The Patna High Court Technical Assistant Syllabus 2026 is useful for candidates preparing for the Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination under Advertisement No. PHC/01/2026. The official syllabus is attached with the detailed advertisement released by the High Court of Judicature at Patna, and candidates should treat that PDF as the primary source for exam pattern, syllabus topics and selection rules.
The exam is technical in nature. Apart from the possible Screening/Preliminary Test, the main written paper is meant to test domain-specific knowledge in computer science, networking, hardware, database, programming and related technical areas. Candidates who qualify the written test are shortlisted for the practical Trade/Skill/Work Proficiency Test and then the Interview.
This guide explains the official exam pattern, marks distribution, qualifying marks, subject-wise syllabus and preparation priorities in a clear format. Candidates should also download the official advertisement PDF from the Patna High Court website to confirm any later changes, instructions or notices related to the recruitment.
Patna High Court Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026
The official advertisement states that the Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026 will be conducted through three main stages: Written Test, Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test and Interview. A Screening/Preliminary Test may also be held if the number of applicants is on the higher side.
| Stage | Nature of Test | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Screening/Preliminary Test | MCQ-based, if conducted | Shortlisting candidates for the Written Test |
| Written Test | MCQ-based technical paper | Testing domain-specific theoretical knowledge |
| Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test | Practical test | Assessing practical technical knowledge |
| Interview | Viva/interview stage | Final assessment after skill test |
Candidates must qualify the required stages to be considered for the final merit list. The Preliminary Test, if conducted, is only for shortlisting and its marks are not included in the final merit calculation.
Patna High Court Technical Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern is divided into a possible preliminary stage and three main selection stages. The final merit list is prepared from the Written Test, Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test and Interview marks.
| Stage | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening/Preliminary Test | 100 | 40 | 2 hours |
| Written Test | 200 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test | 100 | 40 | 1 hour |
| Interview | 30 | 9 | Not specified |
| Final Merit Total | 330 | Based on qualifying stages | Not applicable |
The Written Test carries the highest weight in the final selection, followed by the practical test and interview. Candidates should therefore prepare theory and hands-on technical skills together.
Preliminary Test Pattern and Marking Scheme
The Screening/Preliminary Test will be conducted only if the number of applicants is high. It is MCQ-based and carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40, and the duration is 2 hours.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 10 |
| General English | 15 |
| Computer Applications | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
There is negative marking in the Preliminary Test. One mark is awarded for each correct answer and one-fourth mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates should avoid blind guessing because the preliminary score is used for shortlisting to the Written Test.
Preliminary Test Syllabus
The Preliminary Test checks general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English and computer applications. Computer Applications has the highest weight in this stage, so technical preparation should begin from the prelims level itself.
| Subject | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current events, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, polity, economy, general policy, scientific research, books and authors, sports, important schemes, important days, awards, environment and Bihar-specific awareness |
| Reasoning | Analogy, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, visual memory, relationship concepts, classification, number series, coding-decoding, statement conclusion and syllogistic reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationship between numbers, arithmetic operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, interest, profit and loss, time and distance, time and work, height and distance and mensuration |
| General English | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, spot the error, fill in the blanks, spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active and passive voice, direct and indirect narration, sentence rearrangement, cloze passage and comprehension |
| Computer Applications | Topics from the detailed technical syllabus given in Annexure-II of the official advertisement |
Written Test Syllabus Overview
The Written Test is an MCQ-based technical examination of 200 marks. It is meant to test domain-specific theoretical knowledge required for the Technical Assistant post. The detailed syllabus is given in Annexure-II of the official advertisement.
- Programming Fundamentals
- Data Structures
- Web Technology and Virtualization
- Computer Networks
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Hardware Devices Installation and Database
Questions in the Written Test are expected to be bilingual in English and Hindi. However, the English version will prevail if there is any inconsistency between the English and Hindi versions.
Programming Fundamentals and Data Structures Syllabus
Programming and data structures form the core of the technical syllabus. Candidates should focus on concepts as well as problem-solving logic because the paper is meant to test theoretical understanding of technical work.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Programming Fundamentals | Basic programming concepts, algorithm development, programming environment, C programming, variables, data types, operators, control structures, if-else, switch, functions, parameter passing, arrays, strings, pointers, dynamic memory allocation and file input/output |
| Data Structures | Arrays, strings, array operations, string algorithms, singly linked lists, doubly linked lists, circular linked lists, stack implementation, stack applications, queue, deque, priority queue, binary trees, binary search trees, tree traversal, AVL trees, red-black trees, graph representation, DFS, BFS and minimum spanning tree algorithms |
For this part, candidates should revise C programming basics, memory concepts, pointers and common data structure operations carefully.
Web Technology and Virtualization Syllabus
The web technology and virtualization portion covers modern web basics, cloud computing concepts and virtualization platforms. Candidates should understand both definitions and practical use cases.
