Opening Overview
Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur has released the recruitment notification 2026 for Stenographer Grade III (District Courts) and Stenographer Grade II (District Legal Services Authorities including PLAs). Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates and pay the examination fee online.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur (RHC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade III (District Courts) / Stenographer Grade II (Hindi) in All DLSAs (including PLAs) |
| Total Vacancies | 154 |
| Qualification | 12th (Senior Secondary) + Computer qualification (DOEACC O Level / COPA / DPCS / Diploma / RS-CIT / 12th with Computer Science or equivalent/higher) |
| Last Date | 10/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://hcraj.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 22/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 11/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan) | ₹750 |
| OBC / MBC / EWS (Non Creamy Layer) / EWS (Other States) | ₹600 |
| SC / ST (Rajasthan) | ₹450 |
Payment Mode: Online through CSC / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/01/2027
- Age Relaxation (as per notification):
- SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS: 5 years
- Women candidates: 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5 years (in addition to other admissible relaxations as per rules)
- Ex-Servicemen: relaxation as per rules (maximum age up to 50 years after permissible relaxation)
- Widows & Divorcee Women: No age limit
Vacancy Details
The notification includes vacancies for multiple posts/areas. The following vacancy totals are clearly visible in the provided pages:
| Post / Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade III (Hindi) – District Courts – Non TSP Areas | 130 |
| Stenographer Grade III (Hindi) – District Courts – TSP Areas | 11 |
| Stenographer Grade III (English) – District Courts – Non TSP Areas | 9 |
| Stenographer Grade III (English) – District Courts – TSP Areas | 4 |
| Stenographer Grade II (Hindi) – All DLSAs (including PLAs) – Non TSP Areas | 7 |
| Stenographer Grade II (Hindi) – All DLSAs (including PLAs) – TSP Areas | 2 |
| Total | 154 |
TSP Areas (examples shown in tables): Abu Road Block (Sirohi), Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Salumber.
Eligibility / Qualification
Minimum Academic Qualification (Direct Recruitment):
- Must have passed Senior Secondary (12th) Examination in Arts/Science/Commerce from Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government, or any higher examination.
- Must have good working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects.
- Must have passed any one of the following computer qualifications:
- “O” or Higher Level Certificate Course conducted by DOEACC/NIELIT under the Department of Electronics, Government of India, OR
- COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) / DPCS (Data Preparation & Computer Software) certificate under NCVT/State Council of Vocational Training, OR
- Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Application from a university established by law in India or an institution recognized by the Government, OR
- Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering from a Government-recognized Polytechnic, OR
- RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in Information Technology) conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota under Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited, OR
- Senior Secondary School Examination with Computer Science as an optional subject, OR
- Any equivalent or higher qualification.
Nationality:
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan (as per rules mentioned in the notification).
Selection Process
- Competitive Examination (Shorthand + Computer Test)
- Interview (candidates qualifying in tests are called for interview as per vacancies and merit)
- Document verification / eligibility verification as per rules (implied through instructions and certificates requirements)
Exam Pattern
The competitive examination consists of two alternative groups (A or B) based on the post applied, and Group C is compulsory.
Group A: English Shorthand Test
| Paper | Duration | Dictation Speed | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dictation of passage | 6 Minutes | 80 words per minute | 100 |
| Transcription & typing of dictated passage in English on computer | 50 Minutes | — | Included in above |
Group B: Hindi Shorthand Test
| Paper | Duration | Dictation Speed | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dictation of passage | 6 Minutes | 70 words per minute | 100 |
| Transcription & typing of dictated passage in Hindi on computer | 50 Minutes | — | Included in above |
Group C: Computer Test (Compulsory)
| Paper | Duration | Marks | Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Minimum Marks (Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Test | 10 Minutes | 50 | 20 | 22.5 |
| Efficiency Test | 10 Minutes | 50 | 20 | 22.5 |
Key instructions visible in the notification:
- A trial passage (about 200–250 words) may be dictated before the final shorthand passage; trial is not evaluated.
- After final dictation, 5 minutes may be allowed to read the dictated passage.
- Computer test font: Kruti Dev 010 (Hindi) and Calibri (English).
- Minimum speed indicated: 8,000 key depressions per hour on computer.
- Efficiency test includes formatting of text, paragraph, page & table using proper methods.
Salary / Pay Scale
- During probation/training period: ₹23,700 per month (fixed) as Probationer Trainee (as per notification).
- After successful completion of probation: Pay Matrix Level L-10 with pay scale ₹33,800 – ₹1,06,700.