High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (for district and sessions court establishments)
Last Date: 27.10.2026


MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

OrganizationHigh Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (for district and sessions court establishments)
Advertisement No.666/Pariksha/2026, dated 06.10.2026
Post NameStenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
Total Vacancies418
Job TypeState judiciary staff, direct recruitment
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date06.10.2026 from 12:00 noon
Last Date to Apply27.10.2026 up to 5:00 PM (fee payment included)
Minimum QualificationGraduation in any discipline, CPCT scorecard, shorthand certificate and one-year computer diploma
Age Limit18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026, relaxation up to 45 years for specified groups
Selection ProcessOnline preliminary exam (100 marks), then Hindi or English shorthand skill test (100 marks)
Salary / Pay ScalePay matrix Rs 28,700 to 91,300 (Grade-II), Rs 25,300 to 80,500 (Grade-III), Rs 19,500 to 62,000 (Court Manager Staff and English Knowing)
Job Location District and sessions courts across Madhya Pradesh, district allotted through counselling
Helpline919513253398
Official Websitewww.mphc.gov.in
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MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has invited online applications through Notification No. 666/Pariksha/2026 for 418 posts in the District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. The vacancies include 69 Stenographer Grade-II, 299 Stenographer Grade-III, 20 Stenographer Grade-III in Court Manager Staff, and 30 Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing posts. The online application process started on 6 October 2026 and will remain open until 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must also complete the application fee payment by the same deadline.

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh conducts a centralized recruitment process for staff positions in the District and Sessions Courts across the state. This recruitment mainly covers stenography-related posts, where selected candidates are responsible for taking dictation from judicial officers and preparing typed court documents and orders. The Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing post is also selected through a similar English shorthand and typing-based skill assessment. Candidates selected through this recruitment will be posted in the District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh.

The previous comparable recruitment was announced in late 2021, with the High Court advertising 1,255 posts through a single notification. Of these, 910 posts were for Assistant Grade-III clerical positions. For the four posts covered in the current recruitment, the combined vacancy count in 2021 was 345, compared with 418 vacancies in 2026. This means the vacancies in the posts covered by the current notification have increased, even though the overall 2021 recruitment had a higher total vacancy count.


Vacancy Details: Post-wise and Category-wise

Stenographer Grade-III accounts for 299 of the 418 vacancies, making up around 72% of the total recruitment. The remaining vacancies include 69 Stenographer Grade-II, 20 Stenographer Grade-III in Court Manager Staff, and 30 Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing posts.
The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below: 

Reservation benefits and age relaxation are available only to candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh and meet the applicable eligibility conditions. Candidates from other states will be treated as unreserved (UR) for this recruitment and cannot claim Madhya Pradesh's reserved-category benefits.

20% of the vacancies are reserved horizontally for eligible contractual staff of the High Court or District Courts who have completed at least five years of service on an equivalent post. If any vacancies under this reservation remain unfilled, they will be offered to other eligible candidates belonging to the same category.

Note: The notification provides for an increase in OBC reservation from 14% to 27%. However, Writ Petition No. 5901/2019, which challenges the increased reservation, is still pending before the High Court.
Because of this pending case, the recruitment results will be issued in two parts:
Main result: For 370 posts
Provisional result: For 48 posts, including 9 Stenographer Grade-II and 39 Stenographer Grade-III posts.
Candidates included against these 48 provisional vacancies should note that their appointment will remain subject to the final decision of the High Court in the pending matter.


Application Fee

Unreserved candidates and applicants from outside Madhya Pradesh have to pay a total application fee of ₹943.40, which includes an ₹200 examination fee and ₹743.40 portal and other charges. OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh are required to pay only the ₹743.40 portal and other charges. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are also required to pay only the ₹743.40 portal and other charges, subject to the applicable conditions.

The application fee can be paid online through Debit Card or Internet Banking. The fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other application or payment. The prescribed fee is also subject to change as per the applicable instructions of the High Court. 

Candidates who qualify for the first stage of the selection process and are shortlisted for the skill test will have to pay an additional ₹743.40 portal charge online. Failure to make this payment will be treated as unwillingness to appear in the skill test, resulting in cancellation of the candidature.

