Gauhati High Court Stenographer Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Gauhati High Court is recruiting candidates for 3 vacancies under advertisement number HC(K)131/DJS/2026, which includes 1 vacancy for the Stenographer-Grade-III post. The required qualification for this post is a Graduate in any discipline with a 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation and a 1-year course in shorthand possessing a speed of 80 words per minute, and the pay is Level-8 (28700-91300). Eligible applicants can apply online from 15 October 2026 to 6 November 2026, with the last date for the fee on 13 November 2026. The selection process consists of a written examination, a practical or speed test, and an interview or viva voce.

Gauhati High Court Stenographer-Grade-III at a Glance

Vacancy Details

There are a total of 3 vacancies for the Stenographer-Grade-III post across different offices in the District Courts of Nagaland.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the following essential criteria as on the last date of receipt of online application:

• Graduate in any discipline
• 6 months Diploma in Computer Operation
• 1-year course in shorthand possessing a speed of 80 words per minute

Age Limits: Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years, determined as on the last date of receipt of application. Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation (upper age limit of 37 years). Government Employees receive relaxation equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years.

Application Fee

Application fees are paid via bank transaction to the Registrar G.H.C.K Bench Recruitment Cell (Account No: 40437170445, Bank IFSC: SBIN0008306) using the provided QR code. The fee once paid is non-refundable.

How to Apply for Gauhati High Court Stenographer-Grade-III

1. Log on to the official website at https://kohimahighcourt.gov.in/ and click on 'Online Application for the posts of Stenographer-Grade-III in District Courts of Nagaland under Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court'.
2. Register by providing primary credentials such as Username, Password, Email, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number to receive the Registration Code.
3. Login using your registered email and password.
4. Fill up the application form with personal, qualification, and additional information.
5. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature image (in .jpg format, file size between 5kb and 150kb).
6. Upload required academic documents and caste certificates compiled in a single readable .pdf file (size between 40kb and 4MB).
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 by scanning the QR code, entering the Transaction ID, and uploading the payment receipt.
8. Submit the online application before the deadline.

Selection and Interview

The selection process comprises three stages:

• Stage-I (Written Examination - 200 marks): Part 1 covers General English, Precise writing, Essay writing, Drafting translation, and English Grammar (100 marks). Part 2 covers General knowledge, Current affairs, and Mathematics (100 marks). Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies (1:5) in order of merit will qualify for Stage-II.
• Stage-II (Practical / Speed test - 50 marks): Shorthand test, computer proficiency, and typing test. Candidates equal to 3 times the number of vacancies (1:3) in order of merit will qualify for Stage-III.
• Stage-III (Interview / Viva Voce - 50 marks): Document verification and viva voce. Candidates must secure at least 60% marks (30 out of 50) to qualify the interview.

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