Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 111 Posts
Posted on: August 22, 2025Patna High Court has published the official notification for Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025, for which there are 111 vacancies comprising 68 regular and 43 backlog posts. The recruitment is for Group-C Stenographer grade in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) under the 7th PRC with admissible allowances. Candidates having a 12th pass qualification, English shorthand and typing certificate, a 6-month computer course and the desired typing/shorthand speed are eligible. The age criteria differ by category with relaxations as per Bihar government regulations. The process of selection comprises written test (shorthand, typing and objective exam) and interview. The shortlisted candidates will be appointed in Patna and put on one-year probation.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Posts | Horizontally Reserved for Women (Backlog) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer | Unreserved | 31 | 1 | 32 | 11 (1 Backlog) |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 (3 Backlog) | |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 12 | 14 | 26 | 13 (8 Backlog) | |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 19 | 30 | 12 (8 Backlog) | |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Posts | 68 | 43 | 111 | 44 (20 Backlog) | |
Eligibility Criteria for Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Stenographer (Group-C Post) |
|
Important Dates
- Application Begin: August 21, 2025
- Last Date for Apply: September 19, 2025
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 01/01/2025) |
| Unreserved & EWS (Male) | 37 years (born on or after 2nd January, 1988) |
| Unreserved & EWS (Female) | 40 years (born on or after 2nd January, 1985) |
| Backward Classes (BC) / Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) – Male & Female | 40 years (born on or after 2nd January, 1985) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) – Male & Female | 42 years (born on or after 2nd January, 1983) |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH – All Categories) | 47 years (born on or after 2nd January, 1978) |
Additional Age Relaxation
- 5 years for candidates employed by the Central or Bihar Government
- No age limit for current High Court employees or deputation
- Only one relaxation can be claimed, whichever is most beneficial
Application Fee
- Unreserved/BC/EBC/EWS: Rs. 1,100/-
- SC/ST/OH (Bihar Residents): Rs. 550/-
- Application Mode: Online payment only.
- Note: Fees are non-refundable. Concessions apply only to SC/ST/OH candidates from Bihar. Candidates bear additional bank transaction charges.
Pay Scale
- Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/- (Pay Level 4, 7th PRC) plus usual allowances.
Selection Process
- Written Test – 250 Marks, 66 Minutes
- Part-A: English Shorthand Computer Typing Test – 80 wpm, 320 words, 100 Marks, 85% Accuracy, 26 Minutes (4 min typing + 7 min revision + 15 min transcription)
- Part-B: MCQ-Based Objective Test – English Language & Grammar (30 Marks), Computer Awareness (20 Marks), Minimum 40%, 30 Minutes
- Part-C: English Typing Test – 40 wpm, 400 words, 100 Marks, 90% Accuracy, 10 Minutes
- Interview – 10 Marks, Minimum 30%
Steps to Apply for Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
- Go to www.patnahighcourt.gov.in and go to the “Recruitments” section.
- Click on “Stenographer Recruitment Examination, 2025” and choose “Apply Online.”
- Register by entering your full name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email ID.
- Access your account using the provided registration number and password.
- Enter personal, communication, qualification and experience information.
- Required Documents: Photograph, signature, 10th & 12th certificates/marksheets, graduation (if any), domicile/ caste/ EWS/ NCL (if applicable), computer application certificate and English shorthand & typing certificate in the prescribed format and size.
- Verify all details, submit the form and complete the online payment.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
FAQs
Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 consists of 111 vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their online application via the official website after clearing the eligibility criteria, age limit and education qualification prior to submitting an application.
Yes, eligible candidates can apply online for Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025. Application involves filling up the form, uploading documents and fee as per the amount decided within the scheduled time limit.
Applicants should have passed 12th or graduation with stenography and computer typing proficiency. Precise educational and technical qualifications are defined in the official notification of Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025.
Important Links for Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Don’t Miss This: Browse All Bihar Government Job Vacancies – Stay Ahead with Aavedan.co
