MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 418 Posts

MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released Advertisement No. 666/Exam/2026 for direct recruitment to various vacant posts in the District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment includes Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts. A total of 418 vacancies are available under this recruitment.

The online application process will start on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 PM and the last date to submit the application with the prescribed fee is 27 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates will be selected through an online preliminary examination followed by Hindi/English shorthand and skill tests, as applicable to the post.

MP High Court Stenographer & Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The notification specifies that the applicable portal/service charge is payable along with the examination fee.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Qualification

Stenographer Grade-II

Candidates must possess graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. They must also have a valid C.P.C.T. score card, Hindi shorthand speed of 100 W.P.M., and a one-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the Madhya Pradesh Government.

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

Candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline, C.P.C.T. score card, Hindi shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M., and a one-year diploma course in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the Madhya Pradesh Government.

Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)

Candidates must have graduation in any discipline, a C.P.C.T. score card, English shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M., and a one-year diploma course in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the Madhya Pradesh Government.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. Candidates must have completed 18 years of age.

For male candidates of Madhya Pradesh and other-state candidates belonging to the unreserved category, the maximum age is 40 years. For Madhya Pradesh female candidates, MP SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, government/board/corporation/security personnel and certain other eligible categories, the maximum age is 45 years, as specified in the notification.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted in stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination – 100 Marks
2. Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Test – 100 Marks
3. Transcription/Typing Test
4. Document/Eligibility Verification

For Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) candidates, an English shorthand test will be conducted. For the stenographer posts, the applicable Hindi shorthand test will be conducted.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Online Preliminary Examination

The preliminary examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes.

The preliminary examination is common to the advertised posts, while candidates applying for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) will undergo the prescribed English shorthand skill examination as applicable.

Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Test

The transcription component will be conducted on computer.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready while applying:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Graduation marksheet/certificate
• C.P.C.T. score card
• Shorthand qualification/certificate
• Computer diploma certificate
• Category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Domicile certificate, wherever required
• Recent photograph and signature
• Valid ID proof
• Other documents required during verification

How to Apply for MP High Court Recruitment 2026

Candidates have to apply online through the High Court of Madhya Pradesh website. Visit the recruitment section, select the relevant advertisement, complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload the required documents, preview the application carefully and pay the applicable fee. After successful submission, candidates should download and retain a copy of the application form and payment details for future use.

The notification provides an Edit Application facility after submission for the specified correction period. The correction window starts on 30 October 2026 and closes on 01 November 2026.

MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Links