The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released Advertisement No. 666/Exam/2026 for direct recruitment of 418 posts in the District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. The posts are Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).

Online applications run from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. The selection has only two steps: an online preliminary exam and a shorthand skill test. Candidates from other states can also apply under the Unreserved category. This guide explains everything in simple words, so you can check your eligibility, avoid form mistakes and prepare in the right way.

MPHC Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026: 418 Vacancies in MP District Courts

Advt. No. 666/Exam/2026 — Vacancy, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fee, Exam Pattern, Shorthand Skill Test & How to Apply

1. MPHC recruitment 2026 — key highlights

Recruiting Authority	High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
Advertisement No.	666/Exam/2026
Posts	Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
Type of Recruitment	Direct recruitment
Total Vacancies	418
Notification Date	6 October 2026
Application Mode	Online only
Application Window	6 Oct 2026 (12:00 PM) to 27 Oct 2026 (5:00 PM)
Edit / Correction Window	30 Oct 2026 (12:00 PM) to 1 Nov 2026 (5:00 PM)
Selection Process	Online Preliminary Exam (100 marks) → Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Test (100 marks)
Pay Scale	₹5,200–₹20,200 plus Grade Pay ₹1,900 to ₹2,800 (as per the 6th Pay Commission scale given in the notification)
Job Location	District and Sessions Courts across Madhya Pradesh
Official Website	mphc.gov.in

⚠ Important: The last date is 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The fee must also be paid before this time, because the application is complete only after successful payment. Do not wait for the last day.

2. Post-wise vacancy and pay details

Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale + Grade Pay
Stenographer Grade-II	69	₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,800
Stenographer Grade-III	299	₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,400
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	20	₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,900
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	30	₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,900
Total	418	—

3. Category-wise vacancy

Post	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Stenographer Grade-II	24	7	12	22	4	69
Stenographer Grade-III	98	43	61	74	23	299
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	20	—	—	—	—	20
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	30	—	—	—	—	30
Total	172	50	73	96	27	418

Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III posts show vacancies only in the Unreserved column. Please confirm the category-wise split in the official notification PDF, as numbers can change.

4. Which post is right for you? Quick comparison

Post	Shorthand Language	Shorthand Speed Needed	Competition Level
Stenographer Grade-II	Hindi	100 WPM	Fewer posts (69), higher speed needed
Stenographer Grade-III	Hindi	80 WPM	Most posts (299)
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	Hindi	80 WPM	Few posts (20)
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	English	80 WPM	Few posts (30)

Simple advice: Choose the post that matches the shorthand certificate you already hold. If you hold Hindi shorthand at 100 WPM, you can look at all three Hindi shorthand posts, but check the notification on whether one candidate may apply for more than one post. If you hold only English shorthand at 80 WPM, Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) is your post.

5. Important dates

Notification Released	6 October 2026
Online Application Starts	6 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Last Date to Apply (with fee payment)	27 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Error Correction Starts	30 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Error Correction Ends	1 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Online Preliminary Exam	To be notified later
Skill Test	To be notified later (only for candidates who qualify the preliminary exam)

6. Educational qualification

Post	Qualification (all four points are needed)
Stenographer Grade-II	1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university 2. C.P.C.T. score card passed from MAP-IT (M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology) or another agency/institution recognised by the M.P. Government 3. Hindi shorthand exam passed with 100 WPM from a board/institution recognised by the M.P. Government 4. One-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the M.P. Government
Stenographer Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university 2. C.P.C.T. score card (same rule as above) 3. Hindi shorthand exam passed with 80 WPM from a board/institution recognised by the M.P. Government 4. One-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the M.P. Government
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university 2. C.P.C.T. score card (same rule as above) 3. English shorthand exam passed with 80 WPM from a board/institution recognised by the M.P. Government 4. One-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the M.P. Government

7. The four requirements explained in simple words

Graduation	Any bachelor’s degree is accepted. No special subject is needed.
C.P.C.T. score card	A computer skills test result issued through MAP-IT or another agency recognised by the M.P. Government. You need the score card in hand, so check that yours is valid and recognised.
Shorthand certificate	A shorthand exam pass certificate at the required speed (100 or 80 words per minute) in Hindi or English, as the post needs. It must come from a board or institution recognised by the M.P. Government.
Computer diploma	A one-year Computer Application diploma from an institution recognised by the M.P. Government

Tip: If you are unsure whether your certificate-issuing board or institute is recognised, check the notification or ask the High Court helpdesk before paying the fee, because the fee is not refundable.

