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Patna High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Patna
PHC Assistant 2026 • Advt No: PHC/03/2026
Patna High Court recruitment for 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant posts. Graduation and a minimum six-month Computer Application qualification are required. Applications close on 27 August 2026, with fee payment allowed up to 30 August 2026.
Total Vacancies
68
Age Limit
18–42 Years
As on 01 Jan 2026
Application Dates
28 Jul – 27 Aug 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
BR
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institution and at least a six-month Diploma or Certificate in Computer Application from a recognised institution, completed by 1 January 2026.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Level-4 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission: Rs. 25,500-81,100, plus admissible allowances.
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The recruitment covers 68 tentative Ex-Cadre Assistant posts in the establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Patna. Candidates need graduation and a recognised minimum six-month Computer Application qualification. Selection may include screening, written examination, computer proficiency and interview stages.
Overview Item | Details |
|---|---|
Post | Ex-Cadre Assistant, Group-C |
Total vacancies | 68 |
Advertisement | PHC/03/2026 |
Qualification | Graduation + minimum 6-month Computer Application course |
General age range | 18-37 years for UR/EWS male candidates; category-wise limits extend up to 42 years |
Pay | Level-4: Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
Current stage | Online application process |
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Advertisement dated | 23 July 2026 |
Online application started | 28 July 2026 |
Last date to submit application | 27 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Fee-payment link disabled | 28 August 2026 |
Fee-payment link reopened for submitted applications | 29-30 August 2026 |
Final fee-payment deadline | 30 August 2026 |
Examination date | To be notified later |
Candidate Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS | Rs. 1,500 |
SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled | Rs. 750 |
Payment mode | Online only |
Refund rule | Non-refundable |
Concessional fee and reservation benefits require valid Bihar domicile and category documents wherever prescribed.
Eligibility Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum age | 18 years |
Age reckoning date | 01 January 2026 |
Educational qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institution |
Computer qualification | At least 6 months Diploma or Certificate in Computer Application from a recognised institution |
Qualification cut-off | 01 January 2026 |
Character | The candidate must be suitable in character for appointment to the High Court establishment. |
Physical fitness | A prescribed Government Hospital medical fitness certificate is required at joining. |
Category | Maximum Age | Date-of-Birth Condition |
|---|---|---|
UR / EWS Male | 37 years | Born not earlier than 02 January 1989 |
UR / EWS Female | 40 years | Born not earlier than 02 January 1986 |
BC / EBC Male and Female | 40 years | Born not earlier than 02 January 1986 |
SC / ST Male and Female | 42 years | Born not earlier than 02 January 1984 |
Provision | Rule |
|---|---|
Central / Bihar Government employees | 5 years upper-age relaxation |
Locomotor Disabled candidates | Additional 10 years over the applicable category limit |
Eligible High Court / subordinate-court personnel | Special age provision applies as stated in the advertisement. |
Territorial Army service | At least 2 years may provide preference where other factors are equal |
NCC 'B' Certificate | May provide preference where other factors are equal at interview. |
The notified position is 68 vacancies, including 23 women-reserved posts and 3 Locomotor Disabled horizontal vacancies. Horizontal reservations are included within the vertical-category totals.
Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved | 29 | 10 |
Scheduled Caste | 11 | 4 |
Scheduled Tribe | 1 | 0 |
Extremely Backward Class | 12 | 4 |
Backward Class | 8 | 3 |
Economically Weaker Section | 7 | 2 |
Total | 68 | 23 |
Vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the High Court under the applicable recruitment and reservation rules.
