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High Court of Madhya Pradesh
MPHC Stenographer & Assistant 2026 • Advt No: 666/Exam/2026
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has invited online applications for 418 Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts for District Court Establishments. Applications are open from 6 October 2026 at 12:00 PM to 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Total Vacancies
418
Age Limit
18–45 Years
As on 01 Jan 2026
Application Dates
6 Oct – 27 Oct 2026
Closes 5:00 PM IST
Job Location
MP
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University, valid CPCT score card, prescribed Hindi or English shorthand qualification depending on the post, and one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
Salary / Stipend
Stenographer Grade-II: Rs. 28,700-91,300; Stenographer Grade-III: Rs. 25,300-80,500; Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): Rs. 19,500-62,000.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting / Exam Conducting Body | High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur |
Recruitment | Direct Recruitment for District Court Establishments of Madhya Pradesh - 2026 |
Advertisement No. | 666/Exam/2026 |
Advertisement Date | 6 October 2026 |
Total Vacancies | 418 |
Application Mode | Online |
Job Location | District Court Establishments across Madhya Pradesh |
Current Status | Application Open |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 6 October 2026, 12:00 PM |
Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee | 27 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Application Correction Start | 30 October 2026, 12:00 PM |
Application Correction Last Date | 1 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Online Preliminary Examination | Date to be notified later |
Category | Examination Fee | Portal / Service Charge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Unreserved and/or candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh | Rs. 200 | Rs. 743.40 | Rs. 943.40 |
SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates who are domicile of Madhya Pradesh | Rs. 0 | Rs. 743.40 | Rs. 743.40 |
Payment is to be made online. Candidates should ensure successful payment before the closing date and time.
Post | Vacancies | 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II | 69 | Rs. 28,700-91,300 |
Stenographer Grade-III | 299 | Rs. 25,300-80,500 |
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 20 | Rs. 19,500-62,000 |
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 30 | Rs. 19,500-62,000 |
Total | 418 | - |
Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University; valid CPCT score card from MAP-IT or other agency/institution recognized by Madhya Pradesh Government; Hindi Shorthand examination passed at 100 WPM from a recognized Board/Institution; and one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by Madhya Pradesh Government. |
Stenographer Grade-III / Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University; valid CPCT score card; Hindi Shorthand examination passed at 80 WPM from a recognized Board/Institution; and one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by Madhya Pradesh Government. |
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University; valid CPCT score card; English Shorthand examination passed at 80 WPM from a recognized Board/Institution; and one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by Madhya Pradesh Government. |
Candidates possessing qualifications considered equivalent under the applicable Madhya Pradesh Government circulars/orders must satisfy the equivalence conditions stated in the advertisement.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 |
Candidate Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
Male candidate of Madhya Pradesh / other State - Unreserved | 40 years |
Male candidate of Madhya Pradesh - EWS | 40 years |
Male / Female candidate of Madhya Pradesh - OBC / SC / ST | 45 years |
Madhya Pradesh Government / Corporation / Board / Autonomous Institution employee and Nagar Sainik | 45 years |
All Women candidates of Madhya Pradesh / other States and all PwD candidates | 45 years |
Candidates from other States claiming OBC/SC/ST status are treated as Unreserved for reservation purposes, as stated in the advertisement.
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Madhya Pradesh Reservation | SC/ST/OBC/EWS and horizontal reservation benefits are governed by applicable Madhya Pradesh rules/orders. |
Candidates from Other States | Reserved-category candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh are treated as Unreserved candidates for this recruitment. |
Women Reservation | Horizontal reservation for women is applicable according to Madhya Pradesh rules stated in the advertisement. |
PwD Reservation | PwD reservation / suitability is applicable as per the notified rules and post-wise reservation table. |
Court Manager Staff / Assistant Grade-III English Knowing | These posts are shown only against Unreserved vacancies in the advertisement; reserved-category applicants are treated as Unreserved for these posts. |
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
1 | Online Preliminary Examination - Screening only |
2 | Hindi / English Shorthand Skill Test |
3 | Final merit based on Skill Test performance, post preference and eligibility. |
4 | Document / eligibility verification before appointment. |
Marks of the Online Preliminary Examination are not considered in the final result. Candidates are shortlisted category-wise for the Skill Test in approximately a 1:5 ratio against vacancies, including tied candidates at the cut-off.
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | Online objective examination |
Total Questions | 100 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Duration | 120 minutes / 2 hours |
Nature | Screening only; marks not counted in final merit |
Negative Marking | Not specifically stated in the exam-pattern section of the advertisement |
Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
G.K. + G.S. including G.K. of Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
Maths + Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
General Hindi | 20 | 20 | Hindi |
English Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
Total | 100 | 100 | - |
Post Group | Skill Test | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II / Grade-III / Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | Hindi Stenography dictation of approximately 400 words (about 5 minutes) followed by computer transcription / typing. | 100 | Approx. 5 minutes dictation + 30 minutes transcription |
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | English Stenography dictation of approximately 400 words (about 5 minutes) followed by computer transcription / typing. | 100 | Approx. 5 minutes dictation + 30 minutes transcription |
Category | Minimum Skill-Test Marks |
|---|---|
UR / OBC | 55% |
EWS | 49.5% |
SC | 45% |
ST / PwD | 40% |
In case of equal marks in the Skill Test, the older candidate is given preference. Final selection and waiting list will be published on the High Court website.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit the High Court of Madhya Pradesh recruitment / exam portal. |
2 | Open the recruitment for Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III, Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) - 2026. |
3 | Complete registration and online application with correct personal, educational, reservation and qualification details. |
4 | Select the eligible post / post preference based on the qualifications shown in the application form. |
5 | Upload required documents, photograph and signature as prescribed. |
6 | Pay the applicable examination fee and portal/service charge online. |
7 | Submit the application by 27 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
8 | If required, use the correction window from 30 October 2026, 12:00 PM to 1 November 2026, 5:00 PM. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Advertisement No. | 666/Exam/2026 |
Total Vacancies | 418 |
Application Last Date | 27 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Current Status | Application Open |
Minimum Qualification | Graduation + CPCT + shorthand + 1-year Computer Application Diploma |
Minimum Age | 18 years |
Maximum Age | 40-45 years depending on category |
Preliminary Exam | 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours |
Preliminary Marks in Final Merit | No |
Skill Test | 100 marks |
Correction Window | 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 |
There are 418 vacancies in total.
The last date is 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Candidates require Graduation, a valid CPCT score card, the prescribed Hindi/English shorthand qualification and a one-year Computer Application Diploma, depending on the post.
No. The Online Preliminary Examination is only a screening test; final merit is based on the Skill Test subject to post preference and eligibility.
Candidates must be at least 18 years as on 1 January 2026. The maximum age is 40 or 45 years depending on category and candidate type.
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