The High Court of Judicature at Patna is recruiting for 111 regular posts of Stenographer (Group-C). This recruitment was announced on 21/08/2025 for job postings in Patna. Eligible candidates from India can apply online from 21/08/2025 to 19/09/2025. This is a great opportunity for a secure government job.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Judicature at Patna |
| Post Name | Stenographer |
| Advt No. | PHC/02/2025 |
| Job Nature | Regular |
| Vacancies | 111 |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25500-81100) |
| Applicant Eligibility | India (Reservation for Bihar residents) |
| Job Location | Patna High Court |
| Category | High Court Jobs |
Post Details
The recruitment drive is for a total of 111 Stenographer vacancies which includes 68 regular and 43 backlog posts. The category-wise breakup is provided below. The minimum age for application is 18 years as of 01/01/2025.
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer | UR: 32, EBC: 26, SC: 30, BC: 15, EWS: 6, ST: 2 | 18-37 Years |
The upper age limit is relaxed for different categories. For females (UR & EWS) and BC/EBC candidates it is 40 years. For SC/ST candidates it is 42 years and for OH candidates it is 47 years. An age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for government employees.
Exam Fee
| Unreserved/BC/EBC/EWS | Rs. 1100 |
| SC/ST/OH | Rs. 550 |
Essential Qualification
- Stenographer
- Passed 12th Grade (Intermediate).
- Certificate in English Shorthand and Typing.
- At least a six-month computer course certificate.
- Minimum 80 wpm in English shorthand.
- Minimum 40 wpm in English typing.
Selection Process
- Written Test: It has three parts.
- Part A: English Shorthand Computer Typing Test.
- Part B: MCQ based objective test.
- Part C: English Typing Test.
- Interview: Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for an interview.
- Document Verification: To verify all the original documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Patna High Court.
- Find the "Recruitments" tab on the homepage.
- Click on the link for "Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025".
- Register yourself and then log in to apply.
- Fill the application form carefully with all details.
- Upload required documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 21/08/2025 |
| Online registration last date | 19/09/2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 21/09/2025 |
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FAQs
- Can I apply through any mode other than online?
- No, applications are only accepted online through the official website.
- Is there negative marking in the written test?
- No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the objective test part.