MP High Court Senior Computer Programmer Assistant Recruitment 2026: 130 Posts

Out of the total 130 posts, 8 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), as follows:

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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. 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.

As per Schedule-I of the "Rules 2019," candidates must fulfil the following criteria for the post of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant: B.E./B.Tech /B.Sc in Computer Science/IT/Electronics and Telecommunications, or B.C.A./M.C.A., or M.Sc. (Electronics/CS/IT), with at least 1 year of experience working on Linux/Open Source Software/Windows/DBMS/Software Development. 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,

Candidates who are not currently employed in any District Court Establishment of Madhya Pradesh or the High Court of Madhya Pradesh must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority/employer at the time of filing the application form. Without this, the candidate will not be allowed to participate in the examination.

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. The question paper contains 100 multiple choice objective-type questions of 1 mark each, to be solved within 2 hours (120 minutes) on an OMR sheet, in English. Candidates who secure a place in the merit list in each category, in the ratio of 1:3 against each post, shall be declared successful for the Practical Examination and Interview, including candidates securing equal marks to the last success

I. Preliminary Screening Examination

IV. Past Performance Appraisal

IV. Past Performance Appraisal

No fee is charged from candidates for appearing in this examination.

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

Admit Cards/Hall Tickets for the Preliminary Screening Examination will be generated by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on its website (www.mphc.gov.in), at least 7 days prior to the date of examination, for candidates who have submitted complete applications within the prescribed period.

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 for