Patna High Court Stenographer Result 2026

Patna High Court 

Stenographer Answer Key 2026 - Advt.No: PHC/02/2025 

Short Details of Notification 

Bihar Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

• Application Begin: 21/08/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 19/09/2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 20/09/2025
• Exam Date: 22/12/2025
• Admit Card Available: 15/12/2025
• Answer Key Released: 09/01/2026
• Objection Last Date: 15/01/2026
• Result Announced: 30/01/2026

Application Fee

• General / BC / EBC / EWS: ₹1100/-
• SC / ST / OH: ₹550/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit (as of 01/08/2025):
  • General (Male): 18 – 37 years
  • General (Female) / BC / EBC: 18 – 40 years
  • SC / ST: 18 – 42 years
• Selection Process: Written Examination (Qualifying) + Stenography Skill Test. Objection process open for provisional answer key. Final result after resolving objections.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
• Certificate 1: English Shorthand and English Typing certificate from a recognized institution.
• Certificate 2: Minimum 6-month Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application (DCA).
• Skills Required:
  • English Shorthand speed: 80 WPM
  • English Typing speed: 40 WPM

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 111

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Pay Level: Level 4 (Bihar Government / Patna High Court Rules)
• Pay Matrix: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month.
• Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance
• Other Allowances: Travel Allowance (TA), Children's Education Allowance, and washing allowance.
• Estimated Monthly Gross: ₹42,000 – ₹46,000.
• Estimated In-Hand Salary: ₹36,000 – ₹40,000 (After NPS and professional tax deductions).

Promotion & Career Growth

• Entry Level: Stenographer (Level 4)
• 1st Promotion: Senior Stenographer (Level 6/7)
• 2nd Promotion: Personal Assistant (PA) (Level 8/9)
• 3rd Promotion: Private Secretary (PS)
• Top Level: Senior Private Secretary (SPS) or Administrative Officer roles.
• Probation: New recruits serve a mandatory 1-year probation period before being confirmed as permanent employees.
• Growth Criteria: Promotions are awarded based on seniority-cum-merit, performance reports (ACR), and clearing internal departmental examinations.

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

Phase I: Written Test (Total 250 Marks)

The written test is divided into three distinct parts, conducted in a single sitting:

Part A: English Shorthand-Computer Typing Test (100 Marks)

• Dictation: 320 words at 80 WPM for 4 minutes.
• Revision Time: 7 minutes (to review your shorthand notes).
• Transcription Time: 15 minutes (to type the shorthand into the computer).
• Qualifying Standard: Minimum 85% accuracy required.

Part B: Objective MCQ Test (50 Marks)

• English Language & Grammar: 30 Questions (Spotting errors, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, active/passive voice).
• Basic Computer Science: 20 Questions (MS Office, hardware, shortcuts, internet, security).
• Duration: 30 Minutes.
• Qualifying Standard: Minimum 40% marks (20 out of 50).
• Negative Marking: None

Part C: English Computer Typing Test (100 Marks)

• Task: Type a passage of approx. 400 words at 40 WPM.
• Duration: 10 Minutes.
• Qualifying Standard: Minimum 90% accuracy required.

Phase II: Interview (10 Marks)

• Candidates who qualify for all three parts of the written test (based on accuracy and marks) are called for an interview.
• Qualifying Standard: Minimum 30% marks (3 out of 10).

Exam Centers

• Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Darbhanga & other districts
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate preference during application
• Check official website for exact center list and any changes.

Result Download Process

• Open the official website: patnahighcourt.gov.in
• Go to Recruitments / Notices / Results section
• Find the Stenographer Result link (Result PDF) - Result of the written test of Stenographer Recruitment Examination, 2025.
• Click the link to open the Result PDF
• Download and save the PDF
• Check your roll number in PDF using Ctrl + F and enter your roll number

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