Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026 – 68 Posts
Vacancies: 68. Answer Key Available: 24/09/2026. Exam Date: 18/09/2026.
The Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026 is now available for the 68-post recruitment conducted by the High Court of Judicature at Patna. The written examination was held on 18 September 2026, and the answer key was published on 24 September 2026. Candidates who appeared should download the key, compare it with their response sheets, and raise objections if any answers were marked incorrectly. This article covers the recruitment, key details, and the objection process.
Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026 – Overview
The High Court of Judicature at Patna recruits judicial assistants in an ex-cadre capacity. This cycle covered 68 posts.
| Detail | Information |
| Conducting Body | High Court of Judicature at Patna (PHC) |
| Advertisement No. | PHC/03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 68 Posts |
| Exam Date | 18/09/2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 12/09/2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 24/09/2026 |
| Official Website | patnahighcourt.gov.in |
Note: The answer key is published by the High Court on its official website. Third-party pages provide links to the notice. Always verify the key and the objection deadline against the official Patna High Court portal.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers 68 posts for the Assistant Group C role. The category-wise break-up is as follows.
| Category | Posts |
| UR (Unreserved) | 29 |
| SC | 11 |
| ST | 01 |
| BC | 08 |
| EBC | 12 |
| EWS | 07 |
| Total | 68 |
The category-wise total adds up to the advertised 68 posts.
Recruitment Timeline
The complete schedule for the Assistant Group C recruitment is given below.
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 28/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27/08/2026 |
| Exam Fee Payment Last Date | 30/08/2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 12/09/2026 |
| Exam Date | 18/09/2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 24/09/2026 |
The exam was held across six districts in Bihar: Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna, and Purnea.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream along with a 6-month diploma or certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Candidate Type | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Male | 18 Years | 37 Years |
| Female | 18 Years | 40 Years |
Relaxation applies as per the recruitment rules for eligible reserved categories.
Application Fee
The application fee for the recruitment is as follows.
| Category | Fee |
| General, BC, EBC, EWS | Rs 1500 |
| SC, ST, PH | Rs 750 |
How to Check the Answer Key
Candidates who appeared for the 18 September 2026 examination should verify their answers using the official key. The process is:
- Visit the official website: Go to patnahighcourt.gov.in and locate the Assistant Group C answer key notice (Advertisement PHC/03/2026).
- Download the answer key: Open the published answer key PDF and check it against your response sheet.
- Compare marked answers: Match your roll number and compare the answers you marked against the key.
- Note discrepancies: Record any question where your marked answer differs from the published key.
- Raise objections: Submit objections through the official objection link within the published window and pay the objection fee per question.
Note: The objection window dates and per-question fee are published with the official notice. Check the High Court website for the exact deadline, as third-party pages do not always list them.
How to Calculate Your Score
Your score is calculated from the response sheet as follows:
- Count the number of correct answers marked in the response sheet.
- Multiply the correct answers by the marks per correct answer.
- Subtract the negative marking for each wrong answer, if applicable.
- Compare the final score with the cut-off, announced after the objection window closes.
Confirm the exact marks and negative-marking rule in the official notice, as the exam pattern is specified by the High Court.
Selection Process
The recruitment is conducted in stages. The written examination forms the primary stage, followed by document verification and, where required, other checks as per the High Court's rules.
- Written examination held on 18/09/2026.
- Answer key release and objection window.
- Provisional result based on the revised key.
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
- Final appointment letter.
FAQs on Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026
When was the Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026 released?
The answer key was available from 24 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 68 posts for the Assistant Group C role.
When was the examination held?
The written examination was held on 18 September 2026 across six districts in Bihar.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in any stream plus a 6-month diploma or certificate in computer applications.
What is the age limit?
As on 01/01/2026, the age limit is 18–37 years for male candidates and 18–40 years for female candidates.
Conclusion
The Patna High Court Assistant Group C Answer Key 2026 is available from 24 September 2026 for the 68-post recruitment conducted under Advertisement PHC/03/2026. Candidates who appeared on 18 September 2026 should download the official key from patnahighcourt.gov.in, compare it with their response sheets, and raise objections within the published window. The cut-off and provisional result follow after the objection period closes. Note that third-party pages link to the key but do not reproduce its data, so always use the official High Court portal for the authoritative key and objection deadlines.