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ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION, 2023

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Advertisement No.- PHC/01/2023 Dated: 03rd February, 2023

Important Dates
Date for commencement of submission of online application : 06.02.2023
Last date for submission of online application : 07.03.2023
Last date for making online fee payment : 09.03.2023
Date of Preliminary Test : 30.04.2023 (Tentative)

1. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment to 550 (Five
Hundred Fifty) vacant posts of Assistant (Group-B Post) in Level 7 (`44900/- to
`142400/-) of pay matrix of 7th PRC plus usual allowances as admissible under the Patna
High Court Officers and Staff (Recruitment, Appointment, Promotion and Other
Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 2021 as amended from time to time, in the
Establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Patna (hereinafter referred to as ‘High
Court’) initially on probation for a period of one year under the terms and conditions
mentioned below :-

Horizontally
Sl. Total number of
Category reserved posts
No. posts
for women
1. Unreserved 236+2 (Backlog) 76
2. Scheduled Castes (SC) 88 33
3. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 05 02
4. Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) 99 39
5. Backward Classes (BC) 66 22
6. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 54 17
Total 548+2 (Backlog) 189
Out of total 550 posts, 22 (twenty-two) posts shall be horizontally reserved for
Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates in their respective category.
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Willing candidates may apply online through the link provided on the official website
i.e. www.patnahighcourt.gov.in only. The Application Form through any other mode shall
not be accepted. The link shall remain active from 06.02.2023 to 07.03.2023 till 23:59 hrs.,
after which the link shall be disabled.

Only one application shall be submitted by each candidate. In case, more than one
Application i.e. multiple Application Forms are submitted by the same candidate, then the
last application form correct in all respect shall only be taken into account for considering
his/ her candidature.

Only such candidate shall be considered for selection who participates in all the
stages of the Examination, and no exemption shall be granted to any candidate including
that of OH Category from appearing in any part/ stage of the Examination for reasons
whatsoever.

Number of Vacancies is purely tentative in nature and the High Court reserves the
right to alter the same.

2. Eligibility Criteria :-

(i) Nationality-

A candidate for recruitment to the post of Assistant must be-

(a) A citizen of India, or

(b) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1972 with the
intention of permanently settling in India, or
(c) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and
East African countries of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika) and Zambia with the
intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to category (b) or (c) above must be a

person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the State
Government.

Provided also that, if a candidate belongs to category (c) above, no certificate

of eligibility will be issued for a period of more than one year and such a candidate
can be retained in service after a period of one year only if he has acquired Indian
citizenship.

Note - A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary but the same has
neither been issued nor refused, may be admitted to an examination or interview
and he/ she may also be provisionally appointed subject to the necessary certificate
being obtained by him/ her or issued in his/ her favour.

(ii) Character :- The character of a candidate must be such as to render suitable in all
respect for appointment to the service in the High Court. The decision of the
Appointing Authority in this regard shall be final.
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Note - Person terminated/ dismissed by the Government or by a Local Authority or a

Corporation owned or controlled by the Government or convicted of serious
offences (other than those punishable with only fine) by Court of law will be
deemed to be ineligible for the recruitment.

(iii) Marital Status :- A male candidate who has more than one wife alive or a female
candidate who has married a person already having a wife alive shall not be eligible
for the recruitment.

(iv) Physical fitness :- No person shall be recruited unless he/ she is in good mental
and physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the
efficient performance on his/ her official duties. Before a candidate recruited directly
is appointed to the establishment, he/ she shall be required to produce a medical
certificate of physical fitness issued under the signature of a Medical Officer (not
below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of a Government Hospital) at the time of
joining the post.

Provided that no person under Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) category

shall be recruited unless he/ she is in good mental health and physically fit except to
the extent of his/ her disability.

(v) Age limit:- A candidate for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant must not be
below 18 years of age as on the 1st January, 2023 i.e. a candidate must not be born
later than 01.01.2005.

