Patna High Court Recruitment 2025: 171 Regular Mazdoor Vacancies

Patna High Court has announced the recruitment for 171 Regular Mazdoor (Group-C) positions under Level-1 of the pay matrix, offering a great opportunity for eligible candidates. The recruitment process will be based on a written test, cycling test, skill test, and interview. Candidates interested in applying must follow the important dates and eligibility criteria outlined below.

Important Dates:

• Start Date for Online Application Submission: 17th February 2025
• Last Date for Online Application Submission: 18th March 2025
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 20th March 2025
• Examination Date: To be notified later

Examination Fee:

Candidates are required to pay the examination fee online:

Note: The examination fee is non-refundable. SC/ST/OH candidates from Bihar are eligible for fee concessions.

Number of Vacancies:

A total of 171 vacancies have been announced for the Regular Mazdoor position across different categories:

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Nationality:

• A candidate must be a citizen of India or meet the specified criteria for Tibetan refugees or Indian origin migrants from certain countries.

2. Character:

• The character of the candidate must be suitable for appointment to the service. Individuals terminated, dismissed, or convicted for serious offences will be deemed ineligible.

3. Marital Status:

• Male candidates with more than one wife alive or female candidates who are married to a man already having a wife alive will not be eligible.

4. Physical Fitness:

• Candidates must be mentally and physically fit, free from any physical defects likely to interfere with official duties. A medical certificate must be produced before joining.

5. Age Limit (as of 1st January 2025):

• Unreserved & EWS (Male): 37 years
• Unreserved & EWS (Female): 40 years
• BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
• SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years
• OH (Locomotor): 47 years
• Age limit is relaxed for candidates working in Central or Bihar Government departments.

6. Minimum Qualification:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must be at least 8th grade pass (minimum qualification) and no higher than 12th pass (maximum qualification).
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of cycling and proficiency in life skills are mandatory.

7. Preferential Qualification:

• Candidates with a ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be given preference during selection.

Reservation:

Vertical Reservation:

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 16%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1%
• Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): 18%
• Backward Classes (BC): 12%
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%

Horizontal Reservation:

• Women Candidates: 35%
• Orthopedically Handicapped (OH): 4%

Selection Process:

The selection will be based on multiple stages:

1. Written Test (OMR-based, Multiple Choice Questions)
2. Cycling Test (for all candidates, except OH candidates)
3. Skill Test & Interview

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• Preliminary Test: 40% marks (if conducted)
• Written Test: 40% marks
• Skill Test: 40% marks
• Interview: 30% marks

Examination Centre:

Candidates must select the preferred city (up to three cities) for the examination in the online application. The High Court will allocate cities based on availability. Requests for changes in examination centre will not be entertained once submitted.

How to Apply:

1. Online Application: Applicants must submit their applications online before the last date (18th March 2025).
2. Documents: Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and have the necessary documents ready for verification.
3. Payment: Online payment for the application fee should be made before 20th March 2025.