Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026

Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026

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• For ST/SC Candidate -750/-

• For General/Other  - 1500/-

• Bihar

Educational Qualification

The following essential qualifications must be possessed as on 01.01.2026:

1.      Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

2.      Diploma/Certificate of at least six months' Course in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

Preferential Qualification

Preference, other things being equal, will be given at the time of interview to a candidate who:

• has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or
• has obtained a 'B' Certificate of National Cadet Corps (NCC).

Age Limit

Cut-off Date: 01.01.2026

Minimum Age: 18 years

Candidate must not have been born later than 01.01.2008.

Category-wise Maximum Age

Age Relaxation

Government Employees

Candidates employed under the Central Government or Government of Bihar receive 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.

Locomotor Disabled Candidates

Additional 10 years relaxation in the maximum age limit of the respective category, subject to production of a valid Disability Certificate.

High Court/Subordinate Court Employees

The upper age limit does not apply to:

• persons already serving in the establishment of the High Court;
• persons engaged on daily wages;
• persons working in Courts subordinate to the High Court; or
• persons placed on deputation.

Caste/category-based upper-age relaxation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar, subject to production of valid domicile and applicable category/NCL certificates.

Reservation Conditions

For SC/ST reservation, candidates may be required to submit:

• Caste Certificate
• Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate

For BC/EBC:

• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for the purpose of Government of Bihar
• Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate

BC/EBC candidates cannot claim reservation merely on the basis of a caste certificate; an NCL Certificate is mandatory.

For EWS:

• Income and Asset Certificate issued by competent authority under Bihar rules, valid for one year from issuance
• Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate

For married EWS women, the Income and Asset Certificate must be issued from the permanent residence of the husband, while the domicile/permanent residence certificate must contain the father's name and address.

All uploaded reservation certificates must have been issued on or before 27.08.2026 and must be valid on the date the application is submitted.

The certificates produced during Document Verification must be the same certificates/documents uploaded with the online application.

For Locomotor Disabled reservation, disability must be not less than 40%. Such candidates may also be medically examined by a Medical Board constituted by the Court.

No scribe or extra time is provided to Locomotor Disabled candidates in any part/stage of the examination.

Selection Process / Recruitment Process

The recruitment consists of:

1.      Written Test

2.      Computer Proficiency Test

3.      Interview

If applications are high in number, a Preliminary/Screening Test will also be conducted before the Written Test.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The final merit list will be based on marks secured in the Written Test + Interview, subject to model roster and reservation policy.

Examination Pattern

Preliminary / Screening Test – if conducted

Duration: 60 minutes
Qualifying Marks: 20 marks/40%

Marks obtained in the Preliminary Test will not be counted in the final merit list.

Written Test

Duration: 90 minutes
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40

Negative Marking

There will be a deduction of 0.25 mark (1/4th mark) for every wrong MCQ answer in the Preliminary and Written Tests.

Computer Proficiency Test

The test carries 50 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 20, and duration of 30 minutes.

The test is qualifying in nature.

It tests basic typing/MS Word skills, basic understanding of MS Excel, and basic understanding of the Internet.

Candidates are shortlisted for this test on the basis of performance in the Written Test as detailed in Annexure-I.

Interview

Maximum Marks: 10
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 03 (30%)

Final merit is prepared using the marks obtained in the Written Test and Interview.

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates have equal merit marks:

1.      Candidate with higher Written Test marks is ranked higher.

2.      If Written Test marks are also equal, the candidate born earlier is ranked higher.

The select list/waiting panel remains valid for one year from approval by the Competent Authority and may be extended for another year in case of exigency.

Pay Scale / Salary Details

Pay Level: Level-4
Pay Matrix: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Commission: 7th PRC
Allowances: Usual allowances as admissible under applicable Patna High Court rules.

Probation

Initial appointment will be on probation for one year.

Examination Centres

Candidates must select three cities in order of preference.

Tentative examination cities/districts are:

• Arrah
• Bhagalpur
• Darbhanga
• Muzaffarpur
• Patna
• Purnea

No request for change of examination city/centre will subsequently be accepted. The High Court can cancel, change or divert candidates to another centre/city due to administrative requirements.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

Applications are accepted online only.

1.      Read the complete advertisement carefully and keep an active mobile number and email ID.

2.      Visit the official Patna High Court website.

3.      Open the “Recruitments” tab.

4.      Click “Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026.”

5.      Click “Apply Online.”

6.      Select “New Registration.”

7.      Enter Full Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID and other mandatory information.

8.      Verify the registration details carefully before submission.

9.      Registration Number and Password will be generated and communicated through SMS/email.

10. Print the Registration Page for future reference.

11. Login using Registration Number and Password.

12. Complete Personal Details.

13. Complete Educational Details.

14. Capture the required live photograph.

15. Upload signature and required certificates/documents.

16. Preview the completed application carefully.

17. Make corrections, if required, before fee payment.

18. Proceed to online fee payment.

19. After payment, the application becomes finally submitted and no alteration/change is allowed.

20. Take a printout of the final submitted application showing payment details and retain it with the uploaded documents.