Stage | Nature / Purpose |
|---|---|
Preliminary / Screening Test | Conducted only when applications are high; used for shortlisting and not counted in final merit |
Written Test | Objective examination whose marks count in final merit |
Computer Proficiency Test | Qualifying practical test in word processing, spreadsheet and internet use |
Interview | 10 marks; marks count in final merit |
Document Verification | Verification of qualification, reservation, identity and eligibility documents |
Medical / Appointment Formalities | Medical fitness, character and final appointment checks |
Shortlisting Point | Rule |
|---|---|
Preliminary to Written Test | About 10 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise, when screening is held |
Written Test to Computer Test | About 6 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise |
Computer Test to Interview | About 3 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise |
Final merit | Written Test + Interview marks |
Tie-break | Higher Written Test marks, followed by older age |
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 20 | 20 |
Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 50 |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 60 minutes |
Minimum qualifying marks | 20 marks / 40% |
Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
Final-merit role | Marks not counted |
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 90 minutes |
Minimum qualifying marks | 40 marks / 40% |
Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
Final-merit role | Marks counted |
Component | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Word Processing / Typing | 20 | Combined CPT minimum applies | Within total 30 minutes |
Spreadsheet / MS Excel | 20 | Combined CPT minimum applies | Within total 30 minutes |
Internet Proficiency | 10 | Combined CPT minimum applies | Within total 30 minutes |
Computer Proficiency Test Total | 50 | 20 marks / 40% | 30 minutes |
Interview | 10 | 3 marks / 30% | As scheduled |
Service Item | Details |
|---|---|
Post | Ex-Cadre Assistant, Group-C |
Pay level | Level-4 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission |
Pay range | Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
Allowances | Usual allowances admissible under applicable Patna High Court service rules |
Initial probation | 1 year |
Establishment | High Court of Judicature at Patna |
Appointment nature | Permanent, subject to probation and verification |
Appointment remains provisional until educational, computer, category, medical, character and other prescribed conditions are verified.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Open the Patna High Court recruitment section and select the Ex-Cadre Assistant application link. |
2 | Complete registration using an active mobile number and email address. |
3 | Enter personal, educational and category details exactly as supported by certificates. |
4 | Capture a live colour photograph showing the full face, both ears and neck against a light background. |
5 | Upload the signature and required certificates in the prescribed size and format. |
6 | Preview the complete form and correct permitted fields before fee payment. |
7 | Pay the applicable examination fee online; successful payment completes final submission. |
8 | Download and preserve the application, payment details, admit card and matching photographs. |
Upload | Format / Size |
|---|---|
Signature | JPG/JPEG, 50-80 KB |
Certificates and documents | JPG/JPEG/PDF, 100-300 KB each |
Live photograph | Captured through the application interface under the prescribed face and background rules |
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Matriculation certificate and marksheet | Proof of name and date of birth |
Graduation degree and marksheet | Must prove graduation by 01 January 2026 |
Computer diploma / certificate | Minimum 6-month recognised course |
Identity proof | Valid photo ID matching application details |
Category / domicile documents | Applicable Bihar-prescribed certificates for reservation, relaxation or concessional fee |
No Objection Certificate | Required where applicable for serving candidates |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Qualification cut-off | Graduation and computer qualification must be completed by 01 January 2026 |
Computer course duration | At least 6 months from a recognised institution |
Bihar reservation benefit | Valid domicile and category documents are required wherever the notification prescribes them. |
BC / EBC claim | NCL certificate and domicile are required; a caste certificate alone is insufficient. |
Locomotor Disability claim | At least 40% relevant disability must be certified by the competent authority. |
Certificate consistency | Documents shown during verification must match those uploaded in the application. |
Multiple applications | Only the last application correct in all respects may be considered; earlier fees are not adjusted. |
Fee completion | Successful online fee payment is required for final submission |
There are 68 tentative Ex-Cadre Assistant vacancies.
Graduation and a recognised minimum six-month Computer Application Diploma or Certificate are required.
The online application must be submitted by 27 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Eligible submitted applications may complete fee payment up to 30 August 2026.
It may be conducted only when the number of applicants is high, and its marks are not included in final merit.
Yes. The preliminary and written tests deduct 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
Final merit is based on Written Test and Interview marks after qualification in all mandatory stages.
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