MPHC Stenographer and Assistant Recruitment 2026: 418 Posts, Last Date 27 Oct

Quick answer

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has invited online applications for 418 posts of Stenographer and Assistant in District and Sessions Courts across the state, under Advt No. 666/Exam/2026. The advertisement is dated 6 October 2026. The application window closes on 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The candidate edit window is 30 October to 1 November 2026. The online preliminary exam date is not yet announced.

Time-sensitive: The last date is 27 October 2026. If you read this after 5 PM that day, the window has closed. Watch for a corrigendum or a fresh notice on mphc.gov.in.

Important dates

Vacancies

Category-wise reservation is not confirmed here. Check the advertisement for the split.

Eligibility

• Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Computer: A one-year diploma in computer application, as reported.
• CPCT: A CPCT score card from MAP-IT or another recognised agency, as reported.
• Shorthand speed (as reported):
  • Stenographer Grade-II: Hindi at 100 words per minute.
  • Stenographer Grade-III and Grade-III (Court Manager Staff): Hindi at 80 words per minute.
  • Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): English at 80 words per minute.

Shorthand speeds come from notices of earlier cycles as well as from this one. Confirm them in the 2026 advertisement before you rely on them.

Age limit

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. Minimum age is 18 years.

• 40 years: Unreserved male candidates (MP and other states) and EWS male candidates (MP).
• 45 years: OBC, SC and ST candidates (MP), MP government employees and Home Guards, all female candidates, and all Divyang candidates.

Application fee

One report gives a single fee of Rs 943 for general candidates. That matches the total above.

Selection process

• Online preliminary examination: 100 marks, as reported.
• Skill test in Hindi or English shorthand: 100 marks, as reported.

One guide says the online test has 100 questions in five subjects (General Knowledge, Mathematics and Reasoning, General Hindi, English and Computer Knowledge), lasts 2 hours, has no negative marking, and is screening only. Confirm the marks, qualifying rules and exam mode on the advertisement.

Pay scale

Reported pay is Rs 5,200 to Rs 20,200 in the pay band, with grade pay Rs 1,900 to Rs 2,800 (6th Pay Commission). A second report gives Rs 19,500 to Rs 91,300. Do not quote a salary figure until you have checked the advertisement.

How to apply

1. Open mphc.gov.in and read the full advertisement.
2. Register with a valid mobile number and email.
3. Fill the form and upload photograph, signature and certificates in the required format.
4. Pay the fee online before 27 October 2026, 5 PM.
5. Save the application number and a PDF copy.
6. Use the edit window (30 October to 1 November 2026) only for corrections the advertisement allows.

Documents to keep ready

• Graduation marksheet and degree certificate
• CPCT score card
• Computer diploma certificate
• Shorthand speed certificate, where required
• Caste certificate and Divyang certificate, if claiming relaxation
• Domicile proof for MP native candidates
• Photograph and signature in the specified format

Common mistakes

• Applying on the last day. The portal can slow near the deadline.
• Using an unofficial site for the form. Use mphc.gov.in only.
• Missing the shorthand speed for your post. Check the speed in the advertisement for your post.