HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA — BIHAR · ADVT NO. PHC/03/2026

Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C)

High Court of Judicature at Patna has released 68 Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) posts via Advt PHC/03/2026. Applications are live from today (28 July 2026). Last date to apply: 27 August 2026. Fee payment extended till 30 August. Requires Graduation + 6-month Computer Application Diploma.

🟢 Apply Open — From 28 July 2026 | 💳 Fee ₹1,500 / ₹750 (SC/ST) | 🎓 Graduation + 6M Computer Diploma Required | Patna HC · PHC/03/2026 · 68 Posts · Group-C

🟢 Application window is live from today — 28 July 2026. Last date to apply: 27 August 2026 (30 days from now). Fee payment deadline is 30 August 2026 — 3 days after the apply last date. Submit your form by 27 August, then pay the fee by 30 August if needed. High Court positions are competitive — apply early without waiting for the last date.

💳 Fee payment deadline (30 August) is 3 days AFTER application last date (27 August). This means: submit your application form by 27 August → pay your fee up to 30 August. This is unusual — most recruitments tie fee payment to the apply deadline. Read the official notification carefully to ensure you understand the exact sequence. An unpaid fee may result in rejection of your application even if the form was submitted.

⚖️ High Court of Judicature at Patna — About & Ex-Cadre Posts

The High Court of Judicature at Patna is one of India's oldest High Courts, established in 1916 under the Government of India Act 1915. It is the apex court for the State of Bihar. "Ex-Cadre Assistant" is a specific service classification in the Bihar judiciary — "ex-cadre" means outside the regular established cadre, created for specific administrative purposes within the court. These are permanent Group-C government positions in the judicial service of Bihar.

🔄 Selection Process — 5 Stages

Pre Exam / Screening Test

Initial screening to filter qualified candidates. Objective MCQ-based. Covers General Knowledge, English, Reasoning, and possibly Bihar GK for High Court context. Only qualifiers proceed to Stage 2.

Written Test (Main)

More detailed written examination for Screening Test qualifiers. Covers subject-specific knowledge relevant to administrative/legal assistant work. Syllabus in the official notification.

Computer Proficiency Test

Practical test of computer skills — typing speed, MS Office, data entry, basic computing. Directly tests the 6-month Computer Application Diploma qualification. Candidates who don't meet typing speed/accuracy requirements will be eliminated here

Interview

Oral round assessing personality, communication skills, awareness of legal administration, and suitability for a High Court judicial service post.

Document Verification

Original certificates: Graduation degree, Computer Application Diploma/Certificate, age proof (10th certificate), category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified in the notification.

A 5-stage selection process for 68 posts is rigorous. High Court positions carry significant prestige and responsibility — the multi-stage process ensures quality selection. The Computer Proficiency Test (Stage 3) directly validates the 6-month computer diploma requirement. Prepare for all five stages simultaneously.

✍ How to Apply Online

1. Verify eligibility now: (1) Graduation degree from recognised university — do you have it? (2) 6-month Computer Application Diploma from recognised institution — do you have it? (3) Were you 18-37 years old as on 01 January 2026? If all three check out, proceed.

2. Download and read the official notification from patnahighcourt.gov.in. Confirm category-wise vacancy, exact age relaxation, computer diploma specifications, and examination syllabus before filling the form.

3. Visit patnahighcourt.gov.in and find the PHC/03/2026 application link. Register with your email and mobile number.

4. Fill in personal details, educational qualification (graduation + computer diploma), upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

5. Submit the form by 27 August 2026. Pay the fee (₹1,500 or ₹750) by 30 August 2026 via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Keep the fee receipt and form confirmation for Document Verification.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from the official Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt PHC/03/2026, patnahighcourt.gov.in). Editorial correction: Source says "High Court of Judicial at Patna" — correct name is "High Court of Judicature at Patna." "Auguat" in source is a typo for "August." Both corrected. Fee payment deadline (30 August) is 3 days after application close (27 August) — this is as stated in source; verify the exact fee-submit sequence from the official notification. Age cut-off is 01 January 2026 (past date). PH/PwD fee concession not specified in source — verify from official notification. Category-wise vacancy not available in source. ResultDekho is not affiliated with the High Court of Judicature at Patna or the Government of Bihar. Always verify at patnahighcourt.gov.in. Last Updated: 30 July 2026.