The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet for the Group 'C' Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026. The written examination took place on 18 September 2026 across designated test centers in Bihar to fill 68 vacancies in Pay Level-4. Candidates who appeared for the screening test can now log in to the assessment portal, cross-verify their marked responses against the high court's answer key, and raise online objections within the stipulated timeframe.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
28/07/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date |
27/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Examination Fees |
28/08/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
12/09/2026 |
| Written Examination Date |
18/09/2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date |
24/09/2026 |
| Post Update Date |
24-09-2026 |
| Result Declaration Date |
As Per Schedule |
Application Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| Unreserved / BC / EBC / EWS |
Rs. 1500/- |
| SC / ST / PH |
Rs. 750/- |
Examination fees were paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and authorized UPI payment gateways during the application window.
Objection Details & Answer Key Info
Candidates can review the provisional answer key through the official Digialm candidate assessment login. The High Court provides an online objection management facility enabling candidates to submit challenges against disputed questions or incorrect key entries. Every objection must be submitted before the prescribed deadline accompanied by authentic reference materials and textbook citations as specified in the official notice.
Vacancy & Eligibility Details (Total: 68 Posts)
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Group ‘C’ Assistant |
68 |
Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India, along with a Diploma or Certificate course of at least six months' duration in Computer Applications from a recognized institution. |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category |
Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) |
29 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
11 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
01 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) |
12 |
| Backward Class (BC) |
08 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
07 |
| Total Vacancies |
68 |
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: Not Specified (NA)
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable according to Bihar government and Patna High Court service norms for reserved categories.
Pay Scale & Remuneration
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level-4
- Salary Range: Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/- per month along with applicable government allowances.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Preliminary Written Test (Objective Multiple Choice Questions)
- Stage 2: Computer Proficiency / Skill Test
- Stage 3: Interview / Viva-Voce & Document Verification
How to Check Patna High Court Group C Assistant Answer Key 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official Patna High Court recruitment portal at https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/notices/recruitments or open the direct Digialm candidate assessment portal.
- Select the notification link titled "Candidate Login for Response Sheet and Objection Management - Group C Assistant Advt. No. PHC/03/2026".
- Enter your User ID / Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth along with the security Captcha code displayed on the screen.
- Click on the "Candidate Response" tab to access your recorded answers alongside the official correct answers.
- Download the response sheet PDF to calculate your tentative score and keep a printed copy safely for subsequent selection rounds.
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FAQs
When was the Patna High Court Group C Assistant Answer Key 2026 released?
The High Court of Judicature at Patna published the provisional answer key and response sheet login link on 24 September 2026 following the examination held on 18 September 2026.
What is the official website to download the Patna High Court Assistant answer key?
Candidates can access their answer keys directly via the recruitment section of patnahighcourt.gov.in and through the official Digialm candidate examination login portal.
How many vacancies are available in Patna High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 68 vacancies are advertised under Advertisement No. PHC/03/2026 across UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, and EWS categories.
What educational qualifications are mandatory for Patna High Court Group C Assistant?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University along with a minimum six-month Computer Application Diploma or Certificate from a recognized institution.
What is the pay scale for Patna High Court Group C Assistant post?
The post is positioned in Pay Level-4 with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/- plus allowances admissible under high court establishment rules.
How can candidates raise objections against the Patna High Court answer key?
Candidates can raise objections online by logging into the Digialm assessment portal during the active objection window, selecting the question ID, and uploading standard reference proofs.
What should I do if the login portal displays an authentication or server error?
Clear your browser cache, check that you are using the correct User ID and password sent during registration, and retry accessing the portal during non-peak hours.
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