Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff), Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) 2026

Candidates holding a graduation degree along with the CPCT score card and Hindi shorthand proficiency of 100 words per minute are eligible to apply for Stenographer Grade-II. Those possessing Hindi shorthand certification at 80 words per minute can apply for Stenographer Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff). For the Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing) role, candidates must have an English shorthand qualification certified at 80 words per minute alongside their graduation and computer diploma.

Before initiating the application, verify that your date of birth meets the prescribed cut-off date using the free age calculator. Note that all required diplomas and scorecards must have been obtained on or before the closing date of the application window.

• Stenographer Grade-II: Pay scale ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,800 (equivalent to Pay Matrix Level 5, gross approximately ₹35,000 to ₹38,000 per month).
• Stenographer Grade-III: Pay scale ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,400 (equivalent to Pay Matrix Level 4, gross approximately ₹30,000 to ₹33,000 per month).
• Stenographer Grade-III (Court Manager Staff) and Assistant Grade-III (English Knowing): Pay scale ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹1,900 (equivalent to Pay Matrix Level 2, gross approximately ₹25,000 to ₹28,000 per month).

For these regular salaried government posts, the estimated in-hand salary is credited after statutory National Pension System (NPS) contributions of approximately 10% of basic pay plus dearness allowance, alongside minor professional tax deductions. Stenographers in the judicial service receive regular annual increments and can advance through departmental seniority and promotional exams to Senior Stenographer, Personal Assistant (PA), and Private Secretary (PS) to judicial officers or High Court judges. Calculate your expected take-home pay based on your posting city using the salary calculator.

• Submitting an expired or incomplete MAP-IT CPCT scorecard: Both the computer proficiency section and the respective shorthand or typing components must meet the official qualifying standards.
• Uploading blurry or unreadable scanned copies of educational marksheets, shorthand certificates, or the one-year computer application diploma.
• Claiming reserved category concessions (SC, ST, or OBC) without having a valid digital caste certificate issued by the competent authority of Madhya Pradesh.
• Entering dates of birth or names that do not match the Class 10 High School certificate exactly.
• Incorrect image sizes or file formats for photograph and signature, leading to auto-rejection by the scrutiny portal.
• Failing to complete fee transaction before the closing deadline of 27 October 2026.

Following publication of the final merit list, candidates are summoned to the High Court of Madhya Pradesh or designated District and Sessions Courts for physical verification of original credentials. Candidates must also clear a medical fitness test administered by a District Medical Board.

Upon formal appointment, new recruits undergo an orientation and probationary period of two years. Initial postings are made across district courts, family courts, special tribunals, or the High Court Registry benches at Jabalpur, Indore, or Gwalior. The complete recruitment lifecycle typically takes four to seven months from the close of applications to the issuance of joining letters.

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh was established in 1956 following the reorganization of states, with its principal seat located in the historic city of Jabalpur. The court functions as the apex judicial institution in the state, exercising supervisory jurisdiction over all subordinate courts and tribunals across 55 districts. It operates two permanent benches located at Indore and Gwalior.

As a constitutional authority, the High Court employs thousands of judicial officers, administrative professionals, court managers, and stenographic personnel. It is renowned for its structured career path, institutional prestige, and consistent compliance with service rules and pay revisions under the state judicial pay frameworks.

Stenographers and Assistant Grade-III personnel play an essential role in the daily administration of justice. Primary responsibilities include taking live dictation of court orders, judgments, depositions, and official correspondence from judicial officers or registrar officials during court proceedings and chamber work.

The role is entirely desk-based within courtrooms and administrative chambers. Staff work with modern computer terminals, transcription software, and digital case management systems (CIS). Accuracy, confidentiality of judicial drafts, and strict adherence to court schedules define the daily responsibilities of this professional legal support cadre.