The Supreme Court of India has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. F.6/RC-2025 dated 18 February 2026) inviting online applications for multiple prestigious posts including:
- Assistant Editor (Supreme Court Reports)
- Assistant Director (Museum)
- Senior Court Assistant (Museum)
- Assistant Librarian
If you are a Law graduate, Advocate, Museology professional, or Library Science candidate, this is a rare opportunity to work in the apex judicial institution of India.
⚠️ Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026
🗓️ Online Application Starts: 23 February 2026
📌 📊 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
✍️ Assistant Editor, Supreme Court Reports (05 Posts – UR)
💰 Pay Level: Level 12 – ₹78,800 + allowances
🎂 Age Limit: 30–40 years (as on 01.03.2026)
🎓 Essential Qualification
- Law Degree recognized by Bar Council
OR - Member of English Bar
OR - Attorney of High Court (India)
💻 Computer knowledge mandatory
📚 Experience (Any One)
- 3 years Advocate practice (High Court/Supreme Court)
- 3 years judicial post
- 3 years legal research
- 3 years Law Reporter/editorial experience
- 3 years Law Lecturer
- OR 7 years combined service (4 years Class-II Gazetted in SC/HC)
📝 Selection Process
- Written Test (Precis + Law & Constitution)
- Interview (25 marks)
👉 Best suited for practicing advocates and legal researchers.
🏺 Assistant Director (Ex-Cadre), Supreme Court Museum (01 UR)
💰 Pay Level: Level 11 – ₹67,700 + allowances
🎂 Age Limit: 30–40 years
🎓 Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Museology (First Class)
- Knowledge of Indian antiquities & museum techniques
- Computer knowledge
📚 Experience
- 5 years research experience
- Documentary evidence of published work required
📝 Selection
- Written Test (100 marks)
- Computer Test (Qualifying)
- Interview
🖼️ Senior Court Assistant (Museum) – 02 Posts
💰 Pay Level: Level 8 – ₹47,600 + allowances
🎂 Upper Age Limit: 35 years
🎓 Qualification
- Master’s in Museology (55% minimum)
- Computer knowledge
📚 Experience
- 2 years research experience
OR - 2 years as Assistant Curator or above
📚 Assistant Librarian – 14 Posts (UR-10, SC-3, ST-1)
💰 Pay Level: Level 8 – ₹47,600 + allowances
🎂 Upper Age Limit: 30 years
🎓 Qualification
- Degree in Library Science
- Computer Diploma (AICTE/DOEACC recognized)
- Knowledge of Library Automation Software
📚 Experience
- Minimum 2 years in recognized University/Law Library
📝 Selection Process
- Written Test
- Computer Test
- Interview
👉 This is a technical library automation post, not clerical library work.
🧪 📝 Detailed Selection Process (All Posts)
| Stage | Marks | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 100 | 50 (45 for reserved in Librarian) |
| Computer Test (where applicable) | Qualifying / 100 | 50 (45 reserved) |
| Interview | 25 | 13 (12 reserved) |
🔎 Assistant Editor has two-part written test:
- Precis & Editorial Skill
- Law & Constitution
💰 💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PH | ₹750 |
✔ Payment Mode: Online only via UCO Bank gateway
❌ Fee is non-refundable under any circumstance
📍 🏙️ Exam Cities
- Delhi/NCR
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
⚠ Interview will be conducted only in Delhi.
🗓️ Important Dates
- 🟢 Start Date: 23 February 2026
- 🔴 Last Date: 08 March 2026
Short application window — apply early to avoid server issues.
⚖️ Age Relaxation & Reservation
- As per Government of India rules
- No upper age limit for departmental candidates (SC Registry)
- No age relaxation for other Govt employees
❓ Common Problems Faced by Applicants (Solved)
🔹 1. Can I apply for multiple posts?
Yes. But you must apply separately and pay fee separately for each post.
🔹 2. I already applied in July 2025. Should I apply again?
No. Candidates who applied earlier need not reapply.
🔹 3. Will placement in panel guarantee job?
No. Panel inclusion does not guarantee appointment.
🔹 4. Can I edit my form after submission?
No. Once submitted, it cannot be modified.
🔹 5. Is NOC required?
Yes, for candidates working in Govt/PSU/Bank.
🔹 6. Will admit card be sent by post?
No. Download from official website only.
🚨 Strict Warning – Avoid Rejection
- Name & DOB must match 10th certificate
- Gazette required for name change
- False information → disqualification + prosecution
- Multiple applications → latest only accepted
- No fee refund
🌐 Important Links
✅ Direct Online Apply Link for Supreme Court of India Recruitment Here
- Download Official Notification Pdf Here
- Official Website : www.sci.gov.in
✅ You can also see Live & Upcoming Govt Jobs Here
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🎯 Who Should Apply?
✔ Practicing Advocates (3+ years)
✔ Judicial officers
✔ Legal researchers
✔ Museum professionals
✔ Law librarians with automation experience
📈 Why This Recruitment is High Value
- Apex court exposure
- High pay scale (Level 12)
- Central Government service benefits
- Prestige + long-term stability
- Limited vacancies = High competition
🔎 Final Advice for Serious Applicants
- Prepare for domain-specific written test
- Practice legal precis writing (Assistant Editor)
- Revise Constitution & landmark judgments
- Museum candidates: Focus on antiquities + exhibition techniques
- Librarian candidates: Revise automation software concepts