MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 for 1,174 Vacancies

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, for 1,174 vacancies. Online applications under Advertisement No. 614/परीक्षा/2026 are open from 17 August 2026 at 12:00 PM to 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Applicants must possess graduation, the prescribed CPCT qualification and an accepted computer qualification by the closing date. Candidates should read the official MP High Court Assistant Grade-III advertisement before submitting the form.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates

Application Status

Online applications are open as of 29 August 2026. The application and fee payment process closes on 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only applications submitted on time with successful payment of the applicable charges will be treated as valid.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Vacancy 2026

The recruitment advertises 1,174 Assistant Grade-III vacancies. The notification provides an overall category-wise distribution but does not provide district-wise vacancy figures.

Overall Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

The 153 OBC posts in the disputed 13% reservation segment are included in the provisional-result segment and remain subject to the final decisions of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh.

Women and Ex-servicemen Horizontal Reservation

These are horizontal reservations within the respective vertical categories and are not additional vacancies.

PwD Horizontal Reservation

The following 70 posts represent horizontal reservation within the advertised vacancies and must not be added to the total of 1,174.

What Is the Educational Qualification?

Candidates must possess graduation, the prescribed CPCT qualification and an accepted computer qualification by the application closing date.

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Passed CPCT score-card examination conducted by MAP-IT or another agency or institution recognized by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
• Passed a one-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognized by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Accepted Computer Qualifications

• Diploma from a UGC-recognized university or open university.
• DOEACC/NIELIT diploma-level examination.
• Modern Office Management course from a government polytechnic.
• One-year COPA certificate from a government ITI.
• B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• M.E. or M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• BCA, MCA, M.Sc. in IT or Computer Science, or B.Sc. in IT or Computer Science.
• AICTE-approved polytechnic diploma in Computer Science, Computer Application or Information Technology.

Not accepted as an equivalent computer qualification: A B.Sc. or B.Com. containing only one computer subject.

The required educational and technical qualifications, along with the relevant marksheets or certificates, must have been obtained by 15 September 2026.

What Is the Age Limit for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years. The applicable maximum age depends on the candidate’s category and status. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Age Relaxation

• Eligible ex-servicemen: The complete defence-service period is deducted from actual age, but the resulting age must not exceed the applicable maximum age limit by more than three years.
• Eligible contractual employees: Candidates working for at least five years against equivalent or higher posts in the MP High Court or MP District Courts receive relaxation equal to their contractual service period, subject to a maximum age of 55 years.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

• Indian citizens who possess the prescribed graduation, CPCT and computer qualifications by the closing date.
• Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh may apply, but OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states will be treated as unreserved candidates for reservation purposes.
• Reservation and maximum-age benefits are available only to eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates, except where the advertisement expressly provides otherwise for women and PwD candidates.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• A person who is not a citizen of India.
• A person having more than one living spouse.
• A candidate having more than two living children if one was born on or after 26 January 2001, subject to exceptions under the applicable Madhya Pradesh rules.
• A candidate declared medically unfit for appointment.
• A person associated with an organization declared unlawful, activities against the Constitution, public order, sovereignty, integrity or security of India, or activities promoting enmity between groups.
• A person dismissed from service by the Central Government, a State Government, a local authority or a court.
• A candidate debarred or disqualified by UPSC, a State Public Service Commission or a High Court recruitment examination.
• A person convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude.
• A candidate who conceals a criminal case or submits false, forged, incomplete or misleading information.
• A candidate who canvasses or seeks support or a recommendation for selection or appointment.

What Is the Application Fee?

Payment can be made using a debit card or internet banking. Application and portal charges are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted.

How to Apply for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the MP High Court Recruitment/Result page.
2. Open the online application section for Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 and read the advertisement.
3. Register using the required mobile number, email address and personal details.
4. Use the User ID and password sent to the registered mobile number and email address to access the form.
5. Complete the application form and upload the photograph and signature.
6. Preview all entries carefully and submit the form.
7. Pay the applicable examination and portal charges within the application period.
8. Download and retain the final application-form printout and payment record.

Documents Required to Be Uploaded or Produced

• Educational marksheets and certificates supporting graduation and the prescribed computer qualification.
• Valid CPCT scorecard or certificate.
• Category, domicile, EWS or disability certificate, where applicable.
• Self-attested copies of supporting documents when called for document scrutiny before the Hindi typing skill test.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates working in a public institution, government department, Central Government establishment or autonomous institution.
• Relieving Certificate, No Dues Certificate and No Enquiry Certificate at appointment for serving government employees.
• Complete details and supporting information for any pending or decided criminal case.
• Medical fitness certificate issued by the District Medical Board at the appointment stage.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not submit the form without successful payment of the prescribed fee and portal charges.
• Do not enter incorrect, incomplete, concealed or misleading information.
• Do not wait for the final hours, as server or transaction failure does not guarantee an extension.
• Check registration details carefully because they cannot be changed through the correction facility.
• Retain the final application printout and payment record.
• Regularly monitor the MP High Court website because notices published there are treated as sufficient communication.
• Do not use forged documents, impersonation, prohibited electronic devices or unfair means.
• Do not canvass or seek a recommendation from an influential person or government official.

