. 750/-
Payment Mode
Online through UCO Bank payment gateway
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
30 years (For Asst. Editor & Asst. Director)
Maximum Age
40 years (Asst. Editor & Asst. Director); 35 years (Sr. Court Asst.); 30 years (Asst. Librarian)
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01.03.2026
Age Relaxation
Applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PH, Ex-SM, and Freedom Fighter dependents as per Govt of India Rules. No upper limit for Supreme Court departmental candidates.
Supreme Court Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts & Advt No.
Assistant Editor, Supreme Court Reports
05 Posts (Advt No. F.6/RC-2025)
Assistant Director (Ex-cadre), Supreme Court Museum
01 Post (Advt No. F.6/RC-2025)
Senior Court Assistant (Ex-cadre), Supreme Court Museum
What is the last date to apply for Supreme Court Recruitment 2026?
The online application process begins on February 23, 2026, and the last date to submit your application and pay the fee is March 8, 2026.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Assistant Librarian post?
Candidates must have a Degree in Library Science, a Diploma in Computer Application or Library Automation, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant library experience.
What is the application fee for General and OBC categories?
General and OBC candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 1500. For SC, ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen, and Freedom Fighters, the fee is Rs. 750.
What is the age limit for the Senior Court Assistant position?
The maximum age limit for the Senior Court Assistant (Ex-cadre) post is 35 years as of March 1, 2026, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.
How many total vacancies are available in the Supreme Court Registry?
There are a total of 22 vacant posts, including Assistant Editor (5), Assistant Director (1), Senior Court Assistant (2), and Assistant Librarian (14).
What is the selection process for these Supreme Court posts?
The selection process consists of a Written Test (objective and subjective), a Computer Test (where applicable), and a final Interview worth 25 marks.
What is the starting salary for an Assistant Editor in the Supreme Court?
The Assistant Editor post is at Pay Level 12, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 78,800 plus applicable allowances.
