Patna High Court Technical Assistant 2026 – Complete Syllabus
The High Court of Judicature at Patna conducts recruitment for Technical Assistant positions through a multi-stage selection process. The preliminary examination serves as a screening test, followed by a written exam, trade test, and personal interview for final selection.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% (40 marks minimum) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
Preliminary Exam Subject-wise Breakdown
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 15% |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 10 | 10% |
| General English | 15 | 15 | 15% |
| Computer Applications | 60 | 60 | 60% |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100% |
Detailed Syllabus – Preliminary Exam
General Awareness (15 Marks)
- Current national and international affairs
- Indian history and freedom movement
- Indian geography and climate zones
- Indian polity and constitutional framework
- General knowledge and static GK
- Bihar-specific knowledge and state administration
- Environmental science and ecology
Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (10 Marks)
- Coding and decoding problems
- Analogy and similarity/difference
- Space visualization and pattern recognition
- Blood relations and family relationships
- Series completion (number, letter, mixed)
- Logical reasoning and syllogisms
- Arithmetic: profit-loss, percentages, ratios, averages, speed-distance-time, data interpretation
General English (15 Marks)
- English grammar and syntax
- Reading comprehension and passage analysis
- Vocabulary and synonyms/antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- Sentence structure and error identification
- Cloze tests and fill-in-the-blanks
Computer Applications (60 Marks)
Computer Applications is the dominant section (60% of the exam) and covers BCA, ITI, and Diploma-level topics:
- Programming Fundamentals: Variables, data types, operators, control structures (loops, conditions), functions, arrays
- Data Structures: Lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sorting, searching algorithms
- Web Technology: HTML basics, CSS styling, JavaScript fundamentals, web development concepts
- Computer Networks: OSI model, TCP/IP protocol, IP addressing, networking hardware, internet basics
- Operating Systems: Process management, memory management, file systems, disk scheduling
- Database Management: SQL basics, database design, normalization, DBMS concepts
- Computer Hardware: CPU, memory types (RAM, ROM, Cache), motherboard components, peripherals
Written Examination Pattern (Mains)
| Details | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Qualifying Marks | 80 marks (40%) |
| Focus | Technical depth in computer applications |
Trade Test & Interview
- Trade Test: Practical assessment of computer skills and technical competency
- Interview: 30 marks | Minimum 9 marks required to qualify
Preparation Strategy
Computer Applications dominates the preliminary exam with 60 marks, so mastering programming concepts, data structures, and networking is essential. General Awareness and English are lighter sections that require standard competitive exam preparation. Focus on understanding core computer science concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Patna High Court Official Portal |
| Notification | Available under Recruitment section on official website |
| Contact Email | hcpat-bih@nic.in |
Last updated: 23.05.2026 | Source: Patna High Court Official Notification
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