What Can Be Corrected in the Application Form?

Application-form entries may be corrected from 19 September 2026 at 12:00 PM to 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• The correction facility applies only to entries made in the application form.
• Details entered during registration cannot be corrected.
• No correction is permitted after the correction window closes.
• No separate correction representation will be accepted after the deadline.

What Is the Selection Process?

1. Online preliminary examination carrying 100 marks.
2. Category-wise shortlisting in approximately a 1:5 ratio for the Hindi typing skill test. All candidates tied at the cutoff will be included.
3. Submission and scrutiny of the prescribed application form and supporting documents before the skill test.
4. Hindi typing skill test carrying 50 marks.
5. Final category-wise merit based on Hindi typing skill-test marks, subject to eligibility, document verification, background verification and medical fitness.

The preliminary examination is a screening test only. Its marks are not included in the final result.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Exam Pattern 2026

Online Preliminary Examination

The preliminary examination will be an online MCQ test containing 100 questions for 100 marks. Candidates will receive 120 minutes.

Hindi Typing Skill Test

Typing Test Deductions

• 0.50 mark for every omitted word.
• 0.50 mark for every typing error.
• 0.10 mark for every use of the Backspace key.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Syllabus

• General Knowledge and General Studies, including Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge.
• Mathematics.
• Logical Reasoning.
• General Hindi.
• English Knowledge.
• Computer Knowledge.
• Hindi typing of approximately 350 words using the Remington Gail keyboard.

What Are the Minimum Qualifying Marks?

The following minimum percentages apply to the Hindi typing skill test:

What Is the MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Salary?

The post carries the Sixth Pay Commission scale of ₹5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay ₹1,900. The corresponding Seventh Pay Commission pay matrix is ₹19,500–62,000.

Is There a Service Bond?

Yes. Selected candidates must execute a ₹2,00,000 bond and undertake to serve for at least three years after joining. Leaving before completing three years or violating the bond conditions may result in forfeiture and payment of the bond amount.

The bond amount is not payable when an employee resigns with prior permission to join service under the Madhya Pradesh Government or Central Government.

Posting, District Allocation and Transfer Rules

• District allocation will take place through counselling according to category-wise merit and category-wise availability of district vacancies.
• Selection does not create a right to appointment in a particular district or against a particular vacancy.
• The Principal District Judge of the allotted district will be the appointing authority.
• Appointment remains subject to verification of documents, eligibility and background to the satisfaction of the appointing authority.
• Requests to change the allotted district after counselling or undertake a mutual district exchange will not be considered.

Medical Fitness Requirement

• Appointment is subject to a fitness certificate issued by the District Medical Board.
• A candidate may be appointed provisionally subject to submitting the certificate within 30 days of appointment.
• Failure to submit the certificate within the allowed period may result in termination.
• Services may be terminated immediately if the candidate is declared medically unfit.

Where Will the Preliminary Examination Be Conducted?

The preliminary examination cities named in the advertisement are listed below. The authority may expand, reduce or change the cities depending on candidate numbers and centre capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Assistant Grade-III vacancies are advertised?

A total of 1,174 Assistant Grade-III vacancies are advertised.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application and fee payment deadline is 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes. However, OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh are treated as unreserved candidates for reservation purposes.

Is a CPCT scorecard compulsory?

Yes. The prescribed CPCT qualification must have been passed by the application closing date.

What is the basic educational qualification?

Candidates need graduation in any discipline, the prescribed CPCT qualification and an accepted one-year computer diploma or recognized equivalent computer qualification.

Are preliminary examination marks counted in final merit?

No. The preliminary examination is only for screening. Final category-wise merit is prepared from the Hindi typing skill-test marks.

Which keyboard layout is used for the Hindi typing test?

The Hindi typing skill test uses the Remington Gail keyboard layout.

Can registration details be corrected?

No. The correction window applies only to application-form entries. Details entered during registration cannot be corrected.

Is the application fee refundable?

No. The application and portal charges are neither refundable nor adjustable.

Has the preliminary examination date been announced?

No exact preliminary examination date was provided in the advertisement. It will be notified separately on the MP High Court website.