Patna High Court Stenographer Vacancy 2025-2026

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In short: The Patna High Court Stenographer Vacancy sits inside a wider Group C recruitment that also covers clerk, court assistant and support posts. Eligibility is graduation plus shorthand and computer certification, the age band is 18–37 for General candidates with relaxations, pay follows Level 4/5 of the pay matrix, and applications are made only through patnahighcourt.gov.in. The written result for the current stenographer cycle was declared on 30 January 2026.

Where does this recruitment sit?

Stenographer posts are advertised as part of the court’s Group C recruitment, alongside clerk, assistant and mazdoor positions, and each post carries its own eligibility and skill test. The recruitment is run directly by the court through its own portal rather than by a state commission, and the process is merit-based at every stage.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Patna High Court
Post Name	Stenographer
Category	Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Mode of Application	Online
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in

Read the official advertisement before applying — the eligibility clauses differ between posts within the same notification.

Which posts are covered, and how many?

Five post families appear in the court’s Group C recruitment cycle, with vacancy counts that vary between advertisements. The figures below marked “expected” are drawn from previous cycles rather than announced numbers, and only the stenographer recruitment is currently in progress.

Post Name	Official Apply Link	Total Vacancies (Expected)	Eligibility Criteria	Expected / Announced
Stenographer	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/recruitments	50+ (Expected)	Graduation + Stenography Speed + Computer Knowledge	Announced / Ongoing
Court Assistant	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in	20+ (Expected)	Graduate with Computer Proficiency	Upcoming (If Notified)
Clerk / Clerical Staff	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/recruitments	100+ (Expected)	Graduation from recognized university	Upcoming
Personal Assistant (PA)	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in	30+ (Expected)	Graduate + Shorthand Speed 80–100 wpm	Upcoming
Translator	https://patnahighcourt.gov.in	10+ (Expected)	Graduate in Law / English / Hindi	Upcoming

When is the stenographer interview?

The written examination result was declared on 30 January 2026, and 210 candidates were shortlisted for the interview round. Interview admit cards became available for download from 23 February 2026 on the court’s official website — there is no separate intimation, so shortlisted candidates have to check the portal themselves.

Who is eligible to apply?

Three requirements have to be met together: a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, a diploma or certificate in computer application, and shorthand and typing certification for the stenography posts. Age is counted from 18 at the minimum to 37 for General category candidates, with relaxation under government norms.

Eligibility Category	Details	Remarks
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university	Degree must be valid and issued by a recognized institution
	Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application	Basic computer proficiency is mandatory
	Shorthand and Typing Certification	Compulsory for shorthand recruitment posts
Age Limit – Minimum	18 Years	Candidate must have completed 18 years at the time of application
Age Limit – Maximum (General Category)	37 Years	Applicable for General Category candidates
Age Relaxation	As per government norms	Relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/Other Reserved Categories as per rules

What career growth does the post offer?

A stenographer in the High Court has a defined promotion path rather than a static role. Progression runs towards Senior Stenographer, then Personal Assistant, and eventually Private Secretary — which is one of the reasons this recruitment attracts candidates who could also qualify for clerical posts elsewhere.

• Senior Stenographer

• Personal Assistant

• Private Secretary

Frequently asked questions

What is this recruitment?

It is the High Court’s notification for stenographer posts, advertised through its own recruitment portal as part of the Group C cycle. Applications, admit cards and results are all published on the same official site.

What is the eligibility?

A graduation degree, computer knowledge and shorthand certification. All three are mandatory for the stenography posts — a degree alone does not qualify.

What does the syllabus cover?

English, Hindi, general knowledge and computer awareness in the written paper, followed by a shorthand test that decides the skill stage. Shorthand speed is where most otherwise strong candidates are eliminated.

How do you apply?

Visit the official website, complete registration, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee before the closing date. There is no offline route for these posts.

What is the salary?

Pay follows Level 4 or 5 of the pay matrix depending on the post, with the usual allowances added on top of basic pay.

How competitive is it?

Highly. Vacancies are limited, the qualification is common among graduates, and the shorthand requirement narrows the field without reducing the applicant count enough to make selection easy.

What should you do next?

Shorthand speed is the part that cannot be crammed, so start structured practice now rather than after the next advertisement appears. Keep an eye on the official notifications page, keep your computer and shorthand certificates current, and treat the written syllabus as the easier half of the preparation.

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