Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026: 68 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

Introduction to Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026

High Court of Judicature at Patna has released the official notification for recruitment to 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant posts under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026. The posts are classified as Group-C and carry Pay Level-4 under the 7th Pay Revision Commission. This recruitment is suitable for graduates who also possess a recognised computer application qualification.

The online application process started on 28 July 2026 and will remain open until 27 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. The final date for online fee payment is 30 August 2026. Candidates should apply through the official portal and keep following the latest govt jobs notifications for exam date, admit card and result updates.

High Court of Judicature at Patna Overview

The Patna High Court is the constitutional High Court for the State of Bihar. Its administrative establishment recruits staff for judicial and office functions through formal competitive examinations. The Ex-Cadre Assistant post involves clerical, computer-based and administrative duties, making written communication, reasoning, general awareness and practical computer skills central to the selection process.

Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment offers 68 vacancies, including 23 posts horizontally reserved for women and 3 posts reserved for Locomotor Disabled candidates. Selection will be conducted through a written test, computer proficiency test and interview, with a preliminary screening test if the number of applicants is high.

Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Expert insight: The recruitment combines a graduate-level written test with a qualifying practical computer test, so candidates who are strong in English, reasoning and general awareness must still practise MS Word, spreadsheets and internet tasks to remain competitive.

Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Patna High Court Assistant Vacancy 2026

Out of the total vacancies, 4% horizontal reservation is provided for Locomotor Disabled candidates, resulting in 3 reserved posts. The number of vacancies is tentative and may be altered by the High Court during the selection process.

Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess both of the following qualifications as on 1 January 2026:

• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution.
• A Diploma or Certificate of at least six months' duration in Computer Application from a recognised institution.

The computer qualification is essential. A graduation degree alone is not sufficient for eligibility.

Nationality

The applicant must be an Indian citizen or belong to another nationality category permitted under the notification, subject to production of the required eligibility certificate from the competent authority.

Physical Fitness and Character

Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post and must possess suitable character for appointment. A medical fitness certificate may be required at joining. Locomotor Disabled candidates must be fit except to the extent of their disability and may undergo medical examination by the authorised Medical Board.

Patna High Court Assistant Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 18 years as on 1 January 2026. Category-wise maximum age limits are given below.

Central or State Government employees may receive five years' upper-age relaxation, while Locomotor Disabled candidates may receive up to ten years' relaxation in their respective category, subject to valid certificates and the limits stated in the notification.

Patna High Court Assistant Application Fee 2026

The fee must be paid online. It is non-refundable, and applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered. Bank or transaction charges, if any, are payable separately by the candidate.

Patna High Court Assistant Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-4 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission with a pay scale of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100. Other allowances will be admissible according to the applicable rules of the Patna High Court and the Government of Bihar.

Patna High Court Assistant Selection Process 2026

Final merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test and Interview. Marks from the Preliminary Test and Computer Proficiency Test will not be added to the final merit list because both stages are qualifying in nature.

Patna High Court Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary / Screening Test

Duration: 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 20.

Written Test

Duration: 90 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 40. There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in the Preliminary and Written Tests.

Computer Proficiency Test

Duration: 30 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 20. The Interview carries 10 marks, with 3 marks required to qualify.

Patna High Court Assistant Syllabus 2026

The Preliminary and Written Tests cover General English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, General Hindi and Computer Awareness. General English includes grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension and usage. Reasoning and aptitude cover analogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, percentage, ratio, profit and loss, time and work, and data interpretation.

General Awareness includes current affairs, Indian and Bihar history, geography, polity, economy, science and environmental awareness. Computer Awareness covers computer fundamentals, operating systems, MS Office, networking and internet concepts. Candidates should use daily current affairs, Static GK and the daily current affairs quiz for regular revision.

Patna High Court Assistant Exam Centres

The tentative examination centres are located in Bihar at Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna and Purnea. Candidates must select three preferred cities in the online application. The High Court may allot a different centre depending on administrative requirements.

How to Apply for Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official online application portal from the link provided below.
2. Click on New Registration and enter the required personal, mobile and email details.
3. Log in with the registration number and password received through SMS or email.
4. Complete personal and educational details carefully.
5. Capture the required live photograph with a light background and clear face visibility.
6. Upload the scanned signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
7. Preview the application and correct any error before fee payment.
8. Pay the examination fee online and submit the application.
9. Download and print the final form showing successful payment.

After payment, no correction or alteration is permitted. Candidates should not send the printed form or documents physically to the High Court unless specifically asked later.

Documents Required for Patna High Court Assistant Application

• Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format, 50 KB to 80 KB
• Matriculation certificate and marksheet
• Graduation degree certificate and marksheet
• Minimum six-month computer application diploma or certificate
• Valid photo identity proof
• Domicile or permanent residence certificate, where applicable
• Caste, Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate for Locomotor Disabled candidates
• No-Objection Certificate for employed candidates
• Any other relevant supporting document

Supporting documents should generally be uploaded in JPG, JPEG or PDF format between 100 KB and 300 KB, as specified in the application instructions.

Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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