The category-wise permissible upper age limit is as follows:-

Category
Category Maximum Age
Code
01 Unreserved & EWS 37 years
(Male) (born not earlier than 02.01.1986)
02 Unreserved & EWS 40 years
(Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1983)
03 BC / EBC 40 years
(Male & Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1983)
04 SC/ ST 42 years
(Male & Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1981)
OH (locomotor) 47 years
05 (Unreserved/ EWS/ (born not earlier than 02.01.1976)
EBC/ BC/ SC/ ST)
Upper age limit for those in employment under Central Government or
Government of Bihar shall be relaxable by 5 years.*

The age limit shall not apply to a person already serving in the establishment
of the High Court or a person engaged on daily wages or those working in the
Courts subordinate to this Court or placed on deputation.
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CANDIDATES CLAIMING AGE RELAXATION IN MORE THAN ONE

CATEGORY WILL BE ENTITLED TO ONLY ONE OF THE RELAXATION
WHICHEVER IS MORE BENEFICIAL TO THEM.

*Relaxation in upper age limit by virtue of their category shall be

provided to the residents of Bihar only. Candidates availing such
relaxation shall have to produce Domicile/ Residential Certificate
alongwith their respective Caste/ Category/ Non Creamy Layer Certificate
at the time of document verification.

3. Minimum Qualification :- The applicant must possess following essential qualification/

eligibility conditions for the post of Assistant as on 01st January, 2023:

(i) Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University/ Institution.

(ii) Diploma/ Certificate of at least six month’s course in Computer Application from a
recognised Institution.

4. Preferential Qualification:- A candidate –

(i) who has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period for two years, or
(ii) who has obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet Corps
shall, other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct
recruitment to the establishment at the time of interview.

5. Reservation :- Vertical Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), Backward Classes (BC) and Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS) of the State of Bihar shall be applicable in following manner :-

Category Percentage of
Category
Code Reservation
01 Scheduled Castes 16%
02 Scheduled Tribes 01%
03 Extremely Backward Classes 18%
04 Backward Classes 12%
05 Economically Weaker Sections 10%
Horizontal Reservation for Women candidates and Orthopedically Handicapped
candidates shall be applicable in the following manner :-

Women Candidates 35%

Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) 04%
The posts reserved for women candidates under horizontal reservation
category shall be filled up by male candidates of respective category if women
candidates do not obtain the minimum cut-off marks fixed for them by the High
Court or the number of women candidates is insufficient.

The selected OH candidates shall be adjusted against their respective

category.
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Benefits of caste based reservation shall be given only to the candidates

who are domicile of Bihar subject to production of Domicile and Category
Certificate issued by Competent Authority as recognized by Law or Relevant
Rules of State of Bihar. The permanent address furnished in the application
form shall be considered as domicile for the purpose of reservation.

If the applicant does not claim reservation or mention his/ her category
in the proper place of application form, he/she will not be given the benefit of
reservation. After final submission of the application form, any request with
regard to change of category shall not be entertained.

The candidate who fails to produce Domicile/ Category Certificate shall

not be entitled to the benefits of reservation. Such candidates shall be treated as
General (Unreserved) category candidates. In case of women candidates, caste
certificate issued from father’s side shall only be treated as valid.

Candidates claiming reservation against SC/ ST category shall be required to

submit Domicile Certificate and their respective Category Certificate issued by the
competent authority as and when asked for.

Candidates seeking reservation under BC/ EBC category shall have to produce
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for the purpose of employment in the Government of Bihar
in addition to the Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority as and when
asked for.

Income and Asset Certificate issued by the competent authority for the year 2022-
23 has to be produced by the candidates who claim reservation under Economically
Weaker Sections (EWS) Category, failing which they shall be treated as General
(Unreserved) Category candidate.

