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MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 Overview

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Important Dates

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)

Category-wise Breakup

Horizontal Reservation (within the totals above)

Result Declaration Split (OBC Litigation – WP 5901/2019)

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Eligibility 2026

Educational & Technical Qualification

Recognized Computer Diploma Sources

• One-year diploma from any UGC-recognized university
• One-year diploma from any UGC-recognized open university
• Diploma-level exam from DOEACC/NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology)
• Modern Office Management Course from a Government Polytechnic College
• One-year “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” (COPA) certificate from a Government ITI
• B.E. (CSE/IT) / MCA / BCA / M.Sc. (IT/CS) / B.Sc. (IT/CS) / M.Tech / M.E., etc.
• AICTE-approved Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Applications/IT, etc.
• B.Sc./B.Com degrees with only a single computer subject are not valid on their own; however, per GAD letter dated 29.05.2019, a B.Sc. degree with IT/Computer Science studied alongside other subjects, once confirmed via marksheet, will be treated as equivalent to a B.Sc.(IT/CS) degree

Citizenship

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Age Limit

Minimum age required: 18 years, complete as on 01 January 2026. Age is calculated on 01.01.2026 regardless of the recruitment year, as per the applicable rules.

Age Relaxation

• Ex-servicemen: Actual military service period is deducted from age, but the resulting eligible age cannot exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years.
• MP High Court / District Court contractual employees working for at least 5 years in an equivalent or higher post/category on a contract basis: age relaxation equal to the contractual service period, provided the resulting age does not exceed 55 years.

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Pay Scale 2026

MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Selection Process

Selection is conducted in two stages:

Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination

• Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours), multiple-choice (MCQ) format, 1 mark per question.
• Exam centres: Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna and Ujjain (one or more, as required; may run in multiple shifts with different question papers per shift).
• Candidates qualify for the skill test based on merit, in a ratio of approximately 1:5 per category (all candidates scoring equal to the cut-off are included, even beyond the 1:5 ratio). Prelim marks are used only for screening and are not carried forward to the final result.

Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test

• Conducted on computer in Remington Gail keyboard layout, unrestricted mode; candidates cannot bring their own keyboard/chair.
• Delete key, arrow keys and mouse are disabled; only Backspace can be used for corrections.
• Deductions: 0.50 marks per skipped word or error, and 0.10 marks per backspace.
• Portal charge of ₹743.40 must be paid separately by successful prelim candidates to sit for the typing test; non-payment results in cancellation of candidature.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Skill Test)

In case of a tie, preference is given to the candidate with higher age. There is no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of the skill test at any stage.

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

1. Visit the official website www.mphc.gov.in.
2. Click on “Recruitment/Result” → “Click on Online Application Forms/Admit Cards”.
3. Select this recruitment; four links will be shown – Advertisement, Registration, Application, Edit Application.
4. Click Advertisement and read the complete instructions carefully.
5. Click Registration and enter the required details; a User-ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
6. Log in via Application, fill the complete form, and upload your photograph and signature.
7. Preview the completed form and click Submit.
8. Pay the prescribed fee online via debit card or internet banking.
9. Click Print to download the application printout and keep it safely for future stages.
10. Use the Edit Application link only during the notified correction window (19–21 September 2026) to fix errors made while filling the Application form.

Documents Required

• Graduation mark sheet(s) 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 employed with government/PSU/autonomous bodies
• Physical fitness certificate from the District Medical Board (to be submitted within 30 days of appointment)
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (self-attested copies, for the typing-test stage)

Important Conditions

• A candidate with more than one living spouse is not eligible for appointment.
• A candidate with more than two children (where one was born on or after 26 January 2001, per MP Civil Services Rules, 1961, Rule 6) is not eligible, subject to specified exceptions.
• Candidates must submit a physical fitness certificate from the District Medical Board; provisional appointees have 30 days to submit it, failing which the appointment may be terminated.
• Candidates found to be members of a body declared unlawful, or who have engaged in activities against the Constitution or communal harmony, are ineligible.
• Government employees already in service must submit a No Objection Certificate from their department; this cannot be requested after appearing in the exam.
• Concealing information about a pending or decided criminal case leads to disqualification without notice, upon detection at any stage.
• Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2,00,000 and serve a minimum of 3 years; premature resignation or breach of bond conditions forfeits the bond amount (waived if resigning with prior permission to join MP or Central Government service).
• District/post allotment is done via counselling based on category-wise merit and category-wise vacancy availability; no representation for a preferred district will be entertained.
• Malpractice, impersonation, forged documents, or misconduct in the exam hall may lead to disqualification, debarment from future MP High Court exams, and prosecution under the Madhya Pradesh Recognised Examinations Act, 1937 (up to 3 years’ imprisonment and/or fine).
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi devices, smart watches, smart glasses, calculators, and other electronic/communication devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam premises.
• Passing the examination does not itself confer a right to appointment; final appointment is subject to verification of documents and background to the satisfaction of the appointing authority.
• The Hon’ble Chief Justice, MP High Court, holds full authority to amend or cancel the selection process.

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