Patna High Court Assistant 2026: Notification, 68 Vacancy
High Court of Judicature at Patna · Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026
Recruitment overview
The High Court of Judicature at Patna has issued notification PHC/03/2026 for Ex-Cadre Assistant recruitment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Organisation | Patna High Court |
| Notification number | PHC/03/2026 |
| Total posts | 68 |
| Pay level | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
How to apply and what to do now
This is a notification stage. The examination date has not been announced yet.
- Check that you meet the education and age rules.
- Prepare your graduation and computer-course details.
- Apply online between 28.07.2026 and 27.08.2026.
- Pay the online fee by 30.08.2026.
- Prepare for the listed test subjects and computer skills.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
All 68 vacancies are for the Ex-Cadre Assistant post.
| Category | Posts | Pay level |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 29 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
| SC | 11 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
| ST | 1 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
| EBC | 12 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
| BC | 8 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
| EWS | 7 | Level-4 (`25,500/- to `81,100/-) |
- 23 posts are reserved for women.
- 03 posts are reserved for Locomotor Disabled candidates.
- Women horizontal reservation is 35%.
- Locomotor Disabled horizontal reservation is 04%.
Patna High Court Assistant 2026 has 68 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 6 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | UR | 29 |
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | SC | 11 |
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | ST | 1 |
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | EBC | 12 |
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | BC | 8 |
| Ex-Cadre Assistant | EWS | 7 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| EBC | 12 |
| SC | 11 |
| BC | 8 |
| EWS | 7 |
| ST | 1 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 28.07.2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application | 27.08.2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 30.08.2026 |
| Examination date | To be notified later |
You can apply online from 28.07.2026 to 27.08.2026. You can pay the fee until 30.08.2026.
Every date High Court of Judicature at Patna printed for Patna High Court Assistant 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date for commencement of submission of online application | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for making online fee payment | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Date of Examination | To be notified later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/BC/EBC/EWS | 1500 |
| SC/ST/Locomotor Disabled | 750 |
The fee of 750 applies to permanent residents of Bihar who meet the stated certificate requirements.
Application fee for Patna High Court Assistant 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR/BC/EBC/EWS | ₹1,500 | — |
| SC/ST/Locomotor Disabled | ₹750 | Applicable to permanent residents of Bihar subject to the stated certificate requirements. |
Eligibility
Your age must be from 18 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Central Government or Government of Bihar employees | 5 years |
| Locomotor Disabled | 10 years |
You need a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
You also need a diploma or certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.
You must also meet the stated nationality, character, marital-status and physical-fitness requirements.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 42 years old as on 01 Jan 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Central Government or Government of Bihar employees | +5 years | 47 years |
| Locomotor Disabled | +10 years | 52 years |
Educational Qualification
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and Diploma/Certificate of at least six month's Course in Computer Application from a recognized Institution.
The qualifications must be possessed as on 01.01.2026. The candidate must meet the stated nationality, character, marital-status and physical-fitness requirements.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Screening Test | General English; Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude; General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 60 min |
| Written Test | General English; Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude; General Awareness; General Hindi; Computer Awareness | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Word processing; Spread Sheets; Internet Proficiency | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Interview | Interview | Not stated | 10 | Not stated |
The Preliminary Test has 20 General English, 20 Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, and 10 General Awareness questions.
The Written Test has 30 General English, 30 Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, 20 General Awareness, 10 General Hindi and 10 Computer Awareness questions.
The Computer Proficiency Test covers Word processing, Spread Sheets and Internet Proficiency.
Preliminary/Screening Test (MCQ Based)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 20 | 20 | — |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | — |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | — |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 60 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Written Test (MCQ Based)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 30 | 30 | — |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | — |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 | — |
| Computer Awareness | 10 | 10 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Computer Proficiency Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of proficiency in Word processing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Test of proficiency in Spread Sheets | 20 | 20 | — |
| Internet Proficiency | 10 | 10 | — |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 10 | — |
Selection Process
Selection includes a Preliminary or Screening Test, if conducted, followed by other stages.
- Preliminary/Screening Test, if conducted
- Written Test
- Computer Proficiency Test
- Interview
The qualifying mark is 40% for the Preliminary Test, Written Test and Computer Proficiency Test.
The qualifying mark for the Interview is 30%.
- Preliminary/Screening Test, if conducted
- Written Test
- Computer Proficiency Test
- Interview
Syllabus
General English
Topics include vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, errors, spellings, idioms, voice, narration, cloze passages and comprehension.
Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
Topics include analogy, classification, coding, series, number systems, percentages, averages, interest, profit and loss, time, work and mensuration.
General Awareness
Topics include India, neighbouring countries, Bihar, history, culture, geography, polity, economy, science, environment and current affairs.
General Hindi
Topics include grammar, reading passages, correct spelling, similar and opposite words, one-word substitutions, idioms and proverbs.
Computer Awareness
Topics include computer basics, operating systems, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, internet and virus protection.
Computer Proficiency Test
You need basic typing and MS Word skills, basic MS Excel knowledge and basic internet-use knowledge.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage, spot the error, fill in the blanks, spellings/detecting mis-spelt words, idioms and phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage, comprehension passage |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | Analogy, Similarity and Difference, Space Visualization, Space Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concept, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figural Classification, Arithmetical Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, Number System, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, relationship between numbers, Basic arithmetic operations, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Height and Distance, Mensuration |
| General Awareness | India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Policy and Scientific Research, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Dates, Dates and Events, People in News, Current Events of National Importance, National/International Awards, General Science and Environment applicable in day to day life, social importance, Bihar especially pertaining to its History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity and general awareness |
| General Hindi | व्याकरण- शब्द रूपांतरण, संज्ञा, लिंग, वचन, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया विशेषण, कारक, काल, वाच्य, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, वाक्य इत्यादि, अपठित गद्यांश, शुद्ध वर्तनी, समानार्थी एवं विलोम शब्द, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ इत्यादि |
| Computer Awareness | Computer Operation Basics, Introduction to Computer, Introduction to Operating System, Elements of word processing - MS Word, Elements of spread sheet - MS Excel, Elements of Power Point presentation - MS PowerPoint, Computer Communication and Internet, Protecting Computer from Virus |
| Test of proficiency in Word processing | basic typing skill and basic knowledge of MS Word |
| Test of proficiency in Spread Sheets | basic understanding of MS Excel |
| Internet Proficiency | basic understanding of internet usage |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- Patna High Court has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- To be notified later — full details
- Result
- Patna High Court has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- Patna High Court has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 68 |
| Posts reserved for women | 23 |
| Posts reserved for Locomotor Disabled candidates | 03 |
| Women horizontal reservation | 35% |
| Locomotor Disabled horizontal reservation | 04% |
| Preliminary/Screening Test qualifying marks | 40% |
| Written Test qualifying marks | 40% |
| Computer Proficiency Test qualifying marks | 40% |
| Interview qualifying marks | 30% |
| Preliminary/Screening Test duration | 60 min |
| Written Test duration | 90 min |
| Computer Proficiency Test duration | 30 min |
| Interview marks | 10 |
| Negative marking | 1/4th marks i.e. 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Patna High Court Assistant vacancies are available?
There are 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant vacancies.
When can I apply for Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant recruitment?
You can apply online from 28.07.2026 to 27.08.2026.
What is the last date to pay the application fee?
The last date for online fee payment is 30.08.2026.
What is the education qualification for the Assistant post?
You need graduation in any discipline and a computer application diploma or certificate course of at least six months.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026.
Has the examination date been announced?
No. The examination date will be notified later.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.