Patna High Court Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
53 Group-C Posts | Adv. PHC/01/2026 | Pay Level 5 | BCA / ITI / Diploma | Apply by 30 April 2026
The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released Advertisement No. PHC/01/2026 dated 25 March 2026 for appointment to 53 (fifty-three) posts of Technical Assistant — a Group-C position in the Patna High Court I.T. Technical Cadre. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 5 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) with all applicable allowances. Recruitment is governed by the Patna High Court I.T. Technical Cadre Rules, 2021 and the Patna High Court Officers and Staff (Recruitment, Appointment, Promotion and Other Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 2021. The position requires a BCA / ITI / Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication along with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Online applications are accepted through the official Patna High Court website from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 (till 23:59 hrs). The selection process includes a Preliminary Screening Test (if applicant volume is high), a Written Test (200 marks), a Trade/Skill/Work Proficiency Test (100 marks), and an Interview (30 marks) — total merit pool of 330 marks. 17 posts carry horizontal reservation for women and 2 posts for Locomotor Disabled candidates. Appointments are initially on probation for one year at the Patna High Court establishment.
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| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Judicature at Patna — Patna, Bihar |
| Advertisement Number | PHC/01/2026 — Dated: 25 March 2026 |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant — Group-C post in the Patna High Court I.T. Technical Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 53 Posts (tentative — subject to change by the Court at any stage) |
| Pay Scale | Level 5 of 7th PRC — ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month basic pay, plus all admissible allowances under Patna High Court service rules |
| Probation Period | One year from the date of appointment, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Governing Rules | Patna High Court I.T. Technical Cadre Rules, 2021 & Patna High Court Officers and Staff (Recruitment, Appointment, Promotion and Other Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 2021 |
| Minimum Qualification | BCA or ITI in specified trades or Diploma from a Polytechnic in: Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication — with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience |
| Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | Minimum 18 years | Maximum: 37 yrs (UR Male), 40 yrs (UR Female / BC / EBC), 42 yrs (SC/ST), with further relaxation for government employees and Locomotor Disabled candidates |
| Application Mode | Online only — via Patna High Court official website at patnahighcourt.gov.in. No other mode accepted. |
| Application Window | 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) — fee payment window extends to 02 May 2026 |
| Examination Fee | Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS: ₹1,100 | SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled: ₹550 — online payment only; non-refundable |
| Exam Centre | Preferably Patna city; may extend to centres outside Patna if applicant volume is high |
| Exam Date | To be notified separately on patnahighcourt.gov.in |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Screening (if required) → Written Test (200 marks) → Trade/Skill/Work Proficiency Test (100 marks) → Interview (30 marks) |
| Total Merit Marks | 330 marks (Written Test + Trade/Skill Test + Interview) |
| Official Website | patnahighcourt.gov.in |
| Apply Link | phc-recruitment.com |
| Helpline Email | phcrecruitment2022@gmail.com |
| Helpline No. | +91-8407875820 |
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 25 March 2026 | Done ✅ |
| Online Application Window Opens | 01 April 2026 | Active 🟢 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 30 April 2026 | Upcoming ⏳ |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming ⏳ |
| No modification allowed after | 30 April 2026 (23:59 hrs) | Hard Deadline |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified on patnahighcourt.gov.in | TBA |
| Preliminary / Screening Test (if applicable) | To be notified later | TBA |
| Written Test Date | To be notified later | TBA |
| Trade / Skill / Work Proficiency Test | To be notified after Written Test result | TBA |
| Interview | To be notified after Trade/Skill Test result | TBA |
| Final Merit List Declaration | To be notified on official website | TBA |
| S.No. | Category | Code | Vertical Reservation % | Total Posts | Women (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | — | — | 24 | 08 |
| 2 | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 01 | 16% | 08 | 03 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 02 | 01% | 01 | 00 |
| 4 | Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 03 | 18% | 09 | 03 |
| 5 | Backward Classes (BC) | 04 | 12% | 06 | 02 |
| 6 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 05 | 10% | 05 | 01 |
| Total | 53 | 17 | |||
