Patna HC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 53 Vacancies

Patna High Court has released notification for 53 Technical Assistant posts under the I.T. Technical Cadre. Candidates with a BCA, ITI, or Diploma in Computer Science/Electronics and 1 year of relevant experience can apply online. Last date to apply is 30 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 per month under Level 5 of the 7th Pay Commission.

Patna High Court Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 53 Posts

The High Court of Judicature at Patna (Patna HC) has invited online applications for 53 Technical Assistant (Group-C) posts under Advertisement No. PHC/01/2026. These positions fall under the Patna High Court I.T. Technical Cadre Rules, 2021. Selected candidates will serve on probation for one year initially. 35% of posts are reserved for women candidates and 4% for Locomotor Disabled candidates among permanent residents of Bihar. This is a great opportunity for IT diploma holders and BCA graduates looking for a stable court job in Bihar.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• Unreserved (General): 24 posts (8 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 8 posts (3 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1 post
• Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): 9 posts (3 reserved for women)
• Backward Classes (BC): 6 posts (2 reserved for women)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 5 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Locomotor Disabled: 2 posts (horizontal reservation across categories)

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

You need one of the following qualifications as on 01 January 2026:

• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
• ITI in a relevant trade — your ITI trade must match the disciplines listed in the syllabus (Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunication, etc.)
• Diploma from a Polytechnic in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Electronics & Communication

Plus, you must have a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience. Make sure your experience aligns with the subjects covered in the syllabus (Annexure-II of the notification).

Nationality

You must be an Indian citizen. Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1972 and persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries are also eligible with a State Government certificate of eligibility.

Age Limit

Your age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 (you must not be born later than 01.01.2008):

• Unreserved & EWS (Male): 18 to 37 years
• Unreserved & EWS (Female): 18 to 40 years
• BC / EBC (Male & Female): 18 to 40 years
• SC / ST (Male & Female): 18 to 42 years
• Central/State Govt employees: Upper age relaxed by 5 years
• Locomotor Disabled: Additional 10 years relaxation over category limit
• High Court serving staff / daily wage / subordinate court / deputation: Upper age limit does not apply

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 5 of 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix
• Pay Range: Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 per month
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other usual allowances as admissible under the rules
• Starting basic pay: Rs 29,200 per month (entry level)

Application Fee

• Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS: Rs 1,100
• SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled: Rs 550 (only for permanent residents of Bihar with valid Domicile Certificate)
• Payment mode: Online only
• Last date for fee payment: 02 May 2026

Note: The fee is non-refundable. Any bank charges or transaction fees for online payment will be borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

The selection happens in 3 main stages (plus a screening test if applicants are too many). Your final merit is calculated out of 330 marks combining Written Test, Skill Test, and Interview.

1. Screening/Preliminary Test (if needed): 100 marks, 2 hours, MCQ-based. Conducted only if applications are on the higher side. Subjects: General Awareness (15 marks), Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (10 marks), General English (15 marks), Computer Applications (60 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 40%. Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for wrong answers. These marks do NOT count toward final merit.
2. Written Test: 200 marks, 2 hours, MCQ-based. Covers domain-specific technical knowledge as per Annexure-II syllabus. Minimum qualifying marks: 80 out of 200 (40%). Six times the vacancies are shortlisted for the next stage.
3. Trade/Skill Test/Work Proficiency Test: 100 marks, 1 hour. Tests your practical/hands-on knowledge. Minimum qualifying marks: 40 out of 100 (40%). Three times the vacancies are shortlisted for Interview.
4. Interview: 30 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 9 out of 30 (30%).

Final merit list is prepared by adding marks from Written Test (200) + Skill Test (100) + Interview (30) = 330 marks total.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website https://patnahighcourt.gov.in and click on the "Recruitments" tab in the left-side menu.
2. Click on "Technical Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026".
3. Click on "Apply Online" and then "New Registration".
4. Fill in your Full Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID. Double-check everything before submitting because once submitted, details cannot be changed.
5. After registration, you will receive your Registration Number and Password via SMS and Email.
6. Log in and fill in Personal Details, then Education Details (your Diploma/BCA/ITI trade must match the specified disciplines), then Experience Details (enter in reverse chronological order).
7. Upload all required documents: Photograph (50-100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG), Signature (10-20 KB), Certificates (50-100 KB each).
8. Pay the application fee online before 02 May 2026.
9. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 01 April 2026
• Application End Date: 30 April 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be notified later
• Admit Card: Will be available on patnahighcourt.gov.in (not sent individually)

• Handle installation, configuration, and maintenance of PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, and other IT peripherals used across court establishments
• Manage computer networks including LAN connectivity, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless network devices within the High Court premises
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting Windows and Linux operating systems on court workstations and servers
• Work on database management tasks including basic SQL queries, data backup, and ensuring data integrity of court records
• Provide technical support to judges, officers, and court staff for day-to-day IT-related issues and e-court applications
• Monitor and maintain web applications, official website content, and cloud-based services used by the High Court
• Follow cybersecurity protocols, install firewalls, manage antivirus systems, and ensure secure data handling practices
• Prepare technical reports, maintain IT inventory records, and assist in procurement of IT hardware and software