Bombay High Court has provided an update regarding the recruitment of multiple posts, Stenographer (Higher Grade), Stenographer (Lower Grade), Clerk, Staff-Car Driver, and Peon/Hamal/Farash across its Mumbai, Nagpur, and Aurangabad branches. The eligible candidates who have applied for the recruitment now have to appear for the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a written exam, for which the exam date has been announced officially, i.e., 26th April 2026 (Sunday).
Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026- Overview
Bombay High Court has invited 7th pass, 12th pass, and graduate candidates to apply for various posts through Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025-26. Check highlights of the recruitment drive from the table below.
| Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organisation | Bombay High Court |
| Posts | Clerk, Driver, Peon, and Stenographer |
| Vacancies | 2381 |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Date | 26th April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Number of Questions | 90 |
| Marks | 90 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Skill Test (as per post requirement) Interview (For Clerk post only) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official website | https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/ |
Bombay High Court Various Posts Exam Date 2026 Out
The Bombay High Court has released a total of 2381 vacancies for various posts, including Clerk, Driver, Peon, and Stenographer, for which the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a written exam, will now be conducted. The Bombay High Court Various Posts Exam Date 2026 for the written exam has been announced officially. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 26th April 2026 (Sunday). All the other details, like exam time, exam venue, reporting time, and more, will be released along with the admit cards.
Bombay High Court Notification 2026 Out
The detailed Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025-26 Notifications have been released separately for each post on the recruitment page of Bombay High Court. Candidates can download the notification PDF for the post they are interested in to check all details for eligibility, vacancy, and the selection process.
| Posts | Bombay High Court Notification 2025 |
| Clerk | Official Notification PDF |
| Driver | Official Notification PDF |
| Peon | Official Notification PDF |
| Steno-Lower | Official Notification PDF |
| Steno-Higher | Official Notification PDF |
Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Bombay High Court Written Exam for various posts has been scheduled to be conducted on 26th April 2026. Check all important dates from the table provided below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 9th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 15th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th January 2026 (5 pm) |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | 16th January 2026 (5 pm) |
| Exam Date | 26th April 2026 (Sunday) |
Bombay High Court Vacancy 2026
The total vacancies announced through Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 are 2381, out of which the maximum are for clerk and peon posts. The post-wise distribution of Bombay High Court Vacancy 2026 is also tabulated below.
| Posts Name | Vacancies |
| Clerk | 1382 |
| Peon | 887 |
| Driver | 37 |
| Steno Lower | 56 |
| Steno Higher | 19 |
| Total | 2381 |
Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for each post are different, and the candidates can check for their relevant post in which they are interested from the table.
| Posts Name | Education Qualification & Required Eligibility | Age Limit (as on 05.01.2026) |
| Clerk | Candidates must have completed their Graduation English typing at 40 WPM, Marathi at 30 WPM Regional language knowledge |
18-38 years |
| Peon | 7th Pass + Ability to Read & Write Marathi | |
| Driver | 10th Pass + LMV Driving Licence + 3 Yrs. Exp. | |
| Steno Lower | Graduated with shorthand (80 WPM English/80 WPM Marathi) and typing skills. | |
| Steno Higher | Graduated with shorthand (80 WPM English/100 WPM Marathi) and typing skills. |
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General | 18 years | 38 years |
| SC/ST/OBC | 18 years | 43 years |
| Special Backwards Class | 18 years | 43 years |
| High Court/Government Employees | 18 years | No age limit |
Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The candidates who will be applying for the Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The application will not be considered without the successful payment of fees. The fee can only be paid online through the SBI Collect facility.
| Posts | Application Fee |
| Clerk | Rs. 1000 |
| Driver | |
| Peon | |
| Steno-Lower | |
| Steno-Higher |
Steps to Apply Online for Bombay High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates for Bombay High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 can apply online through the official website of https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/ by following these simple steps.
- Visit the official website of Bombay High Court, https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the recruitment link, and then you will be directed to a new page.
- Look for the “Applications are invited for the post of “Clerk/Peon/Driver/Steno” on the establishment of the High. Court of Judicature at Bombay, Principal Seat at Bombay” section and click on the Apply Online link.