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- 35% horizontal reservation for Women and 4% horizontal reservation for Locomotor Disabled candidates are applicable only to permanent residents of Bihar, subject to production of Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate along with respective category certificates
- BC/EBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate — a caste certificate alone is not sufficient for availing reservation benefits
- Locomotor Disabled candidates must have a minimum of 40% disability — less than 40% does not qualify for this reservation
- Caste/NCL certificates for all categories must be issued in the candidate's father's name (not husband's name for married women), as per General Administration Department, GoB directives
- Once submitted, category selection cannot be changed — incorrect category entry results in treatment as Unreserved
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) OR ITI in Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication OR Diploma from a Polytechnic in Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication. Candidates must verify their ITI trade or Diploma course matches the specified disciplines exactly — deviation may result in rejection at any stage. |
| Work Experience | Minimum 1 (one) year of relevant work experience — mandatory. Experience must be aligned with one or more subjects/topics specified in the official examination syllabus (Annexure-II of the notification). Experience certificates must be submitted at the time of online application and document verification. The Court reserves the right to assess and determine the relevance of the claimed experience. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen, OR Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1972 with intent to permanently settle, OR person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, or Zambia to permanently settle in India (certificate of eligibility required for the latter two) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 01 January 2026 (not born later than 01.01.2008) |
| Marital Status | A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a female candidate who has married a person with a living wife, is ineligible for recruitment |
| Character | Person terminated/dismissed from government or local authority service, or convicted of serious offences by a court of law, is ineligible |
| Physical Fitness | Candidate must be in good mental and physical health, free from any defect likely to interfere with official duties. A medical fitness certificate from a government hospital Medical Officer (not below rank of Deputy Superintendent) is required at the time of joining |
| Preferential Qualification | Candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 2 years, OR who hold an NCC 'B' Certificate, will be given preference when other qualifications are equal — at the Interview stage |
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 01.01.2026) | Born Not Earlier Than |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved & EWS — Male | 37 years | 02.01.1989 |
| Unreserved & EWS — Female | 40 years | 02.01.1986 |
| BC / EBC — Male & Female | 40 years | 02.01.1986 |
| SC / ST — Male & Female | 42 years | 02.01.1984 |
| Central / Bihar Govt. Employees (all categories) | +5 years relaxation on above limits | As applicable by category |
| Locomotor Disabled Candidates | +10 years additional relaxation on respective category limit | As applicable by category |
| Persons already in Patna HC / Subordinate Court service | No upper age limit applies | — |
The selection process for Patna High Court Technical Assistant 2026 is conducted in up to four stages. The Preliminary Screening Test is triggered only if the number of applicants is high; otherwise, the process begins directly with the Written Test. Final merit is based on the combined marks of the Written Test, Trade/Skill Test, and Interview — total 330 marks.
| Stage | Type | Max. Marks | Min. Qualifying | Duration | Counts in Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [A] Preliminary / Screening Test (if triggered) | MCQ-based — General Awareness (15) + Reasoning & Quant. Aptitude (10) + General English (15) + Computer Applications (60) | 100 | 40 marks (40%) | 2 Hours | No — Qualifying Only |
| [B] Written Test | MCQ-based — Domain-specific technical knowledge (detailed syllabus in Annexure-II) | 200 | 80 marks (40%) | 2 Hours | Yes ✅ |
| [C] Trade / Skill / Work Proficiency Test | Practical assessment of technical proficiency — hands-on / applied task-based | 100 | 40 marks (40%) | 1 Hour | Yes ✅ |
| [D] Interview | Personal interview by High Court selection panel | 30 | 09 marks (30%) | — | Yes ✅ |
| Total Merit Pool ([B] + [C] + [D]) | 330 | ||||
- After Preliminary Test: Top 10× the number of advertised posts (category-wise, per roster) are shortlisted for the Written Test. All candidates tied at the last shortlisted rank are also included.
- After Written Test: Top 6× the number of advertised posts (category-wise) are shortlisted for the Trade/Skill Test. Tied candidates at the cutoff rank are also included.
- After Trade/Skill Test: Top 3× the number of advertised posts (category-wise) are shortlisted for the Interview. Tied candidates at the cutoff rank are also included.
- Final merit list is prepared from candidates who qualify all three stages (Written + Trade/Skill + Interview) with the prescribed minimum marks in each.
