supreme-court-court-master-2026 is Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC) dated 15 October 2026. Last date — 15 November 2026, 11:55 p.m.. Apply on sci.gov.in (recruitment link). Detailed notice — official PDF.
What the Supreme Court of India Registry actually does
The Registry of the Supreme Court of India handles the administrative and judicial support functions of the highest court in the country. Court Masters (Shorthand) work in court rooms, take dictation, prepare orders and assist in the day-to-day judicial proceedings.
What kind of role this is
This is a direct recruitment for a gazetted post in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.67,700-2,08,700). Initial basic pay is Rs.67,700 plus allowances. The number of posts is tentative and can change. There is also a separate deputation notice for 15 posts; this page covers the direct recruitment panel of 20 posts.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India, English shorthand speed of 120 words per minute, computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, and at least 5 years of regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or statutory bodies. Age should be between 30 and 45 years as on 1 October 2026.
Skip if you do not have the exact shorthand and typing speeds, if your experience is not in the named cadres, or if you are looking for a fresher entry-level job. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
25 October 2026
Last date
15 November 2026, 11:55 p.m.
Fee
Rs.1,500 for General/Unreserved; Rs.750 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) plus bank charges. Online only. Non-refundable.
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India. Proficiency in English Shorthand at 120 w.p.m. Knowledge of computer operation with typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Minimum 5 years’ regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary/Senior PA/PA/Senior Stenographer in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Statutory bodies. Age not below 30 years and not above 45 years as on 1 October 2026 (usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ESM; no upper limit for departmental candidates of the Registry).
Total vacancies — 20 (tentative). Reservation for SC/ST/OBC as per Supreme Court Officers and Servants Rules. No category-wise numeric table is printed beyond the reservation statement.
Educational qualifications
Post
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
Court Master (Shorthand)
Bachelor’s degree from recognised university
120 wpm English shorthand, 40 wpm typing, 5 years regular service in PS/Senior PA/PA/Senior Stenographer cadre
Selection
Objective Type Test (100 questions, 1.5 hours, minimum 50 marks)
Shorthand (English) Test at 120 wpm (7 minutes dictation + 45 minutes transcription)
Typing Speed Test on Computer at 40 wpm (10 minutes)
Apply only online. No postal applications accepted.
Pay the fee through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
Take a printout of the application form for your records. The last submitted form is considered if you submit more than one.
FAQs
What is the last date? 15 November 2026, 11:55 p.m.
Who can apply? Graduates with 120 wpm shorthand, 40 wpm typing and 5 years experience in the named stenographer cadres, age 30-45 as on 1 October 2026.
How many vacancies? 20 tentative posts for panel preparation.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (sci.gov.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.