🚨 Latest Update (09 January 2026): The High Court of Judicature at Patna has officially released the Patna High Court Stenographer Answer Key 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025 on 22 December 2025 can now download the provisional answer key and question paper. The answer key was released on 09 January 2026. Candidates can check their responses and calculate their expected scores.
The Patna High Court Stenographer Answer Key 2026 has been published for the recruitment examination conducted on 22 December 2025. This answer key is a crucial document for all candidates who appeared for the Patna High Court Stenographer Exam 2025 as it allows them to verify their responses and estimate their scores before the official result declaration. The recruitment is for 111 Stenographer (Group-C) posts in Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). This article provides complete details on how to download the answer key, important dates, calculation of expected marks, and the next steps in the recruitment process.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 21 August 2025 | Closed |
| Last Date for Online Application | 19 September 2025 | Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2025 | Closed |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 December 2025 | Released |
| Examination Date | 22 December 2025 | Conducted |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | 09 January 2026 | Released |
| Last Date for Objections (If any) | To be Notified | Not Started |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | Will be Updated | Pending |
| Result Declaration Date | Will be Updated | Pending |
Note: The answer key released on 09 January 2026 is the provisional answer key. The Patna High Court may provide a window for candidates to raise objections against any answer. The final answer key will be released after considering all valid objections. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on objection submission dates.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to download the Patna High Court Stenographer Answer Key 2026 from the official website:
Open your web browser and go to the official Patna High Court website: https://patnahighcourt.gov.in
On the homepage, look for sections like "Recruitment", "Latest Notifications", "Career", or "Answer Key". Click on the relevant link.
Look for the notification titled "Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025 - Provisional Answer Key" or similar. It should mention the release date of 09 January 2026.
Click on the link provided for the Stenographer Answer Key 2026. You may be redirected to a login page or directly to a PDF download page.
If a login page appears, enter your required credentials such as:
- Registration Number / Application ID
- Date of Birth / Password
- Security Captcha (if shown)
After login, the provisional answer key PDF will be displayed. Download it to your device (computer/mobile).
Along with the answer key, the question paper PDF may also be available for download. Save both files for reference.
Take a printout of the answer key for easy marking and calculation of your expected score.
Direct Download Tip: If the Patna High Court provides a direct link without login, you can download the answer key directly using the button below. However, the official process may require login credentials.
Follow this method to calculate your expected score in the Patna High Court Stenographer Exam 2025:
- Total Questions: 50 (English Language: 30, Computer Awareness: 20)
- Marks per Question: 1 mark each
- Total Marks: 50
- Negative Marking: As per official notification, there is NO NEGATIVE MARKING for incorrect answers.
- Calculation Formula: Number of Correct Answers × 1 = Your Score
The answer key is primarily for the objective part. For shorthand and typing tests, marks are based on accuracy percentage:
- Part-A (Shorthand): Minimum 85% accuracy required (equivalent to 85 marks out of 100)
- Part-C (Typing): Minimum 90% accuracy required (equivalent to 90 marks out of 100)
- Your accuracy percentage will be converted to marks by the examining authority.
| Stage | Part | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying | Your Calculated Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | Part-A (Shorthand) | 100 | 85 | ______ |
| Part-B (Objective) | 50 | 20 | ______ | |
| Part-C (Typing) | 100 | 90 | ______ | |
| Total Written Test | 250 | -- | ______ | |
| Recruitment Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | PHC/02/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 111 Posts (68 Regular + 43 Backlog) |
| Post Name | Stenographer (Group-C) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) plus allowances |
| Application Fee | UR/BC/EBC/EWS: ₹1100; SC/ST/OH: ₹550 |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) | 18-37 Years (UR/EWS Male), 18-42 Years (SC/ST), up to 47 Years for OH |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass + Shorthand (80 wpm) & Typing (40 wpm) Certificates + 6-month Computer Course |
| Selection Process | Written Test (Shorthand, Objective, Typing) + Interview |
| Exam Date | 22 December 2025 (Conducted) |
| Answer Key Release | 09 January 2026 (Provisional) |
The release of the provisional answer key is followed by several important stages:
- The High Court may open a portal for candidates to challenge any answer in the provisional key.
- Candidates can submit objections with supporting evidence/documents.
- Objections must be submitted within the specified deadline (if provided).
- Objections without valid proof/reference may be rejected.
- After reviewing all objections, the examination authority will release the final answer key.
- The final key is used for evaluating all answer sheets.
- No further objections are entertained after the final key release.
- Based on the final answer key, the Patna High Court will declare the result.
- The result will show roll numbers of qualified candidates for the next stage (Interview).
- Results will be available on the official website through candidate login.
- Shortlisted candidates will download interview admit cards from the website.
- Interview dates, venue, and time will be mentioned on the call letter.
⚠️ Important: The Patna High Court does not send individual communications for answer key objections, results, or interview calls. Candidates must regularly monitor the official website patnahighcourt.gov.in for all updates.
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