The High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur) conducts the state-level recruitment for Assistant Grade-3 (AG-3), Stenographer Grade-2 & 3, and Court Manager Staff across district courts of MP.
⚡ Official Notification Specifications (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | Hindi Typing (AG-3) | English Typing (AG-3) | Stenographer (Grade 2/3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 30 WPM | 40 WPM | 80/100 WPM Shorthand + 30 WPM Typing |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 5 Min Dictation + 30 Min Transcription |
| Passage Length | Approx 350 Words | Approx 400 Words | 400–500 Words |
| Font Used | Mangal (Unicode) | Times New Roman / Arial | Mangal (Hindi) / Standard (Eng) |
| Keyboard Layout | Remington (Gail) | Standard QWERTY | Remington Gail / QWERTY |
| Marks Allocated | 30 Marks (Merit Added) | 30 Marks (Merit Added) | 100 Marks |
| Error Penalty Rate | 0.50 Marks per Error | 0.50 Marks per Error | 0.50 Marks per Error |
| CPT Mandatory | Valid MP CPCT Scorecard | Valid MP CPCT Scorecard | Valid MP CPCT Scorecard |
1. Marking Scheme & Deduction Formula (100-Mark Main Exam)
In the MPHC Assistant Grade-3 Main Examination:
Typing Score = Base Marks (30) - (Total Errors × 0.50)
- Full Errors (0.50 Marks Deducted):
- Missing or omitted Hindi/English words.
- Substituted words or spelling typos.
- Incorrect matra placement or missing halant in Hindi Devanagari script.
- Candidates who type less than the requisite words receive heavy proportional deductions.
2. Technical System Specifications at Exam Centers
- Operating System: Windows 10 / 11 Enterprise edition.
- Keyboard Driver: Standard Microsoft Hindi Input / IME Remington Gail.
- Backspace Functionality: Backspace and arrow navigation keys are enabled throughout the 10-minute session.
- Display Interface: Top panel shows the text passage; bottom panel provides the typing box.
3. Recommended Practice Drills for MP High Court Aspirants
- Practice on Mangal Remington Gail Daily: Master Remington key combinations for half-letters (क्, त्, प्) and complex conjuncts (द्ध, स्त्र, ष्ट).
- Prioritize Error Reduction: Since each mistake costs half a mark (0.50), committing 10 mistakes loses 5 full marks from your total 30 marks!
- Practice on TypingWire.in using MP High Court simulated passages with live Remington Gail keymapping.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
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