The Supreme Court of India has announced 20 tentative vacancies for Court Master (Shorthand) through direct recruitment in 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Supreme Court recruitment portal.
Recruitment overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Post name | Court Master (Shorthand) |
| Total vacancies | 20 |
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 25 October 2026 |
| Last date | 15 November 2026 |
| Job location | New Delhi |
| Pay level | Level 11 |
| Basic pay | ₹67,700 per month |
Educational qualification and eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the following conditions as on 1 October 2026:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- English shorthand speed of 120 words per minute.
- Computer typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Minimum 5 years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in Government departments, PSUs or statutory bodies.
Age limit
| Category | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 30 years |
| Maximum age | 45 years |
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories and other specified groups under the notification. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit.
Application fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹750 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹750 |
Bank charges are additional. The fee is non-refundable.
Selection process
The selection process consists of four stages:
- Objective Type Written Test – 100 marks.
- English Shorthand Test – 100 marks.
- Computer Typing Test – 20 marks.
- Interview – 30 marks.
Written examination syllabus:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Indian Constitution – Judiciary provisions | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
- Written examination duration: 90 minutes.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50.
- No negative marking.
- Tentative written examination date: 7 December 2026.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 15 October 2026 |
| Online applications begin | 25 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 November 2026 |
| Written examination | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
How to apply online
- Visit the Supreme Court of India official website .
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Find Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the online registration.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required educational and experience documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
