MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 418 Posts

MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is now open. The Madhya Pradesh High Court (MPHC), Jabalpur, has invited online applications for 418 posts in the district and sessions courts of the state. The notification is numbered 666/Exam/2026 and covers four posts: Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).

Any graduate who already holds a shorthand certificate and a computer qualification can apply. The window closes on 27 October 2026, so you have roughly three weeks from today.

In this guide, you will find the vacancy split, eligibility, age limits, fee, salary, exam pattern, skill test rules and a simple preparation plan. We have also added a quick guide to help you pick the right post.

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MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

MPHC Stenographer Notification 2026 – Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the final day. Government portals slow down close to the deadline, and a payment that fails at 4:45 PM on 27 October can cost you the whole attempt.

MPHC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details

The High Court has notified 418 vacancies in total. Stenographer Grade-III alone accounts for almost three out of every four posts.

Which Post Should You Apply For?

Your shorthand certificate decides this more than anything else. Use this table as a quick guide.

💡 Pro Tip: The notification states that Stenographer Grade-II, Grade-III and Court Manager Staff candidates take their skill test together. Check on the application form whether you can choose more than one of these posts. [Check official notification]

MPHC Stenographer Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Every post asks for the same four basics. Only the shorthand speed and language change.

• Graduation: A bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university.
• CPCT: A pass in the Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) score card exam conducted by the M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT), or by another agency recognised by the MP Government.
• Shorthand: Hindi shorthand at 100 WPM for Grade-II, Hindi at 80 WPM for Grade-III and Court Manager Staff, and English at 80 WPM for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing). The certificate must come from a board or institution recognised by the MP Government.
• Computer diploma: A one-year diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the MP Government.

✅ All four requirements are mandatory. A graduate with shorthand but no CPCT score card or computer diploma will not be eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

The minimum age is 18 years for all posts. The age is counted as on 01 January 2026.

Extra relaxations apply in two cases:

• Ex-servicemen can subtract their full defence service from their age. The resulting age must not exceed the upper limit by more than three years.
• Contract staff of MP High Court or MP district courts who have worked at least five years on a post equal to or higher than the vacant one get relaxation equal to their contract service. Their age cannot cross 55 years.

MPHC Stenographer Application Fee 2026

You pay the fee online. A portal charge applies to every category, including those with no exam fee.

There is no refund or adjustment of the fee. The High Court can also change the fee, and you would have to pay the revised amount.

💡 Pro Tip: Budget for a second payment. If you clear the preliminary exam, you must pay another ₹743.40 portal fee for the skill test. Skip it, and your candidature is treated as withdrawn. Over both stages, unreserved candidates pay ₹1,686.80, and reserved or Divyang candidates pay ₹1,486.80.

If money is deducted but your form shows “Payment Status – Fail”, wait 48 to 72 hours for the status to update before paying again.

MPHC Stenographer Salary 2026

The notification lists a pay scale of ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with Grade Pay between ₹1,900 and ₹2,800. This follows the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC) structure.

The starting figure above is simple arithmetic on the published scale. What reaches your bank account will depend on the DA and HRA rates in force at the time of joining, and on any pay revision the state has applied. The notification does not publish a monthly in-hand figure.

Beyond the pay, a district court posting offers a permanent state government job with regular promotion avenues. It also gives you a fixed workplace in your home state.

MPHC Stenographer Selection Process 2026

Selection has two stages. There is no interview mentioned in the notification.

1. Online Preliminary Examination (100 marks): A computer-based objective test common to all four posts.
2. Shorthand Skill Test (100 marks): A Hindi shorthand test for Stenographer posts, and an English shorthand test for Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).

⚠️ The preliminary exam is a screening test only. Its marks are not counted in the final result. The skill test is also qualifying in nature. For exactly how the final merit list is prepared, read the full notification. [Check official notification]

MPHC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026 (Preliminary)

The paper has 100 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, to be solved in 120 minutes. That works out to about 1.2 minutes per question.

Negative marking: [Check official notification]

Shortlisting for the Skill Test

Candidates are called for the skill test in the ratio of 1:5 in each category, which means roughly five candidates per post. All candidates tied at the last cut-off mark are included, even if that crosses the ratio. For 418 posts, this works out to around 2,000 candidates being shortlisted, and more if ties occur.

MPHC Stenographer Skill Test 2026

Four hundred words in five minutes means a speed of 80 WPM, which matches the lower certificate requirement.

Keep these rules in mind:

• You get a notebook for taking dictation. If you write in longhand instead of shorthand, you lose full marks.
• A mock dictation is played first, so you can confirm that you can hear clearly.
• Making noise or disturbing others during dictation or typing leads to removal from the hall and cancellation of candidature.

Minimum qualifying marks in the skill test:

If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate gets preference.

MPHC Stenographer Preparation Strategy – Prelims and Skill Test

Because the preliminary exam only screens candidates for the skill test, your first target is a safe rank within the 1:5 cut-off. The skill test then decides whether you qualify.

• Split your time evenly. Each of the five subjects carries 20 marks, so no section is a throwaway. Computer Knowledge and General Hindi are often the quickest marks.
• Cover MP-specific GK. The GK section explicitly includes Madhya Pradesh topics: geography, history, schemes and current affairs.
• Practise under the clock. At 1.2 minutes a question, speed matters. Take timed online mock tests at least twice a week.
• Keep your shorthand warm. Even if you hold a certificate, practise daily dictation at 80 WPM or above, and then type the transcript against a 30-minute limit.
• Never fall back on longhand. The notebook rule means that your outlines need to be quick and readable.

📌 Also Read: Preparing for another stenographer exam? See our guide to BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 to compare the pattern.

How to Apply for MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, www.mphc.gov.in.
2. Open the “Recruitment/Result” section.
3. Click the link for “Online Application Forms/Admit Cards”.
4. You will see four options: Advertisement, Registration, Application and Edit Application.
5. Open the Advertisement link first and read the instructions fully.
6. Choose Registration and enter your details. A User ID and password are sent to your mobile number and email address.
7. Log in through the Application link, fill in the form, and upload your photograph and signature.
8. Preview the form, correct any mistakes and submit it.
9. Pay the fee using a debit card or internet banking.
10. Download and print the completed form for future use.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a recent photograph and a scanned signature ready before you begin, and check the size limits on the portal. Also, re-check your mobile number and email during registration. The edit window from 30 October to 01 November lets you fix only the application form, not the registration details.

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Final Word on MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026

With 418 posts, a graduation-level requirement and a 45-year upper age limit for many categories, MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for experienced shorthand holders in Madhya Pradesh. The real filter is your paperwork: CPCT, shorthand and computer diploma. Check that your certificates are in order today.

Apply before 27 October 2026, keep a printout of your form, and start timed mock tests and daily dictation practice right away. Stay ahead of application deadlines — follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts, and join our Telegram channel for instant updates.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.