MP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification: Steno Grade II, Steno Grade III, Steno Grade III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade III
Good news for graduates who know shorthand. The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released Advertisement No. 666/Pariksha/2026 for 418 vacancies in District and Sessions Courts across the state. The four posts are Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). Pay goes up to the ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 Pay Matrix for Steno Grade-II. If you are searching for government jobs in Madhya Pradesh, this is a big, stable court job.
The online form opens on 6 October 2026 (12:00 noon) and closes on 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, fee included. You need a degree, a CPCT score card, a shorthand certificate and a one-year computer diploma. Read this guide carefully, because the shorthand speed and the reserved seats are different for each post. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have checked every figure against the official notification.
Key Highlights of MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026
The recruitment is run by the High Court, but you will work in a District and Sessions Court. The Principal District Judge of that district is the appointing authority, and your district is allotted through counselling on category-wise merit.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur |
| Advertisement No. | 666/Pariksha/2026 dated 06/10/2026 |
| Posts | Steno Grade-II, Steno Grade-III, Steno Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) |
| Total Vacancies | 418 |
| Pay Matrix (7th CPC) | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 to ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 (by post) |
| Job Location | District and Sessions Courts, Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 27 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are in MP High Court Steno Grade II, Steno Grade III, Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | Main (87%): UR 24 / SC 7 / ST 12 / OBC 13 / EWS 4 = 60; Provisional (13%): 9 | 69 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Main (87%): UR 98 / SC 43 / ST 61 / OBC 35 / EWS 23 = 260; Provisional (13%): 39 | 299 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | UR 20 only — SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 20 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | UR 30 only — SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 30 |
| Total | 418 |
Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III have only Unreserved seats. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates can still apply, but they are treated as Unreserved for these two posts. The 27% OBC reservation is under a court case, so results come in two parts: a main result for 87% of posts and a provisional result for 13% (OBC or UR), subject to the High Court’s final decision.
Horizontal reservation, as printed for the two posts that carry it:
| Post | Horizontal Group | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | Women (35%) | UR 8 / SC 2 / ST 4 / OBC 8 / EWS 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Ex-Servicemen (10%) | UR 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 2 / EWS 0 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | PwBD (6%) | VH 2 / HH 1 / LD 1 / MD 0 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Women (35%) | UR 34 / SC 15 / ST 21 / OBC 26 / EWS 8 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Ex-Servicemen (10%) | UR 10 / SC 4 / ST 6 / OBC 7 / EWS 2 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | PwBD (6%) | VH 5 / HH 5 / LD 4 / MD 4 |
The Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III tables show no women, ex-servicemen or PwBD seats. Separately, 20% of posts are reserved horizontally for people who have worked at least 5 years on an equal or higher contract post in the MP High Court or MP District Courts; unfilled seats go to others of the same category on merit.
What is the Eligibility for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III 2026?
Every post needs a graduation in any discipline plus three more things. Only the shorthand part changes:
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | Graduation + CPCT score card + Hindi shorthand 100 WPM + one-year computer diploma |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Graduation + CPCT score card + Hindi shorthand 80 WPM + one-year computer diploma |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | Same as Steno Grade-III (Hindi shorthand 80 WPM) |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | Graduation + CPCT score card + English shorthand 80 WPM + one-year computer diploma |
The CPCT must be from MAP-IT or another agency recognised by the MP Government, and shorthand from a board or institution recognised by the MP Government. All certificates and mark sheets must be in your hand by the last date of the online application.
| Accepted as the Computer Diploma | Not Accepted |
|---|---|
| One-year diploma from a UGC-recognised university or open university | B.Sc. / B.Com. with only one computer subject |
| DOEACC / NIELIT diploma-level exam | |
| Modern Office Management course from a Govt. Polytechnic | |
| One-year COPA certificate from a Govt. ITI | |
| B.E. (CSE/IT), MCA, BCA, M.Sc. or B.Sc. (IT/CS), M.Tech / M.E. etc. | |
| AICTE-approved polytechnic diploma in Computer Science / Computer Application and IT |
A B.Sc. with IT or Computer Science among its subjects counts as B.Sc. (IT/CS) if your mark sheet confirms it.
Age Limit
You must be at least 18 years on 01/01/2026, and the upper limit is also counted on that date.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| MP and other-state men (Unreserved) | 40 years |
| MP men (EWS) | 40 years |
| MP men and women (OBC / SC / ST) | 45 years |
| MP Govt, Nigam, Mandal or autonomous body employees and Nagar Sainik | 45 years |
| All women and all PwD candidates (MP and other states) | 45 years |
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Reservation and age relaxation are only for MP domiciles; OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states count as Unreserved. Ex-servicemen may deduct their full defence service, but the result must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years. MP High Court or District Court contract staff with 5+ years get relaxation equal to their contract service, up to 55 years.
What is the Salary for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III 2026?
| Post | 6th CPC Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + GP ₹2,800 | ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + GP ₹2,400 | ₹25,300 – ₹80,500 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + GP ₹1,900 | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + GP ₹1,900 | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
Selected candidates must sign a ₹2,00,000 bond to serve at least 3 years; it is waived if you resign with prior permission to join MP or Central Government service.
