- MP High Court Assistant Grade-III — live updates
- Assistant Grade-III 2026 important dates and times
- 1,174 vacancies — full category breakup
- Assistant Grade-III age limit as on 01.01.2026
- Qualification — graduation plus a recognised computer certificate
- Application fee for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III
- Reservation rules that decide your category
- Conditions that disqualify a candidate outright
- How to apply for MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026 online
- Important Links
MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026 Apply Online is open for 1,174 posts, and the form closes on 15.09.2026 at 5:00 PM. One detail decides eligibility for most people and is easy to miss: the recruitment is for District and Sessions Court establishments, reservation applies only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh, and a graduation degree alone is not enough without a recognised computer qualification.
MP High Court Assistant Grade-III — live updates
Assistant Grade-III 2026 important dates and times
The advertisement fixes clock times, not just dates, and it grants a separate three-day correction window after the form closes. Both are taken from the official advertisement.
| Date question | Official position |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 17.08.2026 from 12:00 noon, as printed in the advertisement dated 14.08.2026. |
| Last date to apply with payment | 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM. The application counts only if the fee is paid successfully within this window. |
| Correction window opens | 19.09.2026 from 12:00 noon, giving three days to fix permitted errors. |
| Correction window closes | 21.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM. No error can be corrected after this, and wrong information can end the candidature. |
| Online preliminary exam date | To be notified later on the High Court website. No date has been announced in the advertisement. |
1,174 vacancies — full category breakup
The advertisement prints the category position in a single table, including the horizontal quotas that sit inside the totals rather than adding to them. The 87 and 13 per cent split is explained in the reservation section below.
| Category or quota | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (27%) | 314 posts of the 1,174 advertised. |
| Scheduled Caste (16%) | 181 posts reserved for SC candidates. |
| Scheduled Tribe (20%) | 236 posts reserved for ST candidates. |
| Other Backward Classes (27%) | 325 posts, made up of a 14 per cent share of 172 and a 13 per cent share of 153. |
| EWS (10%) | 118 posts under the economically weaker section quota. |
| Women (35% horizontal) | 110 UR, 63 SC, 83 ST, 114 OBC and 41 EWS, counted within the category totals. |
| Ex-servicemen (10% horizontal) | 31 UR, 18 SC, 24 ST, 33 OBC and 12 EWS. |
| Divyangjan (6% horizontal) | 18 visually impaired, 18 hearing impaired, 17 locomotor disability and 17 multiple disability. |
| Total advertised | 1,174 posts, split as 1,021 under the 87 per cent head and 153 under the 13 per cent head. |
| Pay scale | ₹5,200–20,200 with grade pay ₹1,900 under the sixth pay commission; pay matrix ₹19,500–62,000 applies under the seventh. |
Assistant Grade-III age limit as on 01.01.2026
Age is computed as on 01.01.2026 because the recruitment year is 2026, and the maximum differs by category and by whether you are a Madhya Pradesh resident.
| Who you are | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for everyone | 18 years completed as on 01.01.2026. |
| Male applicants, unreserved, MP and other states | 40 years as on 01.01.2026. |
| Male applicants of MP under EWS | 40 years as on 01.01.2026. |
| MP male and female under OBC, SC or ST | 45 years. Candidates of these categories from other states are treated as unreserved. |
| MP government, corporation, board or autonomous body employees and Nagar Sainik | 45 years as on the same date. |
| All women and all Divyang candidates | 45 years, whether from Madhya Pradesh or another state. |
| Ex-servicemen | Total prior defence service is deducted from age, but the resulting age must not exceed the maximum limit by more than three years. |
| Contract staff of MP courts | Those with at least five years on an equivalent or higher contract post get relaxation equal to that service, subject to a ceiling of 55 years. |
Qualification — graduation plus a recognised computer certificate
A degree on its own does not qualify. The advertisement carries a specific computer requirement traced to a General Administration Department circular, and it excludes one very common degree combination outright.
| Qualification point | What the advertisement states |
|---|---|
| Basic qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. |
| Computer requirement | Either a CPCT scorecard from MAP-IT or another agency recognised by the MP Government, or a one-year Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institution. |
| Accepted one-year diplomas | Diploma from a UGC-recognised university or open university, a DOEACC or NIELIT diploma-level exam, Modern Office Management from a Government Polytechnic, or a one-year COPA certificate from a Government ITI. |
| Degrees accepted in place of the diploma | BE in CSE or IT, MCA, BCA, MSc or BSc in IT or CS, MTech and ME, and AICTE-approved polytechnic diplomas in computer science, computer application or information technology. |
| Not accepted | BSc or BCom degrees that include only one computer subject in the syllabus are expressly not valid for this requirement. |
| BSc with IT or CS among subjects | Treated as equal to a BSc in IT or CS where the marksheet confirms the subject, per the department letter dated 29 May 2019. |
| Cut-off for holding the qualification | All qualifications must be passed by the last date of the online application, with the marksheet or certificate in hand. |
Application fee for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III
The portal charge is far larger than the examination fee, so even candidates with a nil exam fee pay a substantial amount. Nothing is refundable.
| Who is paying | Amount payable |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, and any applicant from outside Madhya Pradesh | ₹200 examination fee plus ₹743.40 portal and other charges, totalling ₹943.40. |
| OBC, SC, ST and EWS who are original residents of MP, and all Divyang candidates | No examination fee, plus ₹743.40 portal and other charges, totalling ₹743.40. |
| Refunds | There is no provision for refund or adjustment of the fee, and objections about fee changes are not considered. |
| Payment method | Debit card or internet banking, and the application is complete only once payment succeeds within the deadline. |
Reservation rules that decide your category
Two rules here surprise applicants every cycle. Reservation is a Madhya Pradesh domicile benefit, and the OBC position is still before the court, which is why the result itself is split.
