Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
The Supreme Court of India has advertised 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700), to be filled by direct recruitment.
Graduates with English shorthand at 120 wpm, typing at 40 wpm and at least five years' regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in government, a PSU or a statutory body can apply. Candidates must be 30 to 45 years old on 1 October 2026. Online applications are open from 25 October to 15 November 2026.
Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 20
- Recruiter
- Supreme Court of India (SCI)
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 25-10-2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 15-11-2026
Salary
- Salary
- Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700 (initial basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
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Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
English shorthand at 120 wpm and computer typing at 40 wpm
At least 5 years' regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in government, PSU or statutory body
Age Limit
- Age Limit
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30 to 45 years as on 01-10-2026
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 years for dependants of freedom fighters
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
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General / Unreserved: Rs. 1,500
SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / ex-servicemen: Rs. 750
Plus bank charges; online only
Selection Process
- Selection Process
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Objective type test (100 marks)
Shorthand (English) test at 120 wpm
Typing speed test on computer (40 wpm)
Interview (30 marks)
How to Apply
- How to Apply
- Apply online through the link on https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ from 25-10-2026 (10 AM) to 15-11-2026 (11:55 PM).
Important Links
- Apply Online
- Open apply online
- Official Notification PDF
- Open official notification pdf
- Official Website
- Open official website
About Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 – 20 Posts
Eligibility in detail
The Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026 asks for a bachelor's degree, English shorthand at 120 words per minute and computer typing at 40 words per minute. Applicants also need at least five years of regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a government department, public sector undertaking or statutory body. Eligibility is judged as on 1 October 2026.
The minimum age is 30 and the maximum 45 years, with the usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and ex-servicemen, and up to five extra years for dependants of freedom fighters. Candidates already working in other government bodies, PSUs or banks get no age relaxation, while departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit.
Exam pattern
- Objective test (1½ hours, 100 marks, 50 to qualify): 25 questions each on General English, General Knowledge and the Judiciary provisions of the Constitution, 15 on the Supreme Court Rules 2013 and 10 on computer operation
- Shorthand test: 7 minutes of dictation at 120 wpm, 45 minutes to transcribe, up to 5% mistakes allowed (100 marks, 50 to qualify)
- Typing test on computer: 10 minutes at 40 wpm (20 marks, 10 to qualify)
- Interview: 30 marks, 15 to qualify
How to apply
- Open the application link given on sci.gov.in (live from 25-10-2026, 10 AM).
- Fill in the form, accept the undertaking and pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Submit before the last date, 15-11-2026 at 11:55 PM.
Important points
- The posts are for preparing a panel; the Registry may change the number of vacancies.
- All stages of the selection are provisional until documents are verified.