Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 20 Court Master (Shorthand) Posts

Table of Contents

1. Supreme Court of India Court Master Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification and Experience
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for Court Master (Shorthand)
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 21 October 2026 from official notification

The Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 notification (No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026) has been released for 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (₹67,700-₹2,08,700). The online application window opens on 25 October 2026 and closes on 15 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree, shorthand speed of 120 w.p.m. and 5 years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer.

Supreme Court of India Court Master Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Supreme Court of India (Registry)
Post Name	Court Master (Shorthand)
Advertisement / Notification Number	No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15.10.2026
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 20 (tentative)
Job Location	Registry of the Supreme Court of India
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.sci.gov.in
Apply Start Date	25 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	Last Date: 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Court Master (Shorthand)	20 (tentative) Category-wise breakup: Not Mentioned in Official Notification Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) as per Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules, 1961	Level 11 (₹67,700-₹2,08,700) Initial basic pay ₹67,700 plus allowances

Educational Qualification and Experience

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Court Master (Shorthand)	Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in India	Shorthand speed of 120 w.p.m. (English); computer typing speed of 40 w.p.m.; minimum 5 years’ regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Government / PSU / Statutory bodies

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 30 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years (no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry)
• Age Calculation Date: 01 October 2026
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 years for dependants of freedom fighters; no relaxation for candidates in other Government departments, PSUs or banks

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / Unreserved	₹1,500 plus bank charges	Online (payment gateway of UCO Bank)
SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen	₹750 plus bank charges	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Application	25 October 2026
Last Date of Online Application	15 November 2026 (11:55 PM)
Objective Type Test (tentative)	07 December 2026
Answer Key (tentative)	08 December 2026

Selection Process

1. Objective Type Test (100 marks, 1.5 hours): General English 25, General Knowledge 25, judiciary provisions in the Constitution 25, Supreme Court Rules, 2013 15 and computer operation 10. Minimum qualifying marks: 50. No negative marking.
2. Shorthand (English) Test (100 marks): 120 w.p.m., 7 minutes dictation and 45 minutes transcription; minimum 50 marks.
3. Typing Speed Test on Computer (20 marks): 10 minutes; minimum 10 marks.
4. Interview (30 marks): minimum 15 marks.

Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio 1:10 for the second stage and 1:3 for the interview, as per the notification.

How to Apply for Court Master (Shorthand)

1. Visit www.sci.gov.in and open the Recruitment link once it is activated from 25 October 2026.
2. Complete the online registration and fill in the application form with correct details.
3. Upload recent photograph, signature, Class X, XII and graduation certificates, experience certificate and caste/NCL certificate (if applicable).
4. Pay the fee online and submit. No postal application or print-out is to be sent to the Registry.
5. Keep the application number for downloading the admit card.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	www.sci.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there for Court Master (Shorthand)?

There are 20 tentative vacancies.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 15 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.

3. What is the age limit?

Candidates must be at least 30 and not more than 45 years as on 01 October 2026.

4. What is the application fee?

₹1,500 for General candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Ex-Servicemen, plus bank charges.

5. When is the Objective Type Test?

It is tentatively scheduled for 07 December 2026.

6. Is there negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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