Note: If the amount is deducted from your bank account but the application portal shows “Payment Status: Fail”, the payment status may take 48 to 72 hours to update. Candidates are therefore advised not to wait until the last day or final hours to complete the payment.


Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 1 January 2026 to apply for the recruitment. The maximum age limit varies according to the candidate's category and is also calculated with reference to 1 January 2026.

Ex-servicemen can deduct their period of defence service from their actual age for determining eligibility. However, after this adjustment, their age cannot exceed the prescribed upper age limit by more than three years.
Eligible contractual staff of the High Court or District Courts with at least five years of service will receive age relaxation equivalent to their period of contractual service, subject to a maximum age limit of 55 years.


Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for any of the advertised posts must meet four key qualification requirements:
- A graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university.
- A valid CPCT scorecard.
- A shorthand certificate with the required speed for the post.
- A one-year computer diploma from a recognised institution. 
All required qualifications must be completed on or before 27 October 2026, which is the last date for submitting the application. Candidates must also have the CPCT marksheet or certificate available by the application deadline.

  • The computer diploma requirement is an important part of the eligibility criteria. As per the General Administration Department circular dated 18 August 2015, the following qualifications are accepted:
    > A one-year computer diploma from a UGC-recognised university or open university.
    > A DOEACC or NIELIT diploma-level computer course.
    > A Modern Office Management course from a Government Polytechnic.
    > A one-year COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) certificate from a Government ITI.
    Candidates should ensure that their computer qualification falls under one of the accepted categories before submitting the application.

Candidates holding certain higher or equivalent computer-related qualifications can meet the computer diploma requirement. These include BE (CSE/IT), MCA, BCA, MSc (IT/CS), BSc (IT/CS), M.Tech and ME. An AICTE-approved Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Application or Information Technology is also accepted. However, a BSc or BCom degree with only one computer-related subject does not fulfil the computer qualification requirement.

Note: A 2019 circular further clarifies that a BSc degree with Information Technology or Computer Science as one of the subjects can be treated as BSc (IT/CS) if the marksheet clearly confirms the relevant subject.
Candidates should carefully verify their qualification before applying, as the High Court will not entertain individual queries regarding the validity of documents. Apply only when your certificate or marksheet clearly matches one of the accepted qualifications.


Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages.
The first stage is an online preliminary examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions, with 1 mark for each question. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the test. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the preliminary examination.


Note: The preliminary examination is only a screening test and its marks will not be counted towards the final merit list. Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise at approximately five times the number of available posts. However, all candidates who secure marks equal to the cut-off score will also be included, so the actual number shortlisted may be higher than five candidates per post.

The second stage is the Skill Test, carrying 100 marks. The test is conducted in Hindi for Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-III in Court Manager Staff, while the English Knowing post is tested in English.
Candidates will receive a dictation of approximately 400 words for 5 minutes, followed by 30 minutes to transcribe the dictated passage on a computer provided at the examination centre. For Hindi transcription, candidates must use the Remington Gail keyboard layout. Candidates cannot bring their own keyboard to the examination centre.

Note: In the Skill Test, 0.5 marks are deducted for each mistake, including wrong words, spelling errors, missing words, punctuation errors, and extra or missing spaces. If the number of mistakes exceeds 120, the candidate will receive zero marks.
Candidates must write the dictation in shorthand. Writing it in longhand in the notebook will result in zero marks for the entire test. Before the actual test, candidates will be given a mock dictation. They will also get additional time to check and test the keyboard provided at the examination centre before the test begins.

To qualify in the Skill Test, candidates must secure at least 55% for General and OBC, 45% for SC, 49.5% for EWS, and 40% for ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). If two candidates obtain the same marks, the older candidate will be given preference.

The final merit list will be prepared category-wise based on Skill Test marks and the post or posts selected in the application form. The vacancies will be filled in the following order: Stenographer Grade-II, followed by Stenographer Grade-III, then Stenographer Grade-III in Court Manager Staff. The Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing post will have a separate merit list.

Candidates can submit objections to the provisional answer key within seven days of its publication. Objections must be submitted in writing and in physical form to the Principal Registrar (Examination), High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, through the Receipt Section. Candidates must also attach the relevant supporting documents or source material with their objections. Objections submitted through email will not be accepted.


Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The notification provides both the old Sixth Pay Commission scale and the Seventh Pay Matrix for the advertised posts.
Under the Sixth Pay Scale, all four posts fall under the ₹5,200-20,200 pay band, with different grade pay:
Stenographer Grade-II: ₹2,800 Grade Pay
Stenographer Grade-III: ₹2,400 Grade Pay
Stenographer Grade-III, Court Manager Staff: ₹1,900 Grade Pay
Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing: ₹1,900 Grade Pay
Under the Seventh Pay Matrix, which the notification states will apply, the pay ranges are:
Stenographer Grade-II: ₹28,700-91,300
Stenographer Grade-III: ₹25,300-80,500
Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III, English Knowing: ₹19,500–62,000.
*Candidates will also receive allowances as per applicable government rules.

The difference in pay becomes important because the final merit position determines the post allotted to a candidate. The starting pay of Stenographer Grade-II is ₹3,400 higher than Grade-III, while Grade-III starts ₹5,800 higher than Stenographer Grade-III in Court Manager Staff. This difference applies even though the qualification and Skill Test are the same for all three posts.

Districts will be allotted through counselling, based on the candidate's category-wise merit position and the number of vacancies available in each district. Selection does not give a candidate any right to claim a particular district or post.
The Principal District and Sessions Judge of the concerned district will be the appointing authority. Requests for a change of district after counselling, including mutual exchange between candidates, will not be considered.

The work is mainly desk-based within the court complex and follows fixed court working hours. Candidates should therefore be prepared to relocate to the district allotted to them.

Selected candidates will be required to execute a ₹2 lakh service bond agreeing to serve for a minimum period of three years. If a candidate leaves the service before completing this period or violates any condition of the bond, the bond amount may become payable. The bond condition does not apply to candidates who leave with prior permission to join the Madhya Pradesh Government or Central Government service, subject to the applicable conditions.

Selected candidates must also submit a medical fitness certificate issued by the District Medical Board. A candidate may be appointed provisionally if the certificate is submitted within 30 days from the date of appointment.


How to Apply

  1. Go to the official website of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at www.mphc.gov.in
  2. Click the Recruitment/Result button, then click Online Application Forms/Admit Cards
  3. Open this recruitment and read the Advertisement link fully; four links will appear: Advertisement, Registration, Application and Edit Application
  4. Click Registration and enter the required details; a User ID and password will be sent to your mobile number and email ID
  5. Log in through the Application link, fill in the form, choose the post or posts you are eligible for, and upload your photo and signature
  6. Preview the form, check every entry and click Submit
  7. Pay the fee through debit card or internet banking
  8. Take a print-out of the application and keep it safe for the later stages

Note: Details entered in the Registration Form cannot be corrected later. The correction window from 30 October 2026 at 12:00 noon to 1 November 2026 at 5:00 PM applies only to the Application Form.
Candidates should choose their preferred post carefully, as the post selected in the application is final. A candidate who selects a lower post will be considered only for that post, even if their Skill Test marks are high enough to qualify for a higher post. 


Required Documents and Important Instructions

The authority has not provided a separate document checklist for the online application stage, apart from the photograph and signature uploads. The required file format and size for these uploads may be specified on the application portal when the form becomes available.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
1. Graduation certificate or degree proof
2. CPCT scorecard
3. Shorthand certificate
4. Computer diploma or equivalent degree proof
5. Category certificate and Madhya Pradesh domicile proof, wherever applicable
6. No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already employed with a government department or public body.
*Candidates should also check the application portal carefully for any additional document or upload requirements before submitting the form.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will later be required to submit a printed copy of the application form along with self-attested copies of all required documents. These documents can be sent by Speed Post or submitted in person at the Receipt Section of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, addressed to the Principal Registrar (Examination).
The envelope must clearly mention the post applied for. Documents received after the prescribed date will be rejected, even if the delay is caused by the postal service. Candidates should therefore send or submit the documents well before the deadline.


Candidates should carefully read the following instructions before applying and appearing for the examination:

1. Concealing a criminal case or providing false information about age, category, qualification or NOC status can lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage and possible debarment from future recruitment.

2. Canvassing in any form will make the candidate ineligible for the recruitment.

3. A government employee who is selected must submit a relieving order along with No Dues and No Enquiry certificates as required.

