Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026: 20 Posts, Level 11 Pay, Apply 25 Oct–15 Nov

The Supreme Court of India has advertised 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry, under advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026. The post is in Pay Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700), with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700 plus allowances.

This is not an entry-level job: you need a bachelor's degree, English shorthand at 120 w.p.m., computer typing at 40 w.p.m. and at least 5 years' regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a government office, PSU or statutory body. Age must be 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026. Online applications run from 25 October to 15 November 2026 on sci.gov.in, and the objective test is tentatively on 7 December 2026.

Supreme Court Court Master 2026 — Overview

Important Dates

Eligibility

Qualification and Experience (as on 1 October 2026)

• Degree: a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India.
• Shorthand: proficiency in English shorthand at 120 words per minute.
• Computer: knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Experience: at least 5 years' regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a government office, public sector undertaking or statutory body.

Age Limit

• 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026.
• Usual relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules; up to 5 more years for dependants of freedom fighters.
• No upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.
• No age relaxation for candidates working in other government departments, PSUs, statutory bodies or nationalised banks.

Reservation for SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) applies under Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961. The advertisement does not give a category-wise split of the 20 vacancies.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

• No negative marking in the objective test.
• Shorthand marks by mistakes: no mistake 100%, up to 1% = 90%, 2% = 80%, 3% = 70%, 4% = 60%, 5% = 50%. More than 5% mistakes means you fail. A full-stop mistake or a capital/small letter mistake counts as half.
• If many candidates score 50 or more in the objective test, the top candidates in a 1:10 ratio to vacancies go to the shorthand and typing tests, and a 1:3 ratio is called for interview.
• The shorthand and typing tests are held in Delhi/NCR. Selected candidates go on a merit panel; being on the panel does not guarantee appointment.
• Court Masters must be ready to work at odd hours and on holidays, and must give an undertaking for this.

Objective Test Centres

The objective test is held in 69 cities across India (Annexure-A). In Uttarakhand the centres are Dehradun and Roorkee. Nearby options include Delhi/NCR, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Ambala and Shimla. You choose cities in order of preference, but the Registry can move you to another city.

Application Fee

Pay online only, through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Objections to the answer key cost ₹100 each (refunded if the objection is valid).

How to Apply

1. From 25 October 2026, open sci.gov.in → Recruitment and click the Court Master (Shorthand) application link.
2. Register and fill in the form. Name, parents' names and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate.
3. Upload your photo, signature, Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates, experience certificate and caste/NCL certificate if you are in a reserved category.
4. Choose test cities in order of preference, accept the undertaking and pay the fee online.
5. Submit by 15 November 2026, 11:55 PM and print the form. If you submit more than once, only the last form counts.

Government and PSU employees must inform their employer before applying and bring a No Objection Certificate at document verification.

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