The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released the Admit Card for Ex‑Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates who applied can now download their admit card from the official website patnahighcourt.gov.in.
Latest Updates
- 12/09/2026 – Download Admit Card [Click here]
- 08/09/2026 – Exam Date Notice Released [Click here]
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: High Court of Judicature at Patna
- Post Name: Ex‑Cadre Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 68
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Job Location: Bihar
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 27/08/2026
- Official Website: patnahighcourt.gov.in
Patna High Court Assistant 2026 – Vacancies Detail (Courts & Judiciary)
Below is the category‑wise breakup of vacancies, along with eligibility, age limits, and pay scale for the Ex‑Cadre Assistant posts under Patna High Court Recruitment 2026.
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (Unreserved)
- Vacancies: 29
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–37 (Male), 18–40 (Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (SC)
- Vacancies: 11
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–42 (Male & Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (ST)
- Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–42 (Male & Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (EBC)
- Vacancies: 12
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–40 (Male & Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (BC)
- Vacancies: 08
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–40 (Male & Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Ex‑Cadre Assistant (EWS)
- Vacancies: 07
- Qualification: Graduate + 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate
- Age Limit: 18–37 (Male), 18–40 (Female)
- Pay Scale: Level‑4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Patna High Court Assistant 2026 – Selection Procedure
The recruitment process for Ex‑Cadre Assistant posts will be conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage as per the prescribed criteria.
- Stage 1 – Preliminary/Screening Test
- MCQ‑based test of 50 marks (60 minutes)
- Subjects: General English (20), Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (20), General Awareness (10)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (20 marks)
- Conducted only if applications are high; marks not counted in final merit
- Stage 2 – Written Test
- MCQ‑based test of 100 marks (90 minutes)
- Subjects: General English (30), Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (30), General Awareness (20), General Hindi (10), Computer Awareness (10)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (40 marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Stage 3 – Computer Proficiency Test
- Practical test of 50 marks (30 minutes)
- Components: Word Processing (20), Spreadsheets (20), Internet Proficiency (10)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (20 marks)
- Qualifying in nature
- Stage 4 – Interview
- Personal Interview of 10 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% (3 marks)
- Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates
- Final Merit List
- Prepared based on marks secured in Written Test + Interview combined
Application Fees
- UR / BC / EBC / EWS: ₹1500
- SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled: ₹750
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 28/07/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 27/08/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 30/08/2026
- Preliminary Test: 18/09/2026
- Admit Card Release: 12/09/2026
Important Links
- Download Admit Card [Click here]
- Exam Date Notice [Click here]
- Apply Online [Click here]
- Download Official Notification [Click here]
- Official Website [Click here]
Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
- When was the Patna High Court Assistant Admit Card released?
The admit card was released on 12th September 2026.
- Where can I download the admit card?
Candidates can download it from the official website patnahighcourt.gov.in.
- What is the exam date for Patna High Court Assistant 2026?
The Computer Based Preliminary Test is scheduled for 18th September 2026.
- How many vacancies are available?
A total of 68 vacancies have been announced across different categories.
- What is the eligibility criteria?
Candidates must be graduates in any discipline and possess a 6‑month Computer Application Diploma/Certificate.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
Age limits vary by category:
- UR/EWS: 18–37 (Male), 18–40 (Female)
- SC/ST: 18–42
- BC/EBC: 18–40
- What is the selection process?
The process includes: Preliminary Test (if applicable), Written Test, Computer Proficiency Test, and Interview. Final merit is based on Written Test + Interview.
- What is the application fee?
- UR/BC/EBC/EWS: ₹1500
- SC/ST/Locomotor Disabled: ₹750
- What is the pay scale for the post?
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level‑4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) of the 7th PRC pay matrix.
