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Patna High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2023 offered 51 posts. Check eligibility, shorthand speed, salary, exam pattern and final result updates.
The High Court of Judicature at Patna issued Advertisement No. PHC/02/2023 on 31 July 2023 for recruitment to 51 Stenographer (Group-C) posts. The vacancies comprised 8 regular and 43 backlog posts. Online applications were accepted from 3 August to 24 August 2023, with fee payment permitted up to 26 August 2023. The Computer Based Written Test was held on 30 September 2023. The final result was published on 14 March 2024. This recruitment is closed.
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Patna |
| Post | Stenographer (Group-C) |
| Advertisement Number | PHC/02/2023 |
| Total Vacancies | 51 (8 regular + 43 backlog) |
| Pay Level | Level 4, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 plus admissible allowances |
| Probation | One year initially |
| Application Mode | Online (closed) |
| Application Dates | 3 August to 24 August 2023 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 August 2023 |
| Written Examination | 30 September 2023 |
| Final Result | 14 March 2024 |
| Current Status | Final result published; two appointments subsequently cancelled |
| Official Website | patnahighcourt.gov.in |
The Patna High Court published the final result for Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2023 under Advertisement No. PHC/02/2023 on 14 March 2024. The Court's notice stated that 12 candidates who met the minimum qualifying standards in the computer-based written test were called for interview. The final result was prepared after considering candidates who also met the minimum qualifying standard in the interview.
On 30 May 2024, the High Court published a further notice cancelling the selection/appointment of two candidates. Candidates should consult the official result notice and the subsequent cancellation notice for the authoritative record. The recruitment application process is closed.
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 6 (3 backlog) | 2 (1 backlog) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 (18 backlog) | 8 (8 backlog) |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 (2 backlog) | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 15 (13 backlog) | 8 (8 backlog) |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 8 (7 backlog) | 4 (4 backlog) |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 22 |
Three posts were horizontally reserved for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates in their respective categories. Reservation benefits under Bihar categories were subject to the domicile and certificate requirements in the advertisement.
Applicants were required to possess all the following qualifications as on 1 January 2023:
Territorial Army service of at least two years or an NCC 'B' Certificate was a preferential qualification, other things being equal, at the interview stage.
The minimum age was 18 years as on 1 January 2023. The category-wise maximum age limit was:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved / EWS Female | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (Male and Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male and Female) | 42 years |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (locomotor), all listed categories | 47 years |
The upper-age limit for eligible Central Government or Bihar Government employees was relaxable by five years. Category-based age relaxation and reservation benefits were subject to Bihar domicile and the relevant certificate conditions. A candidate claiming more than one relaxation could receive only the most beneficial applicable relaxation.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹1,100 |
| SC / ST / OH | ₹550 |
The fee was payable online and was non-refundable. The concession for SC/ST/OH candidates was available to eligible candidates of Bihar only. Bank or transaction charges, if any, were payable by the applicant.
The Stenographer post was placed in Level 4 of the 7th Pay Revision matrix, with a pay range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100, plus usual allowances admissible under the Patna High Court service rules. The appointment was initially subject to a probation period of one year.
The recruitment process consisted of the following stages:
| Test | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Objective Written Test | 40% |
| English Shorthand-Typing | 85% accuracy |
| English Typing | 90% accuracy |
| Interview | 30% |
Final selection was based on the marks secured in the written test and interview, subject to qualifying the prescribed skill tests and other eligibility requirements. A select list and waiting panel were to be prepared according to merit.
The Computer Based Written Test was conducted on 30 September 2023 in a single shift at examination centres in Patna and Muzaffarpur. The High Court uploaded admit cards on its official website and notified eligible candidates by SMS and email. Candidates were instructed to bring a printed admit card, original photo identity proof and a photocopy of the identity proof. A passport-size photograph had to be pasted in the space provided on the admit card.
The advertisement announced 51 Group-C Stenographer posts, including 8 regular vacancies and 43 backlog vacancies.
The online application deadline was 24 August 2023. The last date for online fee payment was 26 August 2023.
Applicants needed to pass Class 12, hold recognised English shorthand and typing certificates, complete at least a six-month computer application course, and meet the shorthand and typing speed requirements.
The minimum English shorthand speed was 80 words per minute, with a minimum English typing speed of 40 words per minute.
The Computer Based Written Test was held on 30 September 2023 at centres in Patna and Muzaffarpur.
The Patna High Court published the final result notice on 14 March 2024.
The High Court's notice dated 9 February 2024 stated that 12 candidates who met the minimum qualifying standards in the computer-based written test were called for interview.
Visit the Patna High Court recruitment page and open the final result notice under Advertisement No. PHC/02/2023.
Note: The 2023 recruitment is closed and its final result was published in March 2024. The Patna High Court later issued a separate Stenographer recruitment under Advertisement No. PHC/02/2025. Do not confuse the 2023 recruitment with the later 2025 examination. Use the official High Court website for any appointment-related clarification.