- World Wide Web and Internet overview
- Cloud computing concepts and service models
- Benefits and challenges of cloud computing
- HTML5 structure and semantics
- CSS3 styling and layout
- JavaScript fundamentals and DOM manipulation
- Responsive web design
- Virtualization, hypervisors and containers
- Virtual machine life cycle and administration
- Virtualization platforms such as ESXi, Hyper-V and KVM
- Linux operating system familiarity
Candidates with practical exposure to Linux commands, basic web development and virtualization tools will find this section easier to revise.
Computer Networks Syllabus
The Computer Networks section is broad and includes networking fundamentals, routing, protocols, transmission media and operating-system troubleshooting. Candidates should prepare both network theory and practical network-device concepts.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Transmission and Media | Signals, transmission media, digital and analog transmission, multiplexing, transmission errors, error detection, modulation, demodulation, twisted pair, coaxial cable and optical fiber |
| Network Devices | Hub, switch, modem, router, bridge, repeater and firewall |
| IP and Routing | Logical addressing, IPv4, subnetting, supernetting, IPv6, routing fundamentals, distance vector, link state, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ICMP, multicast routing, QoS and traffic management |
| Network Protocols | DNS, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, Telnet, DHCP and SNMP |
| System Maintenance | Windows and Linux installation, dual boot, OS troubleshooting, device drivers, package installation through command line or GUI and shell scripting |
Computer Organization and Architecture Syllabus
This section checks the candidate's understanding of how computers work internally. Candidates should revise number systems, logic gates, CPU structure and memory organization with diagrams wherever possible.
- Computer architecture and organization overview
- Binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal number systems
- Representation of integers, floating-point numbers and characters
- Two's complement representation
- Binary Coded Decimal representation
- Logic gates and their functions
- Combinational and sequential circuits
- Karnaugh maps and minimization techniques
- CPU architecture, Control Unit, ALU and registers
- Instruction Set Architecture and Instruction Execution Cycle
- Addressing modes
- RAM, ROM, cache memory, virtual memory and memory organization
- Cache organization, mapping, replacement policies, memory interfacing and I/O operations
Hardware Installation and Database Syllabus
The Hardware Devices Installation and Database section connects field-level technical work with database fundamentals. Candidates should prepare PC assembly, peripheral management, operating system installation and database concepts together.
| Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Hardware Installation | Installation and configuration, troubleshooting, PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printers, scanners, I/O devices, peripherals, Windows and Ubuntu installation, ROM, RAM, BIOS, bootstrap memory, firmware, hard disks, PC assembling, printer testing and UPS maintenance |
| Network Hardware | Routers, switches, structured cabling, firewalls, LAN connectivity, wireless devices and internet sharing across PCs and other devices |
| Database | DBMS overview, importance of databases, ER model, relational model, relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL, integrity constraints, normal forms, file organization, indexing, B and B+ trees, transactions and concurrency control |
| SQL and Relational Basics | Tables, rows, columns, keys, ER diagrams, first, second and third normal forms, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, WHERE clause, ORDER BY clause, INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN and RIGHT JOIN |
Trade/Skill Test and Interview Details
The Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test carries 100 marks and is meant to assess practical knowledge. The minimum qualifying marks are 40 and the duration is 1 hour. Candidates shortlisted after the Written Test are called for this stage based on the criteria mentioned in the official advertisement.
After the Trade/Skill Test, shortlisted candidates are called for Interview. The Interview carries 30 marks and the minimum qualifying marks are 9. Candidates must appear in and secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Written Test, Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test and Interview to be considered for the final merit list.
The final merit list is prepared out of 330 marks, combining the Written Test, Trade/Skill Test and Interview marks. Preliminary Test marks, if the preliminary test is conducted, are not counted in the final merit list.
How to Download Patna High Court Technical Assistant Syllabus PDF
The syllabus PDF is part of the official detailed advertisement for Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates can download it from the Patna High Court recruitment page.
- Visit the official website of Patna High Court.
- Open the Recruitments section.
- Find the notice titled Detailed Advertisement regarding Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026.
- Open the advertisement PDF.
- Check Annexure-I for the exam scheme and Annexure-II for the detailed technical syllabus.
- Save the PDF for preparation and future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The syllabus includes general subjects for the possible preliminary test and technical topics such as programming, data structures, web technology, virtualization, computer networks, computer architecture, hardware installation and databases.
The Preliminary Test will be conducted only if the number of applicants is on the higher side. It is meant for shortlisting candidates for the Written Test.
The Written Test is MCQ-based, carries 200 marks, has a duration of 2 hours and requires 80 marks as the minimum qualifying score.
Negative marking is specified for the Preliminary Test. One-fourth mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
The Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test carries 100 marks, has a duration of 1 hour and requires 40 marks as the minimum qualifying score.
The final merit list is prepared from 330 marks, combining the Written Test, Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test and Interview marks.
You can download it from the official Patna High Court detailed advertisement PDF for Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026.
The official advertisement requires BCA, ITI or Diploma from a Polytechnic in specified computer or electronics disciplines, along with 1 year of relevant experience.