The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur, the principal judicial body of the state, has announced direct recruitment for 418 posts of Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). The appointments fall in the establishments of the District and Sessions Courts across Madhya Pradesh, with posting decided through district allotment by counselling. These are clerical and stenography roles suited to candidates with shorthand and computer skills seeking a career in the state judiciary.
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026666/Pariksha/2026
Total Vacancies
418
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
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About MPHC Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur
- Advertisement No.
- 666/Pariksha/2026
- Post Name
- Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III and 2 more
- Job Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Madhya Pradesh (Reservation and age relaxation apply only to original residents (domiciles) of Madhya Pradesh; candidates from other states must fill their category as Unreserved and apply only against Unreserved vacancies)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- CPCT score card from MAP-IT or an agency/institution recognized by the M.P. Government; Hindi shorthand certificate at 100 W.P.M. or 80 W.P.M., or English shorthand certificate at 80 W.P.M.; one-year computer diploma from a recognized institution.
Vacancy Breakdown
Stenographer Grade-II
69
UR 24OBC 22SC 7ST 12EWS 4
Stenographer Grade-III
299
UR 98OBC 74SC 43ST 61EWS 23
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)
20
UR 20OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
30
UR 30OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Total418
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 24 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 69 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 98 | 74 | 43 | 61 | 23 | 299 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Grand Total | 172 | 96 | 50 | 73 | 27 | 418 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Stenographer Grade-II69 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. CPCT score card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other agency/institution recognized by the M.P. Government. Hindi shorthand exam passed with a speed of 100 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government. One year diploma course passed in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
Stenographer Grade-III299 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. CPCT score card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other agency/institution recognized by the M.P. Government. Hindi shorthand exam passed with a speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government. One year diploma course passed in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)20 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. CPCT score card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other agency/institution recognized by the M.P. Government. Hindi shorthand exam passed with a speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government. One year diploma course passed in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
- Note
- Only unreserved posts are vacant; candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC and EWS will be treated as unreserved for this post.
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)30 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. CPCT score card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other agency/institution recognized by the M.P. Government. English shorthand exam passed with a speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government. One year diploma course passed in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
- Note
- Only unreserved posts are vacant; candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC and EWS will be treated as unreserved for this post.
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026 for Unreserved male candidates of M.P. and other states; 45 years for OBC/SC/ST candidates of M.P. State, all female candidates, all disabled candidates of M.P. and other states, and employees of Government/Corporation/Board/Autonomous bodies of M.P. State and Nagar Sainik.
Age Relaxation
Ex-servicemen: the defence service period already rendered is deducted from the candidate's age, but the resulting age must not be more than three years above the maximum age limit. Contract employees of the MP High Court or MP District Courts who have worked at least 5 years on a contract post equivalent to or higher than the vacant post get relaxation equal to their contract service period, provided their age is not more than 55 years.
Application Fee
Unreserved and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh
Rs. 943.40
OBC, SC, ST, EWS (original residents of M.P.) and all disabled candidates
Rs. 743.40
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Stenographer Grade-II69 posts
- Stages
- Online Preliminary Examination — Common MCQ paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, 120 minutes; screening only.
- Hindi Stenography Skill Test — Hindi dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for transcription, 100 marks.
Stenographer Grade-III299 posts
- Stages
- Online Preliminary Examination — Common MCQ paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, 120 minutes; screening only.
- Hindi Stenography Skill Test — Hindi dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for transcription, 100 marks.
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)20 posts
- Stages
- Online Preliminary Examination — Common MCQ paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, 120 minutes; screening only.
- Hindi Stenography Skill Test — Hindi dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for transcription, 100 marks.
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)30 posts
- Stages
- Online Preliminary Examination — Common MCQ paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, 120 minutes; screening only.
- English Stenography Skill Test — English dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for transcription, 100 marks.
- 1Online Preliminary Examination
Common MCQ paper of 100 questions and 100 marks, 120 minutes, held online; screening only, its marks are not counted in the final result.
- 2Hindi/English Stenography Skill Test
Dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes plus 30 minutes for transcription, 100 marks; Hindi for Stenographer posts and English for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5
Exam Pattern
120 MinutesOnline (Computer Based Test)
G.K. + G.S., including G.K. of M.P.
20 questions · 20 marks
Maths + Logical Reasoning
20 questions · 20 marks
General Hindi
20 questions · 20 marks
English knowledge
20 questions · 20 marks
Computer knowledge
20 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.K. + G.S., including G.K. of M.P. | 20 | 20 | — |
| Maths + Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | — |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 | — |
| English knowledge | 20 | 20 | — |
| Computer knowledge | 20 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Stenographer Grade-II
Pay: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2800 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 28700-91300 (7th Pay)
Stenographer Grade-III
Pay: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2400 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 25300-80500 (7th Pay)
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)
Pay: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 1900 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 19500-62000 (7th Pay)
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
Pay: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 1900 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 19500-62000 (7th Pay)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2800 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 28700-91300 (7th Pay) |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2400 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 25300-80500 (7th Pay) |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 1900 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 19500-62000 (7th Pay) |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 1900 (6th Pay); Pay Matrix 19500-62000 (7th Pay) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the High Court of Madhya Pradesh website www.mphc.gov.in and click the Recruitment/Result button, then click on Online Application Forms/Admit Cards
- 2Click the Advertisement link and read the full instructions of the advertisement
- 3Click the Registration link and enter the required information; a User-ID and Password will be sent to the mobile number and e-mail ID entered
- 4Click the Application link, fill in the application form completely and upload the photograph and signature
- 5Preview the form, click Submit and pay the prescribed fee through debit card or internet banking
- 6After successful payment, click the Print button and keep the print-out of the application safe for the further steps of the examination
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of all documents including educational qualification certificates and category certificate
•No-objection certificate from the department for candidates already in government service
Important Details
- Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 2,00,000 and serve for at least three years after joining; the bond is not enforced if the candidate resigns with prior permission to join the Government of Madhya Pradesh or the Central Government.
