Patna High Court Computer Operator cum-Typist Recruitment 2026 for 48 Posts

Overview

Patna High Court has invited online applications for appointment to the post of Computer Operator-cum-Typist in its establishment. The recruitment is for 48 vacancies under Advertisement No. PHC/02/2026. This is a Group-C post in Level-4 of the pay matrix, carrying a salary of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 plus usual allowances admissible under the rules.

The appointment is to the establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Patna and the notification mentions an initial probation period of one year. The post is suitable for candidates who already have graduation, basic formal computer training, and typing proficiency in both English and Hindi.

Important Dates

The notification also states that new registration and modification of the application form will not be allowed after 16 May 2026. The portal is meant to remain active up to 19 May 2026 only for candidates who submitted their forms on or before 16 May 2026 and still need to complete the online fee payment.

Vacancy Details and Reservation

The recruitment is for 48 posts in total. The category-wise breakup published in the notification is as follows.

The notification further says that 3 posts in all, including the backlog component, fall under horizontal reservation for Locomotor Disabled candidates. Reservation benefits are tied to the Bihar reservation policy and relevant certificate requirements, so candidates claiming category benefit should carefully match their documents with the rules mentioned in the official advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Patna High Court Computer Operator-cum-Typist Recruitment 2026, a candidate must meet the educational and basic eligibility conditions given in the advertisement.

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• Diploma or certificate of at least six months in computer application from a recognised institution.
• Typing proficiency certificate showing 40 words per minute in English.
• Typing proficiency certificate showing 30 words per minute in Hindi.

The notification also covers nationality, character, marital status and physical fitness conditions. Candidates working under the Central Government, Bihar Government, or other eligible offices should keep the required no-objection or permission documents ready if applicable.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The minimum age is 18 years as on 1 January 2026. In practical terms, the candidate must not be born later than 1 January 2008.

The notification adds that candidates in employment under the Central Government or Government of Bihar get relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. Locomotor Disabled candidates get an additional relaxation of 10 years over the upper age limit of their category, subject to valid disability certification. Reservation-based age relaxation is linked to Bihar domicile requirements.

Selection Process

The selection process has two main stages: written test and interview. The written test itself includes three parts.

1. Part-A: MCQ based objective test
2. Part-B: English computer typing test
3. Part-C: Hindi computer typing test
4. Interview

If the number of applications is high, Patna High Court may first conduct a screening or preliminary test to shortlist candidates for the written test. The preliminary test is only for shortlisting, and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Minimum qualifying standards given in the notification are 40% in the preliminary test if held, 40% in the objective written test, 90% accuracy in the English typing test, 85% accuracy in the Hindi typing test, and 30% in interview. Final merit is prepared from the written test and interview marks. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher written test marks is placed above, and if those are also equal, the older candidate gets preference.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The official Annexure-I gives the written test and interview pattern in detail.

There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in Part-A. The candidate must qualify in all parts of the written test to move ahead. For the Hindi typing test, the notification specifies the Remington Gail keyboard layout and Mangal font. Three times the number of vacancies are to be shortlisted for interview, subject to merit and category rules.

If a preliminary test is held, it will cover General Awareness, English Language and Grammar, and Computer Awareness for 50 marks in 30 minutes, with 20 marks as the qualifying standard. The preliminary syllabus includes national and Bihar-specific general awareness, current affairs, and the English and computer topics already reflected in the written syllabus.

Application Fee and Exam Centre

Fee payment is to be made through online mode only. The advertisement clearly says that the fee is non-refundable and applications without prescribed fee will not be considered. The fee concession for SC, ST and Locomotor Disabled candidates is available only to eligible candidates of Bihar as per the notification.

On exam centres, the High Court says it will decide the number of centres based on the number of valid applications received. It will try to accommodate candidates in the city of Patna, but it reserves the right to cancel any centre or city and shift candidates to another centre or city if required.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Patna High Court official website and open the Recruitments section.
2. Open the link for Computer Operator-cum-Typist Recruitment Examination, 2026.
3. Choose the online application option and complete new registration using your basic details.
4. Validate the OTP and save the registration number and password generated by the system.
5. Log in and fill personal, additional, communication and qualification details carefully.
6. Upload photograph, signature and all required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
7. Submit the form before the application deadline.
8. Pay the application fee online within the allowed payment window.
9. Take a printout of the submitted form and keep login details safe for future stages.

The official instructions warn candidates to check all details before final submission because corrections after the closing date are not allowed. Candidates should use the official portal only and avoid relying on unofficial forms or third-party links.

Documents Required and Important Instructions

The online instructions mention that candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the application form.

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Scanned signature
• 10th certificate and marksheet
• 12th certificate and marksheet
• Graduation degree certificate and marksheet
• Computer application certificate or diploma
• English typing certificate
• Hindi typing certificate
• Valid identity proof with photograph
• Domicile certificate, if applicable
• Caste, NCL, EWS or disability certificate, if applicable
• No-objection certificate, if applicable

Candidates claiming reservation should ensure that the uploaded certificate set is valid and matches the category selected in the form. The notification also stresses that all updates about the examination, admit card, schedule, answer key and result will be published on the official Patna High Court website, so applicants should keep checking the recruitment page regularly.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Patna High Court Recruitment Page
• Computer Operator-cum-Typist Recruitment Portal
• Apply Online Page
• Patna High Court Official Website