MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Exam Date 2026: Online Prelims on 23 and 25 November — Latest Update
Good news for everyone who applied: the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has issued Notice No. 676/Exam/26 dated 09 October 2026, fixing the Online Preliminary Exam for the 1174 Assistant Grade-III posts in District Courts (Advt. No. 614/Exam/2026) on 23 and 25 November 2026. Your admit card can be downloaded from the High Court website with your application number and password from about seven days before the exam day. Download the Exam Date Notice PDF | Open the MP High Court Recruitment Page
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. 676/Exam/26, dated 09 October 2026 |
| Exam | Online Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 120 minutes) |
| Exam Dates | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
| Exam Centres | Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna and Ujjain |
| Admit Card | About 7 days before the exam day, on the High Court website |
| Login Details | Application number and password |
| Shift Timings and Date Allotment | Not given in the notice — other exam details will be shown on the admit card |
The notice does not say who sits on which date, so check your admit card for your date and centre — following its instructions is compulsory. The advertisement adds these exam-day rules:
| Exam-Day Rule | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Reporting | Be at your allotted centre on the fixed date and time — entry is refused after the fixed time |
| Absence | Missing your slot cancels your candidature; you cannot sit in another session or on another day |
| Identity Check | Biometric registration and/or a photo matched with your form photo before you are allowed in |
| Leaving Early | Not allowed before the exam ends; the whole exam is recorded on CCTV |
| Prohibited Items | Any electronic or communication device, or suspicious material, can cancel your candidature at once |
| Admit Card Instructions | Not following them, or any indiscipline, can cancel your candidature |
| Unfair Means, Impersonation, Forged Documents or False Information | Prosecution and/or cancellation; you can be Debarred permanently or for a set period from High Court exams |
| Misbehaving with staff or ignoring invigilator instructions | Same penalty as unfair means |
About 5 candidates per post in each category (1:5), plus everyone tied at the cut-off, will qualify for the Hindi typing skill test. Preliminary marks are not counted in the final result.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Announces 1174 Assistant Grade-III Posts in District Courts
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has issued Advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026 dated 14 August 2026 for the direct recruitment of 1174 Assistant Grade-III posts in the establishments of District and Sessions Courts across the state. The seventh pay matrix for the post is ₹19,500 to ₹62,000.
Online applications ran from 17 August 2026 (12:00 noon) to 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM), with a short correction window from 19 to 21 September 2026. The application window is closed, and the online preliminary exam is fixed for 23 and 25 November 2026. The eligibility combination is specific — graduation in any discipline plus a CPCT score card plus a one-year computer diploma. Everything below comes straight from the official notification. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for every follow-up notice on this recruitment.
What are the Key Highlights of MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
Assistant Grade-III posts are in the District and Sessions Court establishments of Madhya Pradesh; the appointing authority is the Principal District Judge of each district. If you are tracking Madhya Pradesh government jobs, this is one recruitment to follow closely.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Grade-III (Sahayak Grade-III), District and Sessions Court establishments |
| Total Vacancies | 1174 posts |
| Salary / Pay Level | Pay Matrix ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 (seventh pay commission) |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline + CPCT score card + one-year computer diploma |
| Job Location | District and Sessions Courts across Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Window | Closed on 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Preliminary Exam | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
Graduates from any stream can also review other current graduate government job openings.
How Many Vacancies are in MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
The 1174 vacancies are distributed category-wise as follows. Reservation and maximum age relaxation apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh — candidates from outside the state must apply in the unreserved category against unreserved vacancies.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 314 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 236 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 181 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 325 |
| EWS | 118 |
| Total | 1174 |
The advertisement splits the posts as 1021 (87%) regular and 153 (13%) provisional. The OBC figure of 325 includes these 153 provisional posts (172 + 153); the same 153 also appear as a hypothetical UR share. Horizontal reservation (women 35%, ex-servicemen 10%, divyang 6%, court contract staff 20%) applies within these numbers.
What is the Eligibility for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
All prescribed qualifications had to be passed, with the marksheet or certificate in hand, by the last date of online application.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must possess all three of these:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University |
| C.P.C.T. | Score card exam passed from MAP-IT or any other agency or institution recognised by the M.P. Government |
| Computer Diploma | One-year Diploma in Computer Application from an institution recognised by the M.P. Government |
| Computer Diploma Route | Accepted? |
|---|---|
| Diploma from a UGC-recognised university or open university | Yes |
| Diploma-level exam from DOEACC / NIELIT | Yes |
| Modern Office Management course, Government Polytechnic College | Yes |
| One-year COPA certificate, Government I.T.I. | Yes |
| B.E. (CS / IT), MCA, BCA, M.Sc. or B.Sc. (IT / CS), M.Tech, M.E. | Yes |
| AICTE-approved polytechnic diploma in Computer Science, Computer Application or IT | Yes |
| B.Sc. with IT / CS among other subjects, confirmed by the marksheet | Yes — treated as B.Sc. (I.T./C.S.) |
| B.Sc. or B.Com with only a single computer subject | Not accepted |
Candidates with a computer background may also want to browse open computer and IT government jobs.
