The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur has announced the revised schedule of the shorthand test and computer test for its Stenographer Recruitment 2026. Under notice no. RHC/Exam Cell/Sub.Court/Stenographer/2026/2575 dated 13 October 2026, the tests will be held from 27 October to 4 November 2026 at two centres in Jaipur. The court says admission cards are "being uploaded shortly".
The recruitment (advertisement dated 17 July 2026) covers 163 posts: Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi and English) in the District Courts of Rajasthan, and Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi) in District Legal Services Authorities, including Permanent Lok Adalats. The new schedule replaces the earlier notices of 25 September (no. 2332) and 12 October (no. 2560). It was changed because of the panchayat and district board elections in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan High Court Stenographer 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting body | Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur |
| Advertisement | No. RHC/Exam Cell/Sub.Court/Stenographer/2026/1032, dated 17 July 2026 |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi/English) in District Courts; Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi) in DLSAs |
| Total posts | 163 |
| Rules | Rajasthan District Courts Ministerial Establishment Rules, 1986 |
| Qualification | Senior Secondary (Class 12) + computer certificate + Hindi knowledge |
| Age | 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Pay | ₹23,700 fixed for 2 years' probation, then Pay Level L-10 (₹33,800 – ₹1,06,700) |
| Selection | Shorthand test + computer test (speed and efficiency), then an interview with no marks |
| Skill test | 27 October – 4 November 2026, Jaipur |
| Website | hcraj.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement | 17 July 2026 |
| Online application | 22 July (1 PM) – 10 August 2026 (5 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 11 August 2026 (5 PM) |
| Earlier test notices | No. 2332 (25 Sep 2026) and no. 2560 (12 Oct 2026), now cancelled |
| Revised test schedule (notice no. 2575) | 13 October 2026 |
| Shorthand and computer test | 27, 29, 31 October and 1, 2, 4 November 2026 |
| Admission card | Being uploaded on the court's website shortly |
Revised Test Schedule (by Roll Number)
Stenographer (Hindi)
| Date | Shift | Reporting | Test time | Roll numbers |
|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 (Tue) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 70021 – 71746 |
| 29 Oct 2026 (Thu) | First | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 71747 – 73472 |
| 29 Oct 2026 (Thu) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 73473 – 75198 |
| 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | First | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 75199 – 76924 |
| 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 76925 – 78650 |
| 1 Nov 2026 (Sun) | First | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 78651 – 80376 |
| 1 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 80377 – 82102 |
| 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) | First | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 82103 – 83561 |
Stenographer (English)
| Date | Shift | Reporting | Test time | Roll numbers |
|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 60301 – 62026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) | First | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 62027 – 63752 |
| 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) | Second | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | 63753 – 65460 |
Test centres: (1) Arya College of Engineering & IT (Arya 1st Old Campus), SP-42, RIICO Industrial Area, Kukas, Jaipur-302028; (2) Arya College of Engineering (ACE), Arya Main Campus, SP-40, RIICO Industrial Area, Delhi Road, Kukas, Jaipur-302028. Your exact centre will be on your admission card.
Vacancy Details (163 Posts)
| Post | Non-TSP area | TSP area | Total |
|---|
| Stenographer Grade-III (Hindi), District Courts | 130 | 11 | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (English), District Courts | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Hindi), DLSAs incl. PLAs | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Total | 146 | 17 | 163 |
For the 130 non-TSP Grade-III (Hindi) posts, the category split is: General 78, EWS 6, Sahariya 1, SC 14, ST 10, OBC 18, MBC 3, with 2 posts for persons with benchmark disabilities. The district-wise table for every post is in the annexures of the advertisement. TSP (scheduled area) posts are in Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Salumber, and only local residents of that scheduled area can apply for them.
- Women (including widows and divorcees) get horizontal reservation within each category; persons with disabilities get it against total vacancies.
- SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS reservation is only for natives of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states apply as General.
- Vacancies can go up or down. A reserve list of up to 50% of posts may also be prepared.
- Each candidate chooses five judgeships (districts) in order of preference. Selection is institute-wise: District Courts first, then DLSAs.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Senior Secondary (Class 12) in Arts, Science or Commerce from the Rajasthan Board or an equivalent/higher exam.
- A good working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and of Rajasthani dialects.
- One computer qualification: DOEACC/NIELIT "O" level or higher; COPA/DPCS (NCVT/SCVT); a diploma in Computer Science/Application or Computer Science & Engineering; RS-CIT (VMOU Kota/RKCL); Senior Secondary with Computer Science as an optional subject; or an equivalent/higher qualification.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
| Category | Age |
|---|
| Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum (general) | 40 years |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan) | +5 years |
| Women | +5 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities | +5 years, on top of category relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen | +15 years (up to 50 years) |
| Widows and divorced women | No upper age limit |
Except for the disability relaxation, only one age relaxation can be claimed. A candidate with more than two children is not eligible for appointment (the rule applies from 6 July 2010).
Exam Pattern
Candidates take the shorthand test of their language group (A or B) and must pass the computer test (Group C).
| Test | Details | Marks |
|---|
| Group A: English shorthand | Dictation for 6 minutes at 80 words per minute, then 50 minutes to transcribe and type it on a computer | 100 |
| Group B: Hindi shorthand | Dictation for 6 minutes at 70 words per minute, then 50 minutes to transcribe and type it on a computer | 100 |
| Group C: Computer speed test | 10 minutes, at least 8,000 key depressions per hour | 50 |
| Group C: Computer efficiency test | 10 minutes: formatting of text, paragraphs, pages and tables in a word processor | 50 |
- Minimum marks in each computer test: 22.5 for all, 20 for SC/ST and PwBD.
- Font for the computer test: Kruti Dev 010 for Hindi and Calibri for English. The computer test is in the same language as your shorthand test.
- A 200–250 word trial passage is dictated first at the same speed. It is not marked.
- After the final dictation you get 5 minutes to read your notes before transcribing.
- Full mistakes: missing or wrong words, misspellings. Half mistakes: punctuation, capital/small letters, paragraph indentation. Mistakes up to 5% of the passage are allowed.
- Shorthand marks = (correct words typed × 100) ÷ total dictated words.
- The merit list uses the total of shorthand and computer test marks. For a tie, higher shorthand marks rank first, then the older candidate.
- The interview has no marks. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called, only to check that they do not stammer and can read their own writing.
Application Fee (Already Paid)
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC and MBC (creamy layer) / other states | ₹750 |
| Rajasthan OBC and MBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS | ₹600 |
| Persons with disabilities / Rajasthan SC and ST / ex-servicemen | ₹450 |
How to Download the Admission Card
- Keep checking hcraj.nic.in and the recruitment portal (link below) for the admission card notice.
- Log in with your user name, password and captcha code.
- Download and print the admission card. It will not be sent by post.
- Find your date and shift from your roll number in the table above, and reach the Jaipur centre by the reporting time (9:30 AM or 2:30 PM).
- Carry the admission card and the same original photo ID you uploaded in the form. Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, bags and other devices are not allowed.
Important Links
Helpline (office hours): 0291-2888100, 0291-2888101.
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