The High Court of Judicature at Bombay has released the Screening Test result for its 2025-26 recruitment drive, declaring which candidates are eligible to move to the next selection stage for the posts of Clerk and Peon/Hamal/Farash. Three separate lists have been published — covering Clerk candidates for the Principal Seat (Bombay), and Peon candidates for both the Principal Seat (Bombay) and the Nagpur Bench. This article covers the complete recruitment background, what’s been released, how to check your name, and what comes next.
1. Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | High Court of Judicature at Bombay |
| Recruitment Drive | Recruitment 2025-26, Advertisement dated 08.12.2025 |
| Posts Covered (Overall Drive) | Clerk, Peon/Hamal/Farash, Staff Car Driver, Stenographer (Higher Grade), Stenographer (Lower Grade) |
| Total Vacancies (Overall Drive) | 2,381 |
| This Release Covers | Eligible-candidate lists for the next stage — Clerk (Principal Seat, Bombay) and Peon/Hamal/Farash (Principal Seat, Bombay & Nagpur Bench) |
| Reference | Advertisement dated 08/12/2025 |
| Official Website | bombayhighcourt.nic.in |
2. Recruitment Timeline So Far
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 8 December 2025 |
| Online application start | 15 December 2025 |
| Online application close (extended) | 16 January 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit card released | 21 April 2026 |
| Screening/Written Test conducted | 26 April 2026 |
| Answer key released (Peon) | 29 April 2026 |
| Eligible-candidate lists (this release) | 1 September 2026 |
This screening result is a major milestone — it comes several months after the written test, reflecting the scale of scrutiny involved in processing applications for a drive that reportedly drew over 2 lakh applicants for the Peon post alone.
3. Vacancy Details
Total vacancies across the full recruitment drive: 2,381, spanning the Principal Seat (Mumbai) and the Nagpur and Aurangabad Benches.
| Post | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Peon/Hamal/Farash | 887 |
| Clerk | Largest remaining share of the 2,381 total |
| Staff Car Driver | Notified within overall total |
| Stenographer (Higher Grade) | Notified within overall total |
| Stenographer (Lower Grade) | Notified within overall total |
Clerk and Peon posts together account for the bulk of the 2,381 vacancies, which is why their eligible-candidate lists are the most closely watched part of this drive.
4. Eligibility (For Reference)
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Peon/Hamal/Farash | 7th class pass from a recognised board | 18 to 38 years |
| Clerk | Higher qualification (as specified in the post-wise notification) | As specified in the post-wise notification |
Application fee (all posts): ₹1,000, payable only through SBI Collect.
5. What’s Been Released: The Screening Test Result
This is not the final result — it’s the outcome of the Screening/Written Test held on 26 April 2026. Candidates named in these lists have cleared the screening stage and are now eligible for the next round specific to their post.
| Document | Post | Location | Candidates Listed | Next Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List 1 | Clerk | Principal Seat, Bombay | 7,305 | Typing Test |
| List 2 | Peon/Hamal/Farash | Principal Seat, Bombay | 5,517 | Physical Fitness Test & Special Skill Test |
| List 3 | Peon/Hamal/Farash | Nagpur Bench | 1,378 | Physical Fitness Test & Special Skill Test |
Important note printed on the official Peon lists: a cut-off mark of 25 was applied in the Screening/Written Test, based on shortlisting criteria proportionate to the number of posts advertised. This means the cut-off reflects the vacancy count for each post/location, not a single fixed pass mark for everyone.
6. How to Check Your Name
Each list contains thousands of entries, organised by Serial Number, Seat Number, Registration ID, and Candidate Name. Here’s how to find yours:
- Identify which list applies to you — based on the post you applied for (Clerk or Peon) and the location (Principal Seat Bombay, or Nagpur Bench).
- Open the correct PDF using the links in the Official Links section below.
- Use Ctrl+F (on desktop) or your PDF viewer’s search function (on mobile) to search for your Registration ID (the fastest and most reliable way, since it’s unique to you) or your name.
- If your Registration ID appears, note your Seat Number — you’ll need this for the next stage.
- If you don’t find your name, you have not cleared the screening cut-off for your post and location.
Tip: Since names can repeat across thousands of candidates, always confirm using your Registration ID, not just your name, to avoid confusing your result with someone else’s.
7. What Happens Next
The next step differs depending on which post you applied for:
For Clerk candidates: You will need to appear for a Typing Test. Watch the official website for the date, time, and venue, which will be announced separately.
For Peon/Hamal/Farash candidates: You will need to appear for a Physical Fitness Test and Special Skill Test. As per the official notice, the date, time, and venue for this test will be conveyed in due course on the official Bombay High Court website — it has not been announced simultaneously with this eligible-candidate list.
General next steps for both posts, based on the standard process for such recruitments:
- Clear the post-specific next stage (Typing Test for Clerk; Physical Fitness & Skill Test for Peon).
- Document Verification — original certificates checked against your application.
- Final Merit List — prepared based on performance across all stages.
- Medical Examination and appointment for successful candidates.
8. Salary Structure
| Post | Approximate Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Peon/Hamal/Farash | ₹16,600 – ₹52,400 per month |
| Clerk | As per the post-wise notification, plus applicable allowances |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive standard government allowances (DA, HRA) and benefits applicable to Maharashtra judiciary staff.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Clerk Eligible List – Typing Test (Principal Seat, Bombay) — Official | Download PDF |
| Peon Eligible List – Physical Fitness & Skill Test (Principal Seat, Bombay) — Official | Download PDF |
| Peon Eligible List – Physical Fitness & Skill Test (Nagpur Bench) — Official | Download PDF |
| Official Bombay High Court Website | bombayhighcourt.gov.in |
10. Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is the Screening/Written Test result — candidates listed here are eligible for the next stage (Typing Test for Clerk, Physical Fitness & Skill Test for Peon), not yet finally selected.
2,381 vacancies across Clerk, Peon/Hamal/Farash, Staff Car Driver, and Stenographer (Higher and Lower Grade) posts, including 887 specifically for Peon/Hamal/Farash.
7,305 for Clerk (Principal Seat, Bombay), 5,517 for Peon (Principal Seat, Bombay), and 1,378 for Peon (Nagpur Bench).
25 marks, applied proportionate to the number of posts advertised for each location.
Search the relevant PDF (matching your post and location) using your Registration ID via Ctrl+F or your PDF viewer’s search function.
The date, time, and venue will be announced separately on the official Bombay High Court website — it was not released alongside this eligible-candidate list.
7th class pass from a recognised board, with an age limit of 18 to 38 years.
₹1,000 for all posts, paid via SBI Collect (already closed for this drive, as the application window ran from 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026).
Approximately ₹16,600 to ₹52,400 per month, plus applicable allowances.
It means you did not meet the screening cut-off for your specific post and location in this recruitment cycle.
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