Court Master (Shorthand) Vacancy at Supreme Court of India, New Delhi (Direct Recruitment)
The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from Indian citizens for direct recruitment to a panel for 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. The last date to apply is 15 November 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Court Master (Shorthand) |
| Number of Vacancies | 20 (tentative) |
| Nature of Engagement | Direct recruitment to a panel for the gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India |
| Location | New Delhi (Registry of the Supreme Court of India) |
| Age Limit | Not below 30 years and not above 45 years as on 1 October 2026 (usual age relaxation admissible to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India Rules; no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India) |
| Application Mode | Online only, through the link provided on the website of the Supreme Court of India (www.sci.gov.in) |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 (11:55 p.m.) |
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University in India, possess proficiency in Shorthand with a speed of 120 words per minute in Shorthand (English), and have knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute on computer. Applicants must also have a minimum of 5 years’ regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Statutory bodies. Eligibility conditions are reckoned as on 1 October 2026. The post is placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700–Rs. 2,08,700), with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 67,700 plus allowances as admissible under the Rules. The non-refundable application fee is Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved category candidates and Rs. 750 for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-Servicemen candidates, plus bank charges, to be paid online only through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the link provided on the website of the Supreme Court of India, www.sci.gov.in. Online registration opened on 25 October 2026 and closes on 15 November 2026 at 11:55 p.m. Applications are accepted through online registration only; no postal application form will be accepted. Candidates must upload a scanned copy of their recent photograph, signature and requisite documents (Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, experience certificate, and caste/community certificate in case of reserved category candidates) with the online application form, and pay the fee online. Selection is through an Objective Type Test, a Shorthand (English) Test, a Typing Speed Test on Computer, and an Interview.
Role and Importance
Court Masters (Shorthand) record and transcribe court proceedings in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, and the advertisement requires candidates to work to the prescribed shorthand and typing standards, with the Shorthand (English) Test and Typing Speed Test on Computer conducted in Delhi/NCR.
Deadline Alert
The last date to submit the online application is 15 November 2026 (11:55 p.m.) — 19 days remaining.
Official Link: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec0490f1f4972d133619a60c30f3559e/uploads/2026/10/2026101664.pdf
