Patna High Court Computer Operator cum Typist Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 48 Group-C Posts in Bihar
Patna High Court has released the latest Computer Operator cum Typist recruitment notification (Advertisement No. PHC/02/2026) for 48 Group-C vacancies. This is a very stable state government job for graduates with typing skills — Pay Level-4 with salary of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 plus all Bihar government allowances. Candidates seeking government jobs in Bihar should definitely grab this opportunity.
Online applications opened on 17 April 2026 and will close on 16 May 2026. The recruitment includes 35% horizontal reservation for women of Bihar and 4% horizontal reservation for persons with Locomotor Disability (including 1 backlog post). This article covers the complete vacancy break-up, eligibility rules, typing test details, selection process, and step-by-step apply-online guide on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What are the Key Highlights of Patna High Court Typist Recruitment 2026?
Patna High Court is the High Court of Judicature at Patna, Bihar — a permanent constitutional body and one of the oldest High Courts of India. Selected candidates work in the High Court’s administrative office (Group-C, Class-III) with long-term career growth and pension benefits.
- Post Name: Computer Operator cum Typist (Group-C)
- Advertisement No.: PHC/02/2026 (dated 10/04/2026)
- Total Vacancies: 48 (47 + 1 backlog Locomotor Disabled)
- Pay Scale: Level-4, ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (7th Pay Commission)
- Job Location: Patna, Bihar
- Last Date to Apply: 16 May 2026
What is the Vacancy Breakdown for Patna High Court Typist 2026?
Only candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar can avail reservation benefits. Category-wise vacancies are as follows.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 + 1 backlog |
| EWS | 4 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 5 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7 |
| Total | 48 |
Horizontal reservation: 35% for women (15 posts) and 4% for Locomotor Disabled candidates (3 posts, including 1 backlog). There are no ST vacancies, but ST candidates remain eligible for fee concession.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for Patna HC Typist Recruitment 2026?
Please meet both the educational and typing speed requirements before applying. The application will be rejected if any qualification is missing. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs, this is a perfect match for your profile.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a University or Institute recognised by the Government of India or the Bihar Government.
- Six-month Computer Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised institute — covering word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet, and MS Office.
- Typing Speed: English typing at 40 words per minute (wpm) and Hindi typing at 30 wpm on a computer.
- Hindi typing must be on Remington Gail keyboard layout using Mangal font.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 37 years (UR male), 40 years (UR female / BC / EBC male), 42 years (BC / EBC female / SC / ST male / SC / ST female)
- Locomotor Disabled candidates: additional 10 years relaxation
- Government employees (Bihar): additional 5 years relaxation
What is the Salary for Patna HC Computer Operator 2026?
The salary is offered in Pay Level-4 of the 7th Pay Commission (Bihar State Pay Matrix). It comes with all standard allowances, making it a very attractive stable state government job.
- Pay Level: Level-4
- Pay Band: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
- Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other admissible allowances as per Bihar Government rules.
In-hand range: Starting basic around ₹25,500 plus allowances — gross pay typically comes to around ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 per month in the first year, rising with annual increments.
Additional benefits include medical cover, leave travel concession (LTC), pension under NPS, gratuity, and high job security.
What is the Selection Process for Patna HC Typist 2026?
Selection is based on written examination and typing test. There is no interview for general merit — typing skill is the deciding factor.
- Preliminary Test (Conditional) — If the number of applicants is very high, the Court may conduct a screening Preliminary Test. Marks of this test will NOT be counted towards final merit.
- Written Test (250 Marks, 50 minutes) — Consists of three parts: Part-A (MCQ, 50 marks) covers General Knowledge, General English, General Hindi, Mathematics, and Reasoning with no negative marking; Part-B (English Typing, 100 marks) tests your English typing speed and accuracy; Part-C (Hindi Typing, 100 marks) tests Hindi typing in Mangal font with Remington Gail layout.
- Interview (10 marks) — Only candidates who clear the written test and typing test are called for interview.
- Document Verification — Final merit list is prepared based on Written + Interview marks. Tie-breaker: higher Written Test marks, then older candidate age.
For exam preparation, check the syllabus and preparation strategy resources on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for Patna High Court Typist 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the official Patna High Court portal. Follow these steps carefully.
- Visit the official Patna High Court recruitment page at the official site. (link provided below)
- Click on “Apply Online for Computer Operator cum Typist (PHC/02/2026)” and start a new registration.
- Enter your name, email, mobile number, and create a password to get the registration number.
- Log in and fill the full application form — personal details, address, qualifications, typing speed, and category.
- Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression, qualification certificates, and caste/residence certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the final application before 16 May 2026. Fee payment is allowed up to 19 May 2026. Take a printout of the submitted form.
What are the Important Dates for Patna HC Typist 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 May 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Written Test Date | To be notified |
What is the Application Fee for Patna HC Typist 2026?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / BC / EBC / EWS | ₹1,100 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Locomotor) of Bihar | ₹550 |
Payment is online only — debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI are accepted. Fee is non-refundable. All reservation and fee concession benefits apply only to permanent residents of Bihar.
Essential Links — Patna High Court Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Patna HC Computer Operator 2026
- Visit Patna High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Bihar Telegram Channel
This Patna High Court Computer Operator cum Typist Recruitment 2026 is a great long-term opportunity for graduates with good typing speed. With 48 permanent Group-C posts and a respectable ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 pay band, the competition will be tough — so practise your typing speed daily and submit your application before 16 May 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Bihar government job notifications and admit card updates.