Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: 163 Posts

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Application 2026: The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur, has issued an official detailed notification (Advertisement No. RHCJ/Exam Cell/Subordinate Court/Stenographer/2026/1032) for direct recruitment through the Joint Competitive Examination, 2026.

Applications are invited for the vacant posts of Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi & English) in District Courts and Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi) in District Legal Services Authorities (including Permanent Lok Adalats) across Rajasthan. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms online through the official High Court web portal.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment

• Notification Date: 17 July 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 22 July 2026 (01:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 11 August 2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
• Proposed Exam Month & Venue: September 2026 at Jaipur

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Application Fee Details

• General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / MBC (Creamy Layer) / Other State Applicants: ₹750/-
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (NCL) / EWS (Rajasthan Domicile) Applicants: ₹600/-
• SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile) / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Applicants: ₹450/-
• Payment Mode: Online mode only using CSC E-Mitra Kiosk, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
• Note: Application fees, once remitted, are non-refundable under any conditions.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2027

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
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Upper Age Relaxations:

• SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan Male) Candidates: 5 years relaxation.
• General / Reserved Women Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile): 5 years relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Relaxable up to 15 years (subject to a maximum age cap of 50 Years).
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation over and above category rules.
• Widows and Divorced Women: No Maximum Age Limit.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Vacancy Breakup

Vacancies are distributed across Non-TSP and TSP regions for District Courts and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs):

• Horizontal Reservation Policy: Includes female reservations (with widow/divorcee sub-quotas), PwBD horizontal quota, Ex-Servicemen quotas, and state-recognized sportspersons or agitator reservations.
• Out-of-State Applicants: Reserved category candidates or married women belonging to states other than Rajasthan will be treated under the General (Unreserved) category.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all required academic and technical criteria on or before the application deadline.

• Academic Base: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (12th Pass) in Arts, Science, or Commerce stream from the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) or an equivalent board.
• Language Requirement: Good working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthani dialects.
• Computer Qualification (Any one of the following):
  • “O” Level or higher certificate course from DOEACC / NIELIT.
  • COPA / DPCS certificate under the National/State Council for Vocational Training.
  • Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Computer Science & Engineering.
  • RSCIT course conducted by Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota.
  • Senior Secondary School Examination passed with Computer Science as an optional subject.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Pay Scale and Salary Structure

• Probation Period Pay: Appointed candidates will serve as Probationer Trainees for 2 years at a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹23,700/-.
• Regular Pay Matrix: Upon successful completion of probation, employees are integrated into Pay Matrix Level L-10 (Pay Scale: ₹33,800 – 1,06,700/- per month).

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Selection Process Details

Selection will be finalized based on the total aggregate marks obtained in the Shorthand Test and Computer Test (Speed & Efficiency Test).

• Order of Preference: Applicants must select up to 5 district judgeships in order of preference during application entry.
• Shorthand Evaluation Method: Full mistakes include omitted words, wrong words, and spelling errors. Errors in punctuation or capitalization count as partial mistakes (2 partial = 1 full mistake). A margin of 5% mistakes is allowed.
• Qualifying Interview: Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for an interview based on written/shorthand merit. The interview carries no marks and serves only to ensure the candidate does not stammer to an extent that hampers reading their own shorthand notes.
• Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case of equal aggregate marks, higher marks in the Shorthand Test determine rank. If shorthand scores match, the elder candidate ranks higher.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Exam Pattern & Stenography Test Scheme

The competitive test is divided into Shorthand dictation/transcription groups and a compulsory Computer Test:

1. Group-A: English Shorthand Test (Where Applied)

• Dictation Speed: 80 words per minute for 6 Minutes.
• Computer Transcription Time: 50 Minutes.
• Maximum Marks: 100 Marks.

2. Group-B: Hindi Shorthand Test (Where Applied)

• Dictation Speed: 70 words per minute for 6 Minutes.
• Computer Transcription Time: 50 Minutes.
• Maximum Marks: 100 Marks.

3. Group-C: Computer Test (Compulsory for All)

• Speed Test: 10 Minutes duration | 50 Marks (Min Marks: 20 for SC/ST/PwBD; 22.5 for Others).
• Efficiency Test: 10 Minutes duration | 50 Marks (Min Marks: 20 for SC/ST/PwBD; 22.5 for Others).
• Font Specifications: Kruti Dev 010 for Hindi and Calibri for English. Minimum speed required is 8000 key depressions per hour.

How to Apply Online for Rajasthan High Court Stenographer 2026

• Visit the official website of the Rajasthan High Court at www.hcraj.nic.in.
• Navigate to the Recruitment section and select the link for Stenographer Grade-III / Grade-II Joint Competitive Examination, 2026.
• Complete the user registration form with an active email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in all personal attributes, academic qualifications, computer course credentials, and district preferences accurately.
• Upload a recent photograph showing your name and date of photo capture at the bottom.
• Upload your live/real-time photo, signature in both Hindi and English, left-thumb impression, a self-handwritten declaration, and a valid photo ID proof.
• Pay the non-refundable examination fee online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI.
• Preview your application, submit it finally before the closing date (10 August 2026), and print out a hard copy for reference.

Important Links

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur.

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