Supreme Court Recruitment 2026: 20 Court Master Shorthand Vacancies, Apply Online by November 15

• Panel to be prepared for 20 tentative Gazetted vacancies.
• Graduation, five years of regular service and prescribed shorthand skills required.
• Applications open October 25 and close November 15 at 11:55 PM.

The Supreme Court of India has announced recruitment for Court Master Shorthand positions to prepare a panel for 20 tentative vacancies in its Registry. Online applications will open on October 25, 2026, and close on November 15, 2026, at 11:55 PM.

The Gazetted post carries Level 11 pay of ₹67,700–2,08,700, with an initial basic salary of ₹67,700. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, possess English shorthand speed of 120 words per minute and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, and have five years of prescribed regular service.

Selection will involve an objective examination, shorthand and typing tests, followed by an interview. The objective examination is tentatively scheduled for December 7, 2026. Eligibility, including age and experience, will be assessed as on October 1, 2026.

SCI Court Master Shorthand Recruitment 2026 Notification

Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) covers the preparation of a selection panel for Court Master Shorthand appointments. The vacancy count may change according to administrative requirements.

Important Dates

Qualification and Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India, knowledge of computer operation and the prescribed shorthand and typing proficiency.

A minimum of five years of regular service is required in one of the following cadres in a government organization, public sector undertaking or statutory body:

• Private Secretary.
• Senior Personal Assistant.
• Personal Assistant.
• Senior Stenographer.

The required qualifications and experience must have been acquired by October 1, 2026. Supporting documents will be checked during document verification.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Candidates must be at least 30 years old and not more than 45 years old as on October 1, 2026.

Usual relaxation applies to eligible SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer and Ex-Servicemen candidates under Government of India rules. Dependants of freedom fighters may receive relaxation of up to five years.

There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry. Employment in another government department, PSU, statutory body or nationalized bank does not independently qualify a candidate for age relaxation.

Examination Pattern

The objective examination will contain 100 questions covering General English, General Knowledge, constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary, Supreme Court Rules 2013 and computer knowledge. There will be no negative marking.

The shorthand test requires a speed of 120 words per minute, with up to 5% mistakes permitted. The typing test requires at least 40 words per minute, with up to 2% mistakes permitted.

Shortlisting and Final Selection

Candidates will be shortlisted after the objective examination in a ratio of 1:10 for the shorthand and typing tests. Those qualifying in all three tests will be considered for interview shortlisting in a ratio of 1:3.

Final empanelment will be based on merit. Shorthand and typing tests will take place in Delhi/NCR. Interviews may be conducted online or physically in Delhi.

Application Fee

The non-refundable fee must be paid online through the designated UCO Bank payment gateway. Other payment methods will not be accepted.

How to Apply for SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026

1. Open the Recruitment section of the Supreme Court’s official website from October 25, 2026.
2. Locate the Court Master Shorthand recruitment and complete online registration.
3. Enter accurate personal, educational and service-experience details.
4. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation documents, experience certificate and applicable category certificate.
5. Furnish the required undertaking and pay the application fee online.
6. Preview and submit the application by November 15, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
7. Save the application number and print the completed form for your records.

Application form, details & registration

Submitted applications cannot be modified or withdrawn. Candidates employed in government organizations or PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate during document verification.

Admit cards will be available through the Supreme Court website. No TA/DA will be paid, and selected candidates may be required to work at odd hours and on holidays.