Practice approximation. The rules below are the commonly published figures and have not yet been verified against the latest official notification (check www.sci.gov.in). Always follow your own notice.
Junior Court Assistants at the Supreme Court of India are recruited through an objective test, a typing test on computer and a descriptive test, followed by an interview. The typing test is in English and the speed commonly quoted is 35 words per minute. Because the Supreme Court registry works almost entirely in English, the passages are drawn from formal legal writing with long sentences, citations and precise punctuation.
SCI JCA typing test rules
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Speed required | 35 WPM (net) |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Check notification |
| Mistakes | Counted per wrong word |
| Scoring | Computer typing test in English; candidates must reach the minimum speed with permissible errors as set out in the notice. |
Posts: Junior Court Assistant (JCA).
Typing for the country's highest court
A Junior Court Assistant prepares office notes, listing information and correspondence for the registry. The typing test reflects that work: expect words like petitioner, respondent, special leave petition, judgment, order and registry, alongside article and section numbers. Practising similar text is the most effective preparation.
Permissible errors are usually limited, so accuracy matters as much as the headline speed.
Speed and accuracy targets
If the requirement is 35 WPM, practise until you can hold 40 WPM net with at least 95 percent accuracy over a full ten-minute passage. That margin protects you from nerves and an unfamiliar keyboard.
Recommended practice
- Use the legal passages on this page; exam pages pick them first.
- Check capitalisation and punctuation errors in the error analysis after each test.
- Do one blind-mode test each week to get used to typing without colour feedback.
After the typing test
The descriptive test and interview follow the typing test, so plan your preparation to keep all stages moving together rather than treating typing as a separate project.
Tips to pass the SCI JCA typing test
- Learn to type article and section references fluently, such as Article 32 and Section 482.
- Watch capital letters in case titles and the names of courts and statutes.
- Keep a steady rhythm; long legal sentences reward consistency more than bursts of speed.
- Practise full ten-minute tests at least three times a week.
- Prepare for the descriptive test separately; the typing test is only one stage.
Frequently asked questions
What typing speed is needed for Supreme Court JCA?+
35 WPM in English on computer is commonly quoted. Check the notice for permissible errors and other details.
Is there a Hindi typing option?+
The JCA typing test is generally conducted in English.
Are the passages legal?+
Usually formal or legal. Our legal passages are written in that style.
How long is the test?+
Commonly 10 minutes.
Are errors penalised?+
Yes. Notices usually set a limit on permissible errors. Our net speed and error analysis show their effect.
Is this official?+
No. It is an independent practice tool.