The Madhya Pradesh High Court (MPHC) has invited online applications for 1,174 Assistant Grade-III posts in District and Sessions Court establishments across Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026 dated 14 August 2026.
The online application process began on 17 August 2026 at 12 noon and will remain open until 15 September 2026 at 5 PM. Candidates who need to correct eligible details in their submitted application will get a correction window from 19 to 21 September 2026. The date of the online preliminary examination will be announced separately.
Graduates who possess the required CPCT scorecard and the prescribed computer qualification are eligible to apply. Selection will involve a 100-mark online preliminary examination followed by a 50-mark Hindi typing skill test.
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MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur |
| Recruitment | Assistant Grade-III, District Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 614/Exam/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,174 |
| Application Start Date | 17 August 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 19 to 21 September 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Online Preliminary Exam + Hindi Typing Skill Test |
| Pay Matrix | ₹19,500–₹62,000 |
The High Court has advertised 1,174 vacancies. However, candidates should carefully review the reservation arrangement, as the notification divides the recruitment results into an 87% main portion and a 13% provisional portion.
Under the 87% portion, 1,021 vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Category | Vacancies under 87% Result |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 314 |
| Scheduled Caste | 181 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 236 |
| OBC | 172 |
| EWS | 118 |
| Total | 1,021 |
Another 153 vacancies, representing 13% of the total posts, are provisional. Their eventual treatment between the relevant reservation categories will depend on the applicable judicial decision concerning the Madhya Pradesh OBC reservation issue.
Therefore, candidates should avoid simply adding the 27% OBC and 27% UR figures shown as alternative reservation scenarios in the notification. The notified overall recruitment strength remains 1,174 posts.
Horizontal Reservation
The notification also provides horizontal reservation within the advertised posts for women, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities.
For women, the notification indicates reserved posts across UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. Separate horizontal reservation is also available to ex-servicemen and PwD candidates under the applicable Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
The High Court has clarified that the number of vacancies may change. Any revision will be communicated through the official website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Issued | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 17 August 2026 at 12 noon |
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 at 5 PM |
| Application Correction Begins | 19 September 2026 at 12 noon |
| Last Date for Correction | 21 September 2026 at 5 PM |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be notified later |
Applicants should complete both the application and the fee payment before the deadline. The High Court has stated that applications without successful payment of the prescribed fee will not be treated as complete.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfil both educational and technical qualification requirements by the last date for applications.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have:
- A graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
- A CPCT score card, after passing the CPCT examination conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP-IT) or another agency/institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
- A one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government, or another recognised equivalent qualification specified in the notification.
Which Computer Qualifications Are Accepted?
The notification recognises several alternatives to the one-year computer diploma. These include qualifications obtained from recognised universities/open universities, NIELIT/DOEACC, Government Polytechnic institutions and Government ITIs.
Higher computer-related qualifications such as BCA, MCA, B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, M.Sc. IT/Computer Science and other specified technical qualifications may also be accepted.
However, merely studying computer science as a single subject in an unrelated B.Sc. or B.Com degree will not automatically be treated as the prescribed computer qualification. Candidates should match their exact qualifications with the alternatives listed in the official advertisement before applying.
Age Limit
Candidates must be 18 years of age as of 1 January 2026.
| Candidate Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR male candidates of MP and other states | 40 years |
| EWS male candidates of Madhya Pradesh | 40 years |
| MP SC/ST/OBC male and female candidates | 45 years |
| Eligible MP Government/Nigam/Mandal/Autonomous Body employees and Nagar Sainik | 45 years |
| Women candidates | 45 years |
| PwD candidates | 45 years |
Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh who belong to the SC, ST, OBC, or EWS categories will not receive Madhya Pradesh reservation benefits and must apply under the Unreserved category, as specified in the notification.
Additional Age Relaxation
Ex-servicemen can receive relaxation by deducting the period of defence service from their actual age, subject to the conditions prescribed in the advertisement.