Who Is Not Eligible
| Disqualifying Condition | Effect |
|---|---|
| Member of, or linked to, a body or association declared unlawful, or part of activity against the Constitution, the sovereignty of India or communal harmony | Not eligible for appointment |
| Removed from service by the Central or State government, a local body or any court | Not eligible for appointment |
| Debarred or Disqualified by the UPSC, any State PSC or any High Court from its exams or selections | Not eligible for appointment |
| Convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude | Not eligible for appointment |
| Not a citizen of India | Not eligible for appointment |
| More than one living spouse | Not eligible for appointment |
| More than two children, one of them born on or after 26 January 2001 | Not eligible for appointment |
| No fitness certificate from the District Medical Board | Appointment only provisionally; it can be ended if the certificate is not given within 30 days |
| Canvassing or seeking support for your candidature at any stage | Disqualified |
Age Limit
A candidate must have completed 18 years of age as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age varies by category.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Male applicants of MP & other states (Unreserved) | 40 years |
| Male applicants of MP state (EWS) | 40 years |
| Male & female applicants of MP state (OBC, SC and ST) | 45 years |
| Employees of MP govt, corporations, boards, autonomous bodies and Nagar Sainik | 45 years |
| All women and all divyang applicants of MP & other states | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Defence service deducted from age — result must not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years |
| High Court / district court contract staff (at least 5 years on an equivalent post) | Relaxation equal to contract service, up to 55 years |
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What is the Salary for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
The notification prints the pay in both the old and the current structure, which removes any confusion about what you will actually be paid.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay scale as advertised (sixth pay commission) | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹1,900 |
| Applicable pay matrix (seventh pay commission) | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Appointing authority | Principal District Judge of the allotted district |
| Service bond | ₹2 lakh bond and an undertaking to serve at least 3 years; leaving earlier means paying ₹2 lakh (not if you resign with prior permission to join MP or Central Government service) |
| District allotment | Through counselling, by category-wise merit and vacancies; no right to a district of your choice |
The notification states clearly that under the seventh pay commission the Assistant Grade-III pay matrix of ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 will apply, so that is the figure that matters for your salary.
What is the Selection Process for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
The notification prescribes two stages.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online Preliminary Examination | 100 marks — held on 23 and 25 November 2026; qualifying merit at 1:5 per category |
| Hindi Typing Skill Test | 50 marks — about 350 words in 10 minutes, on Remington Gail layout |
| Documents (prelims qualifiers) | Application form with self-attested documents to the High Court Receipt Section by the date fixed; if not received, candidature is cancelled |
| Typing deductions | 0.50 mark per omitted word or error; 0.10 mark per backspace |
| Minimum marks in skill test | UR and OBC 55%, SC 45%, ST and divyang 40%, EWS 49.5% |
| Final result | Skill test marks, category-wise merit; the older candidate ranks higher on a tie |
Admit cards for the preliminary examination and the Hindi typing skill test will be made available on the High Court website, roughly seven days before the exam date. You will need your application number and password to download it. Merely receiving an admit card does not mean your eligibility has been accepted — candidature can be cancelled at any stage if you are found ineligible.
MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The online preliminary examination has multiple-choice questions for a maximum of 100 marks, each question carrying one mark, with a duration of 120 minutes (two hours).
| Subject | Questions / Marks | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| G.K. + G.S. including G.K. of M.P. | 20 | Hindi & English |
| Maths + Logical Reasoning | 20 | Hindi & English |
| General Hindi | 20 | Hindi |
| English knowledge | 20 | English |
| Computer knowledge | 20 | English |
| All five sections | 100 marks | — |
The advertisement allows one or more shifts, with a different question paper in each, and the High Court’s decision on centre and shift is final. Keep up your Hindi typing practice alongside theory revision — our preparation strategy guides can help you split the two.
How to Apply Online for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
The application window closed on 15 September 2026. The steps candidates followed are kept here for reference. For the admit card you will need your application number and password.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the High Court website (link in Essential Links) and click “Recruitment/Result” |
| 2 | Click “Online Application Forms/Admit Cards” — four links: Advertisement, Registration, Application, Edit Application |
| 3 | Read the Advertisement link first |
| 4 | Fill Registration; a User ID and Password are sent to your mobile number and email ID |
| 5 | Log in to the Application link, complete the form and upload photograph and signature |
| 6 | Preview, click Submit, then pay the fee by debit card or internet banking |
| 7 | Print the application form and keep it safe for the coming stages |
| 8 | Use Edit Application only within the three-day correction window — Registration entries cannot be corrected |
Serving government employees had to submit a No Objection Certificate from their department; applying for NOC after appearing in the exam is not accepted.
What are the Important Dates for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Exam 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 17 August 2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Last date to apply with payment | 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application correction starts | 19 September 2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Last date for application correction | 21 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age reckoning date | 01 January 2026 |
| Exam date notice issued | 09 October 2026 |
| Online preliminary exam date | |
| Admit card download | About 7 days before the exam day |
| Hindi typing skill test | To be notified separately |
The dates and centres are now fixed by Notice No. 676/Exam/26. If an emergency forces a change of date, time, centre or shift, the High Court will publish it on its official website, so keep checking the exam calendar.
What is the Application Fee for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III 2026?
The total payable amount is the exam fee plus the portal and other charges payable to the service provider.
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and/or applicants from outside Madhya Pradesh | ₹943.40 |
| OBC, SC, ST and EWS (MP residents only) and all divyang applicants | ₹743.40 |
| Hindi typing skill test portal fee (only those who qualify) | ₹743.40, paid online |
The exam fee component is ₹200 for the first category and nil for the second; the ₹743.40 portal charge is payable by everyone, and the fee is non-refundable. A qualified candidate who does not pay the skill-test portal fee is treated as unwilling, and their candidature is cancelled.
Essential Links — MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026
- Download Exam Date Notice — Online Preliminary Exam Dates for District Court Assistant Grade-III (1174 Posts)
- Check Exam Date for MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Exam Date 2026 Out (District Court, 1174 Posts)
- Download Original Advertisement PDF (Advt. No. 614/Exam/2026)
- Visit MP High Court Assistant Grade-III Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs
With 1174 posts in the Madhya Pradesh district judiciary at stake, the next six weeks matter most. Revise the five prelims subjects, keep your Hindi typing practice going, and download your admit card from the High Court website about seven days before your exam on 23 or 25 November 2026. For more MP government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.