The Supreme Court of India has released the official notification No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026 for direct recruitment to the gazetted post of Court Master (Shorthand) in its Registry. A total of 20 tentative vacancies are available, and eligible candidates can apply online from 25 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
This is a direct recruitment to prepare a panel for the post of Court Master (Shorthand). Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, have shorthand speed of 120 words per minute in English and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, along with at least five years of regular service in a stenography cadre. The post carries Pay Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹67,700 per month plus admissible allowances.
This article covers the complete details of the Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Recruitment Name | Court Master (Shorthand) — Direct Recruitment |
| Notification Number | F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) |
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Court Master (Shorthand) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi |
| Official Website | https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objective Test (Tentative) | 7 December 2026 |
| Answer Keys (Tentative) | 8 December 2026 |
Note: The objective test date and the answer key date are tentative, as stated in the official notification. Candidates should check the Supreme Court website for the final schedule.
Vacancy Details
The Supreme Court of India has announced 20 tentative vacancies for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) through direct recruitment. The number of vacancies is tentative and may change as per the requirement of the Registry.
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Master (Shorthand) | 20 |
| Total | 20 |
Note: This recruitment is for direct recruitment to prepare a panel. It is separate from the deputation-basis Court Master advertisement dated 12 October 2026, which is a different advertisement and should not be confused with this one.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree of a recognised University in India.
- The candidate must have proficiency in Shorthand (English) at 120 words per minute.
- The candidate must have knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary / Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant / Senior Stenographer in Government / Public Sector Undertakings / statutory bodies.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 30 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available as per Government of India rules for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-Servicemen candidates, with up to 5 years of additional relaxation for dependants of freedom fighters. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court of India Registry.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / Ex-Servicemen | ₹750 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Bank charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.
Salary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 11 of the Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹67,700 per month |
| Other Benefits | Allowances as admissible |
The post of Court Master (Shorthand) is a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
Selection Process
Selection for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) will be made through the following four stages:
- Objective Type Test — 100 questions for 100 marks, duration 1½ hours, minimum qualifying marks 50. The paper covers General English (25 questions), General Knowledge (25), Judiciary provisions in the Constitution (25), Supreme Court Rules 2013 (15) and Computer operation (10). There is no negative marking. Candidates are shortlisted for the next stage in the ratio of 1:10.
- Shorthand (English) Test — Dictation at 120 words per minute for 7 minutes, followed by 45 minutes for transcription, for 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks 50 and a maximum of 5% mistakes.
- Typing Speed Test on Computer — 10 minutes at 40 words per minute, for 20 marks, with minimum qualifying marks 10.
- Interview — For 30 marks, with minimum qualifying marks 15. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview in the ratio of 1:3.
How to Apply
- Visit the Supreme Court of India recruitments page at https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/.
- Find the link titled "Link to submit online applications for the post of Court Master (Shorthand)" on that page and open it to reach the online application form.
- Read the official notification carefully and check that you meet the educational qualification, experience and age limit conditions.
- Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and service details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as per the instructions in the form.
- Pay the application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway and submit the form before 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM). Verify all details carefully before final submission, as no change will be possible after submission.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Notification No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026) | https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec0490f1f4972d133619a60c30f3559e/uploads/2026/10/2026101664.pdf |
| Apply Online (via Supreme Court Recruitments page — open the "Link to submit online applications for the post of Court Master (Shorthand)") | https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/ |
| Supreme Court of India Official Website | https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026? A total of 20 tentative vacancies have been announced for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) through direct recruitment.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online is 15 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The application window opened on 25 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Court Master (Shorthand) post? A Bachelor's degree from a recognised University, shorthand speed of 120 words per minute in English, computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, and at least 5 years of regular service as Private Secretary / Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant / Senior Stenographer in Government, PSU or statutory bodies.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be 30 to 45 years old as on 1 October 2026, with age relaxation as per Government of India rules. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.
Q5. What is the salary of a Court Master (Shorthand) in the Supreme Court of India? The post is in Pay Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, ₹67,700–₹2,08,700, with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700 per month plus admissible allowances.
Q6. What is the application fee for the Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026? ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ex-Servicemen candidates, payable online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Q7. How are candidates selected for the Court Master (Shorthand) post? Selection is through an Objective Type Test (100 marks), a Shorthand Test at 120 w.p.m. (100 marks), a Typing Speed Test on Computer at 40 w.p.m. (20 marks), and an Interview (30 marks).
Q8. When is the Supreme Court Court Master objective test scheduled? The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026, with answer keys tentatively on 8 December 2026, as per the official notification.