MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Apply Online 418 Stenographer Grade II/III, Assistant Posts

MP High Court Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 666/Exam/2026) for the direct recruitment of 418 vacancies in District and Sessions Courts across the state. The posts offered include Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). Eligible graduates with relevant shorthand and computer credentials can submit their applications online through the official portal from October 6, 2026, to October 27, 2026.

MP High Court Steno Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has announced 418 vacancies across District and Sessions Courts in the state. These include Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts.

MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Education Details

Candidates must possess all prescribed qualifications as on the application deadline (October 27, 2026):

• Stenographer Grade-II:

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

  • Valid C.P.C.T. scorecard from MAP-IT or a recognized institution.

  • Hindi Shorthand examination passed with a minimum speed of 100 W.P.M. from an MP Government recognized board.

  • One-year diploma in Computer Application from an MP Government recognized institution (B.E./B.Tech CS/IT, MCA, BCA, or B.Sc. IT/CS are also accepted).

• Stenographer Grade-III & Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff):

  • Graduation in any stream from a recognized University.

  • Valid C.P.C.T. scorecard from MAP-IT or a recognized agency.

  • Hindi Shorthand examination passed with a minimum speed of 80 W.P.M. from a recognized board.

  • One-year Computer Application diploma course passed from a recognized institute.

• Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing):

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

  • Valid C.P.C.T. scorecard.

  • English Shorthand examination passed with a minimum speed of 80 W.P.M. from a recognized institution.

  • One-year Computer Application diploma course passed from a recognized institute.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive monthly remuneration under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix as detailed below:

• Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Matrix Level Rs. 28,700 – Rs. 91,300/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-).

• Stenographer Grade-III: Pay Matrix Level Rs. 25,300 – Rs. 80,500/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-).

• Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): Pay Matrix Level Rs. 19,500 – Rs. 62,000/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900/-).

• Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): Pay Matrix Level Rs. 19,500 – Rs. 62,000/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900/-).

Age Limit

The age is reckoned as on January 1, 2026 (minimum age is 18 years):

• Male Applicants (Unreserved / Outside MP / EWS of MP): Maximum 40 years.

• Male & Female Applicants (OBC / SC / ST of MP): Maximum 45 years.

• All Female Applicants & All PwD Applicants (MP & Other States): Maximum 45 years.

• MP State Govt. / Corporation Employees & Home Guards: Maximum 45 years.

• Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories of other states will be treated as Unreserved candidates.

Selection Process

The selection consists of two successive stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination (Screening Test – 100 Marks):

   • Joint computer-based test comprising 100 objective-type questions (1 mark each) for a duration of 120 minutes.

   • Syllabus sections include: GK + GS (including MP GK) – 20 marks; Maths + Logical Reasoning – 20 marks; General Hindi – 20 marks; English Knowledge – 20 marks; Computer Knowledge – 20 marks.

   • Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test in a ratio of 1:5 per vacancy based on category-wise merit.

2. Shorthand Skill Test (100 Marks):

   • Steno Gr-II / III / Court Manager Staff: 400 words Hindi dictation (5 minutes) + 30 minutes transcription typing on computer using Remington Gail font (Total: 35 minutes).

   • Assistant Gr-III (English Knowing): 400 words English dictation (5 minutes) + 30 minutes transcription typing on computer (Total: 35 minutes).

   • Marking: 0.50 mark deducted per mistake (spelling, omitted words, spacing errors). Candidates making more than 120 errors will receive zero marks.

   • Minimum Qualifying Marks in Skill Test: UR/OBC: 55%, EWS: 49.5%, SC: 45%, ST/PwD: 40%.

3. Service Bond: Appointed candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 2,00,000/- (Two Lakhs) agreeing to serve for a minimum of 3 years.

Application Fee

Note: Shortlisted candidates appearing for the Shorthand Skill Test will need to pay an additional portal fee of Rs. 743.40/- online prior to the test.

MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: How to Apply

• Visit the official portal of MPHC at mphc.gov.in.
• Click on “Recruitment / Result” and then select “Click on Online Application Forms / Admit Cards”.
• Click on Registration to fill in personal details and generate your User ID and Password.
• Log in using your User ID and Password and click on the Application link.
• Choose your preferred post(s) carefully, enter educational information, and upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
• Preview the filled application form and proceed to pay the application fee via Debit Card or Net Banking.
• Submit the form and download/print the final application confirmation sheet for future selection rounds.
• (In case of clerical errors, use the edit window between October 30 and November 1, 2026).

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