MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 2026: Apply for 1174 Posts

Last Update: 07 September 2026

Recruitment for the Grade 3 position with the MP High Court in 2026: Apply online for 1,174 posts at mphc.gov.in, see the CPCT requirements, the salary and the exam pattern.

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Jabalpur is now accepting online applications for 1,174 Assistant Grade-III positions in the District and Sessions Court offices throughout the state. This recruitment initiative, which is advertised as No. 614/Exam/2026 and was issued on 14 August 2026, is one of the largest judicial clerical recruitment campaigns in Madhya Pradesh this year, the application period ending on 15 September 2026.

This guide contains precisely the information that you need if you are a graduate with a CPCT scorecard or a computer diploma: it covers the eligibility rules, the CPCT/DCA exemption which most candidates get wrong, the two-stage structure of the exam, and the full MPOnline application procedure.

Before proceeding any further, it should be stated that the notification in question applies exclusively to the Assistant Grade-III positions. It is incorrect to refer to this recruitment as involving stenographer vacancies; for the purpose of this particular advertisement, the MP High Court's stenographer recruitment is a separate notification with its own eligibility criteria and typing-speed requirements and is not included in these 1,174 posts.

MP High Court Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2026 — Quick Overview

The Real Differentiator: CPCT and DCA Aren't Both Always Required

It is the one eligibility rule in this recruitment that is most commonly misinterpreted, and if you misjudge it you might end up applying for a post for which you are not actually qualified — or even worse, conclude that you are not eligible when in fact you are.

The basic requirement is a degree in any subject from a recognized university, together with a valid CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) scorecard obtained from MAP-IT or another agency recognized by the MP government, or alternatively a one-year Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) from an institution that is recognized by the UGC/DOEACC/NIELIT/Government Polytechnic/Government ITI (COPA).

The point that most candidates overlook is that if you have a BE, MCA, BCA, B.Sc-IT, M.Sc-IT, or M.Tech degree, you are exempt from the one-year separate computer diploma requirement since your degree meets the computer qualification criterion. This exemption has been provided specifically for people who already possess a formal degree related to computer science, so they are not obliged to obtain an extra DCA certificate merely to fulfill a procedural requirement. However, a CPCT scorecard is still generally necessary, even with this exemption — make sure to read the exact clause in the official notification before concluding that you are fully exempt from all computer-related requirements.

Post-wise Vacancy & Category Breakdown

Regarding the breakdown of reservations by category: the official notification provides, for each district cadre, the detailed reservation figures by category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and by group (Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). As the figures are specific to each cadre and are given in detail for a number of districts, candidates should download the full official notification PDF from mphc.gov.in in order to see the exact number of vacancies that applies to their category and the district they have preferred.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Technical Qualification

• Graduation from any discipline by means of a degree awarded by a recognized university.
• A valid CPCT scorecard from MAP-IT (the Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology) or any other agency recognised by the Madhya Pradesh government.
• Or a one-year Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) from an institution recognised by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
• Candidates who possess a BE, MCA, BCA, B.Sc-IT, M.Sc-IT, or M.Tech degree are exempted from the requirement of the separate DCA diploma.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years, applicable to both Madhya Pradesh domicile and other-state candidates
• Reserved category and women candidates from Madhya Pradesh get age relaxation as per state government norms
• Reservation and age-relaxation benefits apply only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh; candidates from other states must apply strictly under the Unreserved category

Other Eligibility Conditions

• One must be an Indian citizen.
• People who have more than one spouse still alive are not eligible.
• According to the MP Civil Service (General Conditions of Service) Rules of 1961, people who have more than two children — in the case where one of the children was born on or after 26 January 2001 — are not eligible.

CPCT & DCA Exemption Guidelines at a Glance

The fact that the exemption only relates to the requirement regarding the computer diploma and does not automatically extend to the CPCT scorecard condition in all cases means that candidates coming from exempted backgrounds should still check the exact wording in the official notification PDF, as eligibility clauses of this kind are strictly interpreted when documents are verified.

Two-Stage Examination Scheme

The process for selecting candidates for the Assistant Grade-III position consists of two stages, and it is more important than most people realize to understand which of these stages actually determines your rank.

Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

The Preliminary Examination serves solely as a qualifying or screening stage and the marks you obtain in it are not carried forward to the final merit list; the minimum qualifying marks are usually given as 45% for UR/OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates, and candidates are shortlisted for Stage 2 according to their merit and in accordance with the prescribed shortlisting ratio.

Stage 2: Hindi Typing Skill Test (50 Marks) — This Is What Actually Decides Your Rank

This stage is one that most candidates fail to appreciate. The Preliminary Exam being purely a qualifying exercise, your final merit ranking is almost entirely based on your performance in this Hindi Typing Skill Test.

Now, if you've mostly devoted your preparation time to General Knowledge and Reasoning for the Preliminary stage, it's time to make adjustments. The Preliminary Exam not being taken into account in your final selection means that your real advantage lies in speed and accuracy when doing the Remington Gail Hindi typing — here, consistent and disciplined daily practice brings far greater benefits than further revision of General Knowledge.

Stage 3: Document Verification

The candidates who have been shortlisted have their original certificates checked, including those for graduation, the CPCT scorecard or DCA diploma, category certificates, and identity documents.

Application Fee

The fees have to be paid online using a Credit Card, a Debit Card, Net Banking, or one of the other methods available on the MPOnline portal.

Step-by-Step MPOnline Application Guide

1. Go to mponline.gov.in or use the recruitment link on mphc.gov.in.
2. Look for the notice entitled 'Recruitment for the post of Assistant Grade-III, Advt. No. 614/Exam/2026'.
3. You must register by providing your personal information, mobile number, and email address in order to obtain a User ID and a Password.
4. Log in and carefully complete the entire application form, filling in the personal, educational, and category information.
5. You must upload the following documents: your graduation marksheet or degree, CPCT scorecard or DCA diploma certificate, a recent photograph, and your signature.
6. Choose the district/cadre options you prefer in accordance with the instructions given in the application form.
7. You can pay the relevant application fee online using the available payment methods.
8. Carefully go through your entire application — check the accuracy of all the fields before you finally submit it.
9. Fill in the form and then download or print the confirmation page for your own records.
10. If you need to make any corrections to your application you have already submitted, you should use the correction window which is available from 19 to 21 September 2026 — this window is not intended for late submissions, only for correcting previously submitted forms.

Documents Required

• Graduation degree/marksheet
• CPCT Score Card
• One-year Computer Diploma certificate (if applicable, based on your qualification)
• Hindi Typing certificate, if separately held
• Aadhaar Card or other valid photo ID
• Date of birth proof
• Domicile certificate, if applicable
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature (scanned, as per specified format)

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Disclaimer: All details above are based on the High Court of Madhya Pradesh's official notification, Advertisement No. 614/Exam/2026, dated 14 August 2026, as available at the time of writing. Category-wise vacancy breakup varies by district cadre — candidates must download and verify the complete official notification PDF from mphc.gov.in for the exact figures applicable to their category and preferred posting district before applying.