Overview
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant (130 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline (post/hand delivery) before 10 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
- Qualification
- As per Schedule-I of the "Rules 2019," candidates must fulfil the following criteria for the post of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant: • Work experience of not less than 2 years in a District Court Establishment or the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. • The candidate must not have been punished in any departmental enquiry, or ever punished for misconduct or any other reason. Only persons having work experience of not less than 2 years in a District Court Establishment or High Court in the State of Madhya Pradesh are eligible to appear in the suitability test, subject to meeting the above essential qualifications. As per the Gazette notification dated 20.02.2026, all employees/officials of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh and District Courts in the state, irrespective of their designation or name of post, working in the IT domain - either as a regular employee or through outsourcing - can participate, as a one-time measure, in this recruitment process, subject to fulfilling the required qualifications and other conditions under the Rules 2019.
- Vacancies
- 130
- Advertisement No
- 61/SCPA/Exam/2026
- Posted
- 20 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 10 August 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Receipt of Application Forms | 20-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Receiving Application Forms | 10-08-2026 |
| Date of Preliminary Screening Examination | Not specified in the notification (shall be notified later) |
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Vacancy Details
Category: Total Vacancies | Women (within total) Unreserved (UR): 85 | 3 OBC: 3 | Not specified in the notification SC: 21 | Not specified in the notification ST: 21 | Not specified in the notification Total: 130 Out of the total 130 posts, 8 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), as follows: Disability Category: Posts Reserved Visually Impaired and Low Vision: 2 Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 2 Locomotor Disability (including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy): 2 Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness: 2
Eligibility
As per Schedule-I of the "Rules 2019," candidates must fulfil the following criteria for the post of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant: • Work experience of not less than 2 years in a District Court Establishment or the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. • The candidate must not have been punished in any departmental enquiry, or ever punished for misconduct or any other reason. Only persons having work experience of not less than 2 years in a District Court Establishment or High Court in the State of Madhya Pradesh are eligible to appear in the suitability test, subject to meeting the above essential qualifications. As per the Gazette notification dated 20.02.2026, all employees/officials of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh and District Courts in the state, irrespective of their designation or name of post, working in the IT domain - either as a regular employee or through outsourcing - can participate, as a one-time measure, in this recruitment process, subject to fulfilling the required qualifications and other conditions under the Rules 2019.
Age Limit
As per the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 20.02.2026 (Bhopal order dated 17.02.2026, order number E-430953-2026-21-B(one)), the maximum age limit for candidates is 5 years more than the limit prescribed by the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department Circular dated 4th July 2019. Category: Maximum Age Unreserved (UR): 45 years OBC/SC/ST: 50 years Persons with Disability (PH): 50 years Women (any category): 50 years The age limit is reckoned from 1st January of the year in which the recruitment process has been initiated, i.e., as on 01.01.2026. The notification does not specify a minimum age.
Application Fee
No fee is charged from candidates for appearing in this examination.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages: • Preliminary Screening Examination (MCQ) • Practical Examination • Interview • Past Performance Appraisal The final merit list for selection is prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the Practical Examination, Interview, and Past Performance Appraisal, subject to securing the prescribed minimum marks. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Screening Examination are used only to shortlist candidates and are not counted in the final merit.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted offline. The application form is not filled online. • Download the Application Form from the official website of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (www.mphc.gov.in), along with the advertisement. • Take a printout and fill it in Block Letters, in English only. All fields are mandatory; write N/A where not applicable. • Sign the form and attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents/testimonials along with recent coloured photographs, serial-wise as per the checklist in the form. • Place the completed application and documents in an envelope marked "Direct Recruitment Through Suitability Test For The Post of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant in District Courts of the State of Madhya Pradesh - 2026" on top. • Send the envelope to: Registrar (Exam), Examination Section, Administrative Block, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (M.P.) • Ensure the application reaches the Receipt Section on or before 10.08.2026. It is the candidate's sole responsibility to ensure timely receipt. There is no provision for correction after submission of the application form. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained for any reason, including postal delay. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of their finally submitted application form.
Required Documents
• Two recent passport-size coloured photographs of the candidate • Documents related to Date of Birth • Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh (only for MP domicile candidates, issued by competent authority) • Caste Certificate for OBC/SC/ST (issued by competent authority) • Persons with Disability Certificate (issued by Medical Board), where applicable • No Objection Certificate (NOC) of competent officer, where applicable • Mark sheets, certificates and degrees of educational qualification (copies of every year/semester, if applicable) • Other supporting documents, if any
Important Instructions
• Application forms found incomplete or not accompanied by the requisite documents will be summarily rejected without assigning any reason. • After scrutiny, a list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be published on the High Court website. • Permission to appear in the exam is provisional. If a candidate is found not to fulfil eligibility conditions, or certificates are found fake or fabricated, at any stage, the candidature will be rejected. • No travelling expenses or allowances are payable for appearing in the Preliminary Screening Examination, Practical Examination, or Interview. • There is no provision for rechecking of marks or revaluation of answer sheets at any stage, and re-examination is not permissible. • Mobile phones, pagers, and other electronic/communication devices or calculators are prohibited inside the examination premises. • Using unfair means, impersonation, submitting forged documents, or concealing material information can lead to prosecution and/or debarment, permanently or for a specified period, in addition to cancellation of candidature. Punishment under the Madhya Pradesh Recognized Examination Act, 1937 extends up to 3 years of imprisonment. • Any corrigendum or clarification will be posted only on the official website of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh; this will be deemed sufficient notice to all candidates. • Marks for all stages will be shown in a Score-card available on the official website; candidates will need to enter their creden…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MP High Court Senior Computer Programmer Assistant Recruitment 2026: 130 Posts?
Application Start Date: 20 July 2026; Application Last Date: 10 August 2026; Commencement of Receipt of Application Forms: 20-07-2026; Last Date for Receiving Application Forms: 10-08-2026; Date of Preliminary Screening Examination: Not specified in the notification (shall be notified later)
What is the application fee?
No fee is charged from candidates for appearing in this examination.
What is the age limit?
As per the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 20.02.2026 (Bhopal order dated 17.02.2026, order number E-430953-2026-21-B(one)), the maximum age limit for candidates is 5 years more than the limit prescribed by the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department Circular dated 4th July 2019. Category: Maximum Age Unreserved (UR): 45 years OBC/SC/ST: 50 years Persons with Disability (PH): 50 years Women (any category): 50 years The age limit is reckoned from 1st January of the year in which the recruitment process has been initiated, i.e., as on 01.01.2026. The notification does not specify a minimum age.
What is the selection process?
The selection process consists of the following stages: • Preliminary Screening Examination (MCQ) • Practical Examination • Interview • Past Performance Appraisal The final merit list for selection is prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the Practical Examination, Interview, and Past Performance Appraisal, subject to securing the prescribed minimum marks. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Screening Examination are used only to shortlist candidates and are not counted in the final merit.