Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Topics and Preparation Plan
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus 2026: What You Need to Study
The Supreme Court JCA syllabus 2026 covers seven sections in the objective test, an English typing test and an English descriptive paper. The Supreme Court of India set out these subjects in its Junior Court Assistant advertisement dated 30 September 2026, and three of them are new this cycle: judiciary provisions of the Constitution, the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the service and conduct rules of 1961.
The advertisement names the subjects and question counts but does not publish a topic-wise syllabus. The topic lists below are built from the official subject names, the source texts themselves and questions asked in previous years. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list.
Supreme Court JCA Syllabus at a Glance
Stage | Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Objective test | Seven sections (see below) | 100 | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Typing speed test | English typing on computer | Not applicable | 50 | 10 minutes |
Descriptive test | Comprehension, precis, essay | Not applicable | 100 | 2 hours |
Interview | Personal interview | Not applicable | 25 | Not specified |
Key Changes to Know
Three law sections added: Constitution (judiciary), Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the 1961 service rules now carry 35 of the 100 objective marks.
Computer knowledge merged: In 2025, computer knowledge was a separate 25-question test. In 2026 it is a 15-question section inside the objective test.
English reduced in the objective test: General English drops from 50 questions in 2025 to 20 in 2026, but it still decides the descriptive paper.
Older pages lag behind: Older pages may still show the 2025 three-subject written test, so follow the 2026 advertisement.
Objective Test Syllabus
Section | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
General English (20) | Reading comprehension, grammar and error spotting, sentence improvement, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, fill in the blanks, para jumbles | Comprehension and grammar rules |
General Aptitude (15) | Number system, percentages, ratio, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, number series, coding, blood relations, directions, data interpretation | Percentages, ratio and series |
General Knowledge (15) | National and international current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography, economy, science basics, awards, books, sports, important days | Last 6 to 12 months of current affairs |
Constitution: judiciary provisions (15) | Union Judiciary (Articles 124 to 147), High Courts (Articles 214 to 231), subordinate courts (Articles 233 to 237), writs under Articles 32 and 226, appointment and removal of judges, jurisdiction, advisory jurisdiction | Articles 124 to 147 |
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (10) | Registry and its officers, sittings and vacations, advocates and Advocates-on-Record, filing and scrutiny, listing, special leave petitions, appeals, writ petitions, review and curative petitions, transfer petitions, court fees | Registry, filing and Advocates-on-Record |
Service and Conduct Rules, 1961 (10) | Definitions, recruitment and appointment, reservation, probation, seniority, pay and leave, conduct rules, disciplinary penalties and appeals | Recruitment, conduct and penalties |
Computer Knowledge (15) | Hardware and software basics, operating systems, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet and email, keyboard shortcuts, file management, networking and cyber security basics | MS Office and shortcuts |
The three law sections reward direct reading of the source text. Questions tend to test specific article numbers, rule provisions and procedures, so a summary alone is rarely enough. General English and Computer Knowledge are the fastest scoring sections for most candidates.
Typing Test and Descriptive Test Syllabus
Typing speed test
Language and speed: English typing on a computer at a minimum of 35 words per minute.
Accuracy: Mistakes up to 3% of the total words typed are allowed.
Duration: 10 minutes; 50 marks with 25 to qualify.
Descriptive test (English)
Component | What it tests | How to prepare |
|---|---|---|
Comprehension | Understanding a passage and answering in your own words | Read editorials and answer questions in writing |
Precis writing | Reducing a passage to about one third while keeping its meaning | Write one precis a week and count words |
Essay writing | Structured argument on a general or legal-social topic | Practise 250 to 400 word essays with a clear introduction and conclusion |
The descriptive paper is evaluated only for candidates who qualify the typing test, so the two must be prepared together.
Overlap Between Stages
Area | Objective test | Later stages | How to plan |
|---|---|---|---|
English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension | Descriptive comprehension, precis, essay | Study once; add writing practice from the start |
Computer | Theory questions | Typing test on a computer | Learn shortcuts while doing daily typing practice |
Law and Constitution | 35 objective marks | Essay topics and interview questions | Your notes double as essay and interview material |
Is There a Syllabus for the Interview?
No. The advertisement does not prescribe a syllabus for the 25-mark interview. Expect questions on your background, the role of a Junior Court Assistant, the court system and current legal developments.
How to Cover the Supreme Court JCA Syllabus
Weeks 1 to 4: Read Articles 124 to 147 and 214 to 237, and start the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Begin daily typing practice of 15 to 20 minutes and a daily editorial.
Weeks 3 to 6: Cover arithmetic and reasoning basics, MS Office and computer theory, and the 1961 service rules. Add 30 minutes of current affairs a day with monthly notes.
Weeks 5 to 8: Take topic tests and 20-minute sectional tests. Write one precis and one essay each week.
Final phase: Full-length mocks in the 100-question, 90-minute format, same-day analysis and revision from your error log.
The official subjects are in the advertisement on the Supreme Court of India recruitment page, and the source texts are on the Supreme Court of India website.
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