Aspirants preparing for the upcoming State Level recruitment can now review the comprehensive details regarding the Patna High Court Assistant syllabus and exam framework. The High Court Judicature, Patna administers this recruitment drive to fill Assistant (Group B) vacancies. To succeed, candidates must familiarize themselves thoroughly with the selection stages, section-wise mark allocations, and the official guidelines hosted on www.patnahighcourt.gov.in.
Patna High Court Assistant Selection Process 2025
The recruitment pathway is rigorous and designed to evaluate candidates across multiple operational dimensions. Review the checklist below to understand each sequential phase of evaluation:
- Stage 1- Preliminary Test (Objective Type)
- Stage 2- Written Test (Descriptive Type)
- Stage 3- Computer Proficiency Test
- Stage 4- Interview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court Judicature, Patna |
| Posts | Assistant (Group B) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Selection Process | (i) Preliminary Test (ii) Written Test (Descriptive Type) (iii) Computer Proficiency Test (iv) Interview |
| Official website | www.patnahighcourt.gov.in |
Preliminary Test Exam Pattern & Subject Breakdown
The Preliminary Test is conducted via OMR or online mode and features multiple-choice questions. It spans a total duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Every correct response carries 1 mark, and importantly, there is no negative marking. Candidates need to secure a minimum qualifying threshold of 40% to move forward.
| Stages of Examination | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | General English | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | General Hindi | 15 | 15 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | Computer Awareness | 10 | 10 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Preliminary Test Subjects & Marks Checklist
- General Awareness: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- General English: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- General Hindi: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
- Computer Awareness: 10 Questions, 10 Marks
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Duration: 2 hours
Preliminary Test Detailed Syllabus
To prepare effectively, candidates should cross-reference their study materials with Patna High Court Previous Year Question Papers - Download and Practice.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
1. India and its neighbouring countries 2. Indian History 3. Culture 4. Geography 5. Polity 6. Economy 7. Current Affairs 8. Books and Authors 9. Sports 10. Important Schemes 11. Important Days 12. People in News 13. General Science and Environment 14. Bihar’s knowledge of its History, Culture, Geography, Economy, polity and general awareness |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type 1. Analogy 2. Similarity and Difference 3. Space Visualization 4. Space Orientation 5. Problem-Solving 6. Analysis 7. Visual Memory 8. Discrimination 9. Observation 10. Relationship Concept 11. Arithmetical Reasoning 12. Verbal and Figural Classification 13. Arithmetical Number Series 14. NonVerbal Series 15. Coding and decoding 16. Statement conclusion 17. Syllogistic reasoning etc 18. Number System 19. Computation of Whole Numbers 20. Decimals 21. Fractions 22. Relationship between numbers 23. Basic arithmetic operations 24. Percentage 25. Ratio and Proportion 26. Average 27. Interest 28. Profit and Loss 29. Time and Distance 30. Time and Work 31. Height and 32. Distance 33. Mensuration |
| General English |
1. Languages and literature 2. Correct use of words 3. Phrases and idioms 4. Ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. 5. Vocabulary 6. Grammar 7. Sentence structure 8. Synonyms 9. Antonyms 10. Spot the error 11. Fill in the blanks 12. Spellings/ detecting misspelt words 13. One word substitution 14. Improvement of sentences 15. Active/ passive voice of verbs 16. Conversion into direct/ indirect narration 17. Shuffling of sentence parts 18. Shuffling of sentences in a passage 19. Cloze passage 20. Comprehension passage |
| General Hindi | व्याकरण- शब्द रूपान्तरण संज्ञा लिंग, वचन सर्वनाम विशेषण क्रिया विशेषण कारक काल वाच्य संधि समास उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय अपठित गद्यांश विलोम शब्द अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द मुहावरे एवं हिन्दी लोकोक्तियाँ इत्यादि |
Written Test (Descriptive Type) Pattern & Syllabus
Candidates who clear the preliminary round advance to the Written Test. This descriptive-type examination spans 3 hours and evaluates advanced linguistic abilities in English and Hindi.
| Topics | Marks | Qualifying Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English (Descriptive Type) | 60 | 24 | 3 hours |
| General Hindi (Descriptive Type) | 40 | 16 | 3 hours |
| Total | 100 | 40 | 3 hours |
Written Test Pattern Checklist
- General English (Descriptive Type): 60 Marks, 24 Qualifying Marks
- General Hindi (Descriptive Type): 40 Marks, 16 Qualifying Marks
- Total: 100 Marks, 40 Qualifying Marks, Duration: 3 hours
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English |
1. English language and literature 2. Correct use of words 3. Ability to write English correctly, precisely and effectively. 4. Essay Writing 5. Letter Writing 6. Precise Writing 7. Comprehension 8. Idioms and Phrases 9. Vocabulary (Spelling Test, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution) and 10. Grammar (Voice, Narration, Common Errors etc) |
| General Hindi |
1. निबंध लेखन 2. पत्र लेखन 3. संक्षेपण 4. अपठित गद्यांश 5. वाकया विन्यास 6. शुद्ध वर्तनी 7. समानार्थी शब्द 8. विलोम शब्द 9. अनेक शब्द के लए एक शब्द 10. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ 11. व्याकरण- शब्द रूपान्तरण- संज्ञा, लिंग, वचन, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया विशेषण, कारक, काल, वाच्य, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, वाक्य इत्यादि |
Computer Proficiency Test and Interview
Following the descriptive written exam, qualified candidates undergo a Computer Proficiency Test which is strictly qualifying in nature. The final stage is the Interview, which carries a maximum of 10 marks.
| Evaluation Stage | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 10 | 3 (30%) |
Minimum Qualifying Marks Across Stages
To ensure high standards of proficiency, candidates must meet or exceed the specified minimum percentage threshold at each phase of selection:
| Stages | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Test | 40% |
| Written Test | 40% |
| Interview | 30% |
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