MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,174 Posts (Advt. No. 614/Exam/2026)

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC), Jabalpur has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. 614/Exam/2026) for the direct recruitment of Assistant Grade-III (Sahayak Grade-III) across various District and Sessions Courts establishments in the state.

A massive total of 1,174 vacancies have been announced under this employment drive. The online application registration window opens on 17th August 2026 at 12:00 PM, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal until 15th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC), Jabalpur
Advertisement Number	Kramank 614/Pariksha/2026, Dated 14.08.2026
Post Name	Assistant Grade-III (Sahayak Grade-III)
Total Vacancies	1,174 Posts (1,021 Main + 153 Provisional)
Job Location	District & Sessions Court Establishments across Madhya Pradesh
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Registration Commencement	17th August 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online	15th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Application Correction Window	19th September to 21st September 2026
Official Website Portal	www.mphc.gov.in

Important Schedule & Dates Matrix

Event	Dates & Time
Notification Release Date	14th August 2026
Commencement of Online Application	17th August 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment	15th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Application Form Correction Window	19th Sept 2026 (12:00 PM) to 21st Sept 2026 (05:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Online Preliminary Examination Date	To Be Notified Later

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 1,174 vacancies are structured across different reservation brackets as per Madhya Pradesh state governance guidelines:

Category	Main Vacancies	Provisional Vacancies	Total Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	314	153	467
OBC (Other Backward Classes)	172	—	325 (172 + 13% litigation)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	236	—	236
Scheduled Caste (SC)	181	—	181
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	118	—	118
Total	1,021	153	1,174

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Qualifications

1. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Graduation Degree: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
• CPCT Scorecard: Valid Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) scorecard from MP Agency for Promotion of IT (MAP-IT) or any other Government-recognized agency.
• Computer Diploma: One-year Computer Application Diploma from a recognized institution (UGC-recognized university, DOEACC/NIELIT, or State Board/Govt. Polytechnic).

2. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st January 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age (UR / Outside MP Male): 40 Years
• Maximum Age (MP Reserved Categories / All Women / PwBD): Up to 45 Years
• Note: Age relaxation rules apply for regular government employees, ex-servicemen, and designated categories as per MP state norms.

Salary Structure & Pay Scale

• Designation: Assistant Grade-III (Group-C Non-Gazetted Ministerial)
• Pay Matrix Level: Level-4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
• Pay Scale: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000/- per month (6th CPC: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹1,900/-).
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical benefits, and other allowances as applicable to MP judiciary staff.

Selection Process & Examination Structure

The multi-stage selection workflow comprises:

1. Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (Screening):
   • Objective multiple-choice question test carrying 100 Marks for 100 questions with a duration of 120 minutes.
   • Syllabus: General Knowledge & Current Affairs (including MP GK), General Hindi, General English, Basic Computer Knowledge, and Basic Mathematics/Reasoning.
   • Note: Prelims scores act as a screening mechanism only (shortlisting candidates roughly in a 1:5 ratio category-wise) and are not added to the final merit list.
2. Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test:
   • Conducted on computer carrying 50 Marks for a duration of 10 minutes.
   • Final Merit: The final merit list and selection panels are drawn exclusively based on marks scored in the Hindi Typing Skill Test, subject to minimum qualifying benchmarks.
3. Stage 3: Document Verification & District Counselling: Final verification of graduation degrees, CPCT scorecards, category certificates, and district seat allotments.

Application Fee & Processing Charges

• UR & Candidates from Outside MP: Exam Fee ₹200 + Portal/Service Charges = ₹943.40/-
• MP Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) & PwBD: Exam Fee ₹0 + Portal/Service Charges = ₹743.40/-
• Payment Mode: Online digital gateway supporting Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Website: Access the official Madhya Pradesh High Court website at www.mphc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to Recruitment Section: Click on the “Recruitment / Result” tab on the homepage.
3. Select Notification: Click on the link titled “Online Application Forms – MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026”.
4. New Registration: Complete basic user registration using a valid email ID and mobile number to obtain login credentials.
5. Fill Application Form: Log in to your candidate portal and fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, graduation mark sheets, CPCT scorecard, and computer diploma certificates within specified file size limits.
7. Fee Payment & Final Submission: Pay the application fee securely online, review all data entries carefully via preview, and submit the application form. Print and save a digital PDF copy of the confirmation receipt.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many vacancies are notified under MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 Recruitment 2026?

A: A total of 1,174 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Grade-III positions across district courts in Madhya Pradesh.

Q2: When does the online application window open and close?

A: The online application portal opens on 17th August 2026 at 12:00 PM and closes on 15th September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Q3: What are the essential educational requirements for this post?

A: Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline, a valid CPCT scorecard from MAP-IT, and a recognized 1-year computer application diploma.

Q4: Are preliminary exam marks counted towards the final merit list?

A: No, the online preliminary examination is strictly screening in nature. Final selections and merit ranks are determined only by the Hindi Typing Skill Test scores.

Q5: What is the salary scale for MP High Court Assistant Grade-3?

A: Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-4, receiving a salary scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000/- per month plus allowances under the 7th CPC.