Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026: 3 Stenographer-Grade-III – Apply Online @ kohimahighcourt.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Technical Skills: Must possess a 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation and a 1-year course in shorthand with a typing/shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years as on the last date of receipt of online application. Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation (upper age limit of 37 years). Government Employees receive relaxation equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process comprises three stages:
• Stage-I (Written Examination - 200 marks): Part 1 covers General English, Precise writing, Essay writing, Drafting translation, and English Grammar (100 marks). Part 2 covers General knowledge, Current affairs, and Mathematics (100 marks). Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies (1:5) in order of merit will qualify for Stage-II.
• Stage-II (Practical / Speed test - 50 marks): Shorthand test, computer proficiency, and typing test. Candidates equal to 3 times the number of vacancies (1:3) in order of merit will qualify for Stage-III.
• Stage-III (Interview / Viva Voce - 50 marks): Document verification and viva voce. Candidates must secure at least 60% marks (30 out of 50) to qualify the interview.
• Note: No Travel Allowance (TA)/Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates appearing for the examination/interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Log on to the official website at Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench Website.
• Register by providing primary credentials to receive the Registration Code.
• Fill up the application form with personal, qualification, and additional information.
• Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature image (in .jpg format, file size between 5kb and 150kb).
• Upload required academic documents and caste certificates compiled in a single readable .pdf file (size between 40kb and 4MB).
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 by scanning the QR code, entering the Transaction ID, and uploading the payment receipt.

• Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the application fee for general category candidates?

• The application fee is completely free (Nil) for General category candidates, while SC/ST category candidates are required to pay Rs. 300.

What are the key stages in the selection process?

• The selection is based on a Written Examination (200 marks), followed by a Practical / Speed Test (50 marks), and a final Interview / Viva Voce (50 marks).

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Download Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.