The High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC), Jabalpur has released the Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,174 posts in District & Sessions Court establishments across Madhya Pradesh, under Advertisement No. 614/Pariksha/2026. The online application window, originally closing on 15 September 2026, has been extended to 30 September 2026 through official Order No. 643/Pariksha/2026, dated 15 September 2026. This article covers the complete details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, selection process, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC), Jabalpur |
| Advertisement Number | 614/Pariksha/2026, dated 14 August 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Grade-III (Sahayak Grade-III) |
| Posting | District & Sessions Court establishments across Madhya Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 1,174 |
| Pay Level | Level-4, ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 (7th CPC) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Portal | portal.mphc.gov.in |
Important — the closing date for online applications has been extended to 30 September 2026, along with a revised correction window from 6 to 8 October 2026, vide official Order No. 643/Pariksha/2026 dated 15 September 2026. All other terms of the original advertisement remain unchanged.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 14 August 2026 |
| Online application start | 17 August 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Original online application close | 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Extended online application close (with payment) | 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction window start | 6 October 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Correction window end | 8 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoning date | 1 January 2026 |
| Extension order reference | Order No. 643/Pariksha/2026, dated 15 September 2026 |
3. Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 1,174 for the post of Assistant Grade-III, comprising 1,021 posts under the main result category and 153 posts under a provisional result, the latter pending the outcome of a Writ Petition relating to OBC reservation.
Horizontal reservation within total vacancies:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Women | 35% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 6% (1.5% each for visually impaired, hearing impaired, locomotor disability, and multiple disabilities/autism/intellectual disability) |
| MPHC/District Court contractual employees (5+ years’ service in an equivalent or higher post) | 20% |
Note: Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to change via corrigendum on the official website. OBC reservation stands increased from 14% to 27% under the 2019 amendment Act, though this remains subject to the pending Writ Petition mentioned above.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational & Technical Qualification (to be held on or before the closing date of application)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
- A valid CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) score card issued by MAP-IT.
- A recognised one-year Computer Diploma/Certificate — accepted equivalents include a one-year diploma from a UGC-recognised university or open university, a DOEACC/NIELIT diploma-level qualification, a Modern Office Management Course from a Government Polytechnic College, or a one-year “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” (COPA) certificate from a Government ITI.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all candidates) | 18 years |
| Maximum (Unreserved, male) | 40 years |
| Maximum (Unreserved, female) | 45 years |
| Maximum (OBC/SC/ST/women/PwD) | Up to 45 years, per applicable relaxation |
| MPHC/District Court contractual employees (5+ years’ service) | Up to 55 years |
Candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved category regardless of their category back home, and are subject to the 40-year maximum age limit. For 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.
5. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Other-state candidates | ₹943.40 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD (Madhya Pradesh domicile) | ₹743.40 |
Fee is payable online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable, and fee-related fields cannot be corrected once submitted.
6. Selection Process
Selection for Assistant Grade-III is based on three stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination — an objective (MCQ) test of 100 marks.
- Hindi Typing Skill Test — a qualifying skill test of 50 marks.
- Document Verification & other formalities.
District and post allotment is carried out through counselling, based on category-wise merit and category-wise vacancy availability. Candidates cannot claim a preferred district as a matter of right. Passing the examination does not by itself confer any right to appointment — final appointment is subject to document and background verification to the satisfaction of the appointing authority.
Examination conduct: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi devices, smart watches, smart glasses, calculators, and other electronic or communication devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam premises. Malpractice, impersonation, or use of forged documents can lead to disqualification, debarment from future MPHC examinations, and prosecution under the Madhya Pradesh Recognised Examinations Act, 1937.
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official MP High Court recruitment portal, portal.mphc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment/Result” section and click on the Online Application Forms link for Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration process; your User ID and Password will be sent via SMS or Email.
- Log in with your credentials and fill in your personal, educational, and CPCT/computer qualification details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Review all entered details carefully before proceeding — corrections to the Registration form are not permitted at any later stage.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment mode.
- Submit the application form and download a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.
Important: With the deadline extension, online applications with fee payment will now be accepted until 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM. A limited error-correction window is provided from 6 to 8 October 2026, but it covers only errors made while filling the Application form itself — not the Registration form, and not fee-related fields.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
1,174 vacancies — 1,021 under the main result and 153 under a provisional result pending an OBC-reservation Writ Petition.
Yes. Vide Order No. 643/Pariksha/2026 dated 15 September 2026, the closing date for online applications (with fee payment) has been extended to 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM. The correction window now runs from 6 October to 8 October 2026.
A graduation degree in any discipline, a valid CPCT score card, and a recognised one-year Computer Diploma/Certificate.
Minimum 18 years as on 1 January 2026; maximum 40 years for Unreserved male candidates, with relaxation up to 45 years for women/OBC/SC/ST/PwD, and up to 55 years for eligible MPHC/District Court contractual employees.
₹943.40 for Unreserved/other-state candidates and ₹743.40 for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD candidates of Madhya Pradesh domicile.
An Online Preliminary Examination (100 marks), a Hindi Typing Skill Test (50 marks), followed by Document Verification.
No. District and post allotment is done through counselling based on category-wise merit and vacancy availability; a preferred district cannot be claimed as a right.
Level-4 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, ₹19,500 to ₹62,000.
Yes, 20% horizontal reservation is available for those with at least 5 years’ service in an equivalent or higher post.
Only online, through the official MP High Court portal, portal.mphc.gov.in.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Date Extension Order (No. 643/Pariksha/2026, dated 15.09.2026) | Download PDF |
| Original Recruitment Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Official Application Portal | portal.mphc.gov.in |
| Download Jobtheta App (Play Store) | Play Store |
Read both the original advertisement and the date-extension notice carefully to confirm the revised closing date, category-wise vacancy breakup, and complete eligibility conditions before applying.
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