Madhya Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026 –  418 Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Posts, Apply Online

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released a recruitment notification for Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts. According to the official advertisement, a total of 418 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. 

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the online application portal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The online application process starts on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 PM and the last date to submit the application, including payment of the prescribed fee, is 27 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. 

The recruitment process includes an Online Preliminary Examination followed by a Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Test, depending upon the post. Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, computer qualification, shorthand speed and other conditions before applying.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification – Important Details

The notification states that the preliminary examination date will be announced later through the official website. 

MP High Court Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notification contains 418 vacancies across four different posts. The post-wise vacancy details are given below. 

Candidates should note that the vacancy distribution may include different reservation categories. The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official advertisement.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the above posts must satisfy the educational, computer and shorthand-related requirements mentioned in the official notification.

The qualification details are provided on page 4 of the official advertisement. 

Stenographer Grade-II

Candidates should have:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Valid C.P.C.T. Score Card passed from M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or another agency/institution recognized by the Government.
• Hindi shorthand speed of 100 words per minute from a recognized Board/Institution.
• One-year Diploma Course in Computer Application from a Government-recognized institution.

Stenographer Grade-III

Candidates should have:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• C.P.C.T. Score Card from MAP-IT or another recognized agency/institution.
• Hindi shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
• One-year Diploma Course in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

Stenographer Grade-III – Court Manager Staff

The notification prescribes graduation, the required CPCT qualification, Hindi shorthand speed and computer qualification for this post as specified in the advertisement.

Assistant Grade-III – English Knowing

Candidates should have:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• C.P.C.T. Score Card from MAP-IT or another recognized agency/institution.
• English shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
• One-year Diploma Course in Computer Application from a Government-recognized institution.

Candidates should carefully verify their certificates and qualifications before submitting the application.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. The notification specifies a minimum age of 18 years. The upper age limit varies according to category, gender and applicable reservation provisions. 

The notification also contains specific provisions relating to ex-servicemen and other categories. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement before claiming any age relaxation.

Application Fee

The application fee is divided according to the applicant’s category. The notification shows the examination/application fee along with the portal charge.

Candidates should make the payment through the available online payment facility while submitting the application.

Selection Process

The selection process for MP High Court Recruitment 2026 consists mainly of the following stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination
2. Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Examination
3. Preparation of final merit list

The exact skill examination applicable to a candidate depends on the post applied for.

The preliminary examination is an objective-type online examination carrying 100 marks. The question paper contains 100 questions, with a total duration of 120 minutes. 

MP High Court Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

Duration: 2 Hours

The examination is conducted in online mode. The syllabus and examination pattern are specified in the official notification. 

Candidates preparing for the examination should therefore focus on Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning, Hindi, English and Computer Knowledge.

Shorthand Skill Test

Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will be required to appear for the applicable shorthand/skill examination.

For Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), the skill test is based on Hindi shorthand.

For Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing), the skill examination is based on English shorthand. The notification provides the detailed skill-test schedule and requirements on pages 18–20.

Hindi Shorthand Skill Test

The notification provides approximately 5 minutes for the shorthand portion and 35 minutes for transcription/typing for the relevant stenographer posts.

English Shorthand Skill Test

For Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing), the notification prescribes approximately 400 words of English shorthand, followed by transcription/typing. The shorthand portion is allotted approximately 5 minutes and the transcription/typing portion approximately 30 minutes. 

How to Apply for MP High Court Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official Madhya Pradesh High Court website.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
2. Open the recruitment/online application section.
3. Find the notification for Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III and Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026.
4. Read the complete advertisement carefully.
5. Complete the registration process.
6. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
7. Select the appropriate post.
8. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature wherever required.
9. Pay the applicable application fee and portal charges.
10. Check all entered information carefully.
11. Submit the application form.
12. Save and download the final submitted application for future reference.

The notification specifically instructs candidates to use the online application process available through the official website and to carefully check the details before final submission. 

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Documents Required

Before starting the online application, candidates should keep the relevant documents and information ready.

Generally, applicants should be prepared with:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Graduation marksheets/certificate
• CPCT Score Card
• Shorthand qualification/speed certificate, wherever applicable
• Computer diploma/certificate
• Date of Birth proof
• Category/caste certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Valid identity proof
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Other documents mentioned in the official advertisement

Candidates should upload documents in the prescribed format and size wherever the application portal requires them.

The MP High Court Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. With 418 vacancies available for Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing), eligible graduates with the required computer and shorthand qualifications can apply.

The online application process begins on 06 October 2026, while the last date to submit the application is 27 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates should not wait until the final day because application payment, document uploading or website-related issues may create problems.

The selection process includes a 100-mark online preliminary examination followed by the applicable shorthand skill examination. Therefore, candidates should start preparation for GK, General Science, Madhya Pradesh GK, Mathematics, Reasoning, Hindi, English and Computer Knowledge along with regular shorthand practice.

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