Employees of the Madhya Pradesh High Court or District Courts who have worked on contractual or higher posts for at least five years may also receive relaxation equivalent to their contractual service, subject to a maximum age of 55 years.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Portal & Other Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh | ₹200 | ₹743.40 | ₹943.40 |
| MP OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates | ₹0 | ₹743.40 | ₹743.40 |
| PwD candidates | ₹0 | ₹743.40 | ₹743.40 |
The fee is subject to change if portal charges are revised. The notification also makes it clear that the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another application or recruitment.
Selection Process
The recruitment examination will be conducted in two stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination – 100 marks
- Hindi Typing Skill Test – 50 marks
The preliminary examination is only a screening examination. Its marks will not be added to the final merit score.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Hindi typing test on the basis of category-wise preliminary examination merit, generally in a ratio of approximately five candidates for every vacancy (1:5). Candidates obtaining marks equal to the cut-off at the boundary may also be included even if this increases the ratio beyond 1:5.
MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2026
The preliminary examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark. Candidates will get 120 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK & General Studies, including MP GK | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| Mathematics & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 | Hindi |
| English Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | English |
| Total | 100 | 100 | — |
The notification does not prescribe a negative-marking provision in the preliminary examination section.
Official Notification PDF Download Here
Hindi Typing Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted through the preliminary examination will appear for a 50-mark Hindi typing skill test.
| Test | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Typing – approximately 350 words | 50 | 10 minutes |
Candidates will have to type the displayed Hindi matter using the Remington Gail keyboard layout.
The test will be conducted on computers provided at the examination centre. Candidates cannot bring their own computer, keyboard or chair.
During typing:
- The delete key, arrow keys and mouse will remain disabled.
- Candidates will be able to use the Backspace key to make corrections.
- The test will contain approximately 350 Hindi words.
- Typing will be evaluated on both speed (NWPM) and accuracy.
- 0.50 mark will be deducted for each incorrect word.
- 0.10 mark will be deducted for each use of Backspace.
These rules make accuracy particularly important. Candidates should therefore prepare specifically for the Remington Gail layout rather than relying solely on general Hindi typing practice.
Minimum Marks in Hindi Typing Test
The final selection is based on marks obtained in the skill test and category-wise merit.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 55% |
| OBC | 55% |
| EWS | 49.5% |
| SC | 45% |
| ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
If two candidates secure equal marks, the older candidate will receive preference in the merit order.
MP High Court Assistant Salary
Assistant Grade-III carries the earlier pay scale of ₹5,200–₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹1,900.
Under the Seventh Pay Commission, the applicable pay matrix is: ₹19,500 to ₹62,000
Selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances in accordance with the applicable rules governing District Court establishments in Madhya Pradesh.
How to Apply for MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Madhya Pradesh High Court website.
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of MPHC.
- Open the Exam Updates section on the home page under Latest updates.
- Select the Assistant Grade-III District Court Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Click on Registration and complete initial registration.
- Use the generated User ID and password to log in.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other details.
- Check all entered information carefully.
- Pay the applicable examination and portal fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future use.
The portal also contains an Edit Application facility during the notified correction period. However, details entered in the initial registration form cannot necessarily be corrected through this facility, so candidates should exercise caution during registration.
For technical difficulty while filling out the application, the notification provides the service provider’s Help Desk number 919513632554.
₹2 Lakh Bond and Three-Year Service Condition
One important condition candidates should be aware of before applying is the mandatory service bond.
A candidate appointed to Assistant Grade-III will have to execute a ₹2 lakh bond in the prescribed format and undertake to serve for a minimum period of three years after joining.
If the employee resigns or otherwise leaves the service before completing the stipulated period, the bond may be forfeited, and the candidate may have to pay the ₹2 lakh bond amount.
The notification provides an exception where an employee resigns after obtaining prior permission to join service under the Madhya Pradesh Government or the Central Government.
