Supreme Court Court Master (Shorthand) Deputation 2026 – 15 Posts

Supreme Court of India invites applications in the prescribed format from eligible candidates working in the High Courts and District Courts for 15 tentative vacant posts of Court Master (Shorthand) in the Supreme Court of India on deputation basis.

• Post: Court Master (Shorthand) – 15 tentative vacancies on deputation basis
• Pay: Level-11 of the Pay Matrix, Rs.67,700-2,08,700, with initial basic pay of Rs.67,700 plus allowances
• Eligibility as on 01.10.2026: degree of a recognised university in India; proficiency in shorthand at 120 words per minute in English; knowledge of computer operation with a typing speed of 40 words per minute; holding an analogous post on regular basis, or minimum 5 years' regular service in the cadre of Private Secretary / Senior PA / PA / Senior Stenographer
• Age: should not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• Selection: Shorthand Skill Test in English at 120 w.p.m. with 5% permissible mistakes, maximum 100 marks and 50 marks qualifying, followed by interaction; ACRs/APARs of the last five years and vigilance clearance of qualified candidates are placed before the Selection Committee
• Period of deputation: initially one year, extendable up to three years
• Last date for eligible candidates to apply: 27 October 2026; High Courts may forward applications to the Registry latest by 31 October 2026
• Applications of officers working in District Courts must be routed and forwarded through the concerned High Court
• Send applications to the Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001; scanned copies may be e-mailed to [email protected] for early scrutiny
• Applications not received through the proper channel, unsigned, incomplete or without supporting documents and photographs will be rejected
• Advertisement No. F.6 (CM(S))/2026-SC(RC) dated 12.10.2026