High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (MP), Stenographer, Assistant Recruitment - 2026 (418 Vacancies)

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Stenographer Grade-II

69

Stenographer Grade-III

Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)

20

Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)

Written Exam Pattern

Educational Qualification

Based on the official advertisement for the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (MP) Stenographer and Assistant Recruitment - 2026 (Advertisement No. 666/Exam/2026), here are the educational and technical qualification requirements for each post:   

1. Stenographer Grade-II

• Educational Qualification :

  1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.   

  2. C.P.C.T. Score card exam passed from M.P. Agency for promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.   

  3. Hindi shorthand exam passed with a speed of 100 W.P.M. from Board/Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

  4. One-year diploma course passed in Computer Application from Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

2. Stenographer Grade-III & Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff)

• Educational Qualification :

  1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.   

  2. C.P.C.T. Score card exam passed from M.P. Agency for promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.   

  3. Hindi shorthand exam passed with a speed of 80 W.P.M. from Board/Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

  4. One-year diploma course passed in Computer Application from Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

3. Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)

• Educational Qualification :

  1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.   

  2. C.P.C.T. Score card exam passed from M.P. Agency for promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.   

  3. English shorthand exam passed with a speed of 80 W.P.M. from Board/Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

  4. One-year diploma course passed in Computer Application from Institution recognized by M.P. Government.   

Important Notes Regarding Computer Qualifications:

• Deadline : All required educational and technical qualifications must be passed/acquired on or before the last date of online application.   

• Accepted 1-Year Computer Diplomas : Per the General Administration Department (GAD) of M.P. circular dated 18.08.2015, acceptable computer diplomas include:   

  1. Diploma from any University recognized by UGC.   

  2. Diploma from any Open University recognized by UGC.   

  3. Diploma level examination from DOEACC / National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).   

  4. Modern Office Management Course from a Government Polytechnic College.   

  5. One-year "Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)" certificate from a Government ITI.   

• Alternative Equivalencies : Degrees such as B.E. (CSE/IT), M.C.E., B.Sc. (IT/CS), M.Sc. (IT/CS), M.Tech./M.E., Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Science/Applications/IT from AICTE-approved institutions, or degrees (B.Sc./B.Com.) featuring computer as a single standalone subject (not as a core dedicated branch) are also factored per specific guidelines outlined in the notification rules. 

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Visit Official Website - Go to the official Madhya Pradesh High Court website at www.mphc.gov.in to access the recruitment portal.

• Step 2 : Navigate to Recruitment Section - Click on the "Recruitment/Result" button available on the homepage.

• Step 3 : Access Steno/Assistant Link - Click on the link titled "Click on Online-Application Forms/Admit Cards" and select the advertisement for the Steno-II, III, and AG-III-EK-2026 recruitment.

• Step 4 : Complete Initial Registration - Click on the Registration link, enter your basic details, and generate your login credentials (User ID and Password) sent via SMS or email.

• Step 5 : Fill Out Application Form - Log in using your credentials, select your preferred posts (keeping educational eligibility in mind), and carefully fill out the online application form.

• Step 6 : Upload Documents - Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the specified format and dimensions.

• Step 7 : Preview Application - Click on the Preview button to review all entered information thoroughly before final submission, ensuring absolute accuracy.

• Step 8 : Pay Examination Fee - Submit the application fee online through debit card, credit card, or internet banking as applicable to your category.

• Step 9 : Print Application Form - Click the Print button after successful payment to download and save your completed application printout for future reference.

• Step 10 : Edit Form (If Needed) - Use the separate Edit Application link between October 30, 2026 (12:00 PM) and November 1, 2026 (5:00 PM) to correct any permissible mistakes if required.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

• Nature of Exam : A screening test comprising objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries 1 mark, and the total duration is 120 minutes (2 hours).

• Syllabus Breakdown :

  • General Knowledge + General Studies (including M.P. G.K.) – 20 Questions / 20 Marks

  • Mathematics + Logical Reasoning – 20 Questions / 20 Marks

  • General Hindi – 20 Questions / 20 Marks

  • English Knowledge – 20 Questions / 20 Marks

  • Computer Knowledge – 20 Questions / 20 Marks

• Shortlisting for Next Stage : Candidates are shortlisted category-wise in a 1:5 ratio (approximately 5 candidates per vacancy) based on their preliminary exam merit to appear for the Skill Test.

• Note: Marks obtained in the preliminary examination are for screening purposes only and will not be counted towards the final merit list.

Stage 2 : Skill Test / Shorthand & Typing Test (100 Marks)

• Nature of Exam: Practical skill test conducted on a computer (Transcription/Typing).

• Test Details by Post :

  • Stenographer Grade-II, III & III (Court Manager Staff) : 5 minutes of Hindi dictation (approx. 400 words) followed by 30 minutes for transcription/typing. Typing transcription must be done in Remington Gail layout.

  • Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) : 5 minutes of English dictation (approx. 400 words) followed by 30 minutes for transcription/typing.

• Evaluation & Negative Marking :

  • 1/2 (0.50) mark is deducted for every single error (wrong word, spelling mistake, missing word, punctuation error, extra space, or missing space).

  • If a candidate makes more than 120 errors, their answer sheet will not be evaluated further and they will be awarded zero (00) marks.

• Minimum Qualifying Marks in Skill Test :

  • Unreserved (UR) & Other Backward Classes (OBC) : 55%

  • Scheduled Castes (SC) : 45%

  • Scheduled Tribes (ST) & PWD (Divyang) : 40%

  • Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) : 49.5%

Final Merit & Selection

• The final selection list is prepared strictly based on the category-wise merit in the Skill Test, combined with the post preferences chosen by the candidate in their online application and their educational eligibility.

• In the case of equal marks, the candidate who is older in age is given preference.