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Vacancy Details
- Court Master (Shorthand): 20 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with English Shorthand (120 w.p.m.) and computer typing (40 w.p.m.); minimum 5 years regular service in specified cadres
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 30 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- General / Unreserved: ₹1500
- Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) / ex-Servicemen: ₹750
Selection Process
- Objective Type Test: A 100-mark objective test covering General English, General Knowledge, Judiciary provisions in the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and computer operation; duration 1.5 hours; minimum qualifying marks 50.
- Shorthand (English) Test: English shorthand test at 120 w.p.m.; dictation 7 minutes and transcription time 45 minutes; total 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks 50.
- Typing Speed Test on Computer: Computer typing speed test in English with a minimum speed of 40 w.p.m.; 10 minutes duration; 20 marks; minimum qualifying marks 10.
- Interview: Personal interview carrying 30 marks; minimum qualifying marks 15.
How to Apply
- Visit the Supreme Court of India official website at https://www.sci.gov.in/ and access the recruitment link.
- Register online and fill out the application form with required personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, Class X, Class XII and Graduation certificates, experience certificate, and caste/community certificate (if applicable).
- Preview the application carefully and submit the form (modifications not permitted after final submission).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the UCO Bank payment gateway.
- Retain the application number and take a printout of the filled application form for records.
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Important Dates
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- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Objective Type Test (Tentative):
- Objective Type Test Answer Keys Upload (Tentative):
- Answer Key Objection Window Start:
- Answer Key Objection Window End:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational and skill requirements for the Court Master (Shorthand) post?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, proficiency in English shorthand at 120 w.p.m., and computer typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Additionally, a minimum of five years’ regular service in specified cadres (Private Secretary/Senior PA/PA/Senior Stenographer) in Government/PSU/Statutory bodies is required.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
Apply online via the Supreme Court of India website (https://www.sci.gov.in/). Register, fill the application form, upload required documents, preview and submit the form, then pay the non-refundable application fee through the UCO Bank gateway and retain the application number.
What is the last date to apply for the Court Master (Shorthand) recruitment?
Online applications open on 25-10-2026 and the last date to apply is 15-11-2026 up to 11:55 PM.
What is the selection process for the post?
Selection comprises an Objective Type Test, Shorthand (English) Test, Typing Speed Test on Computer, and a Personal Interview. Each stage has minimum qualifying marks and candidates are provisionally admitted pending document verification.
What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
Selected candidates will be paid at Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, i.e., Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 with initial basic pay of Rs. 67,700 plus allowances as admissible under the rules.
