Supreme Court Court Master 2026 Notification

Supreme Court Court Master 2026: the post and pay

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from Indian citizens to prepare a panel for 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand). It is a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court, placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700, with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700 plus allowances. The Registry may change the number of posts. Those appointed must be ready to work at odd hours and on holidays, and will give an undertaking to that effect.

Who can apply: qualification and experience

You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India, shorthand in English at 120 words per minute, and knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute. You also need at least five years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a Government department, a Public Sector Undertaking or a statutory body. Eligibility is judged as on 1 October 2026, and employed candidates must give a No Objection Certificate from their employer at document verification.

Age limit and relaxation

On 1 October 2026 you must be at least 30 and not more than 45 years old. SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and ex-servicemen candidates get the usual relaxation under Government of India rules, and dependants of freedom fighters get up to five years more. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry have no upper age limit. Candidates working in other Government departments, PSUs, statutory bodies or nationalised banks get no age relaxation.

Exam pattern and selection

Selection has four tests. The Objective Type Test has 100 questions for 100 marks in one and a half hours: 25 on General English, 25 on General Knowledge, 25 on the provisions about the Judiciary in the Constitution, 15 on the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and 10 on computer operation, with no negative marking and 50 marks to qualify. If many qualify, candidates are shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio for the shorthand test (120 w.p.m., 7 minutes of dictation and 45 minutes of transcription, 100 marks) and the computer typing test (40 w.p.m., 10 minutes, 20 marks). Those who clear all three are called for a 30-mark interview in a 1:3 ratio.

Important dates and how to apply

Online registration opens on 25 October 2026 on www.sci.gov.in and closes on 15 November 2026 at 11.55 pm. The fee is ₹1,500 for General candidates and ₹750 for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and ex-servicemen, paid online through UCO Bank. The Objective Type Test is tentatively on 7 December 2026 in cities across the country, and its answer key is expected on 8 December 2026, with objections until 9 December 2026 at a fee of ₹100 per objection, refunded if the objection is valid. Admit cards are only downloaded from the website.