SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 20 Posts, Application Dates

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The Supreme Court of India has released the notification for the SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026. A total of 20 vacancies for Court Master (Shorthand) posts in the Supreme Court Registry have been announced under the recruitment drive. The online application process will begin on October 25, 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online through the official website, and the last date to apply is November 15, 2026, up to 11:55 PM.

SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Supreme Court of India has invited applications for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) through direct recruitment. Candidates selected for the post will be placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, with a basic pay ranging from Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, along with applicable allowances. The recruitment is aimed at candidates who have a bachelor’s degree, the required English shorthand and computer typing skills, and prescribed experience in relevant government, PSU or statutory-body posts.

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SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Supreme Court of India
Post Name	Court Master (Shorthand)
Total Vacancies	20
Advertisement No.	F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC)
Notification Date	October 15, 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	October 25, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Age Limit	30 to 45 years
Pay Level	Level 11
Pay Scale	Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700
Job Location	Delhi/NCR
Official Website	sci.gov.in

SCI Court Master Exam 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	October 15, 2026
Online Application Begins	October 25, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 15, 2026
Last Time for Submission	11:55 PM
Objective Type Test	December 7, 2026 (Tentative)
Answer Key Upload	December 8, 2026 (Tentative)
Answer Key Objection Window	December 8–9, 2026
Shorthand/Typing Test & Interview	To be announced

SCI Court Master Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notification has announced 20 tentative vacancies for the Court Master (Shorthand) post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

Post	Department	Vacancies
Court Master (Shorthand)	Registry of the Supreme Court of India	20

SCI Court Master Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026 must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India. Applicants must also possess English shorthand proficiency of 120 words per minute, computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, and at least five years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a government organisation, PSU or statutory body.

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 30 and 45 years of age as of October 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply for SCI Court Master Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the Supreme Court of India’s official website once the application window opens. Candidates should follow these steps:

Visit the official Supreme Court of India website at sci.gov.in.
Open the recruitment section and locate the Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
Complete the online registration process.
Enter the required personal, educational and service details.
Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates and experience certificate.
Carefully review all information entered in the application form.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
Submit the application form before the deadline.
Save the application number and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online through the designated payment gateway.

Category	Application Fee
General/Unreserved	Rs. 1,500 + bank charges
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 750 + bank charges

SCI Court Master Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Court Master (Shorthand) post consists of four stages:

Objective Type Test
English Shorthand Test
Computer Typing Speed Test
Interview

SCI Court Master Exam Pattern 2026

The objective test will carry 100 marks and will have questions covering General English, General Knowledge, provisions relating to the judiciary in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and computer knowledge. The shorthand test will carry 100 marks, while the computer typing test will carry 20 marks. The interview will carry 30 marks.

Selection Stage	Marks	Details
Objective Type Test	100	100 questions; 1½ hours
English Shorthand Test	100	120 wpm; 7-minute dictation
Computer Typing Test	20	Minimum 40 wpm; 10 minutes
Interview	30	Personal Interview

The objective test will cover:

General English – 25 marks
General Knowledge – 25 marks
Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India – 25 marks
Supreme Court Rules, 2013 – 15 marks
Computer Operation – 10 marks

Note: There will be no negative marking in the objective-type test.

SCI Court Master Salary 2026

Candidates selected as Court Master (Shorthand) will be appointed at Level 11 of the Pay Matrix. The pay scale is Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 67,700. Other allowances will be admissible as per the applicable rules. This makes the post a significant opportunity for experienced stenography and secretarial professionals seeking employment in the Supreme Court Registry.