Supreme Court Court Master 2026 direct recruitment is for 20 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post at Level 11 with a starting basic pay of 67,700. It is open to graduates aged 30 to 45 who have five years of regular service as a stenographer or PA. The online form runs from 25.10.2026 to 15.11.2026.
This is a senior post, not an entry job. The five year service condition and the 120 words a minute shorthand speed rule out most fresh candidates, and the typing test allows only 2% mistakes against 3% for the Senior Personal Assistant post.
Short information
| Name of post | Court Master (Shorthand), gazetted |
| Post date | 31.10.2026 |
| Recruiting body | Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Advertisement | No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC), dated 15.10.2026 |
| Total posts | 20 tentative, by direct recruitment |
| Current status | Online form open till 15.11.2026 (checked 31.10.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (Court Master form) | Click hereOpen till 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Notice with the form link | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| Deputation route circular (30.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
A separate advertisement fills 15 more Court Master posts on deputation from High Courts and District Courts. Its last date was moved to 15.11.2026 by the circular of 30.10.2026. That route does not use this online form.
Important dates
| Online form start | 25.10.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online form last date | 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective test | 07.12.2026 (tentative) |
| Answer key | 08.12.2026, objections till 09.12.2026 |
| Shorthand, typing and interview | Dates to be notified on sci.gov.in |
Application fee
| General (Unreserved) | 1,500 plus bank charges |
| SC, ST, OBC (NCL), ex-servicemen | 750 plus bank charges |
Age limit on 01.10.2026
| Age | 30 to 45 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, ex-servicemen | Usual central government relaxation |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | Up to 5 years more |
| Staff of other departments | No relaxation |
Eligibility
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India |
| Shorthand | English, 120 words a minute |
| Typing | Computer, 40 words a minute |
| Experience | 5 years regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer |
| Where the service counts | Government, PSUs and statutory bodies |
Selection stages
| Objective test | 100 marks, 1.5 hours, pass mark 50, no negative marking |
| Test sections | English 25, GK 25, judiciary in the Constitution 25, Supreme Court Rules 15, computers 10 |
| Shorthand test | 120 wpm for 7 minutes, 45 minutes to transcribe, 100 marks, pass mark 50 |
| Typing test | 40 wpm for 10 minutes, 20 marks, pass mark 10, up to 2% mistakes |
| Interview | 30 marks, pass mark 15 |
Salary
| Pay level | Level 11, gazetted |
| Pay range | 67,700 to 2,08,700, plus allowances |
How to apply
- Keep your service certificate showing 5 years as a stenographer or PA ready.
- Open the Court Master form link in the Important links table.
- Fill the form with your service details and pick your test city.
- Pay the fee online through the UCO Bank gateway.
- Sign and submit before 15.11.2026, 11:55 PM. Unsigned applications are rejected.
FAQ
Can freshers apply for Supreme Court Court Master 2026?
No. The advertisement asks for 5 years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer.
What is the age limit?
30 to 45 years on 01.10.2026, with the usual relaxation for reserved categories.
What shorthand speed is needed?
120 words a minute in English, which is 10 more than the SPA post asks for.
Is this the same as the deputation advertisement?
No. The deputation route is only for High Court and District Court staff and has its own 15 posts.