Only such person would be eligible for reservation under Orthopedically

Handicapped (OH) quota who is having not less than 40% (forty percent) of relevant
disability. Applicants claiming benefit of reservation under Orthopedically Handicapped
quota shall be required to submit a Disability Certificate issued by the Competent
Authority as per relevant rules as and when asked for.

Note: There is no provision for Scribe or extra time in any part/ stage of examination for
the Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) Candidates.

6. Mode of Selection :-

(i) Preliminary Test (Multiple Choice Question Based Objective Type)

(ii) Written Test (Descriptive Type)
(iii) Computer Proficiency Test
(iv) Interview.

7. Minimum Qualifying Standard :- The minimum qualifying standard shall be :-

(i) 40% marks in Preliminary Test

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(ii) 40% marks in each section of Written Test

(iii) 30% marks in Interview.

8. Syllabus and Scheme of Examination :- The Syllabus and Scheme of Examination is

enclosed at Annexure- I.

9. Examination Fee :- Candidates are required to pay the fee in following manner :-

Sl. No. Category Amount

(i) Unreserved/ BC/ EBC/ EWS Candidates `1200.00
(ii) SC/ ST/ OH Candidates `600.00

Note:- (a) Payment of fee shall be accepted through online mode only.
(b) Application without prescribed fee shall not be considered.
(c) Examination Fee once paid shall not be refunded. No request for refund of fee
once remitted by the candidate will be entertained under any circumstances.
(d) Concession of fee shall be provided to the SC/ST/OH candidates of Bihar only.
(e) Any kind of service, processing, transaction charges or any other amount
charged by the bank for online transaction will be borne by the candidates.

10. Centre of Examination:-

(i) A candidate must indicate name of the City(ies) in the online Application Form in
which he/ she desires to take the Examination.

(ii) Detail about the Cities in which Examination Centres are to be allocated, is
enclosed at Annexure-II.
(iii) A candidate has to give option for three cities, in the order of preference. No
request for change in Examination City/ Centre will be considered later under any
circumstances. Hence, the candidates should select the City, carefully and indicate
the same correctly in their applications.
(iv) The High Court will endeavour to accommodate the candidates in cities opted by
them. However, the High Court reserves the right to cancel any Centre/ City and
ask the candidates of that Centre/ City to appear from any other Centre/ City.
High Court also reserves the right to divert candidates of any Centre/ City to other
Centre/ City in administrative exigency.

11. Procedure for appointment :-

(i) The date of examination indicated in the advertisement is purely tentative in

nature. Any change in the schedule of examination shall be brought to the notice
of candidates only through the official website of the High Court. No personal
communication shall be made in this regard.

(ii) The High Court reserves the right to bring about changes in the selection
procedure/ scheme of Examination.

(iii) There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking/ scrutiny of the answer
sheet/ score. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
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(iv) A candidate must secure the minimum qualifying standard in the Preliminary
Test for being considered to get shortlisted for Written Test.

(v) Only those candidates shall be considered for selection who secure the minimum
qualifying standard in the Written Test as well as the Interview and also qualify
at the Computer Proficiency Test.

(vi) Selection will be made on the basis of marks secured by the candidate in written
test & interview and accordingly a select list as well as a panel (waiting list) shall
be prepared.

(vii) If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the candidate securing higher
marks in the written test will be placed above and if the marks obtained in the
written test are also equal, then the candidate born earlier will be placed above.

(viii) Such panel (waiting list) shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date
of its approval by the Competent Authority and may be extended for another one
year in case of exigency.

(ix) The appointee shall have to join within the period specified in the appointment
letter. Joining time may be extended upon the satisfaction of the Appointing
Authority.

Provided that the appointee who joins after the period specified in the
appointment letter and beyond the extension period, if any, his/ her seniority shall
be determined on the basis of his/ her date of joining.

12. General Instructions :-

(i) The High Court reserves right to alter the number of vacancies, modify
Examination process and fix the minimum cut off marks without assigning any
reason thereof. All instructions are to be complied with strictly by the
candidates at every stage of the Test/ Examination.

