The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released Advertisement No. 666/Exam/2026 for recruitment to 418 posts of Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Steno) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing).
The online application process will start from 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon and applications can be submitted up to 27 October 2026 at 05:00 PM. The recruitment will be conducted through an online preliminary examination followed by a Hindi/English shorthand skill test, as applicable.
MP High Court Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur |
| Advertisement No. | 666/Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 418 |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Steno), Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon |
| Application Last Date | 27 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Application Correction Start | 30 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon |
| Application Correction Last Date | 01 November 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Application Fee | Rs. 943.40 for applicable candidates; Rs. 743.40 for eligible reserved category candidates of Madhya Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Online Preliminary Examination and Skill Test, as applicable |
MP High Court Vacancy 2026
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has notified 418 vacancies for the following posts. The post-wise vacancy details are provided on page 2 of the notification.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II | 69 | Rs. 28,700 - Rs. 91,300 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 299 | Rs. 19,500 - Rs. 62,000 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Steno) | 20 | Rs. 19,500 - Rs. 62,000 |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | 30 | Rs. 19,500 - Rs. 62,000 |
| Total | 418 |
MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Stenographer Grade-II
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- C.P.C.T. Score Card passed from M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of M.P.
- Hindi shorthand speed of 100 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the Government.
- One year Diploma Course passed in Computer Application from an institution recognized by M.P. Government.
Stenographer Grade-III
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- C.P.C.T. Score Card passed from MAP-IT or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of M.P.
- Hindi shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the Government.
- One year Diploma Course passed in Computer Application from an institution recognized by M.P. Government.
Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Steno)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- C.P.C.T. Score Card passed from MAP-IT or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of M.P.
- Hindi shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the Government.
- One year Diploma Course passed in Computer Application from an institution recognized by M.P. Government.
Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- C.P.C.T. Score Card passed from MAP-IT or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of M.P.
- English shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the Government.
- One year Diploma Course passed in Computer Application from an institution recognized by M.P. Government.
The post-wise educational and technical requirements are specified on page 4 of the notification.
MP High Court Age Limit 2026
The minimum age for the recruitment is 18 years as on 01 January 2026.
The maximum age varies according to the category and eligibility provisions prescribed in the notification. The age-limit table on page 11 specifies the applicable maximum age as 40 or 45 years for the respective categories.
Candidates should check the category-wise age provisions in the official notification before applying.
MP High Court Application Fee 2026
The application fee consists of the prescribed examination fee and portal charges.
| Category | Examination Fee | Portal Charge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / Other applicable candidates | Rs. 200 | Rs. 743.40 | Rs. 943.40 |
| Eligible reserved category candidates | Rs. 0 | Rs. 743.40 | Rs. 743.40 |
The fee details are provided on page 12 of the notification.
MP High Court Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process consists of an Online Preliminary Examination followed by the applicable Hindi/English Shorthand Skill Test.
The preliminary examination is an online objective-type examination. Candidates qualifying the preliminary examination will proceed to the applicable skill test as prescribed for their post.
MP High Court Online Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
The online preliminary examination will contain 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. The examination duration is 02 hours.
| 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 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The syllabus and marks distribution are given on page 15 of the notification.
MP High Court Skill Test 2026
The skill examination is conducted separately for Hindi and English shorthand posts.
| Post | Skill Test | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-II / Grade-III / Grade-III (Court Manager Steno) | Hindi Stenography dictation of approximately 400 words + Transcription/Typing | 100 | 5+30+35 Minutes |
| Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) | English Stenography dictation of approximately 400 words + Transcription/Typing | 100 | 5+30+35 Minutes |
The skill test details are specified on pages 19 and 20 of the notification.
MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon |
| Online Application Last Date | 27 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Correction Window Start | 30 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon |
| Correction Window Last Date | 01 November 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Online Preliminary Examination | To be announced |
The notification states that the date of the online preliminary examination will be announced later.
How to Apply for MP High Court Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official High Court of Madhya Pradesh website.
- Open the Recruitment/Advertisement section.
- Select the relevant recruitment advertisement.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as prescribed.
- Pay the applicable examination and portal fee.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application.
- Save and print the submitted application form for future reference.
The notification provides the online application procedure through the MP High Court website and instructs candidates to use the relevant Recruitment/Advertisement section.
MP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates should read the complete advertisement carefully before applying.
- Only eligible candidates should submit the online application.
- Applicants are responsible for entering correct information in the application form.
- Required educational and technical qualifications must be possessed within the prescribed period.
- Application forms should be submitted within the prescribed dates and time.
- Candidates should retain the application and payment details for future reference.
- Any correction should be made only during the prescribed correction window.
- Candidates should regularly check the official MP High Court website for examination-related updates.
