Opening Overview
High Court of Judicature at Patna (Patna High Court) has released Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026 for Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) recruitment. A total of 68 vacancies are available for eligible candidates who have a Graduation degree and a 6-month Computer Application diploma/certificate. The online application window is 28/07/2026 to 27/08/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Patna (Patna High Court) |
| Post Name | Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 68 |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline + Diploma/Certificate (minimum 6 months) in Computer Application |
| Last Date | 27/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://patnahighcourt.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 28/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 30/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled | ₹750 |
Payment Mode: Online only. Bank/service/transaction charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/01/2026
- Minimum DOB eligibility: Candidate must not be born later than 01/01/2008
Category-wise Maximum Age:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved & EWS (Male) | 37 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1989) |
| Unreserved & EWS (Female) | 40 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1986) |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1986) |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years (born not earlier than 02/01/1984) |
Age Relaxation:
- Central Government / Government of Bihar employees: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
- Locomotor Disabled candidates: 10 years additional relaxation in the maximum age limit of the respective category (subject to valid Disability Certificate).
- Upper age limit not applicable to: persons already serving in Patna High Court establishment / daily wage workers / those working in subordinate courts / deputation staff.
- Caste/category-based age relaxation is applicable only for permanent residents of Bihar (domicile required at document verification).
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancies (with horizontal reservation for women):
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reserved (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 29 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 12 | 4 |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 8 | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 68 | 23 |
Additional Horizontal Reservation:
- Locomotor Disabled (4%): 3 posts out of 68.
- Women horizontal reservation: 35% (as per Bihar Government resolutions, subject to concurrence by Hon’ble the Chief Justice).
Note: Total vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the High Court at any stage.
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification (as on 01/01/2026):
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- Diploma/Certificate of at least 6 months course in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
Preferential Qualification (preference at interview, other things being equal):
- Minimum 2 years service in Territorial Army, or
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate.
Nationality:
Candidate must be:
- Citizen of India, or
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01/01/1972 with intention of permanent settlement, or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, and East African countries of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika) and Zambia with intention of permanent settlement.
(Where required, certificate of eligibility must be issued by the State Government.)
Other Conditions:
- Character must be suitable for appointment; candidates terminated/dismissed by Govt/PSU/Local Authority or convicted of serious offences (other than fine-only) are ineligible.
- Marital status restriction: male with more than one wife alive / female married to a person having a wife alive is not eligible.
- Medical fitness certificate required at joining from a Government Hospital Medical Officer (not below Deputy Superintendent).
Selection Process
- Written Test (MCQ Based)
- Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
- Interview
If applications are high, a Preliminary/Screening Test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the Written Test.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Preliminary Test (if conducted): 40%
- Written Test: 40%
- Computer Proficiency Test: 40%
- Interview: 30%
Merit List:
- Final merit will be prepared on the basis of Written Test + Interview marks (as per roster/reservation policy).
- Tie-breaker: higher Written Test marks; if still tied, older candidate (earlier DOB) ranks higher.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary / Screening Test (If Conducted) (MCQ)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 50 |
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Minimum qualifying marks: 20 (40%)
- Note: Marks of Preliminary Test (if held) will not be counted in final merit.
Written Test (MCQ)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
| Computer Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40 (40%)
Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
| Test | Marks |
|---|---|
| Word Processing Proficiency | 20 |
| Spread Sheets Proficiency | 20 |
| Internet Proficiency | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Minimum qualifying marks: 20 (40%)
Interview
| Component | Marks | Minimum Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 10 | 3 |
Negative Marking:
- 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for each wrong answer in Preliminary Test and Written Test.
Shortlisting Ratio (as per notification):
- Written Test: up to 10 times of vacancies (if preliminary is conducted).
- Computer Proficiency Test: up to 6 times of vacancies (based on Written Test performance).
- Interview: up to 3 times of vacancies.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-4 (7th PRC Pay Matrix)
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
- Other benefits: Usual allowances as admissible under applicable rules.