MP High Court Assistant Grade 3

The MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 recruitment fills clerical posts in the District Court establishments of Madhya Pradesh. The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, runs the whole process, from the online application to the final select list and the counselling for district allotment. The current cycle is Advertisement No. 614/Pariksha/2026, dated 14 August 2026, for 1,174 posts of Assistant Grade-III.

Applications for this cycle have closed, and the online preliminary exam is scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026. This guide brings together the verified facts for the 2026 cycle: dates, vacancies, eligibility, fees, the two-stage exam, the syllabus, pay and a practical preparation plan. Where a detail could not be confirmed on the official website, it is clearly labelled as indicative.

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MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026

Notification Overview

The High Court released the Assistant Grade-III advertisement on 14 August 2026. Unlike the 2021 cycle, which advertised Assistant Grade-3 and Assistant Grade-3 (English Knowing) together with stenographer posts, the 2026 advertisement covers a single post: Assistant Grade-III for the District Court establishments.

Three points stand out in this cycle:

• Larger intake: 1,174 posts, compared with 910 Assistant Grade-3 and 21 Assistant Grade-3 (English Knowing) posts in the 2021 cycle.

• Simpler skill stage: after the online preliminary exam, shortlisted candidates take a 50-mark Hindi typing test of 10 minutes.

• Extended deadline: the original last date of 15 September 2026 was extended to 30 September 2026 through a notice dated 15 September 2026, and the correction window moved to 6 to 8 October 2026.

Older pages may still show a 30-question GK section or a typing-plus-dictation main exam. Follow the 2026 advertisement, which uses five sections of 20 questions each.

Important Dates

The admit card and typing test dates are tentative and can change. Track the Recruitment and Results section of the official website and your registered email and mobile number.

Vacancy Details

The 1,174 posts are distributed across categories as shown below. Category-wise figures are taken from the advertisement as reproduced in several public notices, so treat them as indicative and confirm them in the official PDF.

Horizontal reservation applies within these numbers: 35% for women, 10% for ex-servicemen and 6% for persons with disabilities. Because of a pending case on OBC reservation, results are expected to be declared in two parts, with a share of posts kept provisional. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. They also need any one of these computer qualifications:

• CPCT score card: issued by MAP_IT or another agency recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government.

• One-year computer diploma: from an institution recognised by the Madhya Pradesh Government, such as DOEACC/NIELIT O Level or ITI COPA.

• Computer degree: such as BCA, MCA, B.E. or B.Tech, or B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science or IT.

All qualifications must be held by the last date of the online application. For the full list and the rules on degrees with computer as one subject, see the eligibility page.

Age Limit

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years.

Other Conditions

• Domicile: candidates from other states can apply, but they are treated as unreserved.

• Employed candidates: serving government or PSU employees need a no objection certificate.

• Family rules: the general Madhya Pradesh civil service conditions on marriage and number of children apply.

Application Fee and How the Process Worked

Candidates who clear the preliminary exam pay portal charges of Rs. 743.40 again for the skill test. Fees are not refundable. The application steps were:

1. Register on the online application link from the official website.

2. Log in with the registration number and password.

3. Fill in personal, educational and category details.

4. Upload the photograph, signature and documents.

5. Pay the fee online and save the confirmation page.

Common reasons for rejection include a computer qualification that does not match the list, a category claim without MP domicile, and qualifications obtained after the last date.

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Online Preliminary Exam

Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test

The skill test carries 50 marks and lasts 10 minutes. Candidates type a passage of about 350 words on the Remington Gail Hindi layout. As reported from the advertisement, 0.50 mark is deducted for each error or omitted word and 0.10 mark for each use of Backspace.

What this means for you:

• Equal weight: each section is worth 20 marks, so no section can be ignored.

• Time is generous: 120 minutes for 100 questions leaves room to read Hindi and English questions carefully.

• Typing decides a lot: start Hindi typing practice now, not after the preliminary result.

For the stage-wise breakdown and deduction examples, read the MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 exam pattern guide.

Syllabus Summary

The advertisement names the five sections but does not publish a detailed topic-wise syllabus. The topics below are built from the section names and previous papers, so use them as a working checklist.

See the full MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 syllabus for section-wise topic lists and a study plan.

Selection Process

1. Online preliminary exam: 100 marks. Candidates are shortlisted category-wise for the skill test, reported at about five times the vacancies.

2. Hindi typing skill test: 50 marks, with category-wise minimum qualifying percentages.

3. Document verification and counselling: selected candidates are allotted districts by merit and vacancy. Candidates cannot choose a district.

As reported from the advertisement, the preliminary exam is a screening stage and the final merit list is drawn from the skill test marks. This is indicative; confirm the merit rule in the official advertisement. There is no re-evaluation at any stage.

Salary and Service Conditions

In-hand pay is not an official figure. It varies with DA rates, HRA by city and deductions. Assistant Grade-III staff handle court records, filing, data entry and office work in district courts.

How to Prepare for MP High Court Assistant Grade 3

Preliminary Exam Preparation

• MP GK first: MP history, geography, rivers, tribes, districts and state schemes appear regularly. Keep a one-page note for each theme.

• Daily arithmetic: 20 questions a day on percentage, ratio, average and time and work builds speed.

• Hindi and English together: spend 30 minutes a day on grammar rules in both languages, since each section carries 20 marks.

• Computer basics: learn shortcut keys, MS Office functions and common abbreviations. These are quick marks.

Typing Preparation

• Learn the right layout: practise only on Remington Gail so your finger memory matches the test.

• Accuracy before speed: every error costs 0.50 mark, so aim for clean passages first.

• Reduce Backspace use: each press costs 0.10 mark, which adds up quickly.

Cut-Off and Qualifying Marks

The High Court has not published a category-wise cut-off table for the preliminary exam that we could verify. For 2026, the advertisement sets minimum qualifying marks for the typing test.

These percentages are as reported from the advertisement. Treat them as a floor, not a target. Read the MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 cut-off page for how to set a safe score. For official notices, visit the Recruitment and Results page: https://mphc.gov.in/recruitment-results