On July 17, 2026, the Rajasthan High Court released the notification for recruitment of Stenographer Grade III (Hindi & English) posts in the District Courts and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) against a total of 163 vacancies, whose breakdown is inside the table.
Post-wise:
| Post | Vacancies |
| Stenographer Grade III (Hindi) – District Courts | 137 |
| Stenographer Grade III (English) – District Courts | 16 |
| Stenographer Grade II (Hindi) – District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs), including TLSCs & PLAs | 10 |
| Total | 163 |
Area-wise:
| Area | Vacancies |
| Non-TSP Area | 159 |
| TSP (Scheduled Tribal Area) | 4 |
| Total | 163 |
Post-wise Area:
| Post | Non-TSP | TSP | Total |
| Stenographer Grade III (Hindi) – District Courts | 135 | 2 | 137 |
| Stenographer Grade III (English) – District Courts | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Stenographer Grade II (Hindi) – DLSAs | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 159 | 4 | 163 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Rajasthan High Court stenographer recruitment 2026, it is mandatory that you meet the educational qualification and age limit.
- You have passed the Class 12 Examination from a government-recognized institution, and you have completed any of the following:
- RS-CIT certificate
- O Level Certificate (NIELIT/DOEACC)
- COPA/DPCS Certificate
- Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications
- Additionally, you have proficiency in Hindi shorthand (if applying for the Hindi stenographer position) and English shorthand (if applying for an English stenographer position).
- Furthermore, your age shouldn’t be below 18 years and above 40 years as of January 1, 2026. The upper age relaxation is 5 years for General & EWS (Female) and SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS (Male) of Rajasthan.
Application Fee
To apply for the Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026, you have to pay the required application fee. Note that the payable amount varies from one another depending on the category. Refer to the table below to check the details.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / MBC (Creamy Layer) / Applicants from Other States | ₹750 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS (Rajasthan) | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹450 |
The deadline to pay the application fee is August 11, 2026; you may deposit it using net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 consists of four stages, which are the shorthand speed test, computer transcription test, document verification, and medical examination. They will prepare the final selection list for the appointment based on scores in the two stages; the last two stages are qualifying.
The Rajasthan High Court hasn’t confirmed the date for the first stage of the selection process; there’s high speculation that they will conduct it in the last quarter of 2026. The exam pattern for the same is available inside the table below.
| Particulars | Hindi Stenographer | English Stenographer |
| Test Type | Shorthand Dictation | Shorthand Dictation |
| Dictation Speed | 70 words per minute (WPM) | 80 words per minute (WPM) |
| Dictation Duration | 6 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Total Words Dictated | 420 words | 480 words |
| Transcription Mode | Computer-based | Computer-based |
| Transcription Time | 50 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Evaluation Criteria | Speed, accuracy, transcription quality, and error percentage | Speed, accuracy, transcription quality, and error percentage |
If you pass the Shorthand Speed Test, you can participate in the Computer Transcription Test. They may conduct the second stage within a few days after the result of the first stage. The exam pattern for the second stage is available below.
| Particulars | Hindi Stenographer | English Stenographer |
| Test Type | Computer Transcription Test | Computer Transcription Test |
| Mode of Test | Computer-based | Computer-based |
| Source of Transcription | Shorthand dictation passage | Shorthand dictation passage |
| Transcription Time | 50 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Language | Hindi | English |
| Evaluation Criteria | Accuracy, typing speed, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and error percentage | Accuracy, typing speed, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and error percentage |
Application Form
The application form for the Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is all set to be available from 22 July 2026 (1:00 PM) and last until 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM). If you are eligible and interested, you may submit an application form by going through the listed points.
- Go to the official website of the Rajasthan High Court.
- Click on the option that reads Recruitment of Stenographer 2026.
- Register yourself with your mobile number and password and then log in.
- Fill in your application form by providing details and documents.
- Review the application form and finalize it with the application fee payment.