Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 40 Posts

Applications are now open for Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026. There are 40 posts available for Stenographer, Private Secretary, Chauffeur, and MTS. Candidates can apply online from 10 July to 30 July 2026.

Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026

The Gauhati High Court has released three recruitment notices on 6 July 2026 to fill a total of 40 posts across the district courts of Assam, its Principal Seat, and the Law Research Institute. The vacancies include Stenographer Grade-II, Private Secretary (Stenographer Grade-I), Chauffeur (Driver), and Multi-Tasking Staff. Applications are open to Indian citizens who have a valid Employment Exchange registration in Assam.

The online application process starts on 10 July 2026 and ends on 30 July 2026. The last date to pay the application fee is 5 August 2026. Most of the vacancies are for Stenographer Grade-II in the district courts of Assam, which alone has 35 out of the 40 posts.

Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026 Details

• Name of Posts: Stenographer Grade-II, Private Secretary (Steno Gr-I), Chauffeur (Driver), and Multi-Tasking Staff
• Name of Organization: Gauhati High Court, Guwahati (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
• Employment Exchange: A valid Employment Exchange registration for the State of Assam is mandatory for all four posts.
• Reserved Post: The Private Secretary (Stenographer Grade-I) post is open only to OBC/MOBC, ST(P), ST(H) and PwBD candidates, as its three vacancies are all under reserved categories.

Vacancy Details

The three Private Secretary posts are divided as one each for OBC/MOBC, ST(P), and ST(H). The fourth reserved post is for PwBD candidates. The number of Stenographer Grade-II posts is tentative and may change at the time of final selection.

Pay Scale

Educational Qualification

Stenographer Grade-II: A graduate from a UGC-recognized university with a Diploma or Certificate in Stenography or Shorthand from an ITI, Polytechnic, or other recognized institute. Candidates who are still doing the stenography course can also apply, but they must submit the pass or completion certificate at the time of document verification.

Private Secretary (Stenographer Grade-I): A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, preferably with a diploma in Stenography in English. Candidates must have a minimum speed of 120 words per minute in shorthand and 50 words per minute on a computer. Preference is given to law graduates.

Chauffeur (Driver): Must have passed Class X (HSLC) from a recognized board and hold a valid LMV driving license issued by the competent authority.

Multi Tasking Staff: Must have passed Class VIII. Candidates who have passed HSSLC (Class 12) or higher are not eligible. Applicants must declare in the form that they have passed Class VIII but have not passed Class 12 or higher. Hiding a higher qualification will lead to rejection.

Age Limit

The maximum age is calculated as on the last date of submission, 30 July 2026. The limits below apply to the Stenographer Grade-II, Chauffeur and Multi Tasking Staff posts.

Private Secretary: The maximum age is 41 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, 43 years for ST(P)/ST(H) candidates, and 48 years for PwBD candidates.

Stenographer Grade-II: The minimum age is 18 years. You can use our age calculator to check your age as on the last date of application.

Application Fee

The fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances, and it is not held in reserve for any other vacancy.

Selection Process

Each notification has its own multi-stage process, and in every case the qualifying language segments do not count towards the merit list.

Stenographer Grade-II

• Stenography Test (100 marks): This includes a voice test, shorthand dictation at 100 words per minute (700 words in 7 minutes), and typing on a computer. A candidate must score at least 30 marks to move to the next stage.
• Written Test (70 marks): This is an OMR-based objective paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It covers English Language Proficiency (50 marks) and Assamese (20 marks). Both parts are qualifying in nature. A candidate must score at least 40% in each part. Candidates who cleared the stenography test are called for the written test in a ratio of 10 times the number of vacancies (1:10).
• Viva-voce (10 marks): Candidates are called for the interview in a ratio of 1:3 based on merit. The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks of the stenography test and the viva-voce.

Private Secretary (Stenographer Grade-I)

• Stenography Test (90 marks): This includes dictation at 120 words per minute (840 words in 7 minutes) followed by typing on a computer. A candidate must score at least 50%, that is 45 out of 90.
• Written Examination (100 marks): This is a descriptive paper of 2 hours covering English (80 marks) and Assamese (20 marks). It is qualifying in nature. A candidate must score at least 40% in each part. Candidates in a ratio of 10 times the vacancies (1:10) from the stenography test merit list are called.
• Interview/Viva-Voce (30 marks): Candidates in a ratio of 1:3 are called. A candidate must score at least 60%, that is 12 out of 30. The final merit list is based on the total marks of the stenography test and the viva-voce.

Chauffeur (Driver)

• Screening Test (50 marks): This is a one-hour objective paper on Road Sign recognition (20 marks), General Knowledge (20 marks), and Assamese language proficiency (10 marks). The Assamese part is qualifying in nature. A candidate must score at least 5 out of 10.
• Driving Test (40 marks): Candidates in a ratio of 5 times the vacancies (1:5) are called. They are tested on starting, driving, parking, and after-driving (10 marks each). A candidate must score at least 20 out of 40.
• Interview/Viva-Voce (20 marks): Candidates in a ratio of 1:3 are called. A candidate must score at least 12 out of 20 to qualify. The final merit list is based on the total marks of the driving test and the viva-voce.

Multi Tasking Staff

• Written Examination (70 marks): This is an OMR-based objective paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It covers General Knowledge or Current Affairs, General English, General Mathematics of Class VIII standard, and Assamese (20 marks). The Assamese part is qualifying in nature. A candidate must score at least 8 out of 20.
• Interview/Viva-Voce (20 marks): Candidates in a ratio of 5 times the vacancies (1:5) from the written test are called. A candidate must score at least 12 out of 20 to qualify. The final merit list is based on the total marks of the written test and the viva-voce.

How to Apply for Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026?

All four posts must be applied for online through the official website of the Gauhati High Court. Keep a valid and active email ID and mobile number ready, as they are required for registration. Follow the steps below and use the application link in the Important Links section.

1. Open the application link for your post from the Important Links section below.
2. Register with your email ID and mobile number, then note down the Registration Code you receive.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload clear scanned copies of the required documents along with your photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee online before 5 August 2026, then submit the form and save a printout.

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