The Rajasthan High Court has officially released its recruitment notification for the post of Stenographer for the year 2026, making 163 vacant positions available across the state. The announcement marks a significant hiring drive by the higher judiciary in Rajasthan, offering employment opportunities to thousands of qualified aspirants who have been awaiting such notifications.
The recruitment process is being conducted entirely through the official online mode, with candidates required to submit their applications via the Rajasthan High Court's dedicated recruitment portal. The court has emphasized that applicants must carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying, as incomplete or incorrect applications are likely to be rejected at the screening stage.
Eligibility for the position requires candidates to possess a minimum qualification of a graduation degree from a recognized university, along with proficiency in shorthand typing in either Hindi or English, depending on the posting allocation. The age criteria typically fall within the range of 21 to 27 years for general category candidates, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for precise age calculations based on the prescribed cutoff date.
This recruitment drive comes amid a broader wave of high court and tribunal hiring activities across India in 2026. The Delhi High Court recently released a separate notification for 150 posts involving Staff Secretary and Personal Assistant roles, while the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission also opened applications for 461 combined positions under itsCombined Tribunal Services recruitment. Together, these notifications reflect a growing trend of judicial and quasi-judicial bodies expanding their administrative workforce.
The selection process for the Rajasthan High Court Stenographer position is expected to involve a preliminary screening followed by skill-based tests, including shorthand and typing examinations, and finally a document verification round. No application fee information has been widely circulated yet, but candidates from economically weaker sections may be eligible for fee waivers as per standard government recruitment rules.
Experts note that stenographer positions in high courts are highly sought after due to job stability, attractive pay scales falling under the State Government Group B category, and valuable career progression opportunities within the judicial administrative framework.
