The High Court of Judicature at Patna has released the Patna High Court Assistant Admit Card 2026 for the Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) recruitment, advertised under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026 for 68 vacancies. The hall ticket became available from 12 September 2026, 12:00 PM, and the Computer Based Preliminary Test is scheduled for 18 September 2026. This article covers the complete details — how to download the admit card, exam schedule, vacancy breakup, eligibility, and selection process.

1. Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	High Court of Judicature at Patna
Advertisement Number	PHC/03/2026
Post	Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C)
Total Vacancies	68
Pay Level	Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100 (7th Pay Revision Committee scale)
Exam Stage	Computer Based Preliminary Test (CBT)
Admit Card Release	12 September 2026, 12:00 PM
Official Website	patnahighcourt.gov.in
Admit Card Download Link	Login Page

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	28 July 2026
Online application start	28 July 2026
Online application close	27 August 2026
Admit card released	12 September 2026, 12:00 PM
Preliminary exam (CBT)	18 September 2026 (Friday)

3. Exam Schedule & Centres

The Computer Based Preliminary Test will be conducted in two shifts:

Shift	Timing
Shift 1	9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Shift 2	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Exam centres are located in Patna and Muzaffarpur. Candidates should check their individual admit card for their allotted shift and centre, since this can vary by candidate.

4. Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 68 for the post of Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C), placed at Pay Level-4 of the 7th Pay Revision Committee scale (₹25,500–₹81,100) plus usual allowances.

Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification for the category-wise and reservation-wise vacancy breakup.

5. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution.
• A Diploma or Certificate of at least 6 months’ duration in Computer Application from a recognised institution.

Age Limit

Age limits vary by category, generally ranging between 18 and 42 years, with relaxation applicable as per Bihar government norms. Candidates should verify the exact age bracket for their category in the official notification.

6. How to Download the Admit Card

1. Visit the official recruitment portal linked on patnahighcourt.gov.in, or use the direct admit card login page.
2. Locate the link titled “Admit Card for Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C) Written Exam – Advt No. PHC/03/2026” under the Recruitments section.
3. Enter your Registration Number/User ID along with your Password or Date of Birth as required.
4. Submit the details to view your admit card.
5. Check all printed details carefully — name, roll number, exam centre, shift timing, and reporting time.
6. Download and take a clear printout of the admit card.
7. Carry the printed admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof to the exam centre; digital copies are not accepted.

7. Selection Process

The recruitment process for Patna High Court Ex-Cadre Assistant 2026 includes:

• Computer Based Preliminary Test (CBT) — used for shortlisting candidates; marks scored here are not counted toward the final merit list.
• Computer Proficiency Test — for candidates who clear the preliminary stage.
• Interview — the final stage of selection.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed marking scheme and qualifying criteria at each stage.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

9. Official Links

Resource	Link
Admit Card Download Portal	Login Page
Official Website	patnahighcourt.gov.in

Candidates are advised to check the official Patna High Court website regularly for updates on results, answer keys, and further selection stages.