The online procedure described in the advertisement is the only valid application procedure; applications through another mode or incomplete steps will be rejected.

Photograph Requirements

The candidate must capture a live photograph.

The photograph should:

• clearly show the full face, both ears and neck;
• have a neutral/non-smiling expression;
• show open eyes looking toward the camera;
• be in colour;
• preferably have a white/light-coloured background;
• have no harsh shadows or red-eye.

Caps, hats, sunglasses and dark glasses are not acceptable.

Religious headwear is permitted provided it does not cover the face.

Power glasses are allowed provided there is no reflection and the eyes are clearly visible.

Documents Required

The PDF specifically requires uploading the following:

1.      Scanned Signature

2.      Matriculation/10th Certificate

3.      Matriculation/10th Marksheet

4.      Graduation Degree Certificate

5.      Graduation Degree Marksheet

6.      Diploma/Certificate of at least six months' Computer Application course

7.      No Objection Certificate – if applicable

8.      Valid Identity Proof containing photograph

9.      Domicile Certificate – if applicable

10. Caste/NCL/EWS Certificate – if applicable

11. Disability Certificate – for Locomotor Disabled candidates

12. Identity Card of Patna High Court or Courts subordinate to it – if applicable

13. Other relevant documents, if any

Signature Specifications

• File size: 50 KB to 80 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Signature must be made by the candidate on white paper with black pen in running hand.

Other Documents

• File size: 100 KB to 300 KB
• Formats: JPG/JPEG/PDF

The signature and photograph must be clearly visible/identifiable.

Documents for Interview / Verification

Candidates must keep:

• Printout of Online Application Form
• E-Admit Card
• At least 8 copies of recent colour passport-size photograph
• Original/required educational certificates
• Category/reservation certificates, where applicable
• Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate, where applicable
• NCL/EWS/Disability certificate, where applicable
• NOC for employed candidates, where applicable
• Other eligibility documents requested by the High Court

Hard copies of the application/certificates are not required to be sent to the High Court.

NOC for Employed Candidates

Candidates employed in:

• Central Government
• State Government
• Central/State Government PSU
• Other organizations established/governed by Central or State Government
• Recognized Private Sector Entity

must apply after seeking permission from their employer and must compulsorily produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Cadre Controlling/Appointing Authority at Interview.

Failure may result in cancellation of selection.

Examination Day Documents

Candidates should carry:

• Admit Card
• At least two recent colour passport-size photographs
• One valid Photo Identity Proof

Accepted identity proof includes:

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID
• Driving Licence
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Other ID issued by Central/State Government
• Class 10 certificate containing photograph, name, father's name and date of birth

Details on the ID must match the Admit Card; otherwise entry may be denied.

Important Instructions / Terms & Conditions

Only one application should be submitted. In case of multiple applications, only the last application correct in all respects will be considered, and fees paid with earlier applications will not be adjusted/refunded.

Candidates must participate in and qualify all applicable stages; no exemption from any examination stage is granted even to Locomotor Disabled candidates.

Online applications cannot be withdrawn after successful submission.

Candidates should verify Name, Gender, Address, Email, Category, Disability Status, Educational Qualification and Date of Birth before final submission. Requests for subsequent changes will not be considered.

Providing false information, suppressing facts, using another person's photograph/signature or tampering with Admit Card/result can lead to cancellation, disqualification, penal action or termination after appointment.

Candidates who changed their name after Matriculation must produce a notarized affidavit, publication proof in at least one national and one local newspaper, and the relevant Gazette Notification at document verification.

Criminal proceedings/FIR/complaint cases and punishments, if any, must be disclosed.

Departmental proceedings/punishments during current or previous employment must also be disclosed.

Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, smart watches and other communication devices are prohibited in examination premises.

Canvassing or unfair means will disqualify the candidate.

Admit Cards will be issued through the official Patna High Court website and will not be individually dispatched.

Appearing or qualifying in the recruitment examination does not by itself confer a right to appointment.

Selection remains provisional until eligibility is finally verified.

The High Court may change vacancies, examination procedure, selection scheme or qualifying marks.

There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking/scrutiny of answer sheets/scores.

Candidates should regularly monitor the official website because examination schedules and recruitment updates will be communicated through the website.

Recruitment records will remain available for 365 days from declaration of the final result, after which examination material may be weeded out.

All disputes concerning the recruitment examination/results fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Judicature at Patna only.

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