A prestigious opportunity has come up for experienced stenographers and personal assistant professionals who want to work with the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court has invited online applications for 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand). The post carries a Level 11 pay scale, ranging from ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 per month, along with applicable allowances. The application process begins on 25 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until 15 November 2026, at 11:55 pm.
Unlike many other government recruitment drives, this opportunity is not intended for fresh graduates. Candidates need a recognised bachelor's degree, strong English shorthand and computer typing skills, as well as at least five years of relevant regular work experience. The selection process also involves several stages, including a written examination, shorthand test, typing test and interview. Anyone considering this post should check the experience and skill requirements carefully before applying.
The recruitment is for the post of Court Master (Shorthand) in the Registry of the Supreme Court of India. According to Advertisement No. F.6/11/CM(S)/2026-SC (RC), the court is preparing a panel to fill 20 tentative vacancies through direct recruitment. The post is gazetted and falls under Level 11 of the Pay Matrix.
The pay scale is ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700, with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700. Selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances according to the applicable rules.
To apply, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India. They must also have English shorthand proficiency of at least 120 words per minute and computer typing speed of at least 40 words per minute in English.
Another important condition is work experience. Applicants need a minimum of five years of regular service in a relevant cadre, such as Private Secretary, Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Stenographer, in a government department, public sector undertaking or statutory body, as specified in the notification.
The age limit is 30 to 45 years as of 1 October 2026. Applicable age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories, ex-servicemen and other categories under the recruitment rules. Departmental candidates of the Supreme Court Registry are subject to the specific provisions mentioned in the notification.
The selection process has four stages. First, candidates will appear for an objective-type written examination carrying 100 marks, with 100 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The paper covers English, general knowledge, constitutional provisions relating to the judiciary, Supreme Court Rules and computer operations. Candidates must secure the prescribed qualifying marks.
Those who qualify will proceed to the English shorthand test, which requires a speed of 120 words per minute. A computer typing test will also assess English typing at 40 words per minute. Candidates who clear the required stages will be considered for the interview. The objective-type examination is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026.
The application fee is ₹1,500 for General and Unreserved candidates. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-servicemen candidates need to pay ₹750, in addition to applicable bank charges.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Supreme Court's official recruitment portal from 25 October 2026. Applicants should complete the registration, enter their educational and experience details, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee. The final date for submission is 15 November 2026 at 11:55 pm. The recruitment is based in New Delhi, and candidates should be prepared to work according to the requirements of the Supreme Court Registry.
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