Supreme Court Court Master 2026 direct recruitment is for 20 gazetted Court Master (Shorthand) posts at Level 11. Graduates aged 30 to 45 with five years of regular stenographer or PA service can apply online till 15.11.2026.
This is a senior post, not an entry job. Fifteen more Court Master posts are filled on deputation from High Courts and District Courts under a separate advertisement, whose last date was moved to 15.11.2026 on 30.10.2026.
Short details
| Name of post | Court Master (Shorthand), gazetted |
| Recruiting body | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Total posts | 20 tentative, by direct recruitment |
| Selection | Objective test (no negative marking), shorthand at 120 wpm, typing test and a 30 mark interview |
| Pay | Level 11, 67,700 to 2,08,700 |
| Current status | Online form open till 15.11.2026 (checked 01.11.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (Court Master form) | Click hereOpen till 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM, checked 01.11.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| Deputation route circular (30.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
Important dates and fee
| Online form | 25.10.2026 to 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test | 07.12.2026 (tentative) |
| Fee, General | 1,500 plus bank charges |
| Fee, SC, ST, OBC, ex-servicemen | 750 plus bank charges |
Age limit on 01.10.2026
| Age | 30 to 45 years |
| Relaxation | Usual central rules for SC, ST, OBC and ex-servicemen |
Vacancy and eligibility
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university |
| Shorthand and typing | English shorthand 120 wpm, computer typing 40 wpm (2% mistakes allowed) |
| Experience | 5 years regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer |
How to apply
- Keep your service certificate for the 5 years ready.
- Open the Court Master form link, fill your service details and pick your test city.
- Pay the fee, sign and submit before 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM.
FAQ
Can freshers apply for Supreme Court Court Master 2026?
No. Five years of regular stenographer or PA service is required.
What shorthand speed is needed?
120 words a minute in English.
Is this the same as the deputation advertisement?
No. That route is only for High Court and District Court staff and has 15 posts of its own.