Supreme Court of India Court Master Vacancy 2026 | Notification No No.F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC)

The Supreme Court of India (Registry) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the post of Court Master (Shorthand).

Below are the complete details regarding Advertisement No. No.F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC):

📅 Key Dates

💼 Vacancy & Salary Structure

• Post Name: Court Master (Shorthand) (Gazetted Post)

• Total Vacancies: 20 Posts (Tentative, subject to administrative requirements)

• Pay Scale: Pay Level 11 under the 7th CPC ₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700 + initial basic pay of ₹67,700 plus usual allowances as per rules.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria (as on Oct 1, 2026)

1. Educational Qualification & Skill Proficiency

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

• English Shorthand: Minimum speed of 120 WPM.

• Computer Typing: Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM on computer with basic knowledge of computer operations.

2. Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years' regular service as a Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Central/State Government departments, PSUs, or Statutory bodies.

3. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 30 years

• Maximum Age: 45 years

• Relaxation: Standard relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, and Dependants of Freedom Fighters as per rules. No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.

📝 Selection Scheme & Exam Pattern

The selection process comprises 4 distinct stages (Total: 250 Marks):

1. Stage I: Objective Type Test (100 Marks | 90 Minutes)

   • General English: 25 Marks

   • General Knowledge: 25 Marks

   • Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India: 25 Marks

   • Supreme Court Rules, 2013: 15 Marks

   • Knowledge of Computer Operation: 10 Marks

2. Stage II: Shorthand (English) Test (100 Marks)

   • 7 Minutes Dictation at 120 WPM followed by 45 Minutes Transcription on Computer.

3. Stage III: Computer Typing Speed Test (20 Marks)

   • Minimum speed required: 40 WPM (10 Minutes duration).

4. Stage IV: Interview (30 Marks)

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50 marks for Objective Type Test (out of 100); 50 marks for Shorthand Test (out of 100); 10 marks for Computer Typing Test (out of 20); 15 marks for Interview (out of 30).

Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking in the Objective Type Test.

💳 Application Fee

• General / Unreserved Candidates: ₹1,500 + applicable bank charges

• SC / ST / OBC-NCL / Ex-Servicemen: ₹750 + applicable bank charges

• Mode of Payment: Online through the official payment gateway.

Go to the Supreme Court official website at sci.gov.in and navigate to the Recruitment tab.

Click on the link for Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 and register using your active email address and mobile number.

Complete your personal, educational, and service experience details. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, graduation marksheets, experience certificate, and NOC (if serving in government/PSU).

Pay the non-refundable application fee via the online payment link and submit your application form. Download and print the confirmation copy for future reference.

Supreme Court of India Court Master (Shorthand) Important Instructions

• All admissions to tests and interviews are provisional, and eligibility documents will be verified during document verification.
• Candidates must retain their application number carefully to download admit cards from the official website. No admit cards will be sent by post.
• No TA/DA will be payable for appearing in tests or the interview.
• Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments, Nationalized Banks, or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate during document verification.
• Selected candidates may be required to work even at odd hours and holidays and must submit an undertaking to that effect.
• Submitting more than one application form will result in only the last submitted form being considered.