Supreme Court Recruitment 2025: Court Master Post with ₹2 Lakh+ Salary Open for Graduates

The Supreme Court of India has announced a fresh recruitment drive for the prestigious post of Court Master (Shorthand), offering an excellent career opportunity for graduates. The online application process has already begun, and interested candidates can apply via the official website sci.gov.in until September 15, 2025.

This recruitment is particularly attractive because the role comes under the Gazetted Group-A category, with salaries ranging from ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 per month, plus allowances, under the 7th Pay Commission pay level-11.

Vacancy Details

A total of 30 vacancies have been announced, divided across categories:

• General: 16 posts

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 4 posts

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 posts

• Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 8 posts

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Skills Required:

  • Proficiency in English shorthand at 120 words per minute.

  • Computer typing speed of 40 words per minute.

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in stenography or related secretarial roles.

• Age Limit: Candidates must be 30 to 45 years old. Reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.

Application Process

Visit the official Supreme Court website – sci.gov.in.

Navigate to the “Recruitment” tab in the information section.

Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number.

Log in with your credentials and fill in the online form.

Upload required documents and pay the application fee.

Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fees

• General Category: ₹1,500

• SC/ST/OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Freedom Fighters: ₹750

Selection Process

The recruitment process involves five stages:

Shorthand Test (English) – 100 marks: Candidates must transcribe at 120 words per minute for 7 minutes. Maximum of 5 mistakes allowed. At least 50 marks required to qualify.

Objective-Type Written Test – 100 questions, 2 hours:

• General English: 25 questions

• General Knowledge: 25 questions

• Judiciary-related provisions in the Constitution: 25 questions

• Supreme Court Rules, 2013: 15 questions

• Computer knowledge: 10 questions
  (Minimum 50 marks required to qualify)

Computer Typing Test – 20 marks: Minimum speed of 40 wpm. General candidates must score 10 marks, while reserved category candidates need at least 5 marks.

Interview – 30 marks: Qualifying benchmark is 15 marks for General and 13 marks for reserved categories.

Degree Weightage – Candidates holding a Law degree from a recognized university will receive an additional 3 marks.

Role of a Court Master in the Supreme Court

A Court Master is a highly responsible official who plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth judicial proceedings. As shorthand and stenography experts, they work closely with judges and are entrusted with:

• Recording court proceedings in shorthand.

• Preparing transcripts and maintaining judicial records.

• Managing documentation of court orders and judgments.

• Assisting judges with judicial documents when required.

• Supervising court staff such as clerks and attendants.

• Ensuring error-free functioning of court procedures.

The Court Master’s role is often described as the backbone of courtroom administration, since much of the court’s operational efficiency depends on their precision and management.

Why This Recruitment is Significant

For graduates aiming for a prestigious government career, the Court Master position offers not only a lucrative salary package but also the honor of working in the country’s highest judicial institution. With perks, allowances, and job security, this opportunity is highly sought after among aspirants preparing for government and legal sector jobs.

The last date to apply is September 15, 2025, so eligible candidates are advised to complete their registration at the earliest.