MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1174 Posts

The Madhya Pradesh High Court (MPHC), Jabalpur, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Grade-III (सहायक ग्रेड-III) in the establishments of the District & Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking government jobs in the judiciary.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

• 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 Start: 19 September 2026, 12:00 PM
• Error Correction Window End: 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM
• Age Reckoning Date: 01 January 2026
• Online Preliminary Examination: To be notified separately

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

A total of 1174 posts are available for Assistant Grade-III. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Horizontal Reservation (within total posts)

• Women: 35% (411 posts)
• Ex-Servicemen: 10% (118 posts)
• PwD Category: 6% total (18 VH, 18 HH, 17 LD, 17 MD)

Note: OBC reservation is subject to the final decision of the MP High Court in Writ Petition No. 5901/2019. Results will be declared in two parts: 87% main result and 13% provisional result.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Technical Qualification

• Basic Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• CPCT Requirement: CPCT Score Card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other MP Government recognized agency.
• Computer Diploma: One-year Diploma course in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the MP Government.

Important: All qualifications must be obtained on or before the last date of online application.

Citizenship

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years for MP & other-state male candidates (Unreserved) and MP state male candidates (EWS).
• 45 years for MP state male & female candidates (OBC/SC/ST), MP state government employees, home guards, all women (MP & other states), and all PwD candidates.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable as per MP Government rules for various categories, including Ex-servicemen and contractual employees of MP High Court/District Courts.

Note: Reservation and maximum-age relaxation provisions apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates from outside MP must apply under the "Unreserved" category.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a salary as per the 7th Pay Commission:

• Pay Matrix: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000

Selection Process

The selection process for Assistant Grade-III involves two stages:

1. Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks) Subjects: G.K. + G.S. (incl. MP GK), Maths + Logical Reasoning, General Hindi, English Knowledge, Computer Knowledge.
2. Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours), MCQ format.
3. Qualifying nature; marks are not carried forward to the final result.
4. Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test (50 Marks) Conducted on computer in Remington Gail keyboard layout (unrestricted mode).
5. Minimum qualifying marks: 55% for General & OBC, 45% for SC, 40% for ST & PwD, 49.5% for EWS.
6. A separate portal charge of ₹743.40 must be paid by successful prelim candidates for the typing test.

In case of a tie, preference is given to the candidate with higher age.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official website www.mphc.gov.in. Follow these steps:

1. Visit www.mphc.gov.in.
2. Click on "Recruitment/Result" → "Click on Online Application Forms/Admit Cards".
3. Select the Assistant Grade-III recruitment.
4. Read the Advertisement carefully.
5. Click "Registration" and fill in details to get User-ID and Password.
6. Log in via "Application", complete the form, and upload photograph and signature.
7. Preview and Submit the form.
8. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
9. Download and print the application form for future reference.
10. Use the "Edit Application" link only during the notified correction window (19–21 September 2026) for application form errors.

It is advised to complete the application and fee payment well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

Application Fee

• General / Other State Candidates: ₹943.40
• SC / ST / OBC / PwD (MP Domicile): ₹743.40

A separate fee of ₹743.40 is required for the Hindi Typing Skill Test for qualified candidates.

Important Conditions

• Candidates with more than one living spouse or more than two children (born on or after 26 Jan 2001) are generally ineligible (subject to exceptions).
• A Physical Fitness Certificate from the District Medical Board is required within 30 days of appointment.
• Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department.
• Concealing information about criminal cases will lead to disqualification.
• Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2,00,000 and serve a minimum of 3 years.
• District/post allotment is based on merit and vacancy availability during counselling.