Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench
Permanent

Gauhati High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 14, 2026
Stenographer Grade-III

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
4
Pay Scale
Pay Level-8 (₹28,700 - ₹91,300/-)
Age Limit
21 to 32 Years as on 06.11.2026 (Up to 37 Years for ST)
Job Location
Nagaland3Kohima1+3 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 8, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation in any discipline) from a recognized University, a 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation, and a 1-year course in Shorthand with a minimum speed of 80 words per minute as on the closing date (06.11.2026).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years as on the last date of application (06.11.2026). Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates (up to 37 years). In-service government employees receive age relaxation equal to years of service up to a maximum of 5 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Stage-I: Written Examination (200 Marks)

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Stage-II: Shorthand Speed Test & Computer Typing Test (1:5 Ratio)

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Stage-III: Interview / Viva-Voce & Document Verification (50 Marks, 1:3 Ratio)

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Selection is conducted through a competitive 3-stage process:
Stage-I (Written Exam - 200 Marks): General English, Precis, Essay, Drafting, Translation, Grammar (100 Marks) and General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mathematics (100 Marks).
Stage-II (Skill Test): Shortlisted in 1:5 ratio for shorthand test (80 wpm) and computer typing test.
Stage-III (Interview / Viva-Voce - 50 Marks): Shortlisted in 1:3 ratio. Candidates must score at least 60% (30 out of 50 marks) in Viva-Voce to qualify.
Final selection is based on aggregate marks in Practical Test and Viva-Voce.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-I Written Examination

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per Gauhati High Court examination rules

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English, Precis Writing, Essay Writing, Drafting, Translation & English Grammar100100
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Mathematics100100
Total200200

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Judicial administrative environment in the District and Sessions Courts across Nagaland (Peren, Phek, and Mokokchung) under the administrative superintendence of Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench. Stenographers record court depositions, dictate judicial orders, type judgments, maintain confidential court case files, and assist presiding judicial officers in day-to-day courtroom proceedings.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent state judicial service appointment subject to standard 2-year probation period. Postings are allocated in District Courts of Nagaland with transferability across district judicial establishments.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Structured judicial cadre progression from Stenographer Grade-III (Level-8) to Stenographer Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-I, and Private Secretary / Senior Private Secretary to District Judges or High Court Registry as per Nagaland Judicial Service rules.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Both a 6-month Computer Diploma and a 1-year Shorthand Course Certificate with 80 wpm speed are strictly mandatory; applications lacking either certificate will be rejected.
  • Application fee payment requires scanning official SBI QR Code and uploading payment screenshot with transaction ID on the online portal before 13.11.2026.
  • Mandatory minimum 60% marks (30 out of 50 marks) in Interview/Viva-Voce is required; candidates failing to secure 60% in viva will be disqualified regardless of written/shorthand score.
  • In-service government employees must obtain and upload No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • CJM Court Peren1
  • District & Sessions Court Phek1
  • Principal District & Sessions Court Mokokchung2
Total Vacancies4

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level-8 of the applicable State Pay Matrix (₹28,700 - ₹91,300/-) plus admissible allowances.

Pay Level-8 (₹28,700 - ₹91,300/-) plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances admissible under the Nagaland Judicial Services / District Courts of Nagaland service rules.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench at kohimahighcourt.gov.in.
  2. Click on 'Online Application for the posts of Stenographer-Grade-III in District Courts of Nagaland under Kohima Bench'.
  3. Register with name, email ID, mobile number, username, password, and date of birth.
  4. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and shorthand/computer diploma details.
  5. Upload scanned photograph (5-150 KB, .JPG, 110x110 px) and signature (5-150 KB, .JPG, 200x100 px) with white background.
  6. Upload a single compiled PDF (40 KB - 4 MB) containing HSLC, HSSLC, Graduation certificate, Computer Diploma, Shorthand Diploma, and Caste/Indigenous certificate.
  7. Pay the ₹300/- application fee via SBI QR Code scan / transfer to A/C 40437170445 (IFSC: SBIN0008306) and enter transaction ID with uploaded screenshot.
  8. Submit the form before 06.11.2026 (office hours). Last date for fee payment is 13.11.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹300/- for all categories. Payment must be made through QR Code scan or direct bank transfer to Registrar G.H.C.K Bench Recruitment Cell (SBI Account No: 40437170445, IFSC: SBIN0008306) and transaction receipt uploaded on the online portal before 13.11.2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must be graduates in any discipline with a 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation and a 1-year course in Shorthand possessing a minimum speed of 80 words per minute.

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