Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 163 Posts, Salary Up to Rs. 1,06,700

Looking for a court job in Rajasthan this year? Here is a golden chance. Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur has released a new recruitment notification. The court needs Stenographers for district courts and district legal services authorities. This recruitment offers 163 vacancies.

The posts are of Stenographer Grade-III in Hindi and English, and Stenographer Grade-II for legal services authorities. Candidates who are 12th pass and know shorthand can apply. The salary after probation goes up to ₹1,06,700 per month. Online applications start on 22 July 2026. The last date is 10 August 2026. Before applying, check the eligibility, fee, exam pattern and other details explained below.

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Court jobs carry great respect and full job security. A stenographer works closely with judges. The work involves taking dictation and typing it on computer.

This is a state-level recruitment. Vacancies are spread across almost every district of Rajasthan. You can give your preference for five district judgeships while applying.

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Post-Wise Vacancy Details

The Hindi stenographer post has the largest share with 141 seats. So Hindi shorthand candidates have the biggest opportunity here.

TSP means Tribal Sub-Plan areas. These are notified tribal areas in districts like Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Salumber. Only local residents of the same TSP area can apply for TSP posts. The number of posts can increase or decrease during the process.

Who Can Apply

Any 12th pass candidate with shorthand and typing skill can apply. Both men and women are eligible. Citizens of India can apply. Subjects of Nepal and Bhutan with an eligibility certificate can also apply.

Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and Rajasthani dialects is a must. This is a court job in Rajasthan, so local language skill matters.

Reserved category benefits like SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS apply only to natives of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states fall under the general category.

Educational Qualification

You need three things:

• 12th pass: Senior Secondary in Arts, Science or Commerce from Rajasthan Board or an equivalent exam, or any higher qualification.
• Hindi knowledge: Good working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and of Rajasthani dialects.
• Computer certificate: Any one of these – O Level (DOEACC), COPA/DPCS certificate, Diploma in Computer Science or Computer Application, Polytechnic Diploma in CS Engineering, RSCIT, or 12th with Computer Science as a subject. Any equivalent or higher qualification also works.

RSCIT is the easiest and most common computer certificate in Rajasthan. Most candidates already have it. If you do not, you can count any higher computer degree or diploma too.

Along with these, your real strength must be shorthand. The exam is mainly a shorthand and typing test.

Age Limit

The base age band is 18 to 40 years, counted on 01 January 2027. Reserved categories of Rajasthan get five extra years. Women also get five extra years.

The biggest relief is for widows and divorced women. There is no upper age limit for them at all. Note that age relaxation is admissible in one category only.

Application Fee

You can pay the fee through e-Mitra kiosk, Citizen Service Centre (CSC), net banking, or debit/credit card. The fee window stays open one extra day, till 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

The fee is not refundable. So read the eligibility rules carefully before paying. Creamy layer OBC/MBC candidates of Rajasthan and all outside-state candidates pay the general fee of ₹750.

Salary Details

Selected candidates first work as Probationer Trainees for two years. During this period, they get a fixed pay of ₹23,700 per month.

After completing probation successfully, the regular pay scale starts. It is Pay Matrix Level L-10, which runs from ₹33,800 to ₹1,06,700. Allowances are added as per rules.

Court jobs also bring stability, respect, fixed working hours and pension benefits as per rules. As a long-term career, this is a solid choice.

Selection Process

Selection has three stages. There is no general knowledge written exam. Everything tests your real working skill.

You appear in the group of the post you applied for – Group A for English posts, Group B for Hindi posts. Group C is compulsory for everyone. In the computer test, general candidates need minimum 22.5 marks in each paper. SC, ST and PwBD candidates need 20.

The typing font is Kruti Dev 010 for Hindi and Calibri for English. The minimum computer speed required is 8000 key depressions per hour. The efficiency test covers formatting of text, paragraphs, pages, tables and letters.

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for an interview. The interview has no marks. It only checks that the candidate can read out what they have written. The final merit is made from the shorthand test and computer test marks together.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph with your name and photo date written below it
• Any one photo ID – Voter Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport or Aadhaar
• Handwritten declaration in your own writing (scanned)
• Real-time photo taken during the online form
• Signatures in both Hindi and English, plus left thumb impression
• Caste/category certificates in the prescribed format, if applicable
• Good character certificates as per rules

Keep the scanned copies ready before you start the form. The same photo ID you upload must be carried to the exam hall.

