Supreme Court of India Announces Direct Recruitment for Court Master (Shorthand) Positions

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has published an official notification (Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC)) for the direct recruitment of Court Master (Shorthand) positions in its Registry. The apex court aims to fill 20 tentative vacancies through this national selection drive.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Supreme Court’s official website (sci.gov.in) or the designated recruitment portal.

Key Dates

• Notification Date: October 15, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: October 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: November 15, 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
• Tentative Objective Test Date: December 7, 2026

Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Court Master (Shorthand) role must meet the following parameters as of October 1, 2026:

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.

Skill Requirements

• Proficiency in English Shorthand at a speed of 120 words per minute (WPM).
• Computer typing speed of at least 40 WPM, along with standard operating knowledge of computers.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA, or Senior Stenographer within a Central/State Government department, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or statutory body.

Age Limit

• Applicants must be between 30 and 45 years of age as of October 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories as per Government rules.

Salary Structure

The Court Master (Shorthand) post is a gazetted position falling under Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700). The initial basic pay is ₹67,700 per month, plus admissible allowances under Supreme Court rules.

Selection Process

Selection for these positions involves four distinct stages:

1. Objective Type Written Test: A 100-mark paper covering General English, General Knowledge, Constitutional provisions related to the Judiciary, Supreme Court Rules (2013), and Computer Operation knowledge.
2. English Shorthand Test: Dictation and transcription test at 120 WPM.
3. Computer Typing Test: Typing speed test at 40 WPM.
4. Interview: Personal interview round for shortlisted candidates.

Application Fee & Process

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹1,500 plus applicable gateway charges.
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹750 plus applicable gateway charges.

To apply, candidates must visit sci.gov.in, navigate to the Recruitment section, complete registration, upload scanned documents, pay the application fee online, and submit the final form before November 15, 2026.