Madhya Pradesh High Court, Assistant Grade-III (सहायक ग्रेड-III) 2026

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.

• 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.

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Once your name appears in the final merit list published on https://mphc.gov.in/, the High Court issues a joining order specifying your reporting date and posting location (typically Jabalpur or regional court benches within Madhya Pradesh, though all-India posting rules may apply). Expect 4–8 weeks from the publication of the merit list to your joining date. You will be required to complete medical clearance, police verification (if mandated), and oath of allegiance ceremony before formally assuming office.

On joining, you receive your appointment letter, employee ID, and uniform (if applicable for the court environment — some positions are civilian attire). You are placed on probation for 6–12 months, during which your performance is assessed. Successful completion of probation confirms your permanent position. From selection to confirmation, the entire timeline spans 4–6 months. Your salary is credited monthly to your registered bank account, with NPS deductions initiated from the first month of employment.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, established in 1956, is one of the 25 High Courts in India. Located in Jabalpur, it has jurisdiction over the state of Madhya Pradesh and exercises appellate, original, and supervisory powers under the Indian Constitution. The court comprises a Chief Justice and multiple judges, handling civil, criminal, constitutional, and commercial cases. It also houses specialised benches for family law, labour disputes, and administrative matters. The High Court is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 2,000 judicial officers and support staff across its main office and district courts.

As a High Court of a major state, it maintains high standards of accountability, transparency, and employee welfare. Working in a High Court environment offers exposure to India's judicial system, exposure to senior judges and legal professionals, and the distinct prestige of serving the Indian judiciary. The institution is committed to timely case disposal, digital courtroom infrastructure, and continuous staff training. Employees benefit from robust grievance redressal, workplace safety, and access to government schemes including housing loans, medical reimbursement, and leave encashment.

The Assistant Grade-III is a foundational administrative support position in the High Court. Your day-to-day duties include managing case files, maintaining court records and registers, assisting judges' chambers with scheduling and correspondence, data entry, and coordinating between court divisions and stakeholders (lawyers, litigants, other government departments). You will be trained in court procedure, documentation standards, and case management software used by the Madhya Pradesh judiciary. The role is entirely desk-based within the High Court building; there is no field posting or courtroom appearance unless called as a witness to official proceedings (rare). You report directly to a senior assistant or court clerk and work as part of a team. Uniform is typically court attire (formal civilian dress) rather than military-style uniform. Public interaction is frequent, as you may handle queries from lawyers and litigants; therefore, courteous communication and patience are essential. The role offers no overtime pay but respects standard 9:00 AM–5:30 PM working hours with gazetted holidays.