Assistant Grade-III (सहायक ग्रेड-III)
Who Should Apply Age: 18–45 years (General); SC/ST: 50 years, OBC: 48 years, PwD: 55 years Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university Nationality: Indian citizen No domicile restriction; all-India applicants eligible The Madhya Pradesh High Court Assistant Grade-III position is open to all-India graduates without stream or specialisation requirements. Whether you hold a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, or any other discipline, you meet the qualification threshold. The role attracts fresh graduates as well as career-changers with prior experience, since work history is not explicitly mandated. Age relaxation is generous. If you are SC/ST and 50 years old, OBC and 48 years old, or a person with disability (40% or more impairment) and 55 years old, you remain eligible. Use the age calculator to confirm your exact eligibility based on your date of birth and category. Salary and Career Growth Pay Scale: ₹19,500–₹62,000 per month (includes basic pay and allowances) Approximate in-hand monthly: ₹17,500–₹55,800 after 10% NPS deduction and standard income tax Entry-level monthly gross: ₹19,500; progression to ₹62,000 over career span The salary structure places the Assistant Grade-III in the lower-middle tier of government pay matrices. Your initial in-hand amount will be approximately ₹17,500–₹18,500 per month as a fresher, rising with annual increments and promotions. After mandatory NPS contribution (~10% of basic) and income tax, your take-home is typically 85–92% of gross salary depending on state tax slabs. In comparison, private sector junior administrative roles offer ₹18,000–₹25,000, making this position financially comparable while offering superior job security, pension, and work-life balance. Promotion to Assistant Grade-II and Grade-I follows seniority and merit criteria within the High Court system. Using the salary calculator , you can estimate your in-hand salary at different career stages based on your state and tax regime. How to Apply Visit the official portal: Go to https://mphc.gov.in/ and locate the recruitment notification for Assistant Grade-III (सहायक ग्रेड-III) 2026. Read the full notification: Download the detailed advertisement. Note the exact eligibility, document requirements, exam dates, and any late-breaking changes announced after 17 August 2026. Register on the portal: Create a new account with your email ID and mobile number. You will receive an OTP for verification. Store your login credentials securely. Fill the online form: Enter personal details (name, date of birth, category, state), education history (graduation details, university name, passing year), and contact information. Double-check spelling of your name and date of birth — errors here can cause rejection at verification stage. Upload your photograph and signature: Prepare a recent passport-size colour photograph (white background, 200×240 pixels, JPEG format, max 100 KB). Use the image resizer to compress and crop your photo to exact portal specifications. Also scan your signature (black ink on white paper) at 200×50 pixels in JPEG format. Both uploads are mandatory and will be cross-checked during document verification. Pay the application fee: Select your category (General: ₹500, SC/ST: ₹250). Proceed to the payment gateway. Use debit card, credit card, net banking , or UPI. A payment confirmation email will be sent immediately. Retain this receipt — your application is live only after successful payment. Review and submit: Verify all entered information one last time. Confirm that your photograph and signature uploads are clear and meet format requirements. Click Submit. The system will display an Acknowledgement Number (Application ID) on-screen and via email. Download your acknowledgement slip: Save and print the PDF containing your Application ID, submitted details, and exam roll number (if assigned). This slip is required at the exam centre. Note important dates: Mark the exam date (to be announced on https://mphc.gov.in/), admit card release date (typically 7 days before exam), and result date. Subscribe to portal notifications to avoid missing updates. Do not edit after submission: Once submitted, corrections cannot be made online. If you discover an error, contact the High Court helpline during the designated correction window (if announced) — typically 2–3 days after the application deadline. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Photograph not white-background or wrong dimensions: Portal rejects photos with coloured backgrounds or incorrect pixel sizes (must be exactly 200×240 px). Use image resizer to ensure compliance before upload. Signature outside the 200×50 px range: Blurry, too large, or too small signatures cause portal rejection. Practise on paper, photograph, and resize accurately. Fee paid to wrong account or incomplete payment: Do not exit during payment. Confirm the transaction completed via email receipt. Partial/failed payments
