Brief Overview
The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released the Answer Key for the Stenographer Group-C recruitment examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam, conducted on December 22, 2025, can now access the key to review their performance. This release follows the recruitment drive for 111 Stenographer positions, for which applications were accepted until September 19, 2025.
Key Highlights
- Organization: High Court of Judicature at Patna
- Post Name: Stenographer Group-C
- Total Vacancies: 111
- Application Period: August 21, 2025 – September 19, 2025
- Exam Date: December 22, 2025
- Answer Key Release: January 09, 2026
- Selection Process: Written Examination, Interview
- Official Website: patnahighcourt.gov.in
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
Qualification |
| Patna High Court Stenographer |
111 |
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) from a recognized board or university. A certificate in English Shorthand and English Typing is required, along with a Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application of at least six months from a recognized institution. Applicants need a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in English Shorthand and 40 words per minute in English Typing. |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
21 August 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
19 September 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
21 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
15 December 2025 |
| Examination Date |
22 December 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date |
09 January 2026 |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
Applicants were required to pay the following non-refundable application fees:
- For UR/ EWS/ BC/ EBC Candidates: ₹ 1100/-
- For SC / ST, OH Candidates: ₹ 550/-
Payment could be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Age Limit (as on January 01, 2025)
The minimum age required was 18 Years. The maximum age varied by category:
- UR/ EWS (Male): 37 Years
- UR/ EWS/ BC/ EBC (Female): 40 Years
- BC/ EBC (Male): 40 Years
- SC/ ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
- All Categories (with applicable relaxation): 47 Years
Age relaxation was provided as per the rules and regulations of the Patna High Court.
How to Download the Answer Key
Candidates eager to check their performance can follow these steps to download the Patna High Court Stenographer Answer Key 2026:
- Open your preferred internet browser on your device.
- Navigate to the official website of the Patna High Court (patnahighcourt.gov.in).
- On the homepage, locate the "Recruitment / Latest Notifications / Answer Key" section.
- Find and click on the specific notification or link for "Patna High Court Stenographer Answer Key 2026."
- You may be redirected to a login page. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number.
- Provide your Date of Birth / Password if prompted.
- Complete the captcha verification code displayed on the screen.
- Click the "Submit / Login" button to view your answer key.
- Download the Answer Key PDF to your device for review.
- It is advisable to take a printout for future reference and comparison with your responses.
