Introduction
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur, has announced the recruitment of Assistant Grade‑III (सहायक ग्रेड‑III) for its District & Sessions Courts. A total of 1,174 vacancies are available across various categories, and the application process is entirely online.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur |
| Post Name |
Assistant Grade‑III (सहायक ग्रेड‑III) |
| Total Vacancies |
1,174 |
| Application Mode |
Online only via www.mphc.gov.in |
| Start Date |
17 August 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Last Date |
15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website |
www.mphc.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the post of Assistant Grade‑III in the establishments of the District & Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh, under the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur.
Vacancy Details
| Category |
Reservation % |
Total Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) |
27% |
314 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) |
16% |
181 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
20% |
236 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) |
27% |
325 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) |
10% |
118 |
| Total |
– |
1,174 |
Horizontal Reservation (Women & Ex‑Servicemen)
| Group |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Women (35%) |
110 |
63 |
83 |
114 |
41 |
411 |
| Ex‑Servicemen (10%) |
31 |
18 |
24 |
33 |
12 |
118 |
PwD Horizontal Reservation (6%)
| Category |
Posts |
| VH – Blind & Low Vision (1.5%) |
18 |
| HH – Deaf & Hard of Hearing (1.5%) |
18 |
| LD – Locomotor Disability (1.5%) |
17 |
| MD – Autism, Intellectual Disability, SLD & Mental Illness (1.5%) |
17 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (must be obtained on or before the last date of online application).
- CPCT Score Card from MAP‑IT or any other agency recognized by the Madhya Pradesh Government.
- One‑year Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institution (UGC‑recognized university/open university, DOEACC/NIELIT, Government Polytechnic, ITI, AICTE‑approved Polytechnic, etc.).
Age Limit
| Category |
Maximum Age (years) |
| MP & other‑state male candidates (Unreserved) |
40 |
| MP state male candidates (EWS) |
40 |
| MP state male & female candidates (OBC/SC/ST) |
45 |
| MP state government/corporation/board/autonomous body employees & home guards |
45 |
| All women (MP & other states) & all PwD candidates |
45 |
Minimum age: 18 years as on 01 January 2026. Age is calculated on this date for all candidates.
Citizenship
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Pay Commission |
Pay |
| 6th Pay Commission |
₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹1,900 |
| 7th Pay Commission (applicable) |
Pay Matrix ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS |
₹943.40 |
| PwD (if applicable) |
₹743.40 |
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 on www.mphc.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Examination
- Subjects: General Knowledge & General Studies (incl. MP GK), Maths & Logical Reasoning, General Hindi, English Knowledge, Computer Knowledge.
- Each subject: 20 questions, 20 marks.
- Total: 100 marks, 120 minutes, MCQ format.
- Exam centres: Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain (multiple shifts possible).
- Screening ratio approx. 1:5 per category; prelim marks are not carried forward.
- Stage 2 – Hindi Typing Skill Test
- Typing of approx. 350 Hindi words in 10 minutes.
- Conducted on computer with Remington Gail layout; only Backspace allowed for corrections.
- Marks: 50. Deductions: 0.50 per skipped/erroneous word, 0.10 per backspace.
- Portal charge of ₹743.40 to be paid by candidates who qualify prelims.
- Minimum qualifying percentages: General & OBC – 55%; SC – 45%; ST & PwD – 40%; EWS – 49.5%.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.mphc.gov.in.
- Navigate to Recruitment/Result → Online Application Forms/Admit Cards.
- Select the “Assistant Grade‑III” recruitment; four links will appear – Advertisement, Registration, Application, Edit Application.
- Read the full advertisement carefully.
- Click Registration, fill in required details; a User‑ID and Password will be sent to your mobile and email.
- Log in via Application, complete the form, and upload recent photograph and signature.
- Preview the application and click Submit.
- Pay the prescribed fee online using debit card or internet banking.
- After successful payment, click Print to download the application printout; retain it for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for online application with fee payment is 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- What is the minimum educational qualification?
A graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory, along with a valid CPCT score and a one‑year computer diploma.
- Is there any age relaxation for ex‑servicemen?
Yes. Actual military service period is deducted from the age, but the relaxed age cannot exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
- What is the application fee for general category candidates?
The fee is ₹943.40. For PwD candidates, the fee is ₹743.40.
- How many stages are there in the selection process?
There are two stages: an online preliminary examination followed by a Hindi typing skill test.
