Job opportunity at the Supreme Court: Recruitment for the posts of Court Master; apply by November 15..
The Supreme Court Registry is recruiting for 20 temporary positions of Court Master (Shorthand). These are gazetted posts. The online application process has commenced. Interested and eligible candidates may apply until November 15, 2026. To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
What are the key recruitment dates?
The Supreme Court Registry has issued a notification for the direct recruitment of Court Masters (Shorthand). The important dates related to this recruitment are as follows:
Details Date
Date of notification issuance October 15, 2026
Reference date for calculating eligibility and age October 1, 2026
Online application start date October 25, 2026
Last date for application November 15, 2026, until 11:55 PM
Tentative date for the objective-type examination December 7, 2026
Tentative date for the release of the answer key December 8, 2026
Period for raising objections to the answer key December 8 to 9, 2026
How many vacancies are there, and what is the salary?
This recruitment drive aims to fill 20 temporary positions for Court Master (Shorthand)—a gazetted post within the Supreme Court Registry. The number of vacancies is subject to change based on administrative requirements. Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with Level 11 of the pay matrix.
Pay scale: ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700
Initial basic salary: ₹67,700 per month
Other benefits: Allowances will be provided as per the rules of the Supreme Court.
What are the eligibility requirements for application?
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India. Additionally, there are three essential requirements:
A speed of at least 120 words per minute in English shorthand.
A speed of at least 40 words per minute in English typing on a computer.
At least five years of regular service in a relevant position within a government department, public sector undertaking, or statutory body.
This experience must be in the capacity of a Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Stenographer. All qualifications and experience requirements must be met by October 1, 2026.
What should the age be?
As of October 1, 2026, candidates must be between 30 and 45 years of age. Age relaxation will be provided to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates, and ex-servicemen as per the rules. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates from the Supreme Court Registry.
How will the selection take place?
The recruitment process will consist of four stages:
Written Examination: 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 100 marks. The test will cover English, General Knowledge, constitutional provisions related to the judiciary, Supreme Court rules, and computer proficiency. A minimum of 50 marks is required to qualify.
Shorthand Test: A seven-minute dictation in English at a speed of 120 words per minute, followed by 45 minutes to transcribe it on a computer.
Typing Test: A 10-minute test in English at a speed of 40 words per minute.
Interview: This carries 30 marks.
Where will the examination be held?
The objective-type examination will be conducted in 69 designated cities across the country, including Delhi-NCR, Patna, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhopal, and Chandigarh.
The shorthand and typing tests will be held in Delhi-NCR.
The interview will be conducted in Delhi and may be held either in-person or via an online mode. Candidates employed in government departments, public sector undertakings, or banks must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification.
Admit cards will be issued exclusively online.
No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for appearing in any stage of the selection process.
What is the application fee?
Category Application Fee
General and Unreserved Category Rs 1,500
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Ex-Servicemen Rs 750
The application fee is non-refundable. Additionally, bank charges may apply. Payments must be made via the UCO Bank payment gateway on the online application portal. A fee of Rs 100 per question is applicable for raising objections to the answer key. This fee will be refunded if the objection is found to be valid.
How to apply online?
There is no need to send a hard copy of the application to the Supreme Court Registry. Candidates may submit their applications by visiting the official Supreme Court website: sci.gov.in.
Register: Sign up using an active mobile number and email ID.
Fill out the form: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, five years of work experience, category, and preferred examination center.
Upload documents: Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, your signature, 10th and 12th-grade certificates, your bachelor’s degree, caste certificate, and experience certificate(s).
Pay the fee: Make the payment online according to your category.
Accept declarations: Agree to the terms and conditions specified in the application, including the willingness to work during unusual hours or on holidays, if required.
Submit the form: Review all the information, submit the application, and take a printout for your records.
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