Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for 68 vacancies of Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C Post) in Level-4 of the 7th Pay Matrix.
- Initial probation period of one year with standard allowances as per Patna High Court rules.
- Post offers a salary range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month.
- Includes horizontal reservation for women (35%) and locomotor disabled candidates (4%).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or eligible refugee/PIO as per government norms.
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years as of 01.01.2026 (born on or after 02.01.2008).
- Upper age limit varies by category: 37 years (Unreserved/EWS Male), 40 years (Unreserved/EWS Female/BC/EBC), 42 years (SC/ST).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for government employees, 10 years for locomotor disabled candidates (with valid certificate).
- Educational qualification: Graduate in any discipline + 6-month computer application course certificate.
- Physical fitness: Must be mentally and physically fit; medical certificate required at joining.
- Marital status: Male candidates with multiple wives or female candidates married to men with living wives are ineligible.
- Character: Must possess good moral character; disqualification for past dismissals or serious criminal convictions.
- Domicile: Candidates must be permanent residents of Bihar for reservation benefits (except for general category).

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection involves three stages: Written Test, Computer Proficiency Test, and Interview.
- Preliminary/Screening Test (if applicable) to shortlist candidates for the Written Test.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Preliminary Test (if conducted), 40% in Written Test, 40% in Computer Proficiency Test, and 30% in Interview.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in MCQ-based tests.
- Final merit list prepared based on Written Test and Interview marks, adhering to reservation policies.
- Medical examination for locomotor disabled candidates to verify disability percentage.
- Selected candidates must join within the specified period; delayed joining affects seniority.

📊 Key Information

Organization	High Court of Judicature at Patna
Location / State	Bihar
Job Location	Patna, Bihar (Examination centers across Bihar)
Category Eligibility	General, SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and Locomotor Disabled (4% horizontal reservation)
Experience Required	No prior experience required.
Application Start	28 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 August 2026

📊 PHC Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Ex-Cadre Assistant (Unreserved)	29
Ex-Cadre Assistant (SC)	11
Ex-Cadre Assistant (ST)	1
Ex-Cadre Assistant (EBC)	12
Ex-Cadre Assistant (BC)	8
Ex-Cadre Assistant (EWS)	7
Total	68

📁 Required Documents

- Scanned copies of educational certificates (Graduation and Computer Application Course).
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC) issued by competent Bihar government authority.
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for BC/EBC candidates.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate (valid for 1 year) for EWS candidates.
- Domicile/Permanent Residence Certificate for reservation benefits.
- Disability Certificate (40% or more disability) for locomotor disabled candidates.
- Passport-sized photographs (recent color) and identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN Card).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer for government employees.
- Affidavit and Gazette notification for name change (if applicable).
- All certificates must be valid on the application submission date (27.08.2026).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Unreserved: 29 posts (10 reserved for women).
SC: 11 posts (4 reserved for women).
ST: 1 post (0 reserved for women).
EBC: 12 posts (4 reserved for women).
BC: 8 posts (3 reserved for women).
EWS: 7 posts (2 reserved for women).
Total: 68 posts (23 reserved for women).
3 posts reserved for locomotor disabled candidates (4% horizontal reservation).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the Ex-Cadre Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2026?

A. Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific refugee/immigrant criteria. They must be at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2026, and not exceed the age limits based on their category. A graduate degree and a 6-month computer application course are required.

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Ex-Cadre Assistant post?

A. There are 68 vacancies for the Ex-Cadre Assistant (Group-C Post) in Level-4 of the pay matrix, with horizontal reservations for women and locomotor disabled candidates.

Q. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

A. The selection process includes a Preliminary/Screening Test (if applicable), a Written Test, a Computer Proficiency Test, and an Interview. Candidates must qualify in all stages with minimum marks.

Q. What are the important dates for the application process?

A. Online applications start on July 28, 2026, and the last date for submission is August 27, 2026. The last date for fee payment is August 30, 2026. The examination date will be notified later.

Q. Is there any relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved categories?

A. Yes, there is a 5-year relaxation for candidates employed under the Central or Bihar Government. Locomotor disabled candidates receive an additional 10-year relaxation, subject to producing a valid disability certificate.