Today, On 1st July, The Supreme Court has introduced a reservation policy for direct recruitment and promotion of its staff from SC and ST categories. The move was officially communicated to all employees through a circular issued on June 24.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court established a formal reservation policy for the direct hiring and promotion of its staff members from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
This decision was conveyed through a circular issued on June 24 to all employees of the Supreme Court.
Also Read: Supreme Court Orders 30% Reservation for Women in Karnataka Bar Associations
The circular stated,
“As per the directions of the Competent Authority, it is to notify for the information of all concerned that the Model Reservation Roster and Register has been uploaded on the Supnet (internal email network) and it is made effective from June 23, 2025. It is to inform further that in case of objections/representations raised by any staff member about mistakes or inaccuracies in the roster or register, they may inform about the same to the Registrar (Recruitment),”
Also Read: Supreme Court Issues Notice on Disability Reservation in Promotions for Judicial Officers
According to this new policy, employees in the top court will benefit from a 15 percent reservation for SC employees and a 7.5 percent reservation for ST employees in promotions.
The quota will apply to various positions, including registrars, senior personal assistants, assistant librarians, junior court assistants, and chamber attendants.