MPHC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 418 Stenographer Grade II/III, Assistant Posts

This recruitment drive targets candidates equipped with specialized administrative and secretarial capabilities. Candidates applying for Stenographer Grade-II require a Hindi shorthand speed of 100 W.P.M., whereas candidates for Stenographer Grade-III and Court Manager Staff need 80 W.P.M. in Hindi shorthand. The Assistant Grade-III position specifically demands an English shorthand speed of 80 W.P.M. alongside standard graduation credentials.

All applicants must ensure their age falls within the prescribed windows as on the crucial cutoff date specified in the official release. You can calculate your exact age eligibility using our age calculator before filling out the online application form.

• Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Matrix Level (₹28,700 to ₹91,300), initial estimated in-hand salary of ₹35,000 to ₹39,000 per month.
• Stenographer Grade-III & Assistant Grade-III: Pay Matrix Level (₹19,500 to ₹62,000), initial estimated in-hand salary of ₹24,000 to ₹27,000 per month.

These positions represent regular government service appointments under the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. Standard deductions including approximately 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) and applicable professional or income tax will apply to gross earnings. Promoted employees advance through court administrative hierarchies to higher secretarial levels and office superintendent positions over time. Estimate your monthly earnings post deductions using our salary calculator.

Every year, several applications for Madhya Pradesh judicial appointments get rejected due to avoidable errors during the submission process. Below are the primary failure points to avoid:

1. Uploading an invalid, expired, or unverified C.P.C.T. scorecard that does not meet the specified pass standards.

2. Entering wrong shorthand speed details or applying for Stenographer Grade-II (100 W.P.M.) without meeting the necessary speed competency.

3. Uploading blurred photographs or signatures that fail automated image verification checks on the registration portal.

4. Miscalculating category age relaxation rules without possessing a valid MP domicile or caste certificate issued by competent authorities.

5. Incomplete application fee transactions where funds are debited but transaction status remains unconfirmed on the portal.

Once the final merit list is declared based on main practical examination scores, selected candidates are summoned for document verification at designated judicial centers. Candidates must present original academic certificates, CPCT scorecards, computer diplomas, caste certificates, and MP domicile documents for authentication.

Upon clearing document verification and a routine medical fitness test, candidates are allocated to various District and Sessions Courts across Madhya Pradesh. Appointees undergo an initial probation and orientation period focusing on judicial terminology, case filing systems, dictation protocols, and court record management.

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh was established in 1956 following the reorganization of states. Headquartered in Jabalpur, the High Court also maintains two permanent benches located in Indore and Gwalior. It serves as the highest judicial authority within the state of Madhya Pradesh, supervising a vast network of district courts, sessions courts, and specialized tribunals.

The administrative division of the High Court oversees thousands of judicial officers and support staff. Employing modern digital courtroom tools and automated case management systems, the institution offers a secure and disciplined work environment for judicial administrative personnel.

Stenographers and Assistant Grade-III staff serve as critical operational links within district courtrooms and administrative chambers. Stenographers take live dictation during judicial proceedings, transcribing bench orders, witness testimonies, and formal judgments directly onto computer systems with precision.

Assistant Grade-III staff handle documentation, issue court summons, maintain case files, type legal notices, and manage public counter queries. The role involves regular interaction with judicial officers, legal professionals, and court visitors in an organized court office setting.