- Candidates already working in a public institution, State Government department, Central Government institution or autonomous institution must submit a no-objection certificate from their department, and applying for it after appearing in the examination is not valid.
- Reservation and age relaxation apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh
- OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved, and disabled candidates from other states apply under the UR (PH) category.
- Under the Madhya Pradesh District Court Establishment (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2016, 20% of posts are horizontally reserved for candidates who have worked or are working on contract against an equivalent or higher post in the MP High Court or MP District Courts for at least 5 years.
- The OBC reservation was increased from 14% to 27% by the Madhya Pradesh Public Services (Reservation for SC, ST and Other Backward Classes) Amendment Act, 2019 and the matter is pending in the High Court (Writ Petition No. 5901/2019 and others); results will be declared in two parts, a main result for 87% of posts and a provisional result for 13% of posts, subject to the final decision of the High Court.
- District allotment is done through counselling on the basis of category-wise merit and category-wise availability of vacancies, candidates have no right to a particular district or post, and requests for a change of district after counselling are not considered.
- No travel allowance is payable to candidates appearing in the online preliminary examination and skill test.
- Candidates must obtain a certificate of physical fitness for appointment from the District Medical Board; a candidate can be appointed temporarily if the certificate is submitted within 30 days of appointment, failing which the appointment can be terminated.
Reservation Breakdown
Stenographer Grade-II
Reserved for Women: UR 8, SC 2, ST 4, OBC 8, EWS 1
Reserved for Ex-servicemen: UR 2, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 2, EWS 0
Reserved for Persons with Disabilities: VH 2, HH 1, LD 1, MD 0
Stenographer Grade-III
Reserved for Women: UR 34, SC 15, ST 21, OBC 26, EWS 8
Reserved for Ex-servicemen: UR 10, SC 4, ST 6, OBC 7, EWS 2
Reserved for Persons with Disabilities: VH 5, HH 5, LD 4, MD 4
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)
Reserved for Women: 0
Reserved for Ex-servicemen: 0
Reserved for Persons with Disabilities: 0
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
Reserved for Women: 0
Reserved for Ex-servicemen: 0
Reserved for Persons with Disabilities: 0
| Post | Reserved for Women | Reserved for Ex-servicemen | Reserved for Persons with Disabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | UR 8, SC 2, ST 4, OBC 8, EWS 1 | UR 2, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 2, EWS 0 | VH 2, HH 1, LD 1, MD 0 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | UR 34, SC 15, ST 21, OBC 26, EWS 8 | UR 10, SC 4, ST 6, OBC 7, EWS 2 | VH 5, HH 5, LD 4, MD 4 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Service Bond
The selected candidate must execute a bond of Rs. 2,00,000 in the prescribed format and serve for at least three years after joining. If the candidate resigns or leaves earlier, or violates any condition of the bond, the bond becomes enforceable and Rs. 2,00,000 must be paid. The bond amount need not be paid if the candidate resigns with prior permission to join service in the Government of Madhya Pradesh or the Central Government.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Skill Test
General and Other Backward Classes
Minimum Marks: 55%
Scheduled Caste
Minimum Marks: 45%
Scheduled Tribe and disabled candidates
Minimum Marks: 40%
EWS
Minimum Marks: 49.5%
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General and Other Backward Classes | 55% |
| Scheduled Caste | 45% |
| Scheduled Tribe and disabled candidates | 40% |
| EWS | 49.5% |
Examination Centres
- Jabalpur
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Gwalior
- Sagar
- Satna
- Ujjain
Accepted Computer Diploma Qualifications
- A diploma from any university recognised by the UGC
- A diploma from any open university recognised by the UGC
- A diploma-level examination from DOEACC/NIELIT
- A Modern Office Management course from a Government Polytechnic College
- A one-year Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) certificate from a Government ITI
- B.E. (CSE/IT), M.C.A., B.C.A., M.Sc. (IT/CS), B.Sc. (IT/CS), M.Tech, M.E. and similar qualifications
- An AICTE-approved polytechnic diploma in Computer Science, Computer Application or Information Technology
- B.Sc./B.Com. degrees in which only one subject of computer is studied are not valid
Skill Test Evaluation
In the skill test, 0.50 mark is deducted for each error, including wrong words, spelling errors, omitted words, punctuation errors and extra or missing spaces between words. If a candidate makes more than 120 errors, the answer sheet is not evaluated further and zero marks are awarded. Hindi transcription must be done in Remington Gail. No re-checking or re-evaluation of typing is allowed.
Contact
Phone: 919513253398
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for MPHC Stenographer posts?
Yes. Candidates from other states can apply, but they must fill their category as Unreserved and apply only against Unreserved vacancies, since reservation and age relaxation are limited to original residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Candidates choose their preferred post or posts in the online form on the basis of the qualification shown against each post, and the choice cannot be changed once the form is filled.
Are the preliminary examination marks counted in the final merit?
No. The online preliminary examination is screening only, and its marks are not considered when the final result is prepared.
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