Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary & Exam Pattern
The Supreme Court of India has released its advertisement for Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry, with 20 tentative vacancies and Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700). If you are a serving Senior Stenographer or PA looking for a senior law and judicial government job, this is a rare and serious opening.
The online form is not open yet. Registration starts on 25 October 2026 and closes on 15 November 2026 at 11.55 p.m. This is not an entry-level post: you need a degree, 5 years of regular service and age 30 to 45, before relaxation. Read each section below carefully, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
What Are the Key Highlights of Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (Registry) |
| Post | Court Master (Shorthand), gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 11, Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700 |
| Registration Opens | 25 October 2026 (not yet open) |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
| Job Location | Registry of the Supreme Court, New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026 |
Posts are filled by direct recruitment to prepare a panel. The number of posts may change because of administrative needs, and the Registry has reserved the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without notice.
How Many Vacancies Are There in Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Master (Shorthand) | 20 (tentative) |
The notification gives no category-wise split of the 20 posts, and we are not going to guess one. Reservation is available for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. EWS and PwBD are not mentioned in the advertisement.
What is the Eligibility for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
All conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in India |
| Shorthand | Proficiency of 120 w.p.m. in Shorthand (English) |
| Computer | Computer operation knowledge with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years’ regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer |
| Where the service counts | Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Statutory bodies |
Any Indian-university graduate meets the degree condition, so the experience line is the real filter. It says regular service in the named cadres, so ask yourself honestly whether your own post fits before you pay the fee.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 30 years (not below 30) |
| Maximum age | 45 years |
| SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen | Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years over the upper limit |
| Departmental candidates of the Registry | No upper age limit |
| Employees of other Government departments, PSUs, Statutory bodies, Nationalised Banks | No age relaxation |
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The advertisement does not state the number of years for SC, ST, OBC and Ex-Servicemen, so we are not printing a figure. Please do not assume relaxation if you already work in another government office or bank: the notification says plainly that none is allowed.
What is the Salary for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
The post is placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, a pay range of Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700, with an initial basic pay of Rs 67,700 plus allowances admissible under the Rules. The notification does not list the allowances one by one, so your final take-home will depend on the rules in force at the time of joining.
What is the Selection Process for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
There are four tests, followed by document verification. Your admission at every stage is purely provisional until your documents are checked.
| Stage | Detail | Marks (Max / Min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective Type Test | 100 questions, 1.5 hours | 100 / 50 |
| 2. Shorthand (English) Test | 120 w.p.m., 7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription | 100 / 50 |
| 3. Typing Speed Test on Computer | English, 10 minutes, min 40 w.p.m. | 20 / 10 |
| 4. Interview | Online or in Delhi | 30 / 15 |
| Objective Test Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 15 |
| Knowledge of Computer operation | 10 |
There is no negative marking in the Objective Type Test. If many candidates score 50 or more, the top candidates in a 1:10 ratio against the vacancies are called for the Shorthand and Typing tests. For the interview, a 1:3 ratio is kept among those who qualify in all three tests. Selected candidates are empanelled in order of merit, and a place in the panel does not give any right to appointment. For preparation, see our syllabus and exam pattern page.
In the Shorthand test, 5% mistakes of the total words dictated are allowed. Marks fall in steps: no mistake gets 100%, up to 1% gets 90%, 2% gets 80%, 3% gets 70%, 4% gets 60% and 5% gets 50%. A full stop mistake counts as half a mistake, and so does a capital or small letter error. In the Typing test, 2% mistakes are allowed, and a wrong word or figure is a full mistake.
What are the Important Dates for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 25 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 November 2026, 11.55 p.m. |
| Objective Type Test | 7 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key release | 8 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Objection window | 8 to 9 December 2026, till 11.55 p.m. (tentative) |
| Shorthand, Typing test and Interview | To be notified on the Supreme Court website |
The Objective Test is held in cities listed in the advertisement’s Annexure A (69 cities across 23 states and UTs). You choose cities in order of preference, but the Registry can shift you to another city. Shorthand and Typing tests are held in Delhi/NCR. Requests to change city or test dates are not entertained, and no TA/DA is paid.
What is the Application Fee for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-Servicemen | Rs 750 |
Bank charges are extra. Pay online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, and the notification lists no fee exemption for any category. An answer key objection costs Rs 100 per objection, refunded only if the objection is found valid.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong details | If any information is found false or incorrect, your candidature will be cancelled without notice |
| Fake documents or impersonation | You will be removed, disqualified, prosecuted and debarred from future appointment in the Registry, even after confirmation |
| Documents checked later | Failing the qualification at any time, before or after the tests, cancels your candidature |
| Serving employees | You must submit a No Objection Certificate from your employer at document verification |
| New job after applying | If you get employment during or after the process, you must inform the Recruitment Cell by email, otherwise adverse inference is drawn |
| Reserved category | You need a valid caste/community and non-creamy layer certificate; those qualifying on relaxed standards are considered only against reserved vacancies |
| Multiple forms | Only the last submitted application is considered |
| Unsigned or non-compliant forms | Will be summarily rejected; no postal forms are accepted |
| Odd hours | Selected candidates must give an undertaking to work at odd hours and holidays |
How to Apply Online for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) 2026?
The route is a single portal: apply online through the Supreme Court website (link in Essential Links). Applications open on 25 October 2026, so there is nothing to submit today.
- Wait for the recruitment link to go live on 25 October 2026, then open the official Supreme Court website from Essential Links.
- Register online and fill the application form. Enter your name, parents’ names and date of birth as in your Class 10 certificate.
- Choose your Objective Test cities in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph, signature, Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, experience certificate and, if reserved, your caste certificate.
- Give the undertaking that you accept the terms of the advertisement.
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Submit the form, preview it and print a copy for your records. Do not send the printout to the Registry. Note your application number, as you need it for the admit card.
Check every entry first. The form cannot be withdrawn or modified once submitted, and a change of category is not entertained. Keep your mobile number and email active; test dates come by SMS and email. Apply in a changed name with a Gazette Notification.
Essential Links for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026
- Download Detailed Advertisement F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 Oct 2026 – 20 Court Master (Shorthand) Vacancies PDF
- Official Notification Page for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 – 20 Posts, Apply Online
- Visit Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
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If you have 5 years of regular service as PS, PA or Senior Stenographer and your shorthand is at 120 w.p.m., start collecting your certificates and your employer’s No Objection Certificate now. The form opens on 25 October and closes on 15 November 2026 at 11.55 p.m., so do not leave it for the last night. For more government jobs in Delhi, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.