(ii) Decision of the High Court shall be final in all matters relating to Eligibility,
Acceptance or Rejection of the applications/ candidature of any applicant,
Penalty for false information, Mode of Examination process, Allotment of
Examination centres, Selection and Appointment to the post etc.

(iii) Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the High Court i.e.
www.patnahighcourt.gov.in regularly for latest updated information and other
references.

(iv) Candidates must read carefully the Detailed Advertisement with

General Instructions, Syllabus and Scheme of Examination (Annexure-
I), List of examination centres (Annexure-II) and How to Apply
(Annexure- III) given in the advertisement for filling the online
Application Form. Candidates not complying with the Instructions
shall be summarily disqualified.
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(v) Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ ST/ EBC/ BC/ EWS/
OH must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility
prescribed in the advertisement. They should also be in possession of the
certificates in the format as prescribed by the State Government, in support of
their claim.

(vi) Candidates are advised to fill up the online application form very carefully and
re-check the data filled prior to its submission. Information such as their Name,
Contact details/ Address, e-mail ID, Category, OH Status, Educational
Qualification details, Date of Birth, etc. provided by the candidates in the
Online Application Form shall be treated as final. The Candidates shall fill their
complete postal address with PIN Code. Any request for change in such
particulars after final submission shall not be considered, in any manner.

(vii) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn, once it is submitted

successfully.

(viii) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be
rejected.

(ix) In case, multiple application forms are submitted by a candidate, the

last application form correct in all respect shall only be accepted and
the fee deposited with earlier applications shall not be adjusted/
refunded under any circumstances.

(x) Candidates are also advised in their own interest to apply online well
before the closing date and not wait for the last date of submission to
avoid possibility of link failure or any other technical issues
whatsoever. There shall not be any responsibility of the High Court if
any candidate fails to finally submit the application form before the
last date of submission on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other
reason beyond its control.

(xi) In case it is found at any time in future that a Candidate has used/ uploaded the
photograph and/ or signature of someone else in his/ her Application Form/
Admit Card or he/ she has tampered his/ her Admit Card/ result, these acts of
the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means.

(xii) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or his/ her identity
is proved to be false at any time in the future, he/ she may, in addition to
disqualification, face penal action as per the law applicable.

(xiii) In case, it is found at any stage of the recruitment process that a candidate does
not fulfill the eligibility norms and/ or that he/ she has suppressed/ twisted or
truncated any material facts, his/ her candidature shall stand cancelled without
giving any reason and notice to the candidate concerned. If any of these
shortcomings is detected even after appointment, his/ her service will be liable
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to be terminated and he/ she will be liable to punishment through proceedings

as decided by the Competent Authority.

(xiv) The candidates are required to fill the Online Application Form with correct and
complete information carefully. If any incomplete or false information is
furnished, then the candidate will be solely responsible for the same and on the
basis of false and incomplete information, the Application Form shall be rejected
at any stage of the selection process without giving any reason/ notice. On
furnishing any false certificate or indicating wrong category in the application
form or in case of any other default, the High Court may reject the candidature
at any stage of the selection.

(xv) Candidates must disclose the details of any criminal proceeding initiated or
First Information Report (FIR) lodged against them or any punishment
awarded to them. Concealment of such information may disqualify and entail
cancellation of their candidature.

(xvi) Print out of On-line Application Form or hard copies of certificates/mark sheets
are not required to be submitted. Candidates shall have to produce all the
required documents pertaining to eligibility for verification as and when asked
for by the High Court, failing which he/ she shall be disqualified.

(xvii) Candidates must keep print out of On-line Application Form, E-Admit
Card and at least 08 (eight) copies of coloured passport size
photograph identical with the photograph uploaded in Online
Application Form and produce the same, alongwith all the required
certificates, at the time of interview for verification of the documents.

