If you have been putting off the Madhya Pradesh High Court application, today is the day to stop waiting. The online window for 418 Stenographer and Assistant Grade III posts in the district and sessions courts of Madhya Pradesh closes today, Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at 5 PM, and the High Court has made it clear that the fee payment must also be completed within the same deadline. There is no mention of an extension, so an incomplete form at 5 PM will simply not count.
The recruitment, advertised as number 666/Exam/2026 by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur, opened on 6 October 2026. It covers four posts: Stenographer Grade II, Stenographer Grade III, Stenographer Grade III for Court Manager staff, and Assistant Grade III for candidates who know English shorthand. Posting will be in district courts across Madhya Pradesh, with district allotment done through counselling.
418 vacancies: how the posts break up
The largest share of seats is for Stenographer Grade III, with 299 posts. Stenographer Grade II has 69 posts, while Stenographer Grade III (Court Manager Staff) has 20 posts and Assistant Grade III (English Knowing) has 30 posts. Together, that adds up to 418.
One detail deserves attention. For the Court Manager Staff and Assistant Grade III posts, only unreserved posts are vacant, so candidates from reserved categories will be treated as unreserved for those two posts. The post chosen in the online form cannot be changed later, and selection will be made only for that chosen post, even if the candidate holds the qualification for a higher post.
Who can apply: eligibility in plain terms
The basic qualification is the same across posts, with the shorthand requirement changing by post. Every applicant needs a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, a CPCT score card from MAP-IT or another agency recognised by the Madhya Pradesh government, and a one-year diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institution.
- Stenographer Grade II: Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute.
- Stenographer Grade III and Stenographer Grade III (Court Manager Staff): Hindi shorthand at 80 words per minute.
- Assistant Grade III (English Knowing): English shorthand at 80 words per minute.
All qualifications must be in hand by the last date of application. On age, a candidate must have completed 18 years as on 1 January 2026. The maximum age is 40 years for unreserved candidates, while Madhya Pradesh OBC, SC and ST candidates get 45 years, with other relaxations as per the rules. Reservation benefits apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh; candidates from other states will be treated as unreserved.
Fee, correction window and selection process
The application fee is Rs 943.40 for unreserved and other-state candidates, and Rs 743.40 for reserved-category candidates of Madhya Pradesh and persons with disabilities. Payment is online, through debit card, credit card or internet banking, and it must be completed by 5 PM today.
There is a small safety net for those who submit in time but spot a mistake. The correction window for editing the application runs from 30 October 2026 at noon to 1 November 2026 at 5 PM. That window is for corrections only, not for fresh applications.
Selection will happen in two stages: an online preliminary examination of 100 marks, followed by a Hindi or English stenography skill test of 100 marks. The preliminary examination date has not been announced yet and will be notified later on the High Court website.
How to apply before 5 PM today
- Go to mphc.gov.in and open the recruitment section for advertisement 666/Exam/2026.
- Read the post-wise eligibility carefully and pick the post you are qualified for, since the choice cannot be changed later.
- Fill in personal, educational and CPCT details, upload the required documents, and pay the fee online.
- Submit before 5 PM today and save a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt.
- If you need to correct anything, use the edit window between 30 October and 1 November.
One last note: the number of posts can change through a corrigendum on the High Court website, so keep an eye on mphc.gov.in even after applying. But the immediate deadline is simple. The clock runs out at 5 PM today, and for 418 court posts, that is a deadline worth meeting.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for MP High Court Stenographer recruitment 2026?
Today, 27 October 2026, up to 5 PM, including fee payment.
How many vacancies are there in MPHC Stenographer and Assistant recruitment?
There are 418 vacancies in total: 69 Stenographer Grade II, 299 Stenographer Grade III, 20 Stenographer Grade III (Court Manager Staff) and 30 Assistant Grade III posts.
What qualification is needed for MP High Court Stenographer posts?
Graduation in any discipline, a CPCT score card, a one-year computer diploma, and shorthand at 100 words per minute in Hindi for Grade II or 80 words per minute for Grade III and Assistant posts.
What is the application fee?
Rs 943.40 for unreserved and other-state candidates, and Rs 743.40 for reserved-category candidates of Madhya Pradesh and persons with disabilities.
When can I correct my MPHC application form?
The correction window runs from 30 October 2026 at noon to 1 November 2026 at 5 PM, for editing a submitted form only.
Applicants should verify all details in the official advertisement on mphc.gov.in before applying, since the High Court notice is the final authority.
