Overview
The Patna High Court has issued exam date notice No. 71/R&A for the Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026. The Computer Based Preliminary Test for 68 Assistant posts will be conducted on September 18, 2026, in two shifts at examination centres in Patna and Muzaffarpur.
Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from September 12, 2026, through the official website. The exact shift timing, reporting time and centre address will be printed on each candidate’s hall ticket.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Patna |
| Post Name | Ex-Cadre Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 68 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | patnahighcourt.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | September 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The preliminary examination will be held in two shifts in Patna and Muzaffarpur. Applicants should rely on the shift, gate-closing time and reporting instructions mentioned on their admit cards, as candidate-wise timings may differ.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Applicants may also be required to have basic computer knowledge or a prescribed computer application qualification, as specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- The required educational and computer qualifications must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original advertisement.
- Candidates should produce original degree certificates, mark sheets and computer qualification documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be determined with reference to the cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to eligible SC, ST, EBC, BC, women, persons with benchmark disabilities and other reserved categories under the applicable rules.
- Candidates must verify their date of birth and category eligibility from the detailed notification before participating in further stages.
Fees
- The examination fee varies by category and must be checked in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Any applicable payment was required to be made through the prescribed online payment facility during the application period.
- The exam-date notice does not reopen the application or fee-payment window.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for Ex-Cadre Assistant posts includes successive stages designed to assess general aptitude, written ability and computer proficiency:
- Computer Based Preliminary Test: Candidates will appear for the screening examination on September 18, 2026. Performance in this stage will determine eligibility for the next round.
- Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the main examination, which may contain descriptive or subject-based papers as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
- Computer Proficiency Test and Final Verification: Qualified applicants may undergo a computer proficiency assessment, interview or document verification before preparation of the final merit list.
Candidates should note that qualifying standards, negative marking provisions and stage-wise weightage will be governed by the detailed notification and subsequent notices.
How to Apply
The online application period relates to the original recruitment schedule. Registered candidates can now use the following steps to access recruitment updates and download the admit card when released:
- Visit the Patna High Court website at patnahighcourt.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitments or Notices section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the link for Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment 2026.
- To download the hall ticket, click the Assistant preliminary examination admit card link available from September 12, 2026.
- Enter the required login credentials, such as registration number, user ID, password or date of birth.
- Download the admit card and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, shift, reporting time and examination centre.
- Print a clear copy and carry it to the centre with an original valid photo identity document. Candidates should also read the instructions concerning permitted items and reporting requirements.
Applicants facing discrepancies in their admit cards should contact the recruitment authorities through the official communication channel without waiting until the examination day.
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FAQs
1. When will the Patna High Court Assistant Exam 2026 be held?
The Computer Based Preliminary Test will be conducted on September 18, 2026, in two shifts.
2. When will the Assistant admit card be released?
The admit card is scheduled to be available from September 12, 2026, on the Patna High Court website.
3. Where will the preliminary examination be conducted?
The examination will be held at designated centres in Patna and Muzaffarpur. The exact centre, shift and reporting time will appear on the admit card.