(xviii) Candidates shall appear in the examination at their own cost at the
allotted Examination Centre on the date/ shift and time indicated in
their respective Admit Cards, which would be issued in due course
through official Website of the High Court only. Admit Cards shall not
be dispatched to the candidates individually. The High Court shall not
be responsible for any loss/ injury caused to the candidates in course of
appearing in the examination.

(xix) Selection of a candidate in the Examination is provisional, subject to being

found eligible for selection.

(xx) Candidates are required to keep with them at least two passport size
recent colour photograph (as uploaded in the on-line application form),
one identity proof (Photo-Identity Card viz. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID
Card, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, any other ID Card issued
by the Central/ State Government or/ and 10th Certificate) having name,
father’s name and date of birth of the candidate, alongwith the admit
card issued to the candidate, and shall produce the same on demand at
the time of examination at the centre. The details mentioned on the ID
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Card must match the details appearing on the admit card, else the
candidate may be denied entry into the examination hall.

(xxi) Mobile Phone, Pager, Bluetooth device, any other electronic device, all
kind of watches or any other communication device is not allowed
inside the premises where the examination is to be conducted. Any
infringement of these instructions may entail suitable actions/
restrictions as the High Court may deem fit and proper including
debarment from future examinations.

(xxii) Merely appearing and qualifying in Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2023

does not confer any right to the candidate to get appointment.

(xxiii) Canvassing in any form and/ or use of unfair means during the examinations
shall disqualify the candidature of the applicant and the result of the
Candidates shall not be declared (and may be cancelled).

(xxiv) All the candidates who are already employed in Central Government or State
Government or in any Central Government or State Government Public
Undertaking and/ or in any type of other organization established or governed
by the Central Government or State Government will apply online after seeking
permission from their employer. They will have to produce “NO OBJECTION
CERTIFICATE (NOC)” from their respective Cadre Controlling Authorities,
failing which his/ her selection may be cancelled by the High Court.

(xxv) A candidate claiming reservation and/ or relaxation shall have to produce

Certificate issued by Competent Authority in prescribed proforma, in support of
his/ her claim. Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidate shall have to submit
certificate issued by the Competent Authority/ Board indicating physical
disability not less than 40%.

(xxvi) It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the

examination, it does not imply that the candidate's eligibility has been verified.
It does not vest any right with such candidates to get appointment. The
eligibility is subject to final verification by the Competent Authority. The
candidate shall satisfy his/her eligibility before applying online and shall be
personally responsible, in case, he/she is not found eligible to apply as per the
given eligibility criteria.

(xxvii) Information uploaded on the official website of the High Court shall not be
provided to the candidates or any other person under the Right to Information
Act, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as R.T.I. Act) read with the Patna High Court
(Right to Information) Rules, 2005 as amended from time to time. The
information uploaded on the official website of the High Court shall remain
available for a specific period only. Therefore, the candidates are advised to
download the uploaded information and keep it with them for future reference,
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if any. During the course of recruitment, neither any application under the
R.T.I. Act shall be entertained nor any information shall be provided.

(xxviii) Any representation filed by any applicant in respect of direct recruitment shall
not be entertained once the process is initiated.

(xxix) Factual information under the R.T.I. Act shall be provided only after declaration
of final result. Inferential questions or speculative questions shall not be
answered under the R.T.I. Act.

(xxx) The final score alongwith category/ sub-category wise cut off marks of all the
candidates appearing in the examination will be uploaded on the official website
of the High Court after declaration of the final result in due course of time, and
no application under the R.T.I. Act in this regard shall be entertained during
the course of recruitment.

(xxxi) Selection of the candidates shall be made purely on the basis of merit in a
transparent manner. Hence, the Candidate has to be careful of touts, who
promise to get them selected unlawfully on illegal considerations/ means.

(xxxii) The record relating to the Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2023

would be available up to 365 days from the Date of declaration of final
result and, thereafter, all examination materials shall be weeded out
and no communication in this regard shall be entertained with respect
to this recruitment drive.

