The Supreme Court of India has released a recruitment notice dated 15 October 2026 for 20 tentative vacancies of Court Master (Shorthand). The job is a gazetted post at Level 11 of the pay matrix, with a basic pay of ₹67,700. If you are a stenographer or PA aiming for it, the computer typing test is a stage you can’t afford to take lightly. Here is what the official notice says about it, and how to prepare.

Quick Overview: Court Master (Shorthand) Typing Test 2026

Detail	Information
Test name	Typing Speed Test on Computer
Language	English
Minimum speed	40 words per minute (w.p.m.)
Duration	10 minutes
Maximum marks	20
Minimum qualifying marks	10
Permissible mistakes	2% of total words typed
Test location	Delhi/NCR
Dates	To be announced on sci.gov.in

Typing Speed Required

The notice lists computer knowledge with a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. among the essential qualifications, and the test itself is held in English at that same minimum speed. Over the 10-minute window, 40 w.p.m. works out to roughly 400 words. Aim well above that, because errors reduce your effective score.

Marks and Qualifying Criteria

The typing test is worth 20 marks, and you need at least 10 to qualify. It is one part of a four-stage selection process:

1. Objective Type Test: 100 marks, 1.5 hours, with 50 needed to qualify
2. Shorthand (English) Test: 100 marks at 120 w.p.m., with 50 needed to qualify
3. Typing Speed Test on Computer: 20 marks, with 10 needed to qualify
4. Interview: 30 marks, with 15 needed to qualify

How Mistakes Are Counted

This is where many candidates lose marks. The permitted error margin is 2% of the total words typed, and the notice sets out how each type of error is counted:

• Full mistake: any error in a word or figure
• Half mistake: typing a capital letter in place of a small letter, or the reverse
• Half mistake: omitting a punctuation mark, adding an extra one, or substituting a different one

For example, if you type about 400 words, 2% allows roughly 8 full mistakes. Since capitalisation and punctuation slips count as half a mistake each, they add up quickly if you ignore them.

Who Gets to Take the Typing Test?

You don’t go straight from the application form to the typing test. Candidates must first clear the Objective Type Test, scheduled tentatively for 7 December 2026, with 50 marks required.

If many candidates qualify, the Registry shortlists them on merit at a ratio of 1:10 against the number of vacancies for the second stage. That stage covers the Shorthand (English) Test and the Typing Speed Test on Computer. For 20 vacancies, that means roughly the top 200 candidates.

Only candidates who qualify in all three tests (objective, shorthand and typing) are called for the interview, at a ratio of 1:3 against the vacancies.

Important Dates

• Online applications open: 25 October 2026
• Last date to apply: 15 November 2026, until 11:55 p.m.
• Objective test (tentative): 7 December 2026
• Answer key (tentative): 8 December 2026
• Objection window (tentative): 8 to 9 December 2026, until 11:55 p.m.
• Typing and shorthand test dates: to be notified on sci.gov.in, with SMS and email alerts

Keep your registered mobile number and email active throughout the process, since all updates are sent there.

Eligibility Snapshot

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised Indian university
• Shorthand proficiency of 120 w.p.m. in English
• Computer knowledge with 40 w.p.m. typing speed
• At least 5 years of regular service as a Private Secretary, Senior PA, PA or Senior Stenographer in a government body, PSU or statutory body
• Age of 30 to 45 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules

Application Fee

• General/Unreserved: ₹1,500
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-servicemen: ₹750

Both are non-refundable, payable online only, and bank charges are extra.

8 Practical Tips to Prepare for the Typing Test

1. Build accuracy first, then speed. With a 2% error limit, a clean 45 w.p.m. beats a sloppy 60.
2. Practise with capitalisation and punctuation. Since these are half-mistakes, train yourself to type commas, full stops and capitals correctly every time.
3. Take full 10-minute tests. Short drills build speed, but only a full-length test builds the stamina and focus the real exam needs.
4. Learn the home row and use all ten fingers. Touch typing is the most reliable route to a steady 40+ w.p.m.
5. Practise formal, legal-style English. Court passages tend to have longer words, formal phrasing and figures, so don’t practise only on simple everyday text.
6. Don’t backspace obsessively. Correct errors only when it costs you little time, and keep a steady rhythm.
7. Simulate exam conditions. Practise in a quiet space with a timer and no pauses, and review your mistakes afterwards.
8. Track your progress. Note your speed and accuracy after every test and work on your weakest pattern.

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Why TypingSathi Is a Good Choice for the Court Master Typing Test

Clearing this test takes more than raw speed. You need steady accuracy over a full 10 minutes, clean punctuation and capitalisation, and comfort with formal English. TypingSathi is built around exactly those needs.

1. Mistyped word detection and weak word practice
With only a 2% error margin, a handful of repeated mistakes can cost you the test. TypingSathi detects the words you type wrongly and lets you practise those weak words separately. Instead of retyping whole passages and hoping the problem fixes itself, you work directly on the words that trip you up. That makes accuracy improve faster.

2. Practice that matches the exam format
The Court Master test is a 10-minute English typing test with a 40 w.p.m. minimum. On TypingSathi, you can practise in timed sessions of the same length, so the real exam doesn’t feel unfamiliar.

3. Accuracy tracking, not just speed
TypingSathi shows your speed along with your mistakes, so you can see where you lose marks and fix those patterns.

4. Practice with capitals and punctuation
Wrong capitalisation and punctuation errors count as half mistakes in this exam. Typing passages with proper punctuation and capital letters on TypingSathi trains you to get these right by habit.

5. Formal English passages
Court-style text is more formal than everyday typing, with longer words, figures and structured sentences. Regular practice with varied, formal passages prepares you for what an official test may throw at you.

6. Progress you can measure
Improvement is easier when you can see it. Track your speed and accuracy from one session to the next, and spot whether you’re stuck at a plateau or improving.

7. Practise anytime, on your schedule
Many aspirants are working stenographers and PAs. Short daily sessions fit around a job, and consistent practice does more than occasional marathon sessions.

How to use TypingSathi for this exam:

• Take a full 10-minute test and check which words you mistyped.
• Practise those weak words separately until you type them correctly every time.
• Retake the full test and compare your accuracy with the last attempt.
• Once you’re consistently under the 2% error limit, push your speed past 40 w.p.m.
• Aim for a buffer, such as 45 to 50 w.p.m., so exam-day nerves don’t pull you below the cut-off.

Conclusion

The typing test is a small part of the Court Master (Shorthand) selection by marks (20 out of 250), but you must qualify in it to reach the interview. Focus on accuracy, especially capitalisation and punctuation, and practise full-length timed tests regularly.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the Supreme Court of India’s notice dated 15 October 2026. Dates marked tentative may change, so always confirm details on the official website, www.sci.gov.in, before applying.