| Reservation point | Official position |
|---|---|
| Applicants from outside Madhya Pradesh | OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states are treated as unreserved and must apply against unreserved vacancies only. |
| Divyang candidates from other states | Apply under the UR (PH) category rather than a reserved one. |
| OBC matter is sub judice | OBC reservation was raised from 14 to 27 per cent, but Writ Petition 5901/2019 and connected petitions are pending before the High Court. |
| Result declared in two parts | A main result for 87 per cent of posts and a provisional result for 13 per cent, with the final list subject to the High Court’s decision on the OBC petitions. |
| Contract employees quota | 20 per cent of posts are horizontally reserved for those who have served at least five years on an equivalent or higher contract post in MP courts. |
| Vacancy numbers may change | Any change will be notified by corrigendum on the High Court website, so check before the closing date. |
Conditions that disqualify a candidate outright
These are stated as bars on appointment rather than as advice, and they are specific to Madhya Pradesh service rules.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| More than one living spouse | A candidate with more than one living husband or wife is not eligible for appointment. |
| The two-child rule | A candidate with more than two children, one of whom was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible under Rule 6 of the MP Civil Services General Conditions Rules, 1961. |
| Exceptions to that rule | A later single delivery producing more than one child does not disqualify, and a child born within 280 days of 26.01.2001 is not counted, following the decision dated 07.11.2003. |
| Medical fitness | A District Medical Board fitness certificate is required. Appointment can be temporary on condition it is produced within 30 days, failing which it may be terminated. |
| Criminal case disclosure | Any case registered, pending or already decided must be declared with the offence number, section and dates. Concealment ends the candidature at any time. |
| No objection certificate | Candidates already serving in a public body must submit an NOC. Applying for it only after the exam is not accepted. |
| Canvassing and unfair means | Canvassing disqualifies. Unfair means attract action under the Madhya Pradesh Recognised Examinations Act, 1937, which carries up to three years imprisonment. |
How to apply for MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026 online
The advertisement sets out the exact navigation path. All links named here appear in the Important Links table at the end.
- Open the High Court of Madhya Pradesh website and click the Recruitment/Result button, then Online Application Forms/Admit Cards, which opens the Exam Cell page.
- Read the advertisement in full before starting, since the qualification and category rules decide which vacancies you can apply against.
- Click the Registration link and enter your details. A user ID and password are sent to the mobile number and email you register.
- Log in through the Application link, complete the form and upload your photograph and signature.
- Preview the whole form, check every entry against your certificates, then submit. Details cannot be changed after the fee stage.
- Pay the fee by debit card or internet banking, well before the closing time, so a banking server failure does not cost you the application.
- If you need to fix an error, use the Edit Application link between 19.09.2026 and 21.09.2026 only.
Last checked on 21.08.2026 against advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026 dated 14.08.2026 and the High Court’s Exam Cell page. The whole recruitment is governed by the Madhya Pradesh District Court Establishment (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2016.
Important Links
| Resource | Direct official link |
|---|---|
| Apply online — new registration | Official registration form |
| Login to complete or edit application | Official applicant login |
| Download official notification PDF | Advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026 |
| Exam Cell page for this recruitment | Official application and admit card page |
| Recruitment and results section | High Court recruitment notices |
| Official website | High Court of Madhya Pradesh |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest government job notifications |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026?
15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM, including fee payment. A separate correction window runs from 19.09.2026 at 12:00 noon to 21.09.2026 at 5:00 PM.
How many Assistant Grade-III posts are advertised?
1,174 posts in the establishments of District and Sessions Courts of Madhya Pradesh, under advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026 dated 14.08.2026.
What is the application fee?
Rs 943.40 in total for unreserved candidates and anyone applying from outside Madhya Pradesh. Rs 743.40 for MP-resident OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates and all Divyang candidates, who pay no examination fee but still pay the portal charge.
What is the age limit and on which date is it calculated?
Minimum 18 years as on 01.01.2026. Maximum is 40 years for unreserved male candidates, and 45 years for MP OBC/SC/ST candidates, all women, all Divyang candidates and MP government employees.
Is graduation alone enough to apply?
No. Along with graduation in any discipline you need either a CPCT scorecard or a recognised one-year computer diploma. A BSc or BCom with only one computer subject is expressly not accepted.
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh claim reservation?
No. OBC, SC, ST and EWS candidates from other states are treated as unreserved and must apply against unreserved vacancies. Divyang candidates from other states apply under UR (PH).
Why will the result be declared in two parts?
OBC reservation was raised from 14 to 27 per cent, but Writ Petition 5901/2019 is pending. A main result covers 87 per cent of posts and a provisional result covers 13 per cent, subject to the court's final decision.
Does the two-child rule apply to this recruitment?
Yes. A candidate with more than two children, one born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible. A later single delivery producing more than one child is an exception.
Is this a High Court job or a District Court job?
The advertisement is issued by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, but the posts are in the establishments of the District and Sessions Courts across the state.
What is the salary of Assistant Grade-III?
The scale is Rs 5,200-20,200 with grade pay Rs 1,900 under the sixth pay commission, and pay matrix Rs 19,500-62,000 applies under the seventh pay commission.
When is the preliminary exam?
The advertisement states the online preliminary examination date will be notified later. No date has been announced, so check the High Court website for the notice.
Can I correct a mistake after submitting the form?
Only during the correction window from 19.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 using the Edit Application link. After that no error can be corrected, and wrong information can end the candidature.