(xxxiii) All disputes pertaining to the conduct of the Assistant Recruitment

Examination, 2023 including Result(s) shall fall within the jurisdiction of the
High Court of Judicature at Patna only.

Dated: 03rd February, 2023 Sd/-

Registrar General
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Annexure–I

SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

The Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2023 shall be conducted in 04 (four) stages

i.e. Preliminary Test (Objective Type), Written Test (Descriptive Type), Computer
Proficiency Test and Interview. The Scheme of Examination shall be as follows:-

Minimum
Stages of Maximum
Particulars Qualifying Duration
Examination Marks
Marks
General Awareness 25 - -
Preliminary Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude 25 - -
Test General English 25 - -
(Objective General Hindi 15 - -
Type) Computer Awareness 10 - -
Total 100 40 2 Hours
General English (Descriptive Type) 60 24 -
Written Test General Hindi (Descriptive Type) 40 16 -
Total 100 40 3 Hours
Computer Proficiency Test Qualifying in nature
Interview 10 03
Total 10 03

PRELIMINARY TEST

The Preliminary Test shall be held for the purpose of shortlisting of candidates for
the next stage of examination i.e. Written Test and the marks obtained by the candidates
in this test shall not be considered for preparation of merit list. This test shall consist of
100 Objective Type Questions with multiple choice answers. There shall not be negative
marking for incorrect answers in the preliminary test.

The Preliminary Test shall be of total 100 marks and the minimum qualifying marks
shall be 40. Ten times candidates of the total number of advertised vacancies (following the
model roster point and the reservation policy adopted in the High Court) will be shortlisted
for appearing at next stage i.e. Written Test. However, the candidates who have obtained
marks equal to the marks obtained by the last shortlisted candidate of their respective
categories, will also be shortlisted for the next stage even if the total number of candidates
called for Written Test exceeds the ten times criteria.

The Syllabus of Preliminary Test shall be as follows:-

1. General Awareness:- Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the

candidates’ general awareness. Questions will be designed to test knowledge of current
events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific
aspect as may be expected from any educated person. The test will include questions
relating to-
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a) India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture,

Geography, Polity, Economy, General Policy and Scientific Research.
b) Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days,
People in News, current events of national importance, National/ International
Awards etc.
c) Awareness towards General Science and Environment applicable in day to day life
and awareness of knowledge of social importance.
d) Bihar especially pertaining to its History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity
and general awareness.

2. Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude:- It would include questions of both verbal

and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on Analogy, Similarity
and Difference, Space Visualization, Space Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis,
Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concept, Arithmetical
Reasoning, Verbal and Figural Classification, Arithmetical Number Series, Non-
Verbal Series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

In this section, questions will also be designed to test the ability of appropriate
use of numbers and number sense of the candidates. The scope of the test will be
Number System, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, relationship
between numbers, Basic arithmetic operations, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion,
Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Height and
Distance, Mensuration etc.

3. General English:- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’

understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The
questions will ordinarily cover vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms,
antonyms and their correct usage, spot the error, fill in the blanks, spellings/ detecting
mis-spelt words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences,
active/ passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/ indirect narration, shuffling of
sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage, comprehension
passage etc.

4. General Hindi (सामान्य �ह ंद) :- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’
understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The
questions will ordinarily cover the following topics:-

व्याकर- शब्द रूपांत, सं�ा, �लंग, वचन, सवर्ना, �वशेषण, �क्रया �वशे, कारक, काल,
वाच्, सं�ध, समास, उपसगर, प्रत , वाक्य इत्या, अप�ठत ग�ांश , शु� वतर्न , समानाथ� एवं
�वलोम शब्, अनेक शब्द� के �लए एक शब, मुहावरे एवं लोको��याँ इत ्या�।

Note:– Except the questions of General English and General Hindi, the questions of
remaining sections shall be both in English and Hindi languages. However, the English
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version shall always prevail in case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between English
version and its Hindi Translation.

