Supreme Court of India Court Master Syllabus and Exam Pattern starts with one objective test of 100 questions, which is followed by typing, written or shorthand test and interview. This page has the exam pattern, the subject wise syllabus and some tips to prepare. For new Job Notifications follow/join our official channels Instagram, WhatsApp Telegram and YouTube.
Supreme Court of India Court Master Exam at a Glance
| Particulars | JCA | Court Master |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | 4 (Objective, Typing, Written, Interview) | 4 (Objective, Shorthand, Typing, Interview) |
| Objective Test | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1.5 hours | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1.5 hours |
| Minimum marks in Objective Test | 50 | 50 |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer | Check the official notification |
| Total marks of all stages | 275 | 250 |
Supreme Court Exam Pattern
Both the posts have 4 stages and you have to qualify each stage to move ahead.
Junior Court Assistant (JCA)
| Stage | Marks | Time | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 100 | 1.5 hours | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test (English) | 50 | 10 minutes | 25 |
| Written Test (Descriptive) | 100 | 2 hours | 50 |
| Interview | 25 | – | 13 |
| Total | 275 | – | – |
Court Master
| Stage | Marks | Time | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test | 100 | 1.5 hours | 50 |
| Shorthand (English) Test at 120 w.p.m. | 100 | 7 minutes dictation + 45 minutes transcription | 50 |
| Typing Speed Test on Computer (English, min. 40 w.p.m.) | 20 | 10 minutes | 10 |
| Interview | 30 | – | 15 |
| Total | 250 | – | – |
Objective Test Subject Wise Marks
Every question carries 1 mark
| Subject | JCA | Court Master |
|---|---|---|
| General English (with Comprehension) | 20 | 25 |
| General Aptitude | 15 | – |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 25 |
| Provisions relating to Judiciary in the Constitution of India | 15 | 25 |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | 10 | 15 |
| Supreme Court Officers & Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961 | 10 | – |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Other Stages: Typing, Written, Shorthand and Interview
| Post and Test | Details |
|---|---|
| JCA Typing Test | English on computer, 10 minutes. Minimum speed is 35 w.p.m. and mistakes up to 3% of the total words typed are allowed. |
| JCA Written Test | English, descriptive. It has comprehension, precis writing and essay writing. The answer sheet is checked only if you qualify the typing test. |
| JCA Interview | 25 marks. Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:3 against the vacancies. |
| Court Master Shorthand Test | English at 120 w.p.m. First 7 minutes dictation and then 45 minutes to write the transcription. |
| Court Master Typing Test | English on computer, minimum 40 w.p.m., 10 minutes. |
| Court Master Interview | 30 marks, minimum 15 marks to qualify. |
For JCA the candidates are shortlisted after the objective test in the ratio of 1:10 against the vacancies for the typing and written test.
Shorthand Test Marking (Court Master)
| Mistakes | Marks Given |
|---|---|
| Without mistake | 100% |
| Up to 1% mistake | 90% |
| Up to 2% mistakes | 80% |
| Up to 3% mistakes | 70% |
| Up to 4% mistakes | 60% |
| Up to 5% mistakes | 50% |
Supreme Court Objective Test Syllabus
General Aptitude and Officers & Servants Rules are only for JCA, the other subjects are for both posts.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Comprehension, spot the error, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, one word substitution, spelling detecting. |
| General Aptitude (JCA) | Number system, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work, time and distance, series, coding-decoding, analogy, direction sense, blood relations, simple data interpretation. |
| General Knowledge | History, geography, polity, economics, general science, current affairs, sports, books and authors, awards, days and events. |
| Judiciary in the Constitution of India | Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts, appointment and removal of judges, jurisdiction and powers, writs, judicial review, contempt of court. |
| Supreme Court Rules, 2013 | Filing of petitions and appeals, registry work, court procedure, hearing of matters, records and fees. |
| Officers & Servants Rules, 1961 (JCA) | Conditions of service, appointment, leave, pay and allowances, conduct rules, discipline and penalties. |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of computer, hardware and software, operating system, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet and email, keyboard shortcuts. |
Tips for the Exam
- In JCA 0.25 mark is cut for every wrong answer, so do not guess blindly. Remove the wrong options first and then mark.
- I suggest you to read the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the Officers & Servants Rules, 1961 from the official Supreme Court website. They are small and the marks are easy to get after 2 or 3 revisions.
- For the Constitution part, first read the articles on the Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts.
- Start typing practice from today, do not wait for the objective result. Speed can not be made in a few days.
- Court Master candidates should practice shorthand dictation at 120 w.p.m. daily and also practice writing the transcription without mistakes.
- Solve previous year papers and give full mock tests of 90 minutes, then check your wrong answers.
Common Questions
How many questions are there in the Supreme Court objective test?
There are 100 objective questions of 1 mark each for both JCA and Court Master, and the time is 1.5 hours.
Is there negative marking in JCA?
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective test.
What are the minimum marks in the objective test?
It is 50 out of 100. But the final cut-off depends on the vacancies and the marks of other candidates.
What is the typing speed required?
For JCA it is 35 w.p.m. and for Court Master it is 40 w.p.m., both in English for 10 minutes.
What are the total marks of the selection?
JCA has 275 marks (100 + 50 + 100 + 25) and Court Master has 250 marks (100 + 100 + 20 + 30).
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