Patna High Court Recruitment 2026 for 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant – Apply Online @ patnahighcourt.gov.in

Patna High Court Recruitment 2026 for 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant – Apply Online @ patnahighcourt.gov.in

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• Salary & Benefits
• FAQs

Golden Opportunity for Bihar Government Jobs! The High Court of Judicature at Patna has released the Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF on 21 July 2026 for 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant posts. This is a prestigious Sarkari Naukri under the Bihar judiciary. Candidates who are graduates and have a computer diploma can apply online from 28 July to 27 August 2026. The selection includes a written test, computer proficiency test, and interview. The pay scale is Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) as per 7th Pay Revision Commission. Read the full article for Latest Notification 2026, eligibility, vacancy breakdown, and step-by-step application process.

Patna High Court Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown

The total 68 vacancies are distributed as per government reservation norms. The table below shows category-wise posts with horizontal reservation for women.

Horizontal Reservation: 35% for women (subject to Bihar Govt resolution), 4% for Locomotor Disabled (3 posts). Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.

Patna High Court Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026)

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Diploma/Certificate of at least six months in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Minimum age: 18 years (born not later than 01.01.2008).

Nationality

Must be a citizen of India, or a Tibetan refugee (before 1972), or a person of Indian origin from specified countries with intent to settle permanently.

How to Apply for Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026

The online application link will be active from 28 July 2026 on the official website. Follow these steps:

1. Visit patnahighcourt.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Recruitments” tab → “Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026”.
3. Click “Apply online” then “New Registration”. Fill in required details and submit.
4. Note your Registration Number and Password sent via SMS/Email.
5. Login and fill the detailed application form (Personal, Education, etc.).
6. Capture live photograph via webcam, upload documents (signature, certificates, etc.).
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Preview and finally submit. Download the printout.

Application Fee

Important: Fee once paid is non-refundable. Last date for fee payment: 28 August 2026 (with extended dates for already submitted forms on 29 & 30 Aug).

Patna High Court Assistant Selection Process 2026

The selection consists of multiple stages:

• Stage 0 (if needed): Preliminary/Screening Test (MCQ) – shortlisting only.
• Stage 1: Written Test (MCQ) – 100 marks, 90 minutes.
• Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying) – 50 marks, 30 minutes.
• Stage 3: Interview – 10 marks.
• Stage 4: Document Verification.

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in MCQ tests.

For detailed exam pattern, refer to the official notification PDF.

Patna High Court Assistant Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) as per 7th Pay Revision Commission. Additional allowances as per Patna High Court Rules, 2021 apply. The appointment is on probation for one year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026