- If two or more candidates score equal total marks (Written + Trade/Skill + Interview): Candidate with work experience in Patna High Court is ranked higher
- If tie persists: candidate with higher marks in Written Test alone is ranked higher
- If tie still persists: the older candidate (born earlier) is ranked higher in the merit list
- Note: Tie-breaking preference for HC experience does not grant extra marks or any relaxation in minimum qualifying marks
- Preliminary Test: +1 mark for every correct answer | −¼ mark (0.25) deducted for every wrong answer
- No information in the notification about negative marking in the Written Test — candidates should monitor official updates on patnahighcourt.gov.in
- Unanswered questions: no deduction (do not guess blindly in Preliminary Test)
The Written Test syllabus covers advanced technical topics from six major domains of Computer Science and IT. The Preliminary Test includes four sections: General Awareness, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Computer Applications. Both tests are MCQ-based. Questions (except General English) are in both English and Hindi — English version prevails in case of any discrepancy.
🖥️ Written Test — Technical Syllabus (Annexure II)
📋 Preliminary Test — Non-Technical Syllabus (Annexure I)
| Section | Marks | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | Current events, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Books & Authors, Important Days, National/International Awards, Bihar-specific GK (History, Culture, Economy, Polity) |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Space Visualization, Syllogism, Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Average, Interest, Ratio & Proportion) |
| General English | 15 | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Comprehension |
| Computer Applications | 60 | Same syllabus as Written Test (Annexure-II) — covers all six technical domains listed above |
| Total | 100 | Minimum qualifying: 40 marks |
| S.No. | Category | Examination Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹1,100 | Applicable to all candidates in these categories |
| 2 | SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled | ₹550 | Concession applicable only to permanent residents of Bihar — must upload Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate + Category Certificate + Disability Certificate (for Locomotor Disabled) at the time of application |
- Payment is accepted through online mode only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. No cash, DD, or challan accepted.
- Application fee once paid is strictly non-refundable — under no circumstances will any refund be processed
- Any bank service charges, processing fees, or transaction charges are borne by the candidate
- If multiple application forms are submitted, fee paid for earlier applications will not be adjusted or refunded — only the last correct application is considered
- Fee payment window closes on 02 May 2026 — one day after the application submission deadline
The entire application process is online through the Patna High Court's official website. No offline application is accepted. Read the complete advertisement carefully before starting. Ensure all documents are ready before beginning the registration process — particularly experience certificates, qualification certificates, and category certificates.
Read the Full Notification Before Applying
Download and read the complete official Advertisement PHC/01/2026 from patnahighcourt.gov.in or phc-recruitment.com. Pay special attention to eligibility criteria, ITI/Diploma trade specifications, experience requirements, reservation certificates needed, and the detailed syllabus in Annexure-I and Annexure-II. Verify that your ITI trade or Diploma branch exactly matches the specified disciplines (Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication) — any deviation may result in rejection.
Keep All Documents Ready Before Starting
Ensure you have the following ready in scanned format before beginning: (a) Passport-size colour photograph (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG); (b) Signature on white paper with black pen (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG); (c) Matriculation (10th) Certificate and Mark Sheet; (d) BCA/ITI/Diploma Certificate and Mark Sheet; (e) Experience Certificate(s); (f) All category/caste/NCL/EWS/domicile certificates as applicable; (g) Disability Certificate if applicable; (h) NOC from employer if currently employed; (i) NCC 'B' Certificate if applicable. Document file size: 50–100 KB each; JPG/JPEG/PNG format only.
Visit Official Website and Navigate to Recruitment Section
Open https://patnahighcourt.gov.in in a desktop browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended — avoid mobile browsers for form submission). In the left-hand menu column, click on the "Recruitments" tab. Look for the link "Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026". Alternatively, use the direct application portal at https://phc-recruitment.com. Click on "Apply Online".
New Registration — Fill Personal Details Carefully
Click "New Registration". Fill in: Full Name (as on 10th certificate), Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID. All fields marked with * are mandatory. Verify every detail before clicking Submit — once submitted, this data cannot be changed. A Registration Number and Password will be sent via SMS and Email. Print/save the registration page. Use a valid email and mobile number that will remain active until final result declaration.