WRITTEN TEST

The Written Test shall be descriptive in nature and shall include two sections
General English and General Hindi of 60 marks and 40 marks respectively. A candidate
shall be required to obtain 40% minimum qualifying marks i.e. 24 marks and 16 marks
respectively in the sections of General English and General Hindi, for being considered to
get shortlisted for Interview.

Three times candidates of the total number of advertised vacancies (following the
model roster point and the reservation policy adopted in the High Court) will be shortlisted
for the next stage i.e. Computer Proficiency Test and Interview. However, all the
candidates who have obtained marks equal to the marks obtained by the last shortlisted
candidate of their respective category will also be shortlisted for the next stage even if the
total number of candidates called for Interview exceeds the three times criteria.

Syllabus for the Written Test shall be as follows:-

1. General English:- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’

understanding of English language and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write English correctly, precisely and effectively. Questions will
ordinarily include Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension,
Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary (Spelling Test, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word
Substitution) and Grammar (Voice, Narration, Common Errors etc).

2. General Hindi (सामान्य �ह ंद) :- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’
understanding of Hindi language and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write Hindi correctly, precisely and effectively. Questions will
ordinarily include the following–

�नबंध लेखन, पत्र ले, सं�ेपण, अप�ठत ग�ांश , वाक्य �वन्य, शु� वतर्न , समानाथ� शब्,
�वलोम शब् , अनेक शब्द� के �लए एक शब , मुहावरे एवं लोको��याँ , व्याकरण (शब्द रूपांत,
सं�ा, �लंग, वचन, सवर्ना, �वशेषण, �क्रया �वशे, कारक, काल, वाच्, सं�ध, समास, उपसगर,
प्रत, वाक्) इत्या�।

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST

The Computer Proficiency Test will be qualifying in nature and shall include the following:-

a) Word processing Test on MS Word:- This test will target to test the basic typing
skill of the candidates as well as their basic knowledge of MS Word.
b) Test in Spread Sheets on MS Excel:- This test will target to check the basic
understanding of MS Excel.
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c) Internet Proficiency:- This test will target to test the basic understanding of
internet usage.

INTERVIEW

The interview shall be of 10 marks and the minimum qualifying marks shall be 03. It is
mandatory for the candidates invited for interview to appear at the same else they will not
be included in the merit list prepared for the final result. The final merit shall be prepared
by taking into account the total marks scored by a candidate in the Written Test as well as
Interview.

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Annexure- II

LIST OF CITIES/ DISTRICTS HAVING EXAMINATION CENTRE

Sl. No. Name of State District/ City

1. Bihar Patna
2. Bihar Bhojpur at Ara
3. Bihar Nalanda at Biharsharif
4. Bihar Gaya
5. Bihar Aurangabad
6. Bihar Jehanabad
7. Bihar Nawada
8. Bihar Bhagalpur
9. Bihar Muzaffarpur
10. Bihar Vaishali at Hajipur
11. Bihar East Champaran at Motihari
12. Bihar Darbhanga
13. Bihar Begusarai
14. Bihar Saran at Chapra
15. Bihar Purnea

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Annexure- III

HOW TO APPLY

Instructions for Filling the Online Application Form:-

1. Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully prior to filling the
online application form. The candidate must ensure that he/she has an active e-mail ID
and Mobile number. The e-mail ID and the Mobile number are required to be preserved
till publication of final result. The candidate must also ensure the availability of all the
relevant documents/ certificates at the time of filling the online application form.

2. For Applying Online, visit the “Recruitments” tab in the column on the left hand menu of
official website of Patna High Court (http://patnahighcourt.gov.in).

