Patiala District Court Clerk & Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 48 Vacancies

The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala (Patiala District Court) is seeking applications in the specified format for the recruitment of 28 Clerk positions and 20 Stenographer Grade-III positions on an adhoc basis. This appointment will be for an initial duration of six months or until regular appointments are finalized, whichever occurs first.

Applications for the Patiala District Court Clerk & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 must be submitted offline, either by hand or via post, along with certified copies of relevant documents and a photograph by 17th February 2026, no later than 05:00 PM. Candidates interested in applying should download the appropriate notification and application format from the official website and verify their eligibility prior to submission.

Patiala District Court Clerk & Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Job Title	Clerk & Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc)
Total Vacancies	48
Age Limit	18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Monthly Salary	Rs.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)

Vacancy List:

Post Name	Total Posts
Clerk (Adhoc)	28
Stenographer Grade-III (Adhoc)	20
Grand Total	48

How to Apply:

Applications can only be submitted offline using the designated proforma.

• Step 1: Obtain the relevant application proforma from the notification PDFs.
• Step 2: Complete the proforma in full, attach a passport-sized photograph, and include self-attested copies of your testimonials (such as qualification, date of birth, category, etc.).
• Step 3: Deliver the application in person or send it by post in an envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [CLERK / STENOGRAPHER GRADE-III] ON ADHOC BASIS” to the Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala.
• Step 4: Make sure the application is received by 17th February 2026 by 05:00 PM.

Eligibility Criteria

• Required: A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) from an accredited university, along with Matriculation that includes Punjabi as one of the subjects, and proficiency in computer skills.
• Clerk Additional: Proficiency in English typing.
• Stenographer Additional: Ability to perform English shorthand at a speed of 80 words per minute and transcription at a speed of 20 words per minute.

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.

Selection Process

• Clerk: Written Examination (English Composition & General Knowledge – Objective, 100 marks, with a qualifying score of 33% in each subject and 40% overall) + Computer Proficiency/Typing Test + Interview/Verification.
• Stenographer: English Shorthand Examination (80 W.P.M., transcription at 20 W.P.M., with a maximum allowance of 12% errors – qualifying) + Spreadsheet Examination (qualifying score of 40%) + Verification.

Important Links:

Official Website	Click Here
Detailed Notification & Application Form (Stenographer)	Click Here
Detailed Notification & Application Form (Clerk)	Click Here

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Application

17th February 2026 (05:00 PM)