- Patna High Court Assistant vacancy and important dates
- Patna High Court Assistant category-wise vacancy breakup
- Patna High Court Assistant eligibility and age limit
- Patna High Court Assistant qualification and computer certificate
- Patna High Court Assistant fee and reservation documents
- Patna High Court Assistant selection process and marks
- Patna High Court Assistant exam scheme and centre choice
- How to apply for Patna High Court Assistant 2026
- Patna High Court Assistant 2026 candidate decision guide
- Patna High Court Assistant 2026 live updates
- Important Links
Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 is the Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026 dated 23.07.2026. The official advertisement confirms 68 Group-C posts in Level-4 of the 7th PRC pay matrix. Online applications opened on 28.07.2026 and close on 27.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs.
Patna High Court Assistant vacancy and important dates
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Ex-Cadre Assistant, Group-C |
| Advertisement | PHC/03/2026 dated 23.07.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 68 |
| Pay level | Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100 plus allowances |
| Application start | 28.07.2026 |
| Application last date | 27.08.2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Fee payment | 30.08.2026; special 29–30 August window for timely applicants |
| Examination date | To be notified later |
Patna High Court Assistant category-wise vacancy breakup
| Category | Total posts | Women posts within total |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 29 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes | 11 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 1 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Classes | 12 | 4 |
| Backward Classes | 8 | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Sections | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 68 | 23 |
Patna High Court Assistant eligibility and age limit
| Candidate group | Official age rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years on 01.01.2026 |
| UR / EWS male | Maximum 37 years |
| UR / EWS female | Maximum 40 years |
| BC / EBC male and female | Maximum 40 years |
| SC / ST male and female | Maximum 42 years |
| Government employee | Up to 5 years where permitted |
| Locomotor Disabled | Additional 10 years with certificate |
Patna High Court Assistant qualification and computer certificate
| Requirement | Official condition |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university / institution |
| Computer qualification | Diploma or certificate of at least six months in Computer Application |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or other categories covered in the advertisement |
| Medical fitness | Certificate required before appointment |
| Preference | Territorial Army service or NCC B certificate may receive preference |
Patna High Court Assistant fee and reservation documents
| Category or claim | Fee / document |
|---|---|
| UR / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹1,500 |
| Bihar SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled | ₹750 |
| Payment mode | Online only; charges extra |
| BC / EBC | Bihar NCL plus permanent-residence certificate |
| EWS | Income-and-asset plus permanent-residence certificate |
| Locomotor Disabled | Competent-authority disability certificate |
Patna High Court Assistant selection process and marks
| Stage | Official rule |
|---|---|
| Preliminary / screening | May be held when application numbers are high; 40% if held |
| Written test | 40% minimum qualifying marks |
| Computer Proficiency Test | 40% minimum qualifying marks |
| Interview | 30% minimum qualifying marks |
| Final merit | Written Test and Interview marks with roster policy |
| Tie break | Higher written marks, then earlier date of birth |
Patna High Court Assistant exam scheme and centre choice
| Area | Official information |
|---|---|
| Syllabus | Annexure-I of the advertisement |
| Computer test | Separate qualifying stage |
| Interview | Marks count in final merit |
| Centre option | Three preferred cities in order |
| Exam date | To be notified by the High Court |
How to apply for Patna High Court Assistant 2026
- Read the complete PHC/03/2026 advertisement.
- Open the official Digialm application link listed by the High Court.
- Enter name and date of birth exactly as supporting records show them.
- Upload the photograph, signature, qualification and category documents requested.
- Choose three city preferences carefully.
- Pay the fee online and save the acknowledgement.
- Submit by 27.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs. If eligible, use the separate 29–30 August fee window mentioned in the notice.
The fee timeline is easy to misread. The application itself closes on 27 August, but the High Court allows a limited payment facility on 29 and 30 August for candidates who submitted by the application deadline. It is not a fresh-form extension.
Graduation is only one half of the academic requirement. The six-month computer application diploma or certificate is separately required. Check the course duration and issuing institution before submitting the form.
Bihar reservation benefits depend on the correct permanent-residence and category documents. BC and EBC candidates need the NCL certificate, while EWS candidates need the income-and-asset certificate. A category selected without the matching certificate can be treated as unreserved.
The High Court may conduct a screening test if applications are high. Candidates should prepare from Annexure-I rather than waiting for a later screening notice. The final merit uses Written Test and Interview marks, while the Computer Proficiency Test is qualifying.
The three city choices should be selected with practical travel considerations in mind. The Court will try to honour preferences but can change a centre for administrative reasons.
Keep the submitted form, payment proof, degree, computer certificate, domicile and category records together. Verification questions are easier to answer when the upload order is preserved.
Patna High Court Assistant 2026 candidate decision guide
| Reader question | Source-backed answer |
|---|---|
| Is graduation alone enough? | No. The advertisement also requires a diploma or certificate of at least six months in Computer Application. |
| What is the unusual fee rule? | The online application closes on 27.08.2026, while fee payment is available through 30.08.2026 with the 28.08.2026 disablement described in the notice. |
| Who can use the ₹750 fee? | The advertisement applies it to Bihar permanent residents in SC, ST or Locomotor Disabled categories who provide the prescribed records. |
| Does the High Court guarantee the chosen exam city? | No. Candidates give three preferences, but the Court may cancel, divert or change a centre for administrative reasons. |
| Is the Computer Proficiency Test counted in merit? | It is a qualifying stage; the final merit is based on Written Test and Interview marks under the stated roster policy. |
| Can a screening test be held? | Yes. The Court may use a Preliminary / Screening Test if the applicant number is high. |
| What is the minimum age? | The candidate must be at least 18 on 01.01.2026 and must not be born later than 01.01.2008. |
| What does a Bihar BC or EBC applicant need? | The notice requires the relevant Bihar certificate, NCL certificate and permanent-residence certificate. |
| What does the final merit use? | Written Test and Interview marks are used, subject to qualifying marks, model roster and reservation policy. |
| Where will the next notice appear? | The Patna High Court recruitment page is the official authority for the exam date, admit card and later notices. |
Patna High Court Assistant 2026 live updates
30.07.2026: The official recruitment page lists PHC/03/2026 and the live application link. The exam date is not announced. The application deadline remains 27.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs.
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Official recruitment page | Open Patna High Court recruitments |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Download official advertisement |
| Apply online | Open official application form |
| Parent recruitment hub | Patna High Court Recruitment Hub 2026 |
| Related syllabus scope | Patna High Court Technical Assistant syllabus |
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