Log In and Complete Application — Personal, Education & Experience Details
Log in using your Registration Number and Password. The registration data will appear pre-filled and cannot be altered. Complete the remaining sections: (a) Personal Details — postal address with PIN code, contact details; (b) Education Details — ensure the Diploma branch/ITI trade falls exactly within the specified disciplines; (c) Experience Details — enter job details in reverse chronological order (most recent job first). Submit each section separately.
Upload All Required Documents
Upload scanned copies of: photograph, signature, 10th Certificate & Mark Sheet, BCA/ITI/Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheet, Experience Certificate(s), NOC (if employed), valid photo identity proof, Domicile Certificate (if claiming reservation/fee concession), Caste Certificate (SC/ST), NCL Certificate (BC/EBC), EWS Certificate, Disability Certificate (Locomotor Disabled), Patna HC Identity Card (if applicable), NCC 'B' Certificate (if applicable). Each document: 50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format. Ensure all uploads are clearly legible.
Preview, Pay Fee & Final Submit
Before payment, carefully review the Print Preview Page to verify all filled details are accurate. Check the confirmation checkbox. Then click "Submit and Pay" to proceed to fee payment. Pay ₹1,100 (General/BC/EBC/EWS) or ₹550 (SC/ST/Locomotor Disabled Bihar residents) via the integrated payment gateway. After successful payment, the application is finally submitted — no changes or modifications are permitted thereafter. Take a printout of the finally submitted form showing payment details. Keep this printout safe — it is required at document verification.
Keep 8 Passport Photos & Monitor Official Website
Keep at least 8 (eight) copies of the same colour passport-size photograph uploaded in the application form — you will need to produce these at various stages (Written Test, Trade/Skill Test, Interview, Document Verification). Admit Cards will be issued exclusively through the official website — not dispatched individually by post. Monitor patnahighcourt.gov.in regularly for exam date announcements, admit card availability, result declarations, and any updates throughout the selection process.
| Document | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph (recent) | All candidates | Full face, white/light background, both ears visible, non-smiling, open eyes. 50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG. Same photograph to be used throughout the recruitment process. |
| Signature (running hand, black pen on white paper) | All candidates | 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG. Must match at every exam stage — mismatch causes disqualification. |
| Matriculation (10th) Certificate & Mark Sheet | All candidates | For date of birth and name verification. 50–100 KB each, JPG/JPEG/PNG. |
| BCA / ITI / Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheet | All candidates | Diploma branch/ITI trade must match specified disciplines. Both Certificate and Mark Sheet required. |
| Experience Certificate(s) | All candidates (mandatory) | Minimum 1-year relevant experience — must be uploaded at application stage AND produced at document verification. Experience in domains matching Annexure-II syllabus. |
| Valid Photo Identity Proof | All candidates | Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, or any Central/State Govt. issued photo ID with name, father's name, date of birth, and photograph. |
| No-Objection Certificate (NOC) | Candidates currently employed in Central/State Govt. / PSU / Recognised Private Entity | From respective Cadre Controlling/Appointing Authority. Must be uploaded at application and produced at document verification. |
| Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate | Candidates claiming category reservation (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS) and fee concession (SC/ST/Locomotor Disabled) | Issued by competent authority. Must be valid on the date of application submission (by 30.04.2026). |
| Caste Certificate | SC / ST candidates | Issued in father's name and permanent address. Must be for Bihar Govt. purposes. |
| Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate | BC / EBC candidates | Caste certificate alone is insufficient. NCL certificate issued for Bihar Govt. purposes is mandatory. Issued in father's name. |
| Income and Asset Certificate (EWS) | EWS candidates | Valid for 1 year from issuance. For married women: issued from husband's permanent residence, plus separate domicile certificate in father's name. |
| Disability Certificate | Locomotor Disabled candidates | Must show minimum 40% disability. Issued by Competent Authority per relevant rules. |
| Patna HC / Subordinate Court Identity Card | If currently in HC/Court service | For age relaxation and tie-breaking preference |
| NCC 'B' Certificate | If claiming preferential qualification | For interview-stage preference |
| Name Change Documents | If name changed after Matriculation | Notarized affidavit + newspaper publication proof (at least one national, one local) + Gazette Notification — all mandatory |
