Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026: JAA, Stenographer & Other Posts Guide
Gauhati High Court · Junior Administrative Assistant, Stenographer Grade III and other posts
The Gauhati High Court at