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Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 Deputation, 15 Posts

Supreme Court of India

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Supreme Court of India has invited applications for 15 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand) on deputation, for candidates working in High Courts and District Courts, under Advertisement No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026. Pay is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700. No application fee is stated. Last date for eligible candidates is 15 November 2026 (extended from 27 October 2026); High Courts may forward applications to the Registry by 20 November 2026.

Total posts
15
Last date
15 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
18–56 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
15 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–56years

Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No minimum age is stated.

04How to apply for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Deputation Recruitment 2026

  1. 01Read Advertisement No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026 and the extension circular dated 30 October 2026, and check the eligibility as on 1 October 2026.
  2. 02Fill the prescribed proforma and route your application through the proper channel — District Court officials must apply through their High Court.
  3. 03Send scanned copies to recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in for early scrutiny and the originals by post to the Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001, so as to reach by 15 November 2026.

Vacancy details

15 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Court Master (Shorthand) — DeputationBachelor's degree; shorthand 120 w.p.m. (English); computer typing 40 w.p.m.; holding an analogous post on regular basis OR 5 years' regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer15

Full details

Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 — Deputation, 15 posts

The Supreme Court of India has invited applications for 15 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand) on deputation, for candidates working in High Courts and District Courts, under Advertisement No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026. Deputation is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years.

Post and pay

Court Master (Shorthand) — 15 tentative posts, on deputation. Pay is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, with initial basic pay of Rs. 67,700 plus allowances as admissible.

Eligibility

As on 1 October 2026: a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; shorthand speed of 120 words per minute in English; computer typing speed of 40 words per minute; and holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR a minimum of 5 years of regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Stenographer.

Age

Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No minimum age is stated.

Fee

No application fee is stated anywhere in the advertisement — all four pages, including the application proforma, were read and carry no fee. No fee card is shown for this post.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is by a Shorthand Skill Test in English at 120 words per minute (100 marks, 50 qualifying, 5 percent mistakes permitted), followed by an interaction. The ACRs/APARs of the last five years and vigilance clearance are placed before the interaction. Apply in the prescribed proforma through the proper channel to the Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001. Scanned copies may be emailed to recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in for early scrutiny, with the originals sent by post. District Court officials must route their applications through their High Court. The last date for eligible candidates is 15 November 2026, extended from 27 October 2026 by a circular dated 30 October 2026; High Courts may forward applications to the Registry by 20 November 2026 (earlier 31 October 2026). This deputation advertisement is distinct from the separate 20-post Court Master direct-recruitment advertisement (Advt No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC(RC) dated 15 October 2026) — do not confuse the two.

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Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 Deputation, 15 Posts: FAQs

How many posts are there in Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Deputation Recruitment 2026?

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15 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand), on deputation, for candidates working in High Courts and District Courts.

What is the pay for Court Master (Shorthand)?

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Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, with initial basic pay of Rs. 67,700 plus allowances.

What is the age limit?

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Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No minimum age is stated.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated anywhere in the advertisement.

What is the last date to apply?

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15 November 2026 for eligible candidates (extended from 27 October 2026). High Courts may forward applications to the Registry by 20 November 2026.

Is this the same as the 20-post Court Master direct recruitment?

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No. That is a separate advertisement, Advt No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC(RC) dated 15 October 2026, for direct recruitment through an online application. Do not confuse the two.

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