Bombay High Court Recruitment for clerks & stenographer

The Bombay High Court has released recruitment notification 2025 for 1000+ vacancies of Stenographers and Clerks: Check full details.  

📢 Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025–26

Stenographer (Higher Grade & Lower Grade) and Clerk Posts

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay has announced major recruitment drives for Stenographers (Higher Grade, Lower Grade) and Clerks at its Principal Seat in Mumbai and Benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad.

👉 Validity of Select & Wait Lists: 2 years

👉 Application Mode: Online only via bombayhighcourt.nic.in

✨ Vacancies Overview

•            Stenographer (Higher Grade)

•            Bombay: 9 posts (Wait List: 2)

•            Nagpur: 2 posts

•            Aurangabad: 8 posts (Wait List: 2)

•            Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (S‑20)

•            Stenographer (Lower Grade)

•            Bombay: 44 posts (Wait List: 11)

•            Nagpur: 4 posts (Wait List: 1)

•            Aurangabad: 8 posts (Wait List: 2)

•            Pay: ₹49,100 – ₹1,55,800 (S‑18)

•            Clerk

•            Bombay: 830 posts (Wait List: 200)

•            Nagpur: 166 posts (Wait List: 40)

•            Aurangabad: 336 posts (Wait List: 81)

•            Pay: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (S‑10)

📅 Important Dates

•            Start of Online Applications: 15 December 2025 (11:00 AM)

•            Last Date to Apply: 5 January 2026 (5:00 PM)

•            Application Fee: ₹1000 (via SBI Collect, non‑refundable)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

•            General: 21–38 years (Clerk: 18–38 years)

•            SC/ST/OBC/SBC (Maharashtra): 21–43 years (Clerk: 18–43 years)

•            Govt./High Court Employees: Minimum age applies, no max limit.

Educational Qualification

•            Stenographer (Higher Grade):

•            Degree (Law preferred) OR 5 years’ experience as Lower Grade Steno.

•            English Shorthand: 100 w.p.m.

•            English Typing: 40 w.p.m. (GCC/ITI/MSCE).

•            Computer proficiency certificate (MS‑CIT/NIIT/C‑DAC etc.).

•            Stenographer (Lower Grade):

•            Degree (Law preferred) OR 3 years’ experience in Stenography.

•            English Shorthand: 80 w.p.m.

•            English Typing: 40 w.p.m.

•            Computer proficiency certificate.

•            Clerk:

•            Degree (Law preferred).

•            English Typing: 40 w.p.m. (GCC/ITI/MSCE).

•            Computer proficiency certificate.

Other Conditions

•            Must be domiciled in Maharashtra.

•            Good character, no criminal cases.

•            Not more than 2 living children after 28/03/2005.

•            Knowledge of Marathi (read, write, speak).

•            No Objection Certificate if in Govt./Court service.

📝 Selection Process

Stenographer (Higher Grade)

1.           Shorthand Test – 40 marks (Dictation 500 words, 5 min; Transcription 30 min).

•            Passing: 24 marks.

2.           Typing Test – 40 marks (400 words, 10 min).

•            Passing: 20 marks.

3.           Viva‑voce – 20 marks.

Stenographer (Lower Grade)

1.           Shorthand Test – 40 marks (Dictation 400 words, 5 min; Transcription 25 min).

•            Passing: 20 marks.

2.           Typing Test – 40 marks (400 words, 10 min).

•            Passing: 20 marks.

3.           Viva‑voce – 20 marks.

Clerk

1.           Screening Test – 90 marks (MCQs, 1 hour).

•            Subjects: Marathi (10), English (20), GK (10), Intelligence (20), Arithmetic (20), Computer (10).

•            Passing: 45 marks.

2.           Typing Test – 20 marks (400 words, 10 min).

•            Passing: 10 marks.

3.           Viva‑voce – 40 marks.

📂 Documents Required (Self‑attested copies + originals at verification)

•            Proof of Date of Birth (SSC/School Leaving/Birth Certificate).

•            Mark sheets & certificates (SSC, HSC, Graduation, Law, PG).

•            Shorthand & Typing certificates.

•            Computer proficiency certificate.

•            Caste certificate (if applicable).

•            Domicile certificate (Maharashtra).

•            Character certificates (Form A, from two respectable persons).

•            NOC (if Govt./Court employee).

•            Employment Exchange registration (if available).

•            Gazette/Marriage certificate (if name changed).

⚠️ Key Instructions

•            Apply only online; no offline mode accepted.

•            Upload passport photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm) & signature (3 × 2.5 cm) in JPEG, max 40 KB.

•            Select only one establishment (Bombay/Nagpur/Aurangabad). No change allowed later.

•            Keep Registration ID safe and print application after submission.

•            Carry Admit Card + valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter/Driving Licence/Passport) to exam.

•            Appointment subject to medical exam & police verification.

•            Initial probation: 2 years.

 ✅ Final Notes

•            Select List & Wait List valid for 2 years.

•            Wait List operates only if selected candidates don’t join or resign.

•            Services can be terminated during probation without notice.

•            Regularly check bombayhighcourt.nic.in for updates.

 📌 Quick Tips for Aspirants

•            Practice English shorthand & typing daily to meet speed requirements.

•            Brush up on Marathi grammar and general knowledge for Clerk screening.

•            Keep scanned documents ready before starting online application.

•            Apply early to avoid last‑minute rush.