MPHC Stenographer Grade-II Recruitment 2026: 418 Posts (Applications Closed)
उच्च न्यायालय, मध्यप्रदेश : जबलपुर (High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur)
Published
- Posts
- 418
- Last date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Location
- District and session courts across Madhya Pradesh
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 27 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur is hiring 418 candidates for Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) posts across district and session courts in Madhya Pradesh. Eligibility depends on a graduation degree, a C.P.C.T. score card, a shorthand speed test and a one-year computer diploma. The online application closes on 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Apply early, because the payment must go through before the deadline.
Who Should Apply for MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026
This notice suits graduates with C.P.C.T. and shorthand skills, but applicants who lack the required shorthand speed or computer diploma should not assume they qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Pay the application fee before the deadline, because an unpaid application is rejected even if the form is filled in.
- Keep the printed application form, because you need it for the exam stages.
- Upload a valid caste or EWS certificate only if you claim that reservation, and check that it matches the category you select.
- If you are a serving government employee, get a No Dues and No Enquiry certificate before applying, because the notice requires it.
- Confirm you have two or fewer living spouses, because more than one living spouse makes you ineligible for appointment.
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
मध्य प्रदेश उच्च न्यायालय, जबलपुर (MPHC) ने मध्य प्रदेश की जिला और सत्र अदालतों के लिए स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-II, स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-III और असिस्टेंट ग्रेड-III के कुल 418 पदों पर भर्ती निकाली है। आवेदन के लिए स्नातक, C.P.C.T. स्कोर कार्ड, संबंधित शॉर्टहैंड गति और एक वर्ष का कंप्यूटर डिप्लोमा आवश्यक है, तथा 1 जनवरी 2026 को आयु सीमा 40 वर्ष रखी गई है, जिसमें श्रेणी के अनुसार छूट लागू होती है। आवेदन www.mphc.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन किया जाएगा और अंतिम तिथि 27 अक्टूबर 2026 है, जिस दिन शाम 5:00 बजे तक आवेदन स्वीकार होंगे। परीक्षा की तिथि बाद में अधिसूचित की जाएगी।
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Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 6 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 2026-10-30 12:00 to 2026-11-01 17:00 |
| Exam date | to be notified later |
| Published on this site | 20 Oct 2026 |
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 418
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 24+9 | 22+13+9 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 69 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 98+39 | 74+35+39 | 43 | 61 | 23 | 299 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Total | 418 |
| Women | 35% horizontal reservation |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 10% horizontal reservation |
| Persons with disabilities | 6% horizontal reservation (VH 1.5%, HH 1.5%, LD 1.5%, MD 1.5%) |
The horizontal reservations for women, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities sit within the 418 total posts, not in addition to them.
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Stenographer Grade-II: Graduation, C.P.C.T. score card, Hindi shorthand 100 WPM, one-year computer diploma
- Stenographer Grade-III and Court Manager Staff: Graduation, C.P.C.T. score card, Hindi shorthand 80 WPM, one-year computer diploma
- Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): Graduation, C.P.C.T. score card, English shorthand 80 WPM, one-year computer diploma
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years (as on 1 Jan 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jan 2026; upper limit 40 years.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Madhya Pradesh and other state male applicants (unreserved): 40 years
- Madhya Pradesh EWS male applicants: 40 years
- OBC, SC, ST male applicants of Madhya Pradesh: 45 years
- All women and all persons with disabilities: 45 years
- Ex-servicemen: service period deducted, maximum 3 years over the limit
Other Conditions
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Two or more living spouses makes the candidate ineligible
- Medical fitness certificate from District Medical Board required within 30 days of appointment
Posts located in: Madhya Pradesh. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Unreserved and other state applicants | ₹943.40 (exam ₹200 + portal ₹743.40) |
|---|---|
| OBC, SC, ST, EWS (Madhya Pradesh only) and all PwBD | ₹743.40 |
Fee is non-refundable; payment must succeed by the deadline.
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The posts are on the 5200-20200 pay band, with Grade Pay of ₹2800 for Stenographer Grade-II, ₹2400 for Stenographer Grade-III, and ₹1900 for Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III. The notice does not state the starting basic pay in rupees.
As printed in the notification: 5200-20200 + Grade Pay ₹2800 (Stenographer Grade-II); ₹2400 (Stenographer Grade-III); ₹1900 (Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade-III)
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026 Selection Process
- Online preliminary exam (100 marks, 120 minutes)
- Hindi or English shorthand skill test (100 marks) for shortlisted candidates
Examination Pattern
| Subject | No. of 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 |
How to Apply for MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026
- Register and apply online at www.mphc.gov.in under Recruitment/Result
- Pay the application fee online by debit card or internet banking
- Print the application for future reference
Required Documents
- Academic and qualification certificates
- C.P.C.T. score card
- Shorthand and computer diploma certificates
- Caste, EWS, disability or ex-servicemen certificates where claimed
- No Dues and No Enquiry certificates for serving government employees
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Help Desk phone | 919513253398 |
|---|
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (2 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
MPHC Stenographer Grade-II 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a graduation degree and passed certificates by the closing date, so check with the MPHC website.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
Yes. Applicants from outside Madhya Pradesh pay ₹943.40 and must select the unreserved category.
Is there negative marking in the preliminary exam?
The notification does not mention negative marking. The preliminary exam is 100 marks, 120 minutes, with 1 mark per question.
Can I change my application after submitting it?
Yes, during the correction window from 30 October 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, but only for fields entered in the application form, not the registration form.
Abbreviations on This Page
- MPHC
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- C.P.C.T.
- Computer Proficiency Certificate Test
- WPM
- Words Per Minute
- VH
- Visually Handicapped
- HH
- Hearing Handicapped
- LD
- Locomotor Disability
- MD
- Multiple Disabilities
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by उच्च न्यायालय, मध्यप्रदेश : जबलपुर (High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur). The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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