- Recruitment for 15 Court Master (Shorthand) posts on a deputation basis at the Supreme Court of India.
- Initial engagement period fixed for one year, extendable up to three years (not exceeding three years total).
- Applications must be submitted offline via email and post, routed through the concerned High Court.
- Job location is New Delhi (Tilak Marg, Supreme Court of India).
- Recruitment is open only to candidates currently serving in High Courts and District Courts as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA, or Senior Stenographer.
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Active Listing
🎓 Graduate
Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026
Supreme Court of India
Total Vacancies
15
Job Location
New Delhi (Tilak Marg, Supreme Court of India)
Apply Deadline
31 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 11 of Pay Matrix: Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Five years of regular service as Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA, or Senior Stenographer in High Courts and District Courts (or analogous post on a regular basis). |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a Degree from a recognized University in India.
- Shorthand proficiency of 120 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English with a permissible error margin of 5%.
- Computer typing speed of 40 words per minute (w.p.m.) on a computer.
- Must have five years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA, or Senior Stenographer in High Courts and District Courts (or analogous post on a regular basis).
- Age limit: Must not exceed 56 years as of 1 October 2026 (qualifying date).
- Shorthand proficiency of 120 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English with a permissible error margin of 5%.
- Computer typing speed of 40 words per minute (w.p.m.) on a computer.
- Must have five years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA, or Senior Stenographer in High Courts and District Courts (or analogous post on a regular basis).
- Age limit: Must not exceed 56 years as of 1 October 2026 (qualifying date).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shorthand Skill Test in English at 120 w.p.m. with a permissible 5% error margin.
- Maximum marks: 100, minimum qualifying marks: 50.
- Candidates qualifying the Shorthand Skill Test will undergo an interview/Interaction.
- ACRs/APARs of the last five years and vigilance clearance will be reviewed for final selection.
- Maximum marks: 100, minimum qualifying marks: 50.
- Candidates qualifying the Shorthand Skill Test will undergo an interview/Interaction.
- ACRs/APARs of the last five years and vigilance clearance will be reviewed for final selection.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (deputation basis, no category-specific vacancies mentioned)
📂 Required Documents
- Prescribed proforma application form (download from official notification).
- ACRs/APARs of the last five years (Appraisal Reports).
- Vigilance clearance certificate.
- Supporting documents and photographs as specified in the application form.
- ACRs/APARs of the last five years (Appraisal Reports).
- Vigilance clearance certificate.
- Supporting documents and photographs as specified in the application form.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) posts?
The last date to submit applications is 31 October 2026. Applications must be routed through the concerned High Court and sent to the Supreme Court of India.
Q.
What is the age limit for the Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) recruitment?
The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of 1 October 2026.
Q.
What is the initial duration of the deputation period for Court Master (Shorthand) posts?
The initial engagement period is fixed for one year, extendable up to three years (not exceeding three years in total).
Q.
How should eligible candidates submit their applications?
Eligible candidates must send scanned copies of their applications to [email protected] for early scrutiny. The complete application in the prescribed proforma, along with required documents, must be submitted offline via post to the Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi.
Q.
What is the pay scale for the Court Master (Shorthand) post?
The pay scale for the Court Master (Shorthand) post is Level 11 of Pay Matrix: Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month.