What the notice says
Supreme Court Court Master recruitment 2026 is Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026. Last date — 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM. 20 tentative vacancies. Level 11, ₹67,700–2,08,700. Apply on sci.gov.in. Detailed notice — official PDF.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Vacancies | 20 tentative |
| Pay / stipend | Level 11, ₹67,700–2,08,700 (initial basic ₹67,700) |
| Fee | ₹1,500 (General/UR); ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) + bank charges |
| Location | New Delhi (Registry of the Supreme Court of India) |
| Age limit | 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Who can apply | Bachelor’s degree + 120 wpm English shorthand + 40 wpm typing + 5 years relevant service |
What the Supreme Court of India does
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. Its Registry handles the administrative and court support work that keeps hearings running.
This notice recruits Court Masters (Shorthand) who prepare notes of arguments and orders in court.
What kind of role this is
This is a gazetted Group A post in the Registry by direct recruitment. It is for preparing a panel to fill 20 tentative vacancies. Placement on the panel does not guarantee appointment. Selected candidates must work odd hours and on holidays.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India.
- You can take English shorthand at 120 words per minute and type at 40 wpm on a computer.
- You have at least five years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Stenographer in Government, a Public Sector Undertaking or a statutory body.
- You are between 30 and 45 years old as on 1 October 2026 (with usual relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen and dependants of freedom fighters).
Skip if
- You do not have the five years of regular service in the specified cadres.
- Your shorthand speed is below 120 wpm in English or typing is below 40 wpm.
- You are under 30 or over 45 as on 1 October 2026 and do not qualify for a printed relaxation.
- You are looking for a pure law-practice role without stenography skills.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026 |
| Apply start | 25 October 2026 |
| Last date | 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age / eligibility cut-off | 1 October 2026 |
| Fee | ₹1,500 (General/UR); ₹750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL). Pay online via UCO Bank gateway only. Fee is non-refundable. |
Available positions
No detailed category-wise vacancy split is printed in the summary available. Benefit of reservation is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. Reserved-category candidates who qualify on relaxed standards are considered only against reserved vacancies.
1. Court Master (Shorthand) — Level 11, ₹67,700–2,08,700 20 Vacancy (tentative)
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India.
- Proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 120 w.p.m.
- Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer in English.
- Minimum 5 years’ regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Statutory bodies.
- Age: not below 30 and not above 45 years as on 1 October 2026. Usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen and dependants of freedom fighters. No upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry.
Total vacancies — 20 tentative.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Court Master (Shorthand) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India + 120 wpm English shorthand + 40 wpm computer typing | Minimum 5 years regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Govt / PSU / statutory body |
Selection
- Objective Type Test (100 questions: 25 General English, 25 General Knowledge, 25 Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India, 15 Supreme Court Rules 2013, 10 Computer operation). Duration 1½ hours. Max 100 marks. Minimum qualifying 50. No negative marking. Tentatively on 7 December 2026.
- English Shorthand Test at 120 w.p.m. (7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription). Max 100 marks. Minimum qualifying 50. Up to 5% mistakes allowed with graded marks.
- Computer Typing Speed Test in English at 40 w.p.m. (10 minutes). Max 20 marks. Minimum qualifying 10. Up to 2% mistakes allowed.
- Interview. Max 30 marks. Minimum qualifying 15.
Shortlisting after the objective test is in the ratio of 1:10 for the skill tests if numbers are large. Interview shortlisting is 1:3 among those who qualify all three tests. Shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR. Objective test centres are in multiple cities. No TA/DA.
How to prepare (free, official)
- This advertisement (official PDF)
- Supreme Court of India recruitments page
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and relevant constitutional provisions on the Judiciary.
How to apply
- Open the official apply link on sci.gov.in (recruitment section).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill the form, upload photograph, signature and documents (Class X, XII, Graduation, Experience certificate, caste certificate if applicable).
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Save the acknowledgement. Only the last submitted form is considered if you apply more than once.
FAQs
What is the last date?
15 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Who can apply?
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, 120 wpm English shorthand, 40 wpm computer typing, and at least five years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in Government, PSU or a statutory body, aged 30–45 as on 1 October 2026.
How many vacancies?
20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand). The number may change.
Where do I apply?
sci.gov.in (online only).
Does this lead to a permanent job?
It is direct recruitment for a gazetted post to prepare a panel. Placement on the panel does not itself confer a right to appointment. Terms are as per Supreme Court rules.
More openings are on the jobs board. Check related notices such as the Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant recruitment before you miss a deadline.