The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala (Patiala District Court) invites applications on the prescribed proforma for recruitment to 28 posts of Clerk and 20 posts of Stenographer Grade-III on adhoc basis, initially for a period of six months or till regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier.
The Patiala District Court Clerk & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 applications must be submitted offline (by hand or post) along with attested copies of testimonials and photograph by 17th February 2026 till 05:00 PM. Interested candidates must download the respective notification and application proforma from the official website and ensure eligibility before applying.
Patiala District Court Clerk & Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Job Title |
Clerk & Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc) |
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Total Vacancies |
48 |
Age Limit |
18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
Monthly Salary |
₹29,200/- (Fixed) |
Minimum Qualification |
Graduation (BA/BSc or equivalent) + Punjabi in Matric |
Selection Process |
Written/Test + Proficiency Test + Interview/Check |
Job Location |
Patiala, Punjab |
Last Date |
17/02/2026 (05:00 PM) |
✅ Patiala District Court Vacancy 2026 List:
Post Name |
Total Posts |
|---|---|
Clerk (Adhoc) |
28 |
Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc) |
20 |
Grand Total |
48 |
✅ Patiala District Court 2026 Age Limit:
- 18 to 37 years as on 01.01.2026 (for General category).
- Relaxation for reserved categories as per Punjab Government and Hon'ble High Court instructions.
✅ Patiala District Court 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Common: Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) from recognized university + Matriculation with Punjabi as one subject + Proficiency in computers.
- Clerk Additional: English Typing proficiency.
- Stenographer Additional: English Shorthand at 80 W.P.M. and transcription at 20 W.P.M.
✅ Patiala District Court 2026 Selection Process:
- Clerk: Written Exam (English Composition & General Knowledge - Objective, 100 marks, qualifying 33% each subject & 40% aggregate) + Computer Proficiency/Typing Test + Interview/Check.
- Stenographer: English Shorthand Test (80 W.P.M., transcription 20 W.P.M., max 12% mistakes - qualifying) + Spreadsheet Test (qualifying 40%) + Check.
✅ Patiala District Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Last Date for Receipt of Application |
17th February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
✅ Patiala District Court Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
Detailed Notification & Application Form (Clerk) |
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Detailed Notification & Application Form (Stenographer) |
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Official Website |
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✅ How to Apply Patiala District Court Recruitment 2026:
Applications are accepted offline only on the prescribed proforma.
➢ Step 1: Download the respective application proforma from the notification PDFs.
➢ Step 2: Fill the proforma completely, affix passport size photograph, and attach self-attested copies of testimonials (qualification, date of birth, category, etc.).
➢ Step 3: Submit the application by hand or send via post in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [CLERK / STENOGRAPHER GRADE-III] ON ADHOC BASIS” to the Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala.
➢ Step 4: Ensure the application reaches by 17th February 2026 till 05:00 PM.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
How many vacancies are there in Patiala District Court Recruitment 2026?
48 posts (28 Clerk + 20 Stenographer Grade-III) on adhoc basis.
What is the age limit?
18 to 37 years as on 01.01.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the salary?
₹29,200/- per month (fixed).
What is the last date to apply?
17th February 2026 till 05:00 PM.
Is the appointment permanent?
No, on adhoc basis initially for 6 months or till regular appointments.