- Then candidates will be directed to a new page; click on the registration link.
- Fill out the registration form by providing a valid email ID, mobile number, and basic details.
- A unique registration ID will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address and mobile number.
- With the help of registration ID, candidates start filling out application forms.
- Complete application forms by providing educational qualifications and other important details.
- Upload passport-size photographs and signatures in the prescribed format mentioned in the notification pdf.
- Fill out the application fee online payment gateway.
- Download the Bombay High Court application form and take a printout for future reference.
Document Required to Apply for Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026
Candidates must keep the following documents in hand while applying for the Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025;
- Recent passport-size photograph (max 40 KB)
- Signature file (max 40 KB)
- Valid mobile number & email ID
- SSC, HSC, Graduation & other certificates
Bombay High Court Selection Process 2026
The selection process of all posts for Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages.
- Written Exam
- Skill Test (as per post requirement)
- Interview (For Clerk post only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Bombay High Court Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates applying for the Bombay High Court Recruitment 2026 must review the Bombay High Court Exam Pattern 2026 to gain an overview of the exam structure. Below, we have provided the post-wise exam pattern.
Bombay High Court Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
- In the Bombay High Court Clerk Exam, a total of 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked.
- For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
- The time duration of the exam will be 1 hour.
- The passing mark in the Bombay High Court Clerk Screening test is 45 marks.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Marathi | 10 | 10 | 1 Hour |
| English | 20 | 20 | |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 20 | |
| Computer | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 90 | 90 |
Typing Test and Viva-Voce
| Test | Marks |
| Typing Test
(Minimum passing marks 10) Duration 10 minutes Typing passage containing of 400 words. |
20 |
| Viva-Voce | 40 |
Bombay High Court Steno-Lower Exam Pattern 2026
| Part- I (Shorthand Test – 40 marks) |
| Dictation of a passage in English containing a total of 400 words for jotting down dictation in 5 minutes and transcription thereof in 25 minutes, for ascertaining speed and accuracy in Shorthand. |
| Part- II (Typing Test – 40 marks) |
| A passage in English containing 400 words for typing in 10 minutes, for ascertaining the speed and accuracy in English Typing. |
| Part- III (Viva-voce – 20 marks) |
Bombay High Court Steno-Higher Exam Pattern 2026
| Part- I ( Shorthand Test- 40 marks) |
| Dictation of a passage in English containing a total of 500 words for jotting down dictation in 5 minutes and transcription thereof in 30 minutes, for ascertaining speed and accuracy in Shorthand |
| Part- II ( Typing Test- 40 marks) |
| A passage in English containing 400 words for typing in 10 minutes, for ascertaining the speed and accuracy in English Typing. |
| Part- III ( Viva-voce – 20 marks) |
Bombay High Court Peon Exam Pattern 2026
| S.No. | Type of Examination | Marks | Nature of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Examination (Minimum qualifying marks: 15) | 30 | Objective-type multiple-choice questions |
| 2 | Physical Ability and Special Qualification | 10 | — |
| 3 | Interview | 10 | — |
Bombay High Court Driver Exam Pattern 2026
| S.No. | Type of Examination | Marks | Syllabus / Nature of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Examination (Minimum Qualifying Marks: 7) | 20 | Objective type, multiple choice questions on: a) Knowledge of traffic rules and signals b) Information about major roads (Mumbai / Nagpur / Aurangabad) and other important locations, c) General Knowledge |
| 2 | Driving Test | 20 | — |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Test (Practical test of driving skills) (Minimum Qualifying Marks: 7) | 10 | — |
| 4 | Interview | 10 | — |
Bombay High Court Salary 2026
The salary for the Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025-26 varies post-wise. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to several allowances and benefits as per government rules.
- Peon: Rs. 16,600 to 52,500
- Driver: Rs. 29,200 to 92,300
- Clerk: Rs. 29,200 to 92,300 (Pay Matrix Level S-10)
- Stenographer (Lower Grade): Rs. 49,100 to 1,55,800 (Pay Matrix Level S-18)
- Stenographer (Higher Grade): Rs. 56,100 to 1,77,500 (Pay Matrix Level S-20)
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