8. Age limit (as on 1 January 2026)

Category	Maximum Age
Minimum age (all)	18 years
Male applicants of M.P. and other states (Unreserved)	40 years
Male applicants of M.P. (EWS)	40 years
Male and female applicants of M.P. (OBC / SC / ST)	45 years
Employees of M.P. Government / Corporation / Board / Autonomous institutions, and Home Guards	45 years
All female and all Divyang applicants of M.P. and other states	45 years

Special Case	Rule
Ex-Serviceman	The full period of defence service is deducted from age, but the result must not cross the maximum age limit by more than three years
High Court / District Court contract staff	Those serving (or who served) on contract posts equal to or higher than the vacant post for at least 5 years get age relaxation equal to their contract service, provided age does not exceed 55 years

Age is counted as on 01.01.2026. Some websites show a simpler age table, so please match your category with the official notification before applying.

9. Can candidates from other states apply?

Unreserved category	Yes. Candidates of M.P. and of other states can apply in the Unreserved category.
OBC / SC / ST / EWS benefits	The notification gives these category fee benefits only to M.P. natives. Candidates from other states are charged the Unreserved fee.

10. Application fee and portal charge

Category	Exam Fee	Portal & Other Fee	Total
Unreserved and/or applicants from outside M.P.	₹200	₹743.40	₹943.40
OBC, SC, ST, EWS (only M.P. natives)	₹0	₹743.40	₹743.40
All Divyang	₹0	₹743.40	₹743.40

The portal fee is charged to everyone, even those with exam fee exemption. Fee is paid online by Debit Card or Internet Banking. There is no refund or adjustment of fee. The fee can change if circumstances change. If money is cut but the form shows “Payment Status – Fail”, the status may update in 48 to 72 hours, so do not pay twice in a hurry and do not leave payment for the last day.

⚠ Second payment for the skill test: Candidates who qualify for the shorthand skill test must pay another ₹743.40 (portal fee) online to the service provider through a link on the High Court website. Those who do not pay will be treated as unwilling and their candidature will be cancelled. Keep this extra amount in mind.

11. Selection process: two stages

Stage	What It Is	Purpose
Stage 1	Online Preliminary Exam (100 marks, MCQ)	Only for screening. Its marks are not counted in the final result.
Stage 2	Hindi / English Shorthand Skill Test (100 marks)	Hindi shorthand for Stenographer posts, English shorthand for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)

What this means for you: The preliminary exam only decides whether you get a place in the skill test. Your skill test performance is what finally matters, so do not delay shorthand practice until the prelims result.

12. Online preliminary exam pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Medium
G.K. + G.S., including G.K. of M.P.	20	20	Hindi & English
Maths + 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 exam is common for all four posts. It is multiple-choice, 1 mark per question, and the time is 120 minutes (2 hours), which is about 72 seconds per question. The sources I checked do not mention negative marking. Please confirm in the official notification before you plan to guess answers.

13. Preliminary result and shortlisting for skill test

Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	Result is made by merit of marks. Candidates in the merit of each category in the ratio of 1:5 (about 5 candidates per post, plus all candidates with the same cut-off marks even if this crosses 1:5) are called for the Hindi Shorthand Skill Test. The skill test for these posts is held together.
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	Same 1:5 rule per category. Qualified candidates are called for the English Shorthand Skill Test.

Example for understanding only: for 30 posts of Assistant Grade-III, roughly 150 candidates may be called for the skill test, and a few more if there is a tie at the cut-off marks.

14. Shorthand skill test pattern

Post	Dictation	Transcription Time	Marks
Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III, Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)	About 400 words of Hindi dictation in 5 minutes	30 minutes	100
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)	About 400 words of English dictation in 5 minutes	30 minutes	100

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General & OBC	55%
SC	45%
ST & Divyang	40%
EWS	49.5%

In case of equal marks, the older candidate gets preference.

15. Skill test rules to remember

Notebook rule	A notebook is given for taking dictation. If you write the dictation in long hand in that notebook, full marks are deducted. Write only in shorthand.
Mock dictation	A mock dictation is given before the real one so that every candidate can check that the sound is clear
Discipline	Making noise or disturbance during dictation, disturbing others during transcription/typing, or arguing without reason leads to removal from the hall and cancellation of candidature
Total time	5 minutes dictation + 30 minutes transcription = about 35 minutes

16. How to apply online — step by step

Go to the official website mphc.gov.in.
Click Recruitment / Result, then Online Application Forms / Admit Cards.
You will see four links: Advertisement, Registration, Application, Edit Application.
Open the Advertisement link and read all instructions carefully.
Click Registration and enter the details. A User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
Click Application, fill in the form, and upload your photograph and signature.
Preview the form and click Submit.
Pay the fee by Debit Card or Internet Banking.
After payment, take a printout of the application form and keep it safe for the next stages.

