MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, has issued Advertisement No. 666/Exam/2026 for direct recruitment to four stenographer and Assistant Grade-III posts in the state’s District and Sessions Courts. Indian nationals who meet the post-specific education, shorthand, computer qualification and age requirements can apply online.

The recruitment covers 418 vacancies, and the online application window runs from 6 October 2026 at 12:00 PM until 27 October 2026 at 05:00 PM. Applications are submitted online, with a correction window scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2026. Selection comprises a 100-mark online preliminary examination followed by a 100-mark Hindi or English shorthand skill test, depending on the post.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 418 positions are distributed across four posts. The notification gives a post-wise total but does not provide a category-wise vacancy breakdown in the supplied details.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, pass the CPCT score-card examination conducted by MAP-IT or another agency or institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government, and complete a one-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the state government. The required shorthand qualification and speed depend on the position:

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years, and age is calculated as of 1 January 2026. The maximum age depends on the applicant’s category and circumstances.

Ex-servicemen may deduct their entire period of defence service from their age, but the resulting age must not exceed the applicable maximum by more than three years. Employees who are or have been engaged on contract by the Madhya Pradesh High Court or District Courts in Madhya Pradesh may receive age relaxation equal to their contract service period if they have served for at least five years in a post equivalent to or higher than the vacancy; their age must not exceed 55 years.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online. The amounts shown below include the portal and other charges listed in the notification.

The notification states that fees may change if circumstances require, and paid fees cannot be refunded or adjusted. An application is complete only after the prescribed payment succeeds within the deadline. If a payment is deducted but the form shows a failed status because of a server issue, updating the payment status may take 48 to 72 hours; applicants are advised to complete payment well before the closing time. Candidates shortlisted for the shorthand skill test must separately pay a portal fee of 743.40 online to the service provider using a link provided on the High Court website. Failure to pay this skill-test charge will be treated as unwillingness to attend and will result in cancellation of candidature.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official High Court of Madhya Pradesh website at mphc.gov.in.
2. Open the Recruitment/Result section, then select Click on-Online Application Forms/Admit Cards.
3. Review the Advertisement link and read the instructions for the recruitment carefully before registering.
4. Select Registration and enter the required details. A User-ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address.
5. Open the Application link, complete the form and upload the required photograph and signature.
6. Preview the entered information and submit the application.
7. Pay the applicable fee online by debit card or internet banking.
8. After successful payment, print the completed application and retain it for later stages.

The Edit Application facility is available only for correcting information entered in the application form; registration details cannot be corrected through this facility. The correction window is open from 30 October 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1 November 2026 at 05:00 PM. For help with the online form, candidates may contact the service provider’s Help Desk at 919513253398.

Salary & Pay Scale

The stated pay scale is Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200 under the 6th Central Pay Commission, with grade pay ranging from Rs. 1,900 to Rs. 2,800. The notification details supplied here do not specify the grade pay separately for each post.

Selection Process

Selection is conducted in two stages: an online preliminary examination carrying 100 marks and a Hindi or English shorthand skill test carrying 100 marks. The preliminary examination is common to all four posts, consists of multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, and lasts 120 minutes. Its marks are used only for screening and are not counted in the final result.

The preliminary paper has 100 questions: 20 on General Knowledge and General Studies, including Madhya Pradesh general knowledge; 20 on Mathematics and Logical Reasoning; 20 on General Hindi; 20 on English Knowledge; and 20 on Computer Knowledge. The General Knowledge and Studies, Mathematics and Reasoning sections are available in Hindi and English; General Hindi is in Hindi, while English Knowledge and Computer Knowledge are in English.

For the three stenographer posts, candidates shortlisted from category-wise merit in an approximate ratio of one to five per vacancy will be called for the Hindi shorthand test. For Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing), the same approximate category-wise shortlisting ratio applies for the English shorthand test. Candidates tied at the cutoff are included even if this takes the number beyond the approximate ratio, and the stenographer skill test is held collectively. The shorthand test involves a dictation of about 400 words in five minutes, followed by 30 minutes for transcription: Hindi for stenographer posts and English for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). A mock dictation is given beforehand, and a notebook is provided for taking dictation. Writing the dictation in longhand in that notebook results in deduction of full marks. Creating a disturbance during dictation or transcription, or engaging in unnecessary arguments, can lead to expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of candidature.

The skill test is qualifying in nature. Minimum qualifying marks are 55% for General and OBC candidates, 45% for SC candidates, 40% for ST and Divyang candidates, and 49.5% for EWS candidates. If candidates obtain equal marks, the older candidate receives preference.

Eligible applicants should submit their forms and complete fee payment by 27 October 2026 at 05:00 PM. Check the official notification and website for the complete instructions and any subsequent updates.