District and Sessions Judge Patna Upper Divisional Clerk Result 2026 OUT (Direct Link) - Download Scorecard @patna.dcourts.gov.in

The District and Sessions Judge Patna recruits Upper Divisional Clerks (UDC) for clerical and administrative support in the district judiciary. This recruitment is conducted by the District and Sessions Judge, Patna, for positions within the district courts of Patna, Bihar. The UDC position involves maintaining court records, case file management, data entry, typing correspondence, and assisting judicial officers in day-to-day administrative functions. Selected candidates will be placed in various courts across Patna district including civil courts, sessions courts, and specialized tribunals. This is a Group-C level post under the Bihar state judicial administration offering stable government employment with defined career progression within the district court establishment.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Typing speed: 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on computer
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office, data entry, and internet operations
• Preference may be given to candidates with law degree or diploma in computer applications

Age Limit

Age as on January 1, 2026:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidate must be domiciled in Bihar state (preference given to locals)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website patna.dcourts.gov.in or the Bihar District Court recruitment portal
2. Click on the 'Recruitment' or 'Vacancy' section on the homepage
3. Find and click on the notification for 'Upper Divisional Clerk (UDC) Recruitment 2026'
4. Click on 'Apply Online' or 'New Registration' button
5. Complete the registration by providing basic details (name, mobile number, email ID)
6. Verify your registration through OTP sent to mobile/email
7. Login using generated credentials and fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and other required details
8. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other required documents as per specifications
9. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI
10. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
11. Note down the registration number and application number for tracking

Application Fee

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination (Objective Type): Computer-based or offline objective type examination covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, and Legal Awareness with questions of multiple-choice format.

1. Typing Test: Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for typing test on computer where they must demonstrate typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi with accuracy requirements.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce all original documents including educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, identity proof, date of birth proof, and experience certificates for verification.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on combined marks of written examination and typing test performance with candidates ranked category-wise and selected as per vacancy availability.

Written Examination Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Indicative)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Typing Test (Skill Test)

Note: Candidates can opt for either English or Hindi typing test. This is a qualifying test and marks are not added to final merit.

Examination Syllabus

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Budget
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Current national and international affairs
• Important dates, events, awards, and honors
• Books and authors
• Sports and games
• Bihar state specific GK (history, culture, geography, economy)

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Analogies and similarities
• Differences and odd one out
• Number series and letter series
• Coding and decoding
• Blood relations
• Direction sense and distance
• Ranking and time sequence
• Syllogisms and statements
• Venn diagrams
• Data sufficiency
• Puzzles and seating arrangements

Numerical Ability & Basic Mathematics

• Number systems and simplification
• HCF and LCM
• Percentages and averages
• Profit and loss
• Simple and compound interest
• Time and work
• Time, speed and distance
• Ratio and proportion
• Mensuration (area, volume)
• Data interpretation (tables, graphs, charts)
• Basic algebra and geometry

English Language

• Grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions)
• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution)
• Comprehension passages
• Sentence correction and error detection
• Fill in the blanks
• Idioms and phrases
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech
• Sentence rearrangement

Hindi Language

• व्याकरण (संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया)
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
• समास और संधि
• अलंकार और रस
• गद्यांश और पद्यांश की समझ
• वाक्य रचना

Computer Knowledge

• Computer fundamentals and hardware
• Operating systems (Windows, Linux basics)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet and email basics
• Computer abbreviations
• Computer memory and storage devices
• Input and output devices
• Networking basics
• Cyber security awareness
• Recent IT developments

Legal Awareness & Court Procedures

• Basic knowledge of Indian legal system
• Structure of Indian courts
• Criminal and civil procedure basics
• Important Acts (IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act)
• Legal terms and definitions
• Court hierarchy and jurisdiction
• Role of different court officials
• Basic knowledge of administrative law
• Consumer protection laws
• RTI Act and fundamental rights

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension (under NPS), Annual Increments, and government quarters (subject to availability).

Upper Divisional Clerks in district courts have defined promotion opportunities based on seniority and departmental examinations. After 5-8 years of service, UDCs can be promoted to Senior Assistant or Section Officer positions with pay scale upgrades. Further career progression includes positions like Administrative Officer and Court Manager, eventually reaching supervisory roles in district court administration with regular pay scale revisions and grade promotions as per Bihar Judicial Service rules.

Admit cards for the Upper Divisional Clerk examination will be released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date on the official website patna.dcourts.gov.in. Candidates must download the admit card by logging in with their registration number and date of birth or password. The admit card contains important information including exam date, time, venue, reporting time, and instructions, and must be carried to the examination centre along with a valid photo ID proof.

The written examination result will be declared on the official website within 30-45 days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check their result by entering their roll number or registration number on the result portal. The result will include marks obtained, qualifying status, and category-wise cut-off marks. Shortlisted candidates for typing test and document verification will be notified separately through the website and individual communication.

The cutoff marks for District and Sessions Judge Patna UDC examination vary based on difficulty level and number of candidates. Typically, General category candidates need to score around 65-75% (97-112 marks out of 150), OBC candidates around 60-70% (90-105 marks), SC candidates around 55-65% (82-97 marks), and ST candidates around 50-60% (75-90 marks) to qualify for the typing test stage. Final selection cutoffs are generally 3-5% higher than qualifying cutoffs.

Examination Centres

Bihar: Patna (multiple centres), Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnea, Begusahar, Saharsa, Chhapra, Arrah, Motihari, Samastipur, Munger

Neighboring States (if applicable): Ranchi, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Varanasi, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)

Note: Primary examination centres will be located across major cities in Bihar with maximum centres in Patna district. Final centre allocation will be mentioned on the admit card.