Supreme Court of India Master (Shorthand) Recruitment 2026

This role suits experienced personal staff working in high courts, central or state secretariats, public sector enterprises, or constitutional bodies who meet the rigorous speed criteria in English stenography. The requirement of 120 words per minute in English shorthand ensures that only highly trained stenographers can qualify for the verbatim reporting demands of the apex court.

Applicants must ensure their qualifying experience is documented through proper service certificates and no-objection certificates from their current departments before the closing date. To verify whether your birth date falls within the prescribed bracket including category relaxations, calculate your exact eligibility on the age calculator.

• Pay Scale: Pay Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700).
• Basic Pay: Starting basic pay is Rs. 67,700 per month.
• Allowances: Entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and apex judicial allowances as sanctioned by the Supreme Court of India.

As this is a regular salaried central post, NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA under the National Pension System, assuming the post falls under NPS coverage. After statutory deductions and professional taxes, the net in-hand salary starts at a competitive rate exceeding central secretariat pay norms. In the private sector, equivalent legal transcription or secretarial roles rarely provide matching tenure security or defined retirement benefits. Within the Supreme Court registry, a Court Master can advance along the judicial cadre to positions such as Assistant Registrar and Deputy Registrar based on merit, service seniority, and vacancy availability. You can estimate your exact net earnings using the salary calculator.

Carefully avoid these common oversights during the submission process:

• Submitting ad-hoc, contractual, or daily-wage service instead of the mandatory 5 years of regular service in an eligible government or PSU stenographer cadre.
• Uploading blurred or improperly sized scans of photographs and signatures that do not adhere to portal technical limits.
• Claiming reserved category concessions without possessing a valid certificate issued by an authorized competent authority in the prescribed format.
• Failing to obtain or produce a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) and vigilance clearance from the parent employer at the time of scrutiny.
• Entering speed qualification details that contradict documents verified during the technical shorthand and typing skill assessment.

Following final publication of the merit list, recommended candidates receive offer letters requiring them to report to the Supreme Court Registry in New Delhi. Candidates must submit relieving orders from their parent departments along with original integrity certificates and complete the formal joining protocols.

Selected officers undergo familiarization training covering court procedures, record maintenance, bench etiquette, and legal transcript formatting. Postings are stationed exclusively in New Delhi at the Supreme Court premises, with assignments directly assisting Hon ble Judges during court hearings and chamber work.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. Established in January 1950, it exercises original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction over disputes involving fundamental rights, inter-state conflicts, and major constitutional interpretations. The registry supports the functioning of the Chief Justice of India and companion judges in administering justice nationwide.

The administrative machinery of the Supreme Court operates under the direct superintendence of the Chief Justice of India. Officers within the registry belong to an elite judicial service framework governed by specialized constitutional rules, enjoying distinct statutory protections and superior working facilities situated in the national capital.

A Court Master (Shorthand) performs real-time verbatim recording of oral proceedings, arguments, and dictations delivered by Hon ble Judges in open court and in chambers. The role demands an exceptional command of English legal terminology, meticulous accuracy under pressure, and strict confidentiality regarding draft judgments and orders.

The position operates in a non-uniformed administrative capacity within the courtroom and judicial chambers. Beyond transcription, the role entails preparing cause lists, handling case records during court sessions, and coordinating with court staff and advocates to maintain courtroom efficiency.