Patna High Court Computer Operator Recruitment 2026 — 48 Vacancies

Patna High Court is hiring 48 Computer Operator-cum-Typist (Group-C) posts on a permanent basis. If you have a graduation degree and can type in both English and Hindi, this is your chance to work at one of India's oldest and most respected High Courts. The pay starts at Rs. 25,500 per month (Level 4, 7th PRC) and goes up to Rs. 81,100. The last date to apply online is 16 May 2026.

Patna High Court Computer Operator-cum-Typist Recruitment 2026 — 48 Posts

The High Court of Judicature at Patna has released Advertisement No. PHC/02/2026 dated 10 April 2026 for filling 48 posts (47 fresh + 1 backlog for Locomotor Disabled category). These are Group-C permanent positions in the establishment of the High Court, initially on probation for one year. Out of the total posts, 15 posts are horizontally reserved for women.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 22 + 1 backlog (Locomotor Disabled) — 7 reserved for women
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 04 — 1 reserved for women
• Backward Classes (BC): 05 — 2 reserved for women
• Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): 09 — 3 reserved for women
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 07 — 2 reserved for women
• Total: 48 posts (of which 15 are reserved for women candidates)

Who Can Apply?

You need all three of the following qualifications as on 01.01.2026:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution
• Diploma or Certificate of at least six months' course in Computer Application
• Typing proficiency: 40 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Hindi

Candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years, or hold an NCC 'B' certificate, will get preference at the interview stage.

Candidates must be permanent residents of Bihar to claim category-based age relaxation and reservation benefits.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years as on 01.01.2026 (born not later than 01.01.2008)
• UR/EWS — Male: Maximum 37 years (born not earlier than 02.01.1989)
• UR/EWS — Female: Maximum 40 years (born not earlier than 02.01.1986)
• BC and EBC (Male & Female): Maximum 40 years (born not earlier than 02.01.1986)
• Scheduled Castes (Male & Female): Maximum 42 years (born not earlier than 02.01.1984)
• Locomotor Disabled candidates get an additional 10 years relaxation over their category limit
• Central/Bihar Govt employees get an additional 5 years upper age relaxation

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 4 of the 7th Pay Revision Commission (7th PRC) pay matrix
• Basic Pay Range: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month
• Plus usual allowances as admissible under Patna High Court Officers and Staff Rules

Application Fee

• Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS candidates: Rs. 1,100
• SC / ST / Locomotor Disabled candidates: Rs. 550 (concession for Bihar residents only)
• Payment must be made online only before 19.05.2026
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Screening Test (MCQ-based, if applicants are large in number) — minimum qualifying standard: 40%
2. Written Test — Part A: MCQ-based Objective Type — minimum 40% required
3. Written Test — Part B: English Computer Typing Test — minimum 90% accuracy required
4. Written Test — Part C: Hindi Computer Typing Test — minimum 85% accuracy required
5. Interview — minimum 30% qualifying standard

Final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks secured in the Written Test and Interview combined.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website patnahighcourt.gov.in
2. Click on the recruitment link for Computer Operator-cum-Typist Recruitment 2026 or go directly to the application portal at cdn.digialm.com
3. Register using your correct name, date of birth, mobile number, and email — these cannot be changed after registration
4. Fill in the complete application form and upload required documents/certificates
5. Pay the examination fee online before 19.05.2026
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation receipt

Important Dates

• Notification date: 10 April 2026
• Application start date: 17 April 2026
• Last date for online application: 16 May 2026
• Last date for online fee payment: 19 May 2026
• Date of online examination: To be notified later

• Handle data entry and word processing tasks on computer systems within the High Court establishment
• Prepare and maintain official court documents, orders, and correspondence in both English and Hindi
• Manage digital records, files, and databases accurately as directed by supervising officers
• Support court administration by typing court orders, cause lists, and official communications
• Operate computer peripherals and standard office software for day-to-day court functions
• Assist in scanning, printing, and digitisation of court records and documents
• Maintain confidentiality of all official records and follow High Court conduct rules at all times