Madhya Pradesh High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur (MPHC) is recruiting for 418 vacancies across four posts: Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).
- The recruitment is for direct appointment to vacant posts in District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh.
- The online application process started on 06.10.2026 and will close on 27.10.2026 at 05:00 PM.
- Candidates must apply online through the official MPHC website: [www.mphc.gov.in](http://www.mphc.gov.in).
- Selection will be based on an Online Preliminary Examination (100 marks) and a Hindi/English Stenography Skill Test (100 marks).

- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026)
• General/OBC candidates: Maximum age limit of 40 years (for MP and other states).
• SC/ST/OBC/General candidates from MP: Maximum age limit of 45 years (with age relaxation).
• Female candidates: Maximum age limit of 45 years (for MP and other states).
• Disabled candidates: Maximum age limit of 45 years (for MP and other states).
• Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation as per government rules (total service period deducted, but age not exceeding 3 years above the maximum limit).
• Contract employees of MP High Court/District Courts: Age relaxation equal to contract service period (if age ≤ 55 years).
- Educational Qualification (for all posts)
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• CPCT score card from MAP-IT or any other agency recognized by the MP Government.
• One-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the MP Government.
• Shorthand speed requirement varies by post:
- Stenographer Grade-II: 100 WPM in Hindi shorthand.
- Stenographer Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): 80 WPM in Hindi shorthand.
- Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): 80 WPM in English shorthand.

- Online Preliminary Examination (100 marks)
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 100 marks (1 mark per question).
• Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
• Syllabus includes General Knowledge, Maths + Logical Reasoning, General Hindi, English Knowledge, and Computer Knowledge.
- Hindi/English Stenography Skill Test (100 marks)
• Dictation of approximately 400 words in 5 minutes, followed by transcription in 30 minutes.
• Stenography test is conducted in Hindi for Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III, and Court Manager Staff posts.
• Stenography test is conducted in English for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) post.
• Evaluation: 0.50 mark deducted for each error (wrong words, spelling errors, etc.).
• If more than 120 errors, zero marks awarded.
- Final Selection: Based on merit in the skill test, considering the post chosen in the application form.

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Female, Disabled, Ex-Servicemen

- Self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (graduation, CPCT, shorthand speed certificate, computer diploma).
- Certificate of physical fitness from the District Medical Board.
- No-objection certificate (if currently employed in government/corporation/board/autonomous bodies).
- Ex-servicemen: Discharge certificate or equivalent proof.
- Disabled candidates: Disability certificate from a recognized medical authority.
- Caste certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, etc.).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature (as per specifications).

• General/OBC candidates and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 943.40 (Portal Fee: Rs. 200 + Service Provider Fee: Rs. 743.40).
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates (original residents of MP) and all disabled candidates: Rs. 743.40 (Portal Fee: Rs. 0 + Service Provider Fee: Rs. 743.40).
• Payment must be made through debit card or internet banking after completing the online form.