High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar) Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination - 2026 (68 Vacancies)

Category

Total Post

Reserved For Women

Unreserved

29

Scheduled Castes (SC)

11

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

01

12

Backward Classes (BC)

08

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

07

Grand Total Post

68

Stage

Part/ Section

Questions

Marks

Qualifying Marks

Duration

Preliminary / Screening Test  (MCQ Based)

General English

20

20

—

—

Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

—

General Awareness

10

10

—

Total

50

50

20

60 Mins

Written Test (MCQ Based)

General English

30

30

—

—

Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

30

30

—

General Awareness

20

20

—

General Hindi

10

—

Computer Awareness

10

10

—

Total

100

100

40

90 Mins

Computer Proficiency Test

Test of Proficiency in Word Processing

20

20

—

—

Test of Proficiency in Spread Sheets

20

20

—

Internet Proficiency

10

10

—

Total

50

20

30 Mins

Interview

—

—

10

03

—

Total

—

10

03

—

How to Apply?

• Visit Official Website : Go to the official website of the Patna High Court at https://patnahighcourt.gov.in.

• Navigate to Recruitments : Click on the "Recruitments" tab located in the left-hand menu column.

• Select Examination Link : Click on the link titled "Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026".

• Initiate Application : Click on "Apply online" and then select the "New Registration" link.

• Complete Registration Form : Fill in mandatory details such as your Full Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and E-mail ID, then submit to receive your login credentials via SMS or E-mail.

• Log In to Portal : Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password sent via SMS or E-mail.

• Fill Personal Details : Complete your personal details section in the application form and click submit.

• Fill Education Details : Provide your educational qualification details and click submit.

• Capture Live Photograph : Capture a live, clear, frontal-view color photograph against a light background following the specified guidelines.

• Upload Documents and Signature : Upload your scanned signature (50 KB to 80 KB in JPG/JPEG format) and all required certificates/documents (100 KB to 300 KB in JPG/JPEG/PDF format) such as mark sheets, identity proof, and category certificates.

• Preview Application Form : Go to the Print Preview Page to carefully review all filled details and check the confirmation box.

• Make Fee Payment : Click the "Payment" button to pay the required application fee online (note that fee payment links are disabled on specific dates like August 28, 2026).

• Final Submission and Printout : Finally submit the application form after payment and take a printout of the completed application form along with payment details for future reference.

Selection Process

• Preliminary / Screening Test : Conducted as an MCQ-based screening test (if applicant numbers are high) requiring a minimum of 40% qualifying marks, though these marks are not counted toward the final merit list.

• Written Test : Conducted as an MCQ-based main test consisting of General English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, General Hindi, and Computer Awareness, requiring a minimum of 40% qualifying marks.

• Computer Proficiency Test : A qualifying test evaluating proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, and the internet with a minimum qualifying requirement of 40%.

• Interview : A final interaction carrying 10 total marks with a minimum qualifying requirement of 30% (03 marks), where performance combined with the Written Test determines the final merit list.