Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand Recruitment 2026: 15 Posts (Applications Closed)
Published
- Posts
- 15
- Last date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate, Experienced
- Location
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 27 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
The Supreme Court of India is hiring 15 Court Master (Shorthand) staff on deputation, based in New Delhi. The posts are for officials already working in High Courts and District Courts. Eligibility requires a recognised degree, 120 words per minute shorthand in English, and 40 words per minute typing. Applications close on 27 October 2026. Send scanned copies by email early, because the originals must follow by post.
Who Should Apply for Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026
This suits serving High Court or District Court stenographers and private secretaries with a degree and the required shorthand and typing speeds, or 5 years' regular service in a qualifying cadre.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Check your typing and shorthand certificates match the speeds the notice asks for before you apply.
- Send your application through your High Court channel, not directly, if you work in a District Court.
- Attach the ACRs/APARs of the last five years and your vigilance clearance, or the application will be rejected.
- Sign the printed application and attach a recent passport size photograph before sending it.
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
सर्वोच्च न्यायालय भारत (भर्ती सेल) ने कोर्ट मास्टर (शॉर्टहैंड) के 15 पदों पर भर्ती के लिए विज्ञापन जारी किया है। आवेदन करने के लिए उम्मीदवार के पास भारत के किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय की डिग्री होनी चाहिए, 120 शब्द प्रति मिनट की अंग्रेज़ी शॉर्टहैंड दक्षता और 40 शब्द प्रति मिनट की कंप्यूटर टंकण गति होनी चाहिए। अधिकतम आयु सीमा 56 वर्ष है और आवेदक उच्च न्यायालयों या जिला न्यायालयों में कार्यरत होने चाहिए। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 27 अक्टूबर 2026 है।
Download the Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 12 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Last date for High Court to forward applications | 2026-10-31 |
| Published on this site | 20 Oct 2026 |
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 15
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- A Degree of a recognized University in India; Proficiency in Shorthand with a speed of 120 w.p.m. in Shorthand (English); Knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. on computer
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years
Other Conditions
- Holding analogous post on regular basis; or minimum 5 years' regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary/Senior PA/PA/Senior Stenographer
- Eligibility as on 1 October 2026
- Applicants must be working in High Courts and District Courts
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The post is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, with starting basic pay of ₹67,700 a month. That is roughly ₹1,07,000 a month gross at 58% DA, before any other allowances.
As printed in the notification: Level 11 of Pay Matrix, Rs.67,700 - Rs.2,08,700/- with initial basic pay of Rs.67,700/- plus allowances
Monthly Pay at Level 11, Entry Stage
| Component | X city | Y city | Z city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹67,700 | ₹67,700 | ₹67,700 |
| Dearness allowance (58%) | ₹39,266 | ₹39,266 | ₹39,266 |
| House rent allowance | ₹20,310 | ₹13,540 | ₹6,770 |
| Transport allowance with DA | ₹11,376 | ₹5,688 | ₹5,688 |
| Gross pay | ₹1,38,652 | ₹1,26,194 | ₹1,19,424 |
| NPS deduction (10% of basic + DA) | ₹10,697 | ₹10,697 | ₹10,697 |
| Approximate in-hand pay | ₹1,27,955 | ₹1,15,497 | ₹1,08,727 |
Income tax, CGHS and other deductions are not included, and allowances depend on the posting. Government accommodation replaces HRA. Pay rises by about 3% with each annual increment. Work out pay at a later stage.
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026 Selection Process
- Shorthand Skill Test in English at 120 w.p.m. with 5% permissible mistakes; maximum marks 100, minimum qualifying marks 50
- Interaction for candidates who qualify the test; ACRs/APARs of last five years and vigilance clearance placed for perusal
How to Apply Offline for Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Send application in prescribed format with ACRs/APARs of last five years and vigilance clearance to Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001
- Scanned copies may be sent to [email protected]; originals to follow by post
- Applications from District Court staff to be routed through the concerned High Court
Required Documents
- Application in prescribed proforma with recent passport size photograph
- ACRs/APARs of last five years
- Vigilance clearance
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What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (2 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Supreme Court Court Master Shorthand 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I only have 5 years' service and no analogous post?
Yes. The notice accepts either a regular analogous post or at least 5 years' regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer.
Can I apply if my High Court has not yet sent my application?
The notice says High Courts may send applications by 31 October 2026, so applicants should ask their High Court to forward them before that date.
How long is the deputation period?
It is initially one year and can be extended up to three years in total, including any earlier deputation in another ex-cadre post.
Is the Shorthand Skill Test negative marked?
The notification does not say.
Abbreviations on This Page
- w.p.m.
- words per minute
- ACRs
- Annual Confidential Reports
- APARs
- Annual Performance Appraisal Reports
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Supreme Court of India. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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