The High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC), Jabalpur has released the official recruitment notification for 1174 posts of Assistant Grade-III under Advertisement No. 614/परीक्षा/2026, dated 14 August 2026. These posts are for direct recruitment to the establishments of the District & Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. Online applications can be submitted at www.mphc.gov.in from 17 August 2026 to 15 September 2026.
MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur |
| Recruiting For | Establishments of the District & Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 614/परीक्षा/2026 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Grade-III (सहायक ग्रेड-III) |
| Total Posts | 1174 |
| Governing Rules | MP District Court Establishment (Recruitment & Conditions of Service) Rules, 2016 |
| Application Mode | Online only, through www.mphc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 August 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Online Application Last Date (with fee payment) | 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Error Correction Window | 19 September 2026 to 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. Will be notified separately on mphc.gov.in |
Note: Fee-related fields cannot be corrected once submitted. The error-correction window applies only to entries made in the Application form, not the Registration form.
MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 1174 vacancies have been announced. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Reservation % | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 27% | 314 |
| SC | 16% | 181 |
| ST | 20% | 236 |
| OBC | 27% | 325 |
| EWS | 10% | 118 |
| Total | – | 1174 |
Horizontal Reservation
| Group | % | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 35% | 110 | 63 | 83 | 114 | 41 | 411 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10% | 31 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 12 | 118 |
An additional 6% horizontal reservation applies for Persons with Disabilities (1.5% each for Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Locomotor Disability, and Multiple Disabilities/Autism/Mental Illness categories). A further 20% of vacancies are horizontally reserved for MP High Court/District Court contractual employees with 5 or more years of qualifying service.
Important: Because Writ Petition No. 5901/2019 (challenging the increase of OBC reservation from 14% to 27%) is pending before the MP High Court, results will be declared in two parts — 87% main result and 13% provisional result — subject to the final court decision. Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change through a corrigendum on mphc.gov.in.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| CPCT Requirement | Valid CPCT Score Card from MAP-IT or any agency recognized by the MP Government |
| Computer Diploma | One-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the MP Government (as per GAD Circular dated 18.08.2015) |
Recognized computer-qualification equivalents include diplomas from UGC-recognized universities/open universities, DOEACC/NIELIT diploma-level exams, Government Polytechnic Modern Office Management courses, Government ITI COPA certificates, and degrees such as B.E. (CSE/IT), MCA, BCA, or B.Sc./M.Sc. (IT/CS). A plain B.Sc./B.Com. with only one computer subject is not accepted on its own. All qualifications must be completed on or before the last date of application. Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| MP and other-state male candidates (Unreserved) | 40 years |
| MP state male candidates (EWS) | 40 years |
| MP state male & female candidates (OBC/SC/ST) | 45 years |
| MP state government/corporation/board employees & home guards | 45 years |
| All women (MP and other states) and all PwD candidates | 45 years |
Minimum age required is 18 years, complete as on 01 January 2026.
Age Relaxation: Ex-servicemen get their actual military service period deducted, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years. MP High Court/District Court contractual employees with 5 or more years of equivalent-post service get relaxation equal to their service period, provided the resulting age does not exceed 55 years.
Reservation and maximum-age relaxation apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates from outside MP, including OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates of other states, must apply under the Unreserved category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / Other State candidates | ₹943.40 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP domicile) and all PwD candidates | ₹743.40 |
Fee must be paid online through debit card, credit card or net banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable. A separate portal charge of ₹743.40 applies for candidates who qualify for the Hindi typing skill test stage.
Salary and Pay Level
| Pay Commission | Pay |
|---|---|
| 6th Pay Commission | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹1,900 |
| 7th Pay Commission (applicable) | Pay Matrix ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
Selection Process
Selection for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III is conducted in two stages, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check.
Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & General Science (incl. GK of MP) | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| English Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration is 120 minutes, in MCQ format. Exam centres are proposed at Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna and Ujjain. Candidates qualify for the skill test at approximately a 1:5 ratio per category (all candidates tied at the cut-off are also included). Preliminary exam marks are used only for screening and are not added to the final merit.
Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Typing (approx. 350 words) | 50 | 10 minutes |
The test is conducted on computer using the Remington Gail keyboard layout. Delete key, arrow keys and mouse are disabled; only Backspace can be used for corrections. Deductions are 0.50 marks per skipped word/error and 0.10 marks per backspace.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Skill Test)
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| General & OBC | 55% |
| SC | 45% |
| ST & PwD | 40% |
| EWS | 49.5% |
Documents Required
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
- CPCT Score Card
- One-year Computer Application diploma certificate
- Birth date proof
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates already in government service
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
How to Apply for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website www.mphc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment/Result” section and click “Online Application Forms/Admit Cards”.
- Select this recruitment; four links will appear — Advertisement, Registration, Application, Edit Application.
- Open the Advertisement link and read the full notification carefully.
- Click Registration and enter the required details. A User-ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email.
- Log in through the Application link, complete the form, and upload your photograph and signature.
- Preview the form carefully and click Submit.
- Pay the applicable fee online through debit card or net banking.
- Download and save the application printout.
- Use the Edit Application link only during the correction window (19–21 September 2026) for Application-form errors.
Important Instructions
- The application is complete only after successful fee payment within the deadline. Failed or incomplete payments due to server or banking issues will not be considered, and the application will be treated as rejected.
- Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2,00,000 and serve a minimum of 3 years.
- Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate; it cannot be requested after appearing in the exam.
- Concealing information about educational qualification, date of birth, reservation status or a pending/decided criminal case leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- Malpractice or impersonation in the exam may lead to disqualification, debarment from future MPHC exams, and prosecution under the Madhya Pradesh Recognised Examinations Act, 1937.
- Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
- Beware of fake recruitment websites or agents demanding payment outside the official mphc.gov.in portal. MP High Court never asks for payment through unofficial channels.
- Always read the official notification PDF before applying, as it is the final authority on all eligibility and process details.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting the form without verifying the CPCT score card and computer diploma validity.
- Entering fee-related details incorrectly, since these fields cannot be corrected later.
- Uploading photographs or signatures that do not meet the specified format.
- Missing the 19–21 September 2026 correction window for Application-form errors.
- Applying under the wrong category despite being a non-MP domicile candidate.
Official Notification and Application Links
Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 614/परीक्षा/2026)
MP High Court Recruitment/Result Portal
Conclusion
The MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 offers 1174 vacancies across District & Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh, with online applications open from 17 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Eligible candidates should read the official notification PDF carefully, confirm their CPCT and computer diploma eligibility, and complete the online application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
