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Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 Direct, 20 Posts

Supreme Court of India

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for 20 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand) by direct recruitment, under Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC(RC) dated 15 October 2026. Pay is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700. Age 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026. Fee Rs. 1,500 (General/Unreserved) and Rs. 750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen), plus bank charges. Apply online from 25 October to 15 November 2026.

Total posts
20
Last date
15 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
30–45 yrs

01Important dates

Application Begin
25 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 Nov 2026

02Application fee

General / Unreserved (plus bank charges)
₹1,500
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen (plus bank charges)
₹750

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03Age limit

30–45years

As on 01 Oct 2026

30-45 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxations as per Government of India rules; no upper age limit for Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates.

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

  1. 01Read Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC(RC) dated 15 October 2026 and check the eligibility and age conditions as on 1 October 2026.
  2. 02Apply online only through the official application link from 25 October 2026.
  3. 03Pay the fee of Rs. 1,500 (General/Unreserved) or Rs. 750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen), plus bank charges, through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
  4. 04Submit the online application before 11:55 PM on 15 November 2026.

Vacancy details

20 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Court Master (Shorthand) — Direct RecruitmentBachelor's degree; shorthand 120 w.p.m. (English); computer typing 40 w.p.m.; minimum 5 years' regular service as Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer in Government/PSU/statutory bodies20

Full details

Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 — Direct, 20 posts

The Supreme Court of India has invited online applications from Indian citizens for 20 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India, by direct recruitment, under Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC(RC) dated 15 October 2026. The number of posts may change due to administrative exigencies.

Post and pay

Court Master (Shorthand) — 20 tentative posts, direct recruitment. 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 in India; proficiency in shorthand with a speed of 120 words per minute in English; knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute on a computer; and a minimum of 5 years of regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Stenographer in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or statutory bodies.

Age

30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxations apply as per Government of India rules; there is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry.

Fee

The application fee is Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved candidates and Rs. 750 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Ex-Servicemen, plus bank charges, payable online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is by an objective test (100 marks) followed by a shorthand test at 120 words per minute. Apply online only, from 25 October 2026 to 15 November 2026 (11:55 PM), through the online application link given below. This direct-recruitment advertisement is distinct from the separate 15-post Court Master (Shorthand) deputation advertisement (Advt No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026) — do not confuse the two.

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Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026 Direct, 20 Posts: FAQs

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

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20 tentative posts of Court Master (Shorthand), a gazetted post in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.

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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30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxations as per Government of India rules; no upper age limit for Supreme Court Registry departmental candidates.

What is the application fee?

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Rs. 1,500 for General/Unreserved and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen, plus bank charges, payable online only through the UCO Bank payment gateway. Non-refundable.

What is the last date to apply?

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15 November 2026, 11:55 PM. Online applications opened on 25 October 2026.

Is this the same as the 15-post Court Master deputation advertisement?

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No. That is a separate advertisement, Advt No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12 October 2026, for deputation from High Courts and District Courts. Do not confuse the two.

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