For reserved categories, the certificates must be valid and in the format prescribed for Rajasthan state services. Married SC/ST/OBC women need the certificate based on their father’s name, not the husband’s.

Important Dates

You get about three weeks to apply. Do not wait for the last date. Heavy traffic on the final days can cause failed payments and missed chances.

The exam is likely in September 2026 in Jaipur. The exact date and centre details will come separately on the official website. Admission cards will be uploaded on the website only, not sent by post.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website hcraj.nic.in
2. Open the recruitment section and find the Stenographer Exam 2026 link
3. Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully
4. Fill the online application form with correct details
5. Choose your five district judgeship preferences
6. Upload your photo, ID, declaration, signatures and thumb impression
7. Pay the exam fee online or through e-Mitra/CSC
8. Submit the form before 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM and save a copy

Fill your category carefully. Once submitted, the category cannot be changed in any situation. TSP area candidates must clearly select the TSP resident option and give their own TSP area as first preference.

For help, call the helpline numbers 0291-2888100 or 0291-2888101 during office hours.

Why You Should Apply

High court recruitments are among the most trusted government hirings. The process is transparent and skill-based. There is no luck factor of lengthy GK papers – your shorthand and typing skill decides everything.

The career growth is strong. After probation, the L-10 pay scale takes your salary above ₹33,800 and it keeps rising to ₹1,06,700. Court staff also get regular promotions as per rules.

With 163 posts and district-wise postings, you can serve close to your home district. For stenography-trained candidates in Rajasthan, this is the top opportunity of the year.

Preparation Tips

• Practice dictation daily – 70 WPM for Hindi, 80 WPM for English
• Practice transcription on computer, not on paper, since the exam is computer-based
• Master the Kruti Dev 010 font if you are a Hindi candidate
• Build typing speed above 8000 key depressions per hour
• Learn formatting in word processing – paragraphs, tables, page setup and letters
• Give full mock tests with a 6-minute dictation and 50-minute transcription
• Focus on accuracy – spelling mistakes and wrong words cut your marks

The 5% mistake margin rule means accuracy matters as much as speed. Slow but clean typing scores better than fast but careless typing. Practice both together.

Important Links

Apply only through the official website. The High Court has not approved any guide-book for this exam, so beware of fake study material sellers. Download the NaukriPatra App for instant alerts, and join our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for daily job updates.

FAQs – Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are there in Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 163 vacancies – 141 for Grade-III Hindi, 13 for Grade-III English and 9 for Grade-II in DLSAs.

2. What is the last date to apply?

10 August 2026 till 5:00 PM. The fee can be paid till 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

3. What is the qualification needed?

12th pass with a recognised computer certificate like RSCIT or O Level, plus good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

4. What is the salary of a court stenographer in Rajasthan?

₹23,700 fixed per month during the two-year probation. After that, the L-10 pay scale of ₹33,800 to ₹1,06,700 applies.

5. What is the shorthand speed required?

80 words per minute for English posts and 70 words per minute for Hindi posts.

6. Is there any written GK exam?

No. The exam has only a shorthand test, a computer speed test and an efficiency test, followed by a qualifying interview.

7. What is the application fee?

₹750 for general and other-state candidates, ₹600 for OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS of Rajasthan, and ₹450 for SC/ST of Rajasthan, PwBD and ex-servicemen.

8. What is the age limit?

18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2027, with relaxations. Widows and divorced women have no upper age limit.

9. Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, but they are treated as general category and pay the ₹750 fee.

10. When and where will the exam be held?

The exam is likely in September 2026 at Jaipur. The exact date will be announced on hcraj.nic.in.

11. Which font is used in the typing test?

Kruti Dev 010 for Hindi and Calibri for English.

12. Does the interview have marks?

No. The interview is only qualifying. Merit is based on the shorthand and computer test marks.

13. Can I change my category after submitting the form?

No. The category filled in the application cannot be changed in any circumstance.