- Recruitment for 68 vacancies of Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C Post) in Level-4 of the 7th Pay Matrix.
- Initial probation period of one year with standard allowances as per Patna High Court rules.
- Post offers a salary range of âš25,500 to âš81,100 per month.
- Includes horizontal reservation for women (35%) and locomotor disabled candidates (4%).
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Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026
High Court of Judicature at Patna
Total Vacancies
68
Job Location
Patna, Bihar (Examination centers across Bihar)
Apply Start
28 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
27 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Patna (PHC) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Certificate Course (certificate-course), Graduate (graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 68 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš25,500 - âš81,100 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 42 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior experience required. |
| Application Fee | - Unreserved/BC/EBC/EWS candidates: âš1,500. - SC/ST/locomotor disabled candidates: âš750 (applicable only for Bihar permanent residents). - Fee payment must be made online; no refunds under any circumstances. - Additional bank charges apply and are borne by the candidate. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or eligible refugee/PIO as per government norms.
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years as of 01.01.2026 (born on or after 02.01.2008).
- Upper age limit varies by category: 37 years (Unreserved/EWS Male), 40 years (Unreserved/EWS Female/BC/EBC), 42 years (SC/ST).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for government employees, 10 years for locomotor disabled candidates (with valid certificate).
- Educational qualification: Graduate in any discipline + 6-month computer application course certificate.
- Physical fitness: Must be mentally and physically fit; medical certificate required at joining.
- Marital status: Male candidates with multiple wives or female candidates married to men with living wives are ineligible.
- Character: Must possess good moral character; disqualification for past dismissals or serious criminal convictions.
- Domicile: Candidates must be permanent residents of Bihar for reservation benefits (except for general category).
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years as of 01.01.2026 (born on or after 02.01.2008).
- Upper age limit varies by category: 37 years (Unreserved/EWS Male), 40 years (Unreserved/EWS Female/BC/EBC), 42 years (SC/ST).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for government employees, 10 years for locomotor disabled candidates (with valid certificate).
- Educational qualification: Graduate in any discipline + 6-month computer application course certificate.
- Physical fitness: Must be mentally and physically fit; medical certificate required at joining.
- Marital status: Male candidates with multiple wives or female candidates married to men with living wives are ineligible.
- Character: Must possess good moral character; disqualification for past dismissals or serious criminal convictions.
- Domicile: Candidates must be permanent residents of Bihar for reservation benefits (except for general category).
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection involves three stages: Written Test, Computer Proficiency Test, and Interview.
- Preliminary/Screening Test (if applicable) to shortlist candidates for the Written Test.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Preliminary Test (if conducted), 40% in Written Test, 40% in Computer Proficiency Test, and 30% in Interview.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in MCQ-based tests.
- Final merit list prepared based on Written Test and Interview marks, adhering to reservation policies.
- Medical examination for locomotor disabled candidates to verify disability percentage.
- Selected candidates must join within the specified period; delayed joining affects seniority.
- Preliminary/Screening Test (if applicable) to shortlist candidates for the Written Test.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Preliminary Test (if conducted), 40% in Written Test, 40% in Computer Proficiency Test, and 30% in Interview.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in MCQ-based tests.
- Final merit list prepared based on Written Test and Interview marks, adhering to reservation policies.
- Medical examination for locomotor disabled candidates to verify disability percentage.
- Selected candidates must join within the specified period; delayed joining affects seniority.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and Locomotor Disabled (4% horizontal reservation)
đ Required Documents
- Scanned copies of educational certificates (Graduation and Computer Application Course).
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC) issued by competent Bihar government authority.
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for BC/EBC candidates.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate (valid for 1 year) for EWS candidates.
- Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate for reservation benefits.
- Disability Certificate (40% or more disability) for locomotor disabled candidates.
- Passport-sized photographs (recent color) and identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN Card).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer for government employees.
- Affidavit and Gazette notification for name change (if applicable).
- All certificates must be valid on the application submission date (27.08.2026).
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC) issued by competent Bihar government authority.
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for BC/EBC candidates.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate (valid for 1 year) for EWS candidates.
- Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate for reservation benefits.
- Disability Certificate (40% or more disability) for locomotor disabled candidates.
- Passport-sized photographs (recent color) and identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN Card).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer for government employees.
- Affidavit and Gazette notification for name change (if applicable).
- All certificates must be valid on the application submission date (27.08.2026).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- Unreserved/BC/EBC/EWS candidates: âš1,500.
- SC/ST/locomotor disabled candidates: âš750 (applicable only for Bihar permanent residents).
- Fee payment must be made online; no refunds under any circumstances.
- Additional bank charges apply and are borne by the candidate.
- SC/ST/locomotor disabled candidates: âš750 (applicable only for Bihar permanent residents).
- Fee payment must be made online; no refunds under any circumstances.
- Additional bank charges apply and are borne by the candidate.
â Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the eligibility criteria for the Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026?
Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific refugee/immigrant criteria. They must be at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2026, and not exceed the age limits based on their category. A graduate degree and a 6-month computer application course are required.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Ex-Cadre Assistant post?
There are 68 vacancies for the Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C Post) in Level-4 of the pay matrix, with horizontal reservations for women and locomotor disabled candidates.
Q.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection process includes a Preliminary/Screening Test (if applicable), a Written Test, a Computer Proficiency Test, and an Interview. Candidates must qualify in all stages with minimum marks.
Q.
What are the important dates for the application process?
Online applications start on July 28, 2026, and the last date for submission is August 27, 2026. The last date for fee payment is August 30, 2026. The examination date will be notified later.
Q.
Is there any relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved categories?
Yes, there is a 5-year relaxation for candidates employed under the Central or Bihar Government. Locomotor disabled candidates receive an additional 10-year relaxation, subject to producing a valid disability certificate.