MP High Court Recruitment 2026: 418 Vacancies for Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Posts
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released an official recruitment notification for 418 vacancies for Stenographer and Assistant Grade-III posts in the High Court and District Courts of Madhya Pradesh. The online application process begins on 6 October 2026. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
If you are preparing for stenography or court-related government jobs in Madhya Pradesh, this recruitment offers opportunities across multiple posts, including Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III and Assistant Grade-III.
MP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 418 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 6 October 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window Ends | 30 October 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | MP High Court website |
The notification states that applications must be submitted online within the prescribed period. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
Vacancy Details
The 418 vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 69 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 299 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 20 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 30 |
| Total | 418 |
The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is provided on pages 2–3 of the official advertisement. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
Educational Qualification
Stenographer Grade-II
Candidates should have:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
- CPCT score card from the M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology or another agency/institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
- Hindi shorthand examination passed at 100 WPM from a Board/Institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
- One-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
Stenographer Grade-III / Court Manager Staff
Candidates should have graduation along with the required CPCT qualification, a Hindi shorthand examination at 80 WPM, and the prescribed Computer Application diploma. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
Candidates need graduation, the prescribed CPCT qualification, English shorthand at 80 WPM, and a one-year Computer Application diploma recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government. Advertisement of Steno-II, III,…
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of two stages:
Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Examination: The preliminary examination will contain 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GK + GS including GK of Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Maths + Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| English Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Stage 2 – Skill Test: Candidates shortlisted through the preliminary examination will have to appear for the applicable Hindi/English stenography skill test.
Stenography Skill Test
For Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), the skill test includes Hindi stenography dictation of approximately 400 words, followed by transcription/typing.
For Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing), candidates will receive English stenography dictation of approximately 400 words, followed by transcription/typing.
The skill test carries 100 marks. The official notification provides detailed transcription timings and rules on pages 19–20.
Application Fee
According to the notification:
- Unreserved / candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: ₹943.40
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh: ₹743.40
Candidates should verify their applicable category and fee in the official notification before submitting the application.
Important Dates
Online applications open: 6 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Last date: 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Last date for correction: 30 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Preliminary examination: Date to be announced
Why Stenography Aspirants Should Pay Attention
With 418 total vacancies, including 388 positions directly under Stenographer Grade-II and Grade-III categories, this is a significant opportunity for candidates preparing for stenography-based government examinations in Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates should focus not only on shorthand speed but also on GK/GS, Madhya Pradesh GK, Mathematics, Reasoning, Hindi, English and Computer Knowledge, as these subjects form the preliminary examination.
Final Words
The MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for graduates with shorthand and computer qualifications to pursue a career in the judicial sector. Candidates should complete their applications well before 27 October 2026 and begin preparing simultaneously for both the preliminary examination and stenography skill test.
