MPHC Recruitment 2026: 418 Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Posts – Apply Online

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Age relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, M.P. government/autonomous institution employees, Home Guards, and serving contract employees of MP High Court/District Courts (up to 55 years for 5+ years of contract service).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Stenographer Grade-II

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• CPCT Score Card exam passed from MAP-IT (M.P. Agency for Promotion of Information Technology) or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• Hindi Shorthand exam passed with speed of 100 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• 1-Year Diploma course in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.

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

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• CPCT Score Card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• Hindi Shorthand exam passed with speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• 1-Year Diploma course in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.

Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing)

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• CPCT Score Card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other Agency/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• English Shorthand exam passed with speed of 80 W.P.M. from a Board/Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.
• 1-Year Diploma course in Computer Application from an Institution recognized by the M.P. Government.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The recruitment involves two stages:

Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Examination (Screening Only, 100 Marks)

A common online MCQ-based preliminary exam of 120 minutes duration, carrying 100 marks (1 mark per question):

Important: The Preliminary Exam is solely for screening. Its marks will not be considered in the final merit. Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 per category for the Skill Test (candidates with the same cut-off marks are also included).

Stage 2 – Shorthand Skill Test (100 Marks, Qualifying in Nature)

Skill Test Qualifying Marks: General & OBC: 55% | OBC: 55% | SC: 45% | ST & Divyang: 40% | EWS: 49.5%. In case of equal marks, the older candidate gets preference.

Candidate Advisory: A note-book will be provided for dictation; writing in long hand will result in full marks deduction. A mock dictation will precede the actual dictation. Candidates creating disturbance during dictation or transcription will be expelled. No TA/DA is payable for the examination or skill test.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Graduation from a recognized University)
• CPCT Score Card Certificate (MAP-IT or other MP Government-recognized institution)
• Hindi/English Shorthand Examination Certificate (80/100 W.P.M.) from MP Government-recognized Board/Institution
• 1-Year Diploma in Computer Application from an MP Government-recognized Institution
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in the prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Application Instructions

1. Visit www.mphc.gov.in and navigate to "Recruitment/Result".
2. Click on "Online Application Forms/Admit Cards".
3. Register via the Registration link — a User-ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email.
4. Complete the Application form, upload your photograph and signature, and preview before submission.
5. Pay the prescribed fee through Debit Card or Internet Banking.
6. Print the completed application form for future reference.

Edit Window: 30 October 2026 (12:00 PM) to 01 November 2026 (05:00 PM) — only for correcting entries made during application filling (not registration). Help Desk: 919513253398.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for MPHC Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and payment is 27 October 2026 (05:00 PM). The application window opens on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.

What are the total vacancies announced for MPHC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 418 vacancies have been announced across four posts: Stenographer Grade-II (69), Stenographer Grade-III (299), Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) (20), and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) (30).

What is the application fee for MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

Unreserved applicants and those from outside M.P. must pay Rs. 943.40 (Exam Fee Rs. 200 + Portal Fee Rs. 743.40). OBC, SC, ST, and EWS applicants native to M.P., as well as all Divyang applicants, need to pay only the Rs. 743.40 Portal Fee. Skill Test qualifiers must pay an additional Rs. 743.40 as Portal Fee.

What is the salary structure for MPHC Stenographer & Assistant Grade-III posts?

The pay scale is Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200 per month with Grade Pay ranging from Rs. 1,900 to Rs. 2,800, as per the 6th Central Pay Commission. This totals approximately Rs. 7,100 to Rs. 23,000 per month (Basic Pay + Grade Pay), exclusive of Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances.

What is the selection process for MPHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

The selection process has two stages: (1) An Online Preliminary Examination (100 marks) that serves as a screening test — its marks are not considered for the final merit. Shortlisting is done in a 1:5 ratio per category. (2) A Shorthand Skill Test (100 marks, qualifying in nature) involving Hindi dictation at 80/100 W.P.M. or English dictation at 80 W.P.M., with 30 minutes for transcription. Qualifying marks range from 40% to 55% depending on category.

What is the nature of employment for these MPHC posts?

This is a direct recruitment for permanent positions in the District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. Successful candidates will be appointed to sanctioned government posts within the state judiciary.