What is the Selection Process for MP High Court Steno and Assistant Grade III 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online Preliminary Exam | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours; screening only, marks not counted in the final result |
| Shortlisting | 1:5 per post in each category; everyone tied at the cut-off is included |
| Document Submission | Application form and self-attested documents to the Principal Registrar (Examination), High Court of M.P., Jabalpur; write the post name on the envelope |
| Skill Test | Hindi shorthand (Steno posts, one common test) or English shorthand (Assistant Grade-III), 100 marks |
| Final Merit | Category-wise, on skill test marks, made post by post: Steno Grade-II first, then Steno Grade-III, then Court Manager Staff, then Assistant Grade-III; older candidate wins a tie |
| Verification | Document and background check; medical fitness certificate from the District Medical Board within 30 days of appointment |
| Posting | District allotted through counselling |
| Preliminary 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 |
The skill test is a dictation of about 400 words in 5 minutes, then 30 minutes to type it on a computer. Each error costs 0.5 mark, more than 120 errors means zero, Hindi typing is allowed only on the Remington Gail layout, and writing the dictation in longhand means all marks are deducted. You can revise with our syllabus and exam pattern guides.
| Category | Minimum Skill Test Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / General | 55% |
| OBC | 55% |
| EWS | 49.5% |
| SC | 45% |
| ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
Exam centres may include Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna and Ujjain. The admit card comes on the High Court website about 7 days before the exam. Answer-key objections are accepted offline only, within 7 days, at the Receipt Section in Jabalpur; email objections are not considered. The Chief Justice of the High Court may change or cancel the selection process.
How to Apply Online for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III 2026?
- Visit the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) or the High Court website, under “Recruitment/Result” and then “Online Application Forms/Admit Cards”.
- Read the advertisement, then click Registration. Your User-ID and Password are sent to your mobile number and email.
- Log in through the Application link, fill the form, choose your post(s), and upload your photo and signature.
- Preview, submit and pay the fee by Debit Card or Internet Banking.
- Print the application form and keep it for the later stages.
Choose your post carefully — you are considered only for the post(s) you tick, and the choice cannot be changed later. Registration details cannot be edited, even in the correction window. Government employees must keep a No Objection Certificate ready.
What are the Important Dates for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 06/10/2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06/10/2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 27/10/2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 30/10/2026 (12:00 noon) to 01/11/2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Preliminary Exam | To be notified later |
| Admit Card | About 7 days before the exam |
| Skill Test | To be notified on the High Court website |
What is the Application Fee for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and all applicants from outside MP | ₹943.40 (₹200 exam fee + ₹743.40 portal charges) |
| OBC, SC, ST, EWS (MP domicile only) and all PwD | ₹743.40 (₹0 exam fee + ₹743.40 portal charges) |
| Skill test portal fee (shortlisted candidates only) | ₹743.40 |
The fee is not refunded or adjusted and may be revised. Your form counts only when payment succeeds in time. If payment shows “Fail” because of server downtime, the update can take 48 to 72 hours, so do not wait for the last day. A shortlisted candidate who does not pay the skill-test portal fee is treated as unwilling and the candidature is cancelled.
Conditions That Can Cost You the MP High Court Steno or Assistant Grade III Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False or hidden information | Wrong or hidden details about birth date, qualification, category, criminal case or NOC cancel your application and candidature at any time |
| Criminal cases | Any pending, registered or disposed case must be disclosed; hiding it means cancellation and debarment from later stages |
| Marriage | Anyone with more than one living spouse is not eligible |
| Children | More than two children, one born on or after 26.01.2001, makes you ineligible (exceptions for multiple births and a child born within 280 days of that date) |
| Past record | Members of unlawful bodies, people removed from Govt or court service, people debarred or disqualified by UPSC, any State PSC or High Court, or convicted of moral turpitude are not eligible |
| Unfair means | Impersonation, forged documents or misbehaviour can bring cancellation, temporary or permanent debarment from MP High Court exams, and prosecution with up to 3 years’ imprisonment |
| Banned items | Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi devices, calculators and watches are not allowed inside the exam centre’s main gate |
| Canvassing | Canvassing at any stage disqualifies you |
| Incomplete form | Only correctly filled forms with the fee paid are valid; ineligible or faulty applications can be cancelled at any time |
| Skill-test documents | Missing even one required document makes you ineligible, even if you are selected on merit; a late envelope is rejected even if the post office caused the delay |
| Travel | No TA/DA for the preliminary exam or skill test |
| Re-check | No re-check of skill test marks or re-evaluation of typing, and no re-exam at any stage |
Essential Links for MP High Court Stenographer and Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026
- Download MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Grade III Notification PDF 2026
- Apply Online for MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2026 – 418 Posts
- Visit MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Grade 3 Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a graduate with CPCT and shorthand, this is a real chance to get a permanent court job in your own state. Get your certificates ready, pick your post with care, and finish the form well before 27 October 2026, 5:00 PM — payment problems near the deadline can take days to clear. Keep checking the High Court website for the exam date, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more MP government job updates.