The Supreme Court of India has opened online applications for Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026. The Recruitment Cell has announced 20 tentative vacancies in the Court’s Registry. Applications are open from 25 October 2026 to 15 November 2026, 11:55 p.m.
This specialist role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong English shorthand and typing skills, and at least five years of qualifying service. Read the official advertisement carefully before applying.
Supreme Court Court Master Recruitment 2026: key details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Supreme Court of India, Recruitment Cell |
| Post | Court Master (Shorthand), direct recruitment |
| Advertisement number | F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC), dated 15 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 20 tentative |
| Pay | Level 11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700; initial basic pay ₹67,700 plus admissible allowances |
| Age | 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026; notified relaxations apply to eligible categories |
| Application opens | 25 October 2026 |
| Last date | 15 November 2026, 11:55 p.m. |
| Application fee | ₹1,500 for General/Unreserved; ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Ex-servicemen, plus bank charges |
| Application mode | Online |
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India, have English shorthand proficiency of 120 words per minute, and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute. The notification also requires at least five years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Stenographer in a Government department, public sector undertaking or statutory body.
The minimum age is 30 and the maximum is 45 years, calculated as on 1 October 2026. The official advertisement sets out category-wise age relaxation and the conditions for departmental candidates. Check those rules against your own circumstances before applying.
Selection process
The selection comprises an objective test, English shorthand test, computer typing test and interview. The objective test is worth 100 marks and covers General English, General Knowledge, constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary, Supreme Court Rules 2013 and computer operation. The objective test is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026; confirm updates on the Supreme Court recruitment page.
How to apply
- Open the official online application link listed below.
- Read the advertisement and confirm that you meet the qualification and five-year service requirements.
- Complete the online form and upload the documents requested in the application instructions.
- Pay the applicable fee online and review every entry before final submission. The notice says a submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- Save the application number and a copy of the completed form for your records.
Official links
We summarised the official advertisement for convenience. The Supreme Court notification and application portal control if any detail differs. Checked on 25 October 2026.