MP High Court Senior Computer Programmer Assistant 2026 – 130 Post
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh (MPHC) has released the notification for Senior Computer Programmer Assistant (SCPA) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 61/SCPA/Exam/2026, filling 130 posts. This is a one-time recruitment measure — it is open ONLY to existing regular or outsourced employees of the MP High Court and District Courts who are currently working in the IT domain and hold the required computer/IT qualification with experience. Applications are accepted in OFFLINE mode only, from 20 July 2026 to 10 August 2026, and there is no application fee for any category. If you are already serving in the MP judiciary's IT setup and want a permanent post with a 7th CPC pay scale, this is your chance. Full details — vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, pay, selection process and how to apply — are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Name |
|---|---|
| General | 85 |
| OBC | 03 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 21 |
| Total | 130 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must hold a B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics (as prescribed). Along with the degree, experience is required: a minimum of 1 year of technical experience in Linux/Windows, DBMS, Open Source Software or Software Development, plus a minimum of 2 years working in a District Court or the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. Since this is an internal one-time recruitment, only current IT-domain employees (regular or outsourced) of the MP High Court and District Courts are eligible. Check the exact qualification-experience matrix in the official notification before applying. |
| Age Limit | The maximum age is 45 years for Unreserved (UR) candidates and 50 years for reserved category candidates and women. The exact as-on cut-off date for age calculation is not clearly stated in the summary and should be confirmed from the official notification. Age relaxation is applied as per MP High Court / MP Government recruitment rules. |
| Age Relaxation | Maximum age 45 years (UR); 50 years for reserved categories and women. As-on cut-off date: refer official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Offline) | 10 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | Refer official notification |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST | ₹0 (No Fee) |
Salary / Pay
The post carries a 7th CPC pay scale of ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 per month (as reported from the notification). This is a permanent post in the MP judiciary, so the in-hand salary will also include applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other admissible allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules. Treat the in-hand figure as indicative until confirmed from the official pay rules; the pay band itself is as stated in the notification.
Selection Process
Selection is through a four-stage process. First, a Preliminary Screening Examination — an MCQ-based qualifying test whose marks are not counted in the final merit. Candidates who clear it move to the Practical Examination (25 marks), followed by an Interview (15 marks) and a Past Performance Appraisal (10 marks). The final merit is prepared from the Practical, Interview and Performance Appraisal marks. Confirm the exact scheme and any Document Verification stage from the official notification.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted in OFFLINE mode only — there is no online application portal for this recruitment. Download the official notification and application form from the MP High Court website (mphc.gov.in), fill in your details, attach the required qualification and experience documents, and submit the completed form to the prescribed office within the window of 20 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Since eligibility is restricted to existing MP High Court and District Court IT employees, make sure your service and experience certificates are attached before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in MP High Court SCPA Recruitment 2026?
There are 130 posts of Senior Computer Programmer Assistant under Advertisement No. 61/SCPA/Exam/2026.
Who can apply for this recruitment?
Only existing regular or outsourced employees of the MP High Court and District Courts who work in the IT domain and hold the prescribed computer/IT qualification with the required experience. It is a one-time internal recruitment.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the offline application form is 10 August 2026; the window opened on 20 July 2026.
Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC, ST).
What is the salary and selection process?
The pay scale is ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 (7th CPC). Selection is via a qualifying Preliminary Screening Exam, then Practical (25 marks), Interview (15 marks) and Past Performance Appraisal (10 marks).