Jind Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: 12 Grade-III Posts on Ad Hoc Basis — Shorthand 80 WPM Required

District court stenographer vacancies don’t come around often — and when they do, the application window is brutally short. The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Jind has announced 12 Stenographer Grade-III posts on ad hoc basis, with offline applications open from 7 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (5:00 PM).

No application fee. But don’t mistake “no fee” for “easy” — the selection runs through an 80 WPM English shorthand test, a computer transcription test, and a computer proficiency test. This recruitment filters on skill, not luck.

Jind Court Stenographer Vacancy 2026 — Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Jind (Haryana)
Post Name	Stenographer Grade-III
Total Vacancies	12 Posts
Engagement Type	Ad hoc basis
Job Location	Jind, Haryana
Apply Mode	Offline (by hand / registered post)
Application Fee	Nil
Pay	Rs. 25,500 per month (FPL-4)
Official Website	Jind District Court’s official portal

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	7 October 2026
Offline Form Start Date	7 October 2026
Last Date to Submit Form	30 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Skill Test Date	To be notified later

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

With only 12 posts split across 8 categories, your real competition is within your own category — not the full applicant pool.

Category	Vacancies
General	4
EWS	1
BC-A	2
BC-B	1
DSC	1
OSC	1
PwD	1
ESM	1
Total	12

“Ad Hoc Basis” — What It Actually Means for You

This is the part most applicants skim over, and it’s the most important line in the notification.

Ad hoc means this is a temporary engagement, not a permanent government appointment. You will be paid a consolidated Rs. 25,500 per month (the initial pay of FPL-4), and the engagement lasts only as long as the court’s requirement continues. There is no probation-to-confirmation track here.

Why does the court hire this way? District courts routinely face staff shortages while regular recruitment cycles take years. Ad hoc stenographers keep the courts running in the meantime.

Should you still apply? If you have the shorthand speed, absolutely — court stenography experience is one of the strongest resume lines for every future regular stenographer recruitment (in courts, SSC, or state services). Treat it as paid training plus a foot in the door, not as a lifetime posting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• Shorthand: English shorthand at 80 words per minute.
• Transcription: 20 words per minute on computer.
• Computer proficiency: Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Matriculation: Must have passed Matric with Hindi or English as a subject.
• Age: 18 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026; relaxation applicable as per government rules.

The shorthand requirement deserves a pause. 80 WPM is not a casual skill — it typically takes 6–12 months of dedicated practice to build and hold. If you learned shorthand years ago and haven’t practiced since, test yourself honestly before applying: the shorthand test is qualifying in nature, and there is no partial credit.

Selection Process: Three Tests, Then Verification

1. English Shorthand Test (80 WPM) — dictation at 80 words per minute. This is the primary filter.
2. Computer Transcription Test (20 WPM) — transcribing the dictated matter on computer. Many candidates clear shorthand but stumble here, because fast writing means nothing if your transcription speed and accuracy lag.
3. Computer Proficiency Test — word processing and spreadsheet tasks.
4. Document Verification — originals checked before final selection.

Notice what’s missing: no written general-knowledge exam, no interview mentioned. Your hands and your speed are the entire selection. Prepare accordingly — practice dictation-to-transcription as one continuous chain, not as two separate skills.

Documents and the Fine Print That Gets Forms Rejected

Court recruitments still run on old-school postal formalities. Miss one and your application goes straight to the reject pile:

• Prescribed application form, duly filled
• Recent coloured passport-size photograph affixed on the form
• Attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, and category certificates
• Two self-addressed envelopes with proper postage stamps affixed
• The main envelope must be superscribed: “Application for the post of Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc basis)”

The two self-addressed envelopes are how the court sends you the test call letter — wrong postage or missing envelopes means you never hear back. And the superscription line must be written exactly as specified; sorting staff literally sort envelopes by what’s written on them.

How to Apply Offline — Step by Step

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official Jind District Court website.
2. Fill it with your name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, category, address, qualification, and contact details — exactly as per your certificates.
3. Affix a recent coloured passport-size photograph and attach attested copies of all required certificates.
4. Enclose two self-addressed envelopes with proper postage stamps.
5. Superscribe the main envelope with “Application for the post of Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc basis)”.
6. Submit by hand or by registered post to the Office of the Superintendent, Sessions Division, Jind, Haryana — so it reaches before 30 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

If sending by post, dispatch at least 4–5 days early. “Posted before the last date” doesn’t count — receipt before the deadline does.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are there in Jind Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
12 posts of Stenographer Grade-III, on ad hoc basis.

What is the last date to apply?
30 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Is there an application fee?
No, there is no fee for any category.

What is the age limit?
18 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per rules.

What qualification is required?
Graduation in any stream, English shorthand at 80 WPM, computer transcription at 20 WPM, proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, and Matric with Hindi or English as a subject.

What is the salary?
Rs. 25,500 per month (FPL-4 initial pay), on ad hoc basis.

What is the selection process?
English shorthand test, computer transcription test, computer proficiency test, and document verification.

How do I apply?
Offline only — submit the filled form by hand or registered post to the Office of the Superintendent, Sessions Division, Jind, Haryana.

When will the skill test be held?
The test date will be notified later on the official website.

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