Help desk for form problems: +91 9513253398 (service provider help desk).

17. Keep these ready before you start the form

Photo and signature	Recent photograph and scanned signature in the size and format shown on the portal
Education documents	Graduation marksheets/degree, C.P.C.T. score card, shorthand certificate and computer diploma
Category / domicile proof	Category certificate and M.P. domicile proof, if you want category benefits
Payment method	Debit card or net banking, with enough balance for ₹943.40 or ₹743.40
Mobile number and email	Active ones, because the User ID and Password are sent there

This is a suggested checklist to save your time. The exact documents and upload sizes are given on the application portal.

18. Correction window: use it wisely

When	30 October 2026 (12:00 PM) to 1 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
What can be corrected	Only entries you made while filling the Application form
What cannot be corrected	Entries made during Registration (such as name, mobile or email). Check them carefully on day one.

19. Preparation plan for prelims and skill test

Area	How to Prepare
G.K. + G.S. (20)	Read basic general studies and current affairs. Give extra time to Madhya Pradesh GK: history, geography, culture, districts, rivers, schemes and major personalities.
Maths + Reasoning (20)	Revise percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, time-work, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations and puzzles. Practise speed.
General Hindi (20)	Grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence correction and comprehension
English (20)	Grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, fill in the blanks and reading comprehension
Computer (20)	Computer basics, MS Office, keyboard shortcuts, internet, email and basic security. Your CPCT preparation will help a lot here.
Shorthand (skill test)	Practise dictation daily at a speed a little above your required WPM (for example 100 WPM practice for an 80 WPM post). Transcribe within time, and check spelling, punctuation and format. Practise writing only in shorthand, never in long hand.
Typing	Practise typing the transcription fast and accurately in Hindi or English, since 30 minutes are given to convert 400 words

Because the prelim is just a screening test with a 1:5 shortlisting, a safe score matters more than a perfect one. Divide your time evenly: 120 minutes for 5 subjects means about 24 minutes per subject.

20. Common mistakes to avoid

Applying without the required certificates. You need CPCT, shorthand at the required WPM and the computer diploma. Having one is not enough.
Wrong registration details. Registration entries cannot be fixed in the edit window.
Waiting for the last day. Payment failures can take 48 to 72 hours to update.
Ignoring the second ₹743.40 payment. Skipping it cancels your candidature for the skill test.
Writing dictation in long hand. It leads to full marks being deducted.
Not checking the website. The prelim date is not announced yet. Visit mphc.gov.in regularly.

21. FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are in MPHC Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
A total of 418 vacancies: Stenographer Grade-II (69), Stenographer Grade-III (299), Stenographer Grade-III Court Manager Staff (20) and Assistant Grade-III English Knowing (30).Q2. What is the last date to apply?
27 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 6 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Q3. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, in the Unreserved category, with the Unreserved fee.

Q4. What is the maximum age?
40 years for male Unreserved applicants and 45 years for women, Divyang and other listed categories, counted as on 1 January 2026. Check the full table above.

Q5. What shorthand speed is needed?
100 WPM Hindi for Stenographer Grade-II. 80 WPM Hindi for Stenographer Grade-III and Court Manager Staff. 80 WPM English for Assistant Grade-III.

Q6. Is the C.P.C.T. score card compulsory?
Yes. It is one of the four required qualifications for all posts.

Q7. What is the application fee?
₹943.40 (₹200 exam fee + ₹743.40 portal fee) for Unreserved and other-state candidates. ₹743.40 for M.P. OBC/SC/ST/EWS and Divyang candidates.

Q8. Do preliminary exam marks count in the final result?
No. The prelim is for screening only.

Q9. How many candidates are called for the skill test?
About five times the number of posts in each category (1:5), plus candidates tied at the cut-off.

Q10. What are the qualifying marks in the skill test?
General and OBC 55%, SC 45%, ST and Divyang 40%, EWS 49.5%.

Q11. How long is the skill test?
5 minutes of dictation (about 400 words) and 30 minutes for transcription.

Q12. When is the preliminary exam?
The date is not announced yet. It will be notified on the High Court website.

Important Links

Apply Online: mphc.gov.in (Recruitment / Result → Online Application Forms)

Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. 666/Exam/2026): Click Here

Official Website: mphc.gov.in

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