The Madhya Pradesh High Court (MPHC), Jabalpur, has announced a recruitment drive for 418 vacancies across Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts. Through this recruitment, the High Court aims to fill vacant positions in the District and Sessions Courts across Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, the selection process will assess candidates through a preliminary examination followed by a stenography skill test. Therefore, candidates who want to build a career in the state judiciary should carefully review the official notification, vacancy details, eligibility conditions, examination pattern, and other important instructions before proceeding with their application.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of MP High Court Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
MP High Court has prescribed different educational and technical requirements for each post. Candidates should check the following qualifications carefully:
- Stenographer Grade-II: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, along with a valid CPCT score card, Hindi shorthand speed of 100 WPM, and a recognized one-year computer diploma.
- Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation in any discipline, a valid CPCT score card, Hindi shorthand speed of 80 WPM, and a recognized one-year computer diploma.
- Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): Graduation in any discipline, a valid CPCT score card, Hindi shorthand speed of 80 WPM, and a recognized one-year computer diploma.
- Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): Graduation in any discipline, a valid CPCT score card, English shorthand speed of 80 WPM, and a recognized one-year computer diploma.
- Candidates must possess the required qualifications by the last date of online application.
- The computer qualification can include an eligible one-year diploma from a UGC-recognized university/open university, DOEACC/NIELIT, Government Polytechnic, or a COPA certificate from a Government ITI. Certain relevant computer degrees and diplomas are also accepted.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the post-wise pay matrix prescribed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The salary structure is as follows:
- Stenographer Grade-II: ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 per month under the 7th Pay Matrix.
- Stenographer Grade-III: ₹25,300 – ₹80,500 per month under the 7th Pay Matrix.
- Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 per month under the 7th Pay Matrix.
- Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 per month under the 7th Pay Matrix.
Age limit
Candidates’ age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age varies according to the candidate’s category.
- Male candidates of MP and other states (UR): Maximum 40 years
- Male EWS candidates of Madhya Pradesh: Maximum 40 years
- MP OBC/SC/ST candidates: Maximum 45 years
- MP Government/Corporation/Board/Autonomous Body employees: Maximum 45 years
- Nagar Sainik: Maximum 45 years
- All female candidates: Maximum 45 years
- Persons with disabilities: Maximum 45 years
- Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation will apply as per the conditions mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode. The fee structure is as follows:
- Unreserved candidates and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: ₹943.40
- Examination Fee: ₹200
- Portal & Other Charges: ₹743.40
- OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates of Madhya Pradesh: ₹743.40
- Examination Fee: ₹0
- Portal & Other Charges: ₹743.40
- All Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates: ₹743.40
- Examination Fee: ₹0
- Portal & Other Charges: ₹743.40
Additionally, candidates who qualify for the stenography skill test must pay a separate ₹743.40 portal fee before appearing in the skill test. The application fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The Madhya Pradesh High Court will select candidates through two stages. First, candidates will appear for an online preliminary examination. After that, shortlisted candidates will take the relevant stenography skill test.
1. Online Preliminary Examination
The preliminary exam will carry 100 marks and will contain 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates will get 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Studies, including MP GK | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| Mathematics & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 | Hindi |
| English Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | — |
The High Court will use the preliminary examination only for screening purposes. Therefore, it will not add the preliminary exam marks to the final merit list.
2. Stenography Skill Test
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary examination will appear for the respective stenography skill test. The test will carry 100 marks.
- Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): Hindi stenography
- Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): English stenography
- Dictation: Approximately 400 words in 5 minutes
- Transcription/Typing: 30 minutes
- Total duration: 35 minutes
- Total marks: 100
Candidates will receive the dictation first and then transcribe it on a computer. For Hindi transcription, candidates must use the Remington Gail keyboard layout.
Final Merit
The High Court will prepare the final merit based on the stenography skill test marks, subject to the prescribed minimum qualifying marks and the post preference selected by the candidate. In case two candidates obtain equal marks, the older candidate will receive preference.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | 27 October 2026 |
| Total Post | 418 Seats |
| Application Correction Date | 30 October to 01 November |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Go to the “Recruitment/Result” section.
- Click on “Online Application Forms/Admit Cards.”
- Find the recruitment link for the Stenographer and Assistant posts.
- Open the Advertisement link and read all instructions carefully.
- Click on Registration and enter the required details.
- Note down the User ID and Password received on your registered mobile number and email ID.
- Log in through the Application link and fill out the application form.
- Select the desired post according to your eligibility.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Preview the form and verify all details carefully.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the application form after successful payment.
- Finally, download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: Candidates should enter all details carefully because the High Court does not provide a correction facility for registration details.
Important links
| MP High Court Recruitment 2026 (All Details) | Watch Video |
| Apply Link | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification | Click Here to Read |
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