Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant Vacancies (Advt. No. PHC/03/2026)

The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released the recruitment notification for Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) positions under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 68 vacancies in the judicial administration of Bihar.

The online application portal went live on 28th July 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their online applications until 27th August 2026 (11:55 PM).

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Conducting Authority	High Court of Judicature at Patna
Advertisement Number	PHC/03/2026
Post Name	Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C)
Total Vacancies	68 Posts
Job Location	Patna, Bihar
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration Starts	28th July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	27th August 2026 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	30th August 2026 (11:55 PM)
Official Website	patnahighcourt.gov.in

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 68 vacancies are distributed across various reservation categories, including horizontal reservations for women:

Category	Total Posts	Horizontally Reserved for Women
Unreserved (UR)	29	10
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)	12	04
Scheduled Castes (SC)	11	04
Backward Classes (BC)	08	03
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	07	02
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	01	00
Total	68	23

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Graduation Degree: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Computer Qualification: Must possess a Diploma or Certificate course of at least 6 months in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
• Preferential Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 2 years or possess a ‘B’ Certificate issued by the National Cadet Corps (NCC).

2. Age Limit (As on 1st January 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Limits (Category-Wise):
  • Unreserved / EWS (Male): 37 Years
  • Unreserved / EWS / BC / EBC (Female): 40 Years
  • BC / EBC (Male): 40 Years
  • SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
  • Relaxations apply as per established Patna High Court norms.

Salary Structure and Pay Scale

• Pay Matrix: Level-4 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission (PRC).
• Pay Scale: ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- along with admissible allowances.

Selection Process

The multi-stage selection structure comprises the following steps:

1. Preliminary Test / Screening Test: Objective-type screening test (if conducted based on application volume).
2. Written Examination: Detailed descriptive or objective tests covering core subjects.
3. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Practical testing covering Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Internet Proficiency (Qualifying nature).
4. Interview: Final personality and capability assessment.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS Categories: ₹1,500/-
• SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled Categories: ₹750/-
• Payment Gateway: Online mode via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI up to 30th August 2026 (11:55 PM).

How to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official Patna High Court portal at patnahighcourt.gov.in.
2. Access Recruitment Tab: Navigate to the “Recruitments” section on the left-hand menu and click on the link for “Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026”.
3. New Registration: Click on “New Registration” and fill out your basic credentials (Name, Parents’ Names, DOB, Mobile Number, Email ID).
4. Fill Application Form: Log in with your generated credentials and complete the educational and personal detail sections.
5. Capture Live Photograph & Upload Documents: Take a live photo via webcam/phone as instructed, and upload scanned copies of your signature, Matriculation certificate, Graduation degree, and computer certificate.
6. Fee Payment: Pay the applicable registration fee online.
7. Final Printout: Submit your application form and print/save a physical or digital copy of the final confirmation receipt.

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Direct Apply Online Link

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many vacancies are announced under Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?

A: A total of 68 vacancies have been notified for the Ex-Cadre Assistant post.

Q2: What is the last date to apply online?

A: The online application window closes on 27th August 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Q3: What educational qualifications are required?

A: Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline along with a 6-month computer application diploma/certificate.

Q4: What is the application fee for General and BC candidates?

A: The application fee is ₹1,500/- for UR, BC, EBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹750/- for SC, ST, and disabled candidates.