Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand Recruitment 2026: 20 Posts, Apply Online from 25 October

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The Supreme Court of India has issued the official advertisement for the direct recruitment of Court Master (Shorthand) in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. A total of 20 tentative vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC). Online applications will be accepted from 25 October 2026 to 15 November 2026 through the official website www.sci.gov.in. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, English shorthand speed of 120 words per minute and five years of regular stenographic service can apply. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. Bank charges, if any, are additional. Candidates should confirm the applicable fee and payment instructions in the official recruitment notification before making payment.

The recruitment is for the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. The category-wise vacancy distribution should be checked in the official notification. This is a permanent central government cadre post.

The post of Court Master (Shorthand) carries Pay Matrix Level 11: Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month, plus allowances as admissible to central government employees posted in New Delhi. The initial basic pay is Rs. 67,700 per month.

A candidate must fulfil all of the following conditions as on the closing date of application:

The exact nature of the qualifying service, relaxation rules and the proforma for the experience certificate are given in the official notification. Candidates must verify that their service record satisfies the requirement before applying, because shortfall in the experience condition is a common ground for rejection at the document verification stage.

  1. Objective Type Test – 100 marks. Covers General English, General Aptitude, General Knowledge and Legal Aptitude.
  2. Shorthand (English) Test – 100 marks. Dictation at 120 words per minute with transcription on computer.
  3. Computer Typing Speed Test – 20 marks. English typing at 40 words per minute on computer.
  4. Personal Interview – 30 marks.
  5. Document Verification and Medical Examination – before final appointment.

The shorthand and typing tests are qualifying in nature in the sense that only candidates who meet the prescribed speed standards proceed to the interview. The final merit is prepared on the basis of performance across the stages as per the notification’s scheme.

The written examination date and the shorthand test schedule will be announced separately on the Supreme Court website.

  1. Visit the official website of the Supreme Court of India at www.sci.gov.in.
  2. Open the Recruitment section and find the Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 advertisement (No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC)).
  3. Read the full notification carefully and confirm that you meet the age, qualification and five-year service conditions.
  4. Click on the online application link, which will be active from 25 October 2026.
  5. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  6. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and the complete service history in the online form.
  7. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
  8. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
  9. Submit the form before 11:55 PM on 15 November 2026 and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026?
A total of 20 tentative vacancies for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

Q2. When do online applications start and what is the last date?
Online applications start on 25 October 2026 and the last date is 15 November 2026 (up to 11:55 PM).

Q3. What is the age limit for Court Master (Shorthand)?
Candidates must be between 30 and 45 years of age as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Q4. What shorthand and typing speed is required?
English shorthand speed of 120 words per minute and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute in English.

Q5. Is experience mandatory for this post?
Yes. A minimum of five years of regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in the Government, PSUs or statutory bodies is required.

Q6. What is the salary of a Supreme Court Court Master?
Pay Matrix Level 11: Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month, plus allowances.

Q7. Is there a separate Court Master vacancy on deputation?
Yes, there is a separate advertisement for 15 Court Master (Shorthand) posts on a deputation basis with offline application through High Courts (last date 27 October 2026). This page covers only the direct-recruitment online vacancy of 20 posts.

Sources: Supreme Court of India

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We wish all applicants the very best.