Supreme Court Implements Caste-Based Reservations for Staff

Supreme Court Makes Historic Reservation Decision

New Delhi – In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has officially adopted caste-based reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) within its own staff, a move that marks a significant shift in the judicial system’s governance. The decision, effective from June 23, 2025, follows the implementation of the 200-point roster system, mirroring the Central Government’s directive of 1997. This includes 15% reservation for SCs and 7.5% for STs in Group B, C, and D posts.

Key Posts Included in the Reservation System:Senior Personal Assistant, Assistant Librarian, Junior Court Assistant, Junior Court Assistant-cum-Junior Programmer, Junior Court Attendant, Chamber Attendant (R)

The move represents a significant change within the judicial system and is being seen as aligning the system’s internal processes with constitutional ideals.