3. Click on the link “Assistant Recruitment Examination, 2023”.

4. Click on “Apply online”.

5. Click on the link “New Registration” to register.

6. On the registration page, a candidate is required to fill in his/ her Full Name, Father’s
Name, Mother’s Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-
mail ID etc. Fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory. Prior to submission,
the candidate must ensure that all the details filled in are correct in all
aspects, as the data once submitted cannot be changed. After verification of data,
registration number and password will be generated and the same will be communicated
by SMS/E-mail.

7. Candidates are advised to print the Registration Page for their future reference.

8. Thereafter, the candidate will have to Login by using Registration Number and
Password shared via SMS/Email.

9. After login, form for detailed application will open where the data provided at the time of
registration shall be visible in prefilled format and it cannot be altered.

10. At first, a candidate is required to fill in his/ her Personal Details and then click
“submit”. On this page, the candidate will be asked to opt three different choices of
examination centre in order of their own preference.

11. Thereafter, the candidate is required to fill in Education Details and then click “submit”.

12. Thereafter, the candidate is required to upload the following documents :-

a) Scanned copy of recent passport size colour photograph

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b) Scanned signature
c) Matriculation (10th) Certificate
d) Matriculation (10th) Marksheet
e) Graduation (Degree) Certificate
f) Graduation (Degree) Marksheet
g) Diploma/Certificate of at least six month's course in Computer Application from
recognised Institution
h) Valid Identity Proof
i) Domicile Certificate, if applicable
j) Caste/ Non Creamy Layer/ EWS Certificate, if applicable
k) Certificate of Disability, if applicable
l) Identity Card of Patna High Court or Courts Subordinate to this Court, if applicable
m) Other relevant documents, if any

Note:- A candidate must select only one document at a time and upload the same, then
proceed for uploading the next document.

13. Instructions to upload photograph and Signature:

a) Size of the Photograph should be minimum of 50 KB and maximum 100 KB.

b) Size of the Signature should be minimum of 10 KB and maximum 20 KB.
c) Image should be in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format.

14. Instructions to upload required Documents/Certificates:

a) Size of the document should be minimum of 50 KB and maximum 100 KB.

b) Document should be only in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format.

15. Uploaded photograph and signature (in running hand) must be clearly identifiable /
visible, otherwise application of the candidate is liable to be rejected by the High Court
and no representation from the candidate will be entertained by the High Court in this
regard.

16. The photograph of the candidate must contain his/ her full face, both ears and neck, in
frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with open eyes directed at the
camera. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured,
preferably white, background. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, the Sun should be
behind the candidate, or the candidate should place himself in the shade, so that the
candidate is not squinting and there are no harsh shadows. If flash is used, it must be
ensured that there is no "red-eye". Photographer with caps, hats, sunglasses and dark
glasses must not be uploaded. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover the
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face. If candidates wear power glasses, it must be ensured that there are no reflections
and the eyes can be clearly seen.

17. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black pen in running hand. The signature
must be signed only by the candidate and not by any other person. The Signature will be
used for the purpose of verification during the recruitment process. If at any stage of
recruitment process, the Candidate’s signature does not match the signature on the
Admit Card, the candidate will not be permitted to take the examination and his
candidature shall be cancelled.

18. After all details are filled in the Application Form, candidate has to verify all the details
on the Print Preview page and after clicking the check box, the “Payment” button shall
be visible. Prior to proceeding for payment, candidate must preview the application form
and ensure that all the details filled in are correct in all aspects and then proceed
further. After making payment, the application form shall be finally submitted
and no change/ alteration shall be allowed and any deviation from the data
appearing in the certificates/ documents, noticed at later stage shall lead to
disqualification.

19. The candidates must take printout of the finally submitted online application form
reflecting therein the payment details and retain the same alongwith relevant uploaded
documents for producing the same at the time of document verification.

20. Candidates are advised to apply much before the closing date and not to wait till the last
date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/ failure to log on the High Court’s
website on account of heavy load on Internet/ Website/ Server. The High Court shall not
assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications
within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond
the control of the Court.

21. Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No other
mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and such applications would
be summarily rejected.

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