Supreme Court of India (SCI), Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment - 2026 (20 Vacancies)

Qualification & Experience

• Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in India.
  • Proficiency in Shorthand with a speed of 120 w.p.m. in Shorthand (English).
  • Knowledge of Computer operation with a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary/Senior PA/PA/Senior Stenographer in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Statutory bodies.

Shorthand Test at the speed of 120 words per minute.

Time for Transcription.

How to Apply?

• Online Registration : Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in to access the online application link between 25th October, 2026, and 15th November, 2026, up to 11:55 p.m.

• Form Submission & Uploads : Fill in all required particulars accurately and upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII, graduation certificates, experience certificate, and caste/community certificate (if applicable) 

• Application Undertaking : Furnish the mandatory undertaking confirming that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by all the terms and conditions of the advertisement.

• Fee Payment : Pay the non-refundable application fee online (Rs.1,500/- for General/Unreserved candidates; Rs.750/- for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ex-Servicemen plus bank charges) through the UCO Bank payment gateway.

• Preview and Printout : Preview your completed application form, submit it finally, and take a printout of the filled-up form for your personal records (do not send the printout by post).

Selection Process

• Objective Type Test : Candidates must appear for an objective test containing 100 questions (General English, General Knowledge, Judiciary provisions in the Constitution, Supreme Court Rules 2013, and Computer knowledge) held for 1½ hours.

• Shortlisting Ratio : Based on the objective test merit list (securing minimum 50 marks), candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 against the number of tentative vacancies for the second stage.

• Shorthand Test : Shortlisted candidates take a 120 w.p.m. English Shorthand test (7 minutes duration, with transcription time of 45 minutes and up to 5% permissible mistakes).

• Typing Speed Test : Candidates undergo an English typing test on a computer with a minimum speed of 40 w.p.m. for 10 minutes (maximum 2% permissible mistakes).

• Interview : Candidates who successfully qualify in all three tests (Objective, Shorthand, and Typing) are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for an interview worth 30 marks.

• Empanelment : Final selection is made by placing successful candidates in a merit panel for the Court Master (Shorthand) position.