Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand Recruitment 2026
The Supreme Court of India has notified 20 tentative Court Master (Shorthand) posts (gazetted, Level 11, basic pay Rs 67,700) by direct recruitment under advertisement F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC). Graduates with 120 wpm English shorthand, 40 wpm computer typing and at least five years of the specified regular service, aged 30–45 on 01.10.2026, can apply online from 25 October to 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) | 15 October 2026 | Done |
| Online registration started (10:00 AM) | 25 October 2026 | Done |
| Last date for online application (11:55 PM) | 15 November 2026 | Open |
| Objective type test (tentative) | 7 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key (tentative) | 8 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key objections (tentative, till 11:55 PM on 9 December) | 8 December 2026 to 9 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Shorthand test, typing test and interview | To be notified | Tba |
| Admit card | To be announced | Tba |
Qualification and experience (as on 1 October 2026)
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India.
- English shorthand proficiency of 120 words per minute.
- Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- At least five years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in Government, a public sector undertaking or a statutory body. Private-sector experience alone does not satisfy the published service clause.
Age (as on 1 October 2026)
30 to 45 years. The notice permits usual Government of India age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-servicemen without listing numeric category increments. Dependants of freedom fighters may receive up to five additional years. Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates have no upper age limit. Merely working in another government department, PSU, statutory body or nationalized bank does not itself give an age concession; this is separate from category relaxation.
20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) with initial basic pay of Rs 67,700 plus admissible allowances, for preparing a panel. The number may change. Reservation is available to SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The advertisement does not give a numerical category-wise split of the 20 tentative posts.
| Category | Application 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 provided within the application process. The fee is non-refundable and no postal form is accepted. The advertisement lists no other fee category.
- Objective type test: 100 questions, 90 minutes, 100 marks, minimum 50; no negative marking.
- Shorthand (English) test at 120 wpm: 7 minutes dictation, 45 minutes transcription, 100 marks, minimum 50; maximum mistakes 5% of the words dictated.
- Typing speed test on computer (English, 40 wpm): 10 minutes, 20 marks, minimum 10; permissible mistakes 2%.
- Interview: 30 marks, minimum 15.
Shortlisting for the shorthand and typing tests is 1:10 and for interview 1:3 against the tentative vacancies. Selected candidates are empanelled in order of merit; empanelment does not confer a right to appointment.
- Before 25 October, read the official notification and prepare documents. Use the Supreme Court recruitment page to locate the Court Master Shorthand direct-recruitment application when released.
- Check the advertisement number and service requirement, then enter the details and city preferences requested in the official form.
- Upload the photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation certificate, experience certificate and applicable caste/community proof using the portal specifications.
- Review every field before final submission, pay through the integrated gateway and retain the application number, submitted form and payment receipt.
- Keep email and phone active. Download later admit cards from the official service when announced. Do not post the printed application to the Registry.
In-service candidates need an employer NOC at document verification. Candidates who get employment after applying must inform the Recruitment Cell at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in. Name and date of birth must match Class 10 records; a changed name needs Gazette notification support. Category changes after submission are not entertained.
Full Details
CURRENT STATUS: Applications open – Online applications from 25 October (10:00 AM) to 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM) | 20 tentative posts | Objective test 7 December 2026 (tentative)
Applications open. The online application form is live from 25 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 15 November 2026, closing at 11:55 PM on the last date. Last verified: 27 October 2026. Read the official advertisement before applying.
The Supreme Court of India has notified 20 tentative Court Master Shorthand vacancies through direct recruitment. Candidates need a recognized bachelor’s degree, English shorthand at 120 wpm, computer typing at 40 wpm and at least five years of the specified regular service. This is a gazetted Registry post at Pay Level 11, with basic pay starting at Rs 67,700 plus admissible allowances. Vacancy numbers can change.
This page covers the direct-recruitment advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026. It is separate from the Court Master deputation advertisement dated 12 October 2026 and from the Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant 2026 recruitment, which is a different post with different requirements.
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell).
- Advertisement: No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026 (direct recruitment).
- Posts: 20 tentative Court Master (Shorthand) vacancies; gazetted post, Level 11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700).
- Application window: 25 October 2026 to 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
- Last verified: 22 October 2026. Source: official advertisement and the Supreme Court recruitment page.
- Candidate action: check the service requirement and eligibility now; use the Court Master Shorthand direct-recruitment link on the Supreme Court recruitment page when it is provided.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 15 October 2026 – issued |
| Eligibility and age reckoning date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 25 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date for application | 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Correction window | Not provided; a submitted form cannot be withdrawn or modified |
| Objective type test | 7 December 2026 – tentative |
| Answer key | 8 December 2026 – tentative |
| Answer key objections | 8–9 December 2026, till 11:55 PM on 9 December – tentative |
| Shorthand test, typing test, interview, admit card and final panel | Not announced in the advertisement |
An online answer-key objection costs Rs 100 per objection, refunded if the objection is found valid.
Scheme of Examination
| Stage | Duration | Maximum marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Objective type test (100 questions) | 90 minutes | 100 | 50 |
| 2. Shorthand (English) test at 120 wpm | 7 minutes dictation + 45 minutes transcription | 100 | 50 |
| 3. Typing speed test on computer (English, 40 wpm) | 10 minutes | 20 | 10 |
| 4. Interview | – | 30 | 15 |
The objective paper has 25 questions on General English, 25 on General Knowledge, 25 on provisions relating to the Judiciary in the Constitution of India, 15 on the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and 10 on knowledge of computer operation. The advertisement states there is no negative marking.
Shorthand grading: maximum permissible mistakes are 5% of the words dictated. No mistakes = 100%; up to 1% mistakes = 90%; up to 2% = 80%; up to 3% = 70%; up to 4% = 60%; up to 5% = 50%. Typing: permissible mistakes are 2% of the words typed.
If many candidates score the minimum 50 in the objective test, candidates are shortlisted by merit in the ratio 1:10 against the tentative vacancies for the shorthand and typing tests. The interview ratio is 1:3 among candidates who pass all three tests. Qualifying marks are stage minimums, not previous or final merit cut-offs, and qualifying does not guarantee advancement or appointment. Placement in the panel does not give a right to appointment.
The objective test is held in the cities listed in Annexure A of the advertisement, and the Registry may change centres. The shorthand and typing tests are in Delhi/NCR; the interview may be online or in person in Delhi. No TA/DA is paid, so consider travel costs. Appointed Court Masters must be prepared to work at odd hours and on holidays.
Source
Official sources: Supreme Court of India advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15.10.2026 (10 pages) and the recruitment page on sci.gov.in. Last verified 22 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The notified opening date is 25 October 2026.
A degree alone is insufficient; at least five years of the specified regular service is required.
Twenty tentative direct-recruitment posts; the notice gives no numerical category breakdown.
No. This page covers the 15 October direct-recruitment advertisement only.
It is tentative in the advertisement.
The notice says it cannot be modified or withdrawn after submission.
Follow the Court Master direct-recruitment link when provided on the Supreme Court recruitment board.