MP High Court: Preliminary exam for the recruitment of 1,174 assistants on November 23 and 25; understand the exam pattern thoroughly..

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has released the schedule for the preliminary examination regarding the direct recruitment of Assistant Grade-3 staff in district courts for the year 2026. A total of 1,174 posts are to be filled through this recruitment drive. The preliminary examination for candidates who have applied online will be held on November 23 and 25, 2026.

According to the notification issued by the High Court, the examination will be conducted at centers established in seven cities across Madhya Pradesh: Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna, and Ujjain.

Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official Madhya Pradesh High Court website, mphc.gov.in, by entering their application number and password. The admit cards are expected to be made available approximately seven days prior to the exam date. Additional instructions regarding the examination will also be provided on the admit card.

**How ​​many posts are being filled?**
This recruitment drive by the Madhya Pradesh High Court aims to fill a total of 1,174 Assistant Grade-3 posts in district courts. This includes 1,021 main vacancies and 153 temporary vacancies.

**What is the pattern of the preliminary examination?**
The MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 preliminary examination will be conducted online and will consist of multiple-choice questions.
A total of 100 questions will be asked.
Each question carries one mark, and candidates will have 120 minutes (two hours) to complete the exam.
The exam will include questions related to General Knowledge, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Hindi, English, and Computer Knowledge.

Candidates must focus on preparing for all subjects, as 20 questions have been allocated for each subject. General Knowledge related to Madhya Pradesh is also a significant part of the examination.

**What is required for the Hindi typing test?**
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be called for the Hindi typing skill test in the next stage. This test carries 50 marks and will have a duration of 10 minutes. Candidates will be required to type approximately 350 words using the Remington Gail keyboard layout. Marks will be deducted for errors and the use of the backspace key during the typing test.

0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect or omitted word.
0.10 marks will be deducted for each use of the backspace key.

Therefore, candidates should practice Hindi typing regularly. It is important to focus on typing words correctly rather than just increasing speed.

What are the stages of the selection process?
The selection process for the MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 recruitment primarily consists of the following stages:

Online Preliminary Examination: In the first stage, candidates must appear for an objective-type examination.
Hindi Typing Skill Test: Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will have to take the Hindi typing test.
Document Verification and Other Formalities: In the subsequent stage of selection, the original documents of the candidates will be verified, and necessary formalities will be completed.

Candidates should carefully review the terms and instructions related to all stages as outlined in the official recruitment advertisement.

What were the eligibility criteria for applying?
Candidates applying for this recruitment were required to hold a bachelor's degree. Additionally, a valid CPCT scorecard and prescribed computer-related qualifications were mandatory. The online application process was open from August 17 to September 15, 2026. A window for making corrections to the application form was provided from September 19 to September 21, 2026. Candidates who have applied should now focus on preparing for the preliminary examination and pay attention to instructions regarding admit cards and examination centers.

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