The Rajasthan High Court (RHC), Jodhpur has released a comprehensive recruitment notification for the combined competitive examination to fill 163 vacancies for Stenographer positions across the state. This recruitment drive includes Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi/English) posts within the District Courts of Rajasthan and Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi) posts within the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA), including Permanent Lok Adalats
Operating under official notification number RAJ.HC/Exam Cell/Subordinate Judiciary/Stenography/2026/1032, this recruitment cycle provides a major pathway for intermediate-level candidates with specialized shorthand training to secure a career within the judicial system of Rajasthan. The board tentatively schedules the performance assessment phase for September 2026 at centers throughout Jaipur.
RHC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Key Specifications
A structured, administrative compilation of the primary scheduling dates and structural vacancy metrics is detailed below:
| Recruitment Variable / Milestone Axis | Official Metrics & Structural Timeline |
|---|---|
| Conducting Judicial Body | Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur (RHC) |
| Advertisement Number | RAJ.HC/Exam Cell/Subordinate Judiciary/Stenography/2026/1032 |
| Total Confirmed Vacancies | 163 Posts |
| Online Application Commences | July 22, 2026 (01:00 PM) |
| Online Application Closes | August 10, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Fee Transaction Deadline | August 11, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Tentative Examination Month | September 2026 |
| Designated Examination Venue | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Primary Job Portal Location | hcraj.nic.in |
Detailed Vacancy Distribution
The allocation matrix shifts posts across regional zones (Non-TSP and TSP Areas) based on the structural requirements of the state judiciary:
| Post Description / Department Target | Non-TSP Area | TSP Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi) – District Courts | 130 | 11 | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (English) – District Courts | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi) – DLSA (including Lok Adalats) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Cumulative Overall Total | 146 | 17 | 163 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
To pass tracking checks inside the electronic sorting systems, applicants must completely clear the specified age bounds and educational verification baselines:
Educational & Technical Requirements
- Academic Credentials: Must have cleared the Senior Secondary (10+2) Intermediate Examination in Arts, Science, or Commerce fields from a recognized statutory Board in India, or hold an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.
- Technical Computer Certificate: Must possess a valid computer qualification, satisfying any one of the following criteria:
- DOEACC "O" Level or Higher Level Certificate.
- COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) / DPCS certificate.
- Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
- RSCIT (Rajasthan State Certificate course in Information Technology) certificate.
- Senior Secondary Certificate listing Computer Science as an academic subject.
- Language Familiarity: Must possess functional working knowledge of written Hindi in the Devanagari script and familiarity with the distinct regional dialects of Rajasthan.
Age Limit & Statutory Relaxations
The system computes structural age validation constraints utilizing the fixed baseline target date of January 1, 2027:
Age Limit Thresholds: The baseline operational age parameters limit registration strictly between a minimum of 18 Years and a maximum of 40 Years. Submitting an application outside these system parameters will cause immediate portal rejection.
- Reserved Male Categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan): 5 Years upper limit relaxation buffer (Up to 45 Years).
- General Category Female Applicants: 5 Years upper limit relaxation buffer (Up to 45 Years).
- Reserved Female Categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan): 10 Years upper limit relaxation buffer (Up to 50 Years).
- Widows and Divorced Women: Complete exemption from upper age validation caps.
One-Time Application Fee Architecture
Candidates must submit the designated processing fee online through integrated digital payment networks (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI transactions):
- General / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC / Other State Candidates: ₹750/-
- Rajasthan Domiciled Non-Creamy Layer OBC & MBC / EWS Candidates: ₹600/-
- Rajasthan Domiciled SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹450/-
Step-by-Step Online Registration Process
Follow these structured sequential stages to safely register and transfer your candidate files into the High Court database servers:
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Step 1: Access the Portal
Launch your secure web browser and open the official website portal destination: hcraj.nic.in. -
Step 2: Enter the Recruitment Node
Navigate directly to the "Recruitment" tab available on the side menu panel, and choose the link labeled "Stenographer Recruitment 2026". -
Step 3: Complete Identity Registration
Click on the Online Application Portal link. New applicants must register by submitting active primary mobile values and a verified email address to secure their system account credentials. -
Step 4: Update the Target Information Fields
Log in using your generated credentials. Supply precise personal records, specify your area preferences (Non-TSP/TSP), and list your standard 10+2 and technical computer scoring metrics. -
Step 5: Upload Files and Remit Processing Fee
Upload digital copies of your passport photograph and signature matching the portal file specs. Complete the transaction fee payment through the system gateway, check for accuracy, and submit the form.
Selection Methodology & Examination Framework
The competitive vetting protocol evaluates candidates using a multi-phase structural skill design framework:
RHC Stenographer Assessment Stages:
Official Vetting Progression Architecture
1. Phase I: Shorthand Speed Test (Dictation transcription performance verification).
2. Phase II: Computer Proficiency Test (Evaluation of operational speed and layout efficiency).
3. Phase III: Interview Evaluation (Qualifying milestone tracking personal attributes).
4. Phase IV: Structural Document Verification & Medical Assessment.
Shorthand Skill Test Parameters
- English Stenography (Group A): Features a continuous 8-minute dictation segment delivered at a rate of 80 words per minute. Candidates receive a structural 50-minute transcription period using computer terminal systems. Max evaluation value: 100 Marks.
- Hindi Stenography (Group B): Features a continuous 8-minute dictation segment delivered at a rate of 70 words per minute. Candidates receive a structural 50-minute transcription period inside the workstation systems. Max evaluation value: 100 Marks.
Computer Proficiency Test Structure
This technical component is compulsory for all candidate tracking categories and evaluates execution performance metrics via a two-tier model:
- Speed Test Paper: 10-minute operation window matching a maximum evaluation scale of 50 Marks (Minimum qualifying score: 20 Marks for SC/ST/PwBD; 22.5 Marks for all other segments).
- Efficiency Test Paper: 10-minute document formatting operation matching a maximum evaluation scale of 50 Marks (Minimum qualifying score: 20 Marks for SC/ST/PwBD; 22.5 Marks for all other segments).
Salary Milestone Highlights: Selected personnel enter the department as probationer trainees for the initial two years, receiving a fixed salary of ₹23,700 per month. Following successful probation clearance, the regular salary scale switches to Pay Level L-10 frameworks (₹33,800 to ₹1,06,700 per month).
Official RHC Stenographer 2026 Notification
Format: Comprehensive PDF Document | Issuing Cell: Rajasthan High Court
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the comprehensive deadline date to submit online applications for RHC Stenographer 2026?
The electronic application registration module closes definitively on **August 10, 2026, at 05:00 PM**. Candidates can complete their application fee transactions until August 11, 2026, at 05:00 PM.
Q2. What is the baseline starting salary structure for selected candidates?
Trainees receive a fixed monthly salary of **₹23,700** during the initial 2-year probation period. Upon regular integration, the scale updates to **Pay Level L-10 (₹33,800 to ₹1,06,700 per month)** plus standard allowances.
Q3. What specific educational and technical qualifications are mandatory to apply?
Applicants must have passed their **Class 12th Senior Secondary Examination** and hold a recognized technical computer qualification such as an **O Level, COPA, Computer Diploma, or RSCIT certificate**.
Q4. Where will the official examination take place, and what is the tentative timeline?
The Rajasthan High Court tentatively schedules the offline shorthand and computer workstation skill assessments for **September 2026** at centers located across **Jaipur city**.
