Short Detail:
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has announced the preliminary exam schedule for Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 . Candidates who submitted their forms will take the online preliminary exam on 23/11/2026 and 25/11/2026. There are 1174 posts in this recruitment. The official exam date notice is available in Important Links below. The next update will be the admit card, which candidates should check on the official website before the exam.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
MPHC Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 – Exam Date Out
Advt No.: 614/Exam/2026 (Dated 14/08/2026)
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 14/08/2026
- Form Start Date: 17/08/2026 (12:00 PM)
- Form Last Date: 15/09/2026 (05:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 15/09/2026 (05:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 19/09/2026 to 21/09/2026 (12:00 PM to 05:00 PM)
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: 23/11/2026 & 25/11/2026
Application Fees
- UR and Other State Candidates: ₹943.40/-
- OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile): ₹743.40/-
- Pay the application fee online through the MP Online portal.
MPHC Assistant Grade-III 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 to 45 Years
- Extra age relaxation is available as per the MP High Court recruitment rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Male UR candidates of MP and candidates from other states | 40 Years |
| Male EWS candidates of MP | 40 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC candidates of MP | 45 Years |
| All women and PwD candidates | 45 Years |
| MP Government / Corporation / Autonomous Body employees and Home Guards | 45 Years |
| Eligible contractual court employees | Up to 55 Years |
MPHC Assistant Grade-III 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1174
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Grade-III | 314 | 153 | 181 | 325 | 153 | 1174 |
Eligibility Details
- Graduation: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university.
- CPCT: A valid CPCT scorecard issued by MAP-IT or another agency accepted by the Madhya Pradesh Government is required.
- Computer Qualification: Candidates need a one-year DCA or ADCA from an institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
- B.E. in CS/IT, BCA, MCA, B.Sc in CS/IT, M.Sc in CS/IT or M.Tech in CS/IT is also accepted.
- A B.Sc or B.Com degree with only one computer subject is not accepted as the required computer qualification.
Assistant Grade-III: Salary Details
| Post Name | 6th Pay Scale | 7th Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Grade-III | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹1,900 | ₹19,500–62,000 |
Service Bond
Selected candidates must sign a ₹2,00,000 service bond and work for at least three years. The bond amount may be taken if they leave early or break its conditions.
Important Links
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | MPHC Official Website |
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MPHC Assistant Grade-III 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process has two stages. Candidates first take an online preliminary exam. Shortlisted candidates then appear for the Hindi typing skill test.
Stage 1: Online Preliminary Exam
- The paper has 100 objective questions for 100 marks.
- Candidates get 120 minutes to complete the test.
- Candidates are called for the skill test in a 1:3 ratio against the available posts.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and General Studies, including MP GK | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics and Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| English Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test
- The typing test is for 50 marks and lasts for 10 minutes.
- Candidates must type a Hindi passage of about 350 words in Remington Gail Unicode layout.
- Each wrong or skipped word reduces the score by 0.50 marks. Every backspace used reduces it by 0.10 marks.
- Shortlisted candidates must pay an additional ₹743.40 portal charge before taking the skill test.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | 55% (27.5 Marks) |
| SC | 45% (22.5 Marks) |
| ST | 40% (20 Marks) |
| EWS | 49.5% |
MPHC Assistant Grade-III 2026: FAQS
What was the last date for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
The online application closed on 15/09/2026 at 5:00 PM. The correction facility was available from 19/09/2026 to 21/09/2026 between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Candidates should use the official portal for any current status.
How many posts are in MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
There are 1174 posts. The distribution is 314 for UR, 153 for SC, 181 for ST, 325 for OBC and 153 for EWS candidates. Reservation rules apply as stated in the official notice.
What is the age limit for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years as on 01/01/2026. The normal upper limit is 40 years for eligible male UR and EWS applicants. It is 45 years for the listed reserved groups, women, PwD candidates and eligible government employees.
What is the fee for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
UR and other-state applicants need to pay ₹943.40. Eligible OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD applicants of Madhya Pradesh pay ₹743.40. Payment must be completed online through the MP Online portal.
What qualification is needed for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
Applicants need a graduation degree, a valid CPCT scorecard and an accepted one-year computer diploma. Specified degrees such as BCA, MCA, B.E., B.Sc, M.Sc or M.Tech in CS or IT can meet the computer qualification condition.
How will MP High Court select Assistant Grade-III candidates in 2026?
Selection begins with a 100-mark online preliminary exam of two hours. Shortlisted candidates then take a 50-mark Hindi typing test lasting 10 minutes. The typing test uses a passage of about 350 words in Remington Gail Unicode layout.
Is there a service bond for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
Yes. A selected person must sign a service bond of ₹2,00,000 and serve for at least three years. Leaving the post early or breaking the stated bond conditions may lead to forfeiture of the bond amount.
When is the MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026 preliminary exam?
The preliminary exam is scheduled for 23/11/2026 and 25/11/2026. The High Court has issued an exam date notice, which can be downloaded from the link above. Applicants should check the official website for their admit card before the exam.