4. Candidates who have more than one living spouse, or more than two children with one born on or after 26 January 2001, are not eligible.
5. Candidates from other states must select Unreserved (UR) as their category.
6. Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators and other electronic devices are prohibited at the examination centre. Biometric verification or photograph matching may also be carried out before entry.
7. Late entry is not permitted, and the examination will be conducted under CCTV surveillance.
8. No TA will be paid for appearing in either the preliminary examination or the Skill Test.
9. Any corrigenda or amendments published on mphc.gov.in will form part of the recruitment advertisement. Candidates are expected to remain aware of such updates.
10. Cheating, impersonation, creating a disturbance during dictation or unnecessary arguments at the examination centre may result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future High Court examinations.


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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 418 posts: 69 for Stenographer Grade-II, 299 for Stenographer Grade-III, 20 for Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and 30 for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). The vacancy numbers can change, and any change will be published as a corrigendum on mphc.gov.in.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the fee must be paid by that time. The form opened on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. A correction window follows from 30 October at noon to 1 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Who is eligible to apply?

Indian citizens who are at least 18 years old on 1 January 2026, hold a graduation degree, a CPCT scorecard, a shorthand certificate and a recognised one-year computer diploma can apply. The candidate must not exceed the age limit for the category and must meet the conditions on spouses and children.

What is the age limit and relaxation?

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum is 40 for unreserved male candidates and 45 for OBC, SC, ST candidates of Madhya Pradesh, all women, all persons with disability and certain government employees. Ex-servicemen can deduct their service period. Contract staff of the courts can go up to 55.

What qualification is required?

Graduation in any discipline, a CPCT scorecard and a one-year computer diploma are needed for every post. Hindi shorthand at 100 wpm is needed for Grade-II, Hindi shorthand at 80 wpm for Grade-III and Court Manager Staff, and English shorthand at 80 wpm for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).

What is the selection process?

Selection has two stages. First comes an online preliminary exam of 100 marks, then a shorthand skill test of 100 marks in Hindi or English. Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of about 5 per post for the skill test, and final merit is prepared from the skill test marks.

What is the salary for these posts?

The seventh pay matrix applies. It is Rs 28,700 to 91,300 for Grade-II, Rs 25,300 to 80,500 for Grade-III, and Rs 19,500 to 62,000 for Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). 

What is the application fee?

Unreserved candidates and those from other states pay Rs 943.40. OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates of Madhya Pradesh and all persons with disability pay Rs 743.40. The fee is paid online by debit card or internet banking and is not refundable. Shortlisted candidates pay a further Rs 743.40 for the skill test.

How can I apply online?

Visit mphc.gov.in, click Recruitment/Result and then Online Application Forms/Admit Cards. Register first, then log in with the User ID and password sent to your mobile and email. Fill the form, upload photo and signature, submit, pay the fee and take a print-out.

What is the official website?

The official website is www.mphc.gov.in, run by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The application forms, admit cards, results, corrigenda and all later notices will be published there. 

Do the preliminary exam marks count in the final merit list?

No. Preliminary exam is only a screening test, and its marks are not considered again at the final result. Final merit depends on the skill test marks, and the older candidate gets preference if two candidates have the same marks.

Can candidates from other states apply, and for which posts?

Yes, but only as unreserved candidates, without any category reservation or age relaxation. 


Conclusion

We at apnaupdates.com hope the information provided above helps you understand the important details of this recruitment and prepare your application properly.
Before filling out the form, the most useful step is to check your documents carefully. Keep your graduation certificate, CPCT scorecard, shorthand certificate and computer qualification together and confirm that each one meets the wording of the notification. If any qualification does not match the prescribed requirements, it is better to identify the issue before paying the ₹943.40 application fee.
Try to submit the application well before the last date. The application closes at 5:00 PM on 27 October 2026, and payment confirmation may take 48 to 72 hours in some cases. After completing the application, save the printout, User ID and password securely in at least two places. These details may be required later for downloading the admit card and score card.

After submitting the application, candidates should regularly check the official High Court of Madhya Pradesh website, mphc.gov.in, for further updates. The preliminary examination date has not yet been announced. The admit card is expected to be released around seven days before the examination, while any corrigendum or amendment to the recruitment notice will also be published on the same official page.  (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)  


 

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website. 

 
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