Supreme Court SCI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 22 Assistant Editor, Librarian & Other Posts

📅 Posted: 18/02/2026 📝 Updated: 18/02/2026

Total Vacancy 22

Salary Level-8 to Level-12 (₹47,600 - ₹2,09,200) [Approx. ₹80k - ₹1.3L/Month]

Location All India

Last Date 08/03/2026

Short Information: The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has officially released the recruitment notification for 22 Assistant Editor, Assistant Librarian, and Museum Staff posts in the Registry. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having a Law Degree, Degree in Library Science, or Master's in Museology to join the Apex Court. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 23 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 through the official website sci.gov.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	18/02/2026
Application Begin	23/02/2026
Last Date to Apply	08/03/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	08/03/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC	₹1500
SC / ST / ESM / PwD / Freedom Fighters	₹750

Payment: Online (UCO Bank Payment Gateway)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 30-40 Yrs (Asst Editor/Director) | Max 35 Yrs (Sr Court Asst) | Max 30 Yrs (Librarian) [as on 01/03/2026]

(SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ESM: As per Govt of India Rules, Departmental Candidates: No upper age limit)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Editor (SC Reports)	05	Degree in Law + 3 Yrs practice as Advocate OR 3 Yrs judicial post OR 3 Yrs research in Law. Age: 30-40 Yrs.
Assistant Director (Museum)	01	Master's Degree in Museology (1st Class) + 5 Years research exp. Age: 30-40 Yrs.
Senior Court Assistant (Museum)	02	Master's Degree in Museology (Min 55%) + 2 Years relevant exp. Max Age: 35 Yrs.
Assistant Librarian	14	Degree in Library Science + Diploma in Computer Application + 2 Yrs Library exp. Max Age: 30 Yrs.
Total Vacancy	22

Post & Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Editor	5	0	0	5
Assistant Director	1	0	0	1
Senior Court Assistant	2	0	0	2
Assistant Librarian	10	3	1	14
Total	18	3	1	22

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Editor: A degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India AND Minimum 3 years practice as an Advocate OR 3 years judicial post OR 3 years research in Law. Must have computer knowledge.
Assistant Director (Museum): Master's Degree in Museology with 1st Class. Minimum 5 years research experience with published work. Knowledge of computer operation.
Senior Court Assistant: Master's Degree in Museology with high 2nd Class (min 55%). Minimum 2 years research/working experience in Museum.
Assistant Librarian: Degree in Library Science AND Diploma in Computer Application/Library Automation. Minimum 2 years relevant experience.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Editor	Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 + Allowances) [Approx. ₹1.3L/Month]
Assistant Director	Pay Level-11 (₹67,700 + Allowances) [Approx. ₹1.1L/Month]
Senior Court Assistant	Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 + Allowances) [Approx. ₹80k/Month]
Assistant Librarian	Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 + Allowances) [Approx. ₹80k/Month]

Selection Process Steps

Written Test
Computer Test (where applicable/qualifying)
Personal Interview

Detailed Exam Pattern

Written Exam & Selection Scheme

Assistant Editor: Written test has Part-A (Precis & Editorial Skill, 100 Marks) and Part-B (Law & Constitution, 100 Marks). Duration: 2 Hours each.
Other Posts (Museum & Librarian): Written test (100 Marks) covers Gen English, GK, Aptitude (30 Marks) + Core Subject (70 Marks). Duration: 3 Hours.
Computer Test: A qualifying Computer Test will be held for Museum and Librarian posts (Proficient/Non-Proficient).
Interview: Maximum 25 Marks (Minimum 13 required for Gen, 12 for Reserved).

Shortlisting Criteria

For Assistant Editor, candidates qualifying the written test will be called for interview in a 1:3 ratio. For other posts, candidates will be called for the Computer Test in a 1:10 ratio, and then for the Interview in a 1:3 ratio.

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus is designed to test domain-specific knowledge and general aptitude.

📚 General Aptitude & English

General English
General Knowledge
General Aptitude

📚 Domain Subject (As per Post)

Law & Constitution (For Asst Editor)
Museology, Archaeology & Ancient History (For Museum Posts)
Library Management & Automation (For Asst Librarian)

How to Apply

Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India sci.gov.in.
Go to the Recruitment section and click on the link for 'Online Application for Registry Posts 2026'.
Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
Log in and fill out the detailed application form for the specific post you wish to apply for.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and relevant qualification/experience documents.
Pay the required application fee (₹1500 for UR/OBC or ₹750 for Reserved) through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Test Cities

The Written Tests will be conducted in four cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The final Interview will be held in Delhi only.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. F.6/RC-2025	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	SCI
Post Name	Assistant Editor, Librarian & Museum Staff
Total Vacancy	22
Salary	Level-8 to Level-12 (₹47,600 - ₹2,09,200) [Approx. ₹80k - ₹1.3L/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	08/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for an Assistant Editor in the Supreme Court? ▼

Ans: The Assistant Editor post falls under Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 basic). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Transport, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,30,000 to ₹1,40,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for SCI Recruitment? ▼

Ans: The last date for submitting the online application is 08 March 2026.

Q.3 What is the application fee for Supreme Court Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The application fee is ₹1500 for General and OBC candidates. For SC, ST, PwD, ESM, and Freedom Fighters, the fee is ₹750.

Q.4 Where will the written exam be conducted? ▼

Ans: The written tests will be conducted across four cities: Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The final interview will be held in Delhi.

Q.5 What is the age limit for Assistant Librarian in Supreme Court? ▼

Ans: For the Assistant Librarian post, the upper age limit is 30 years as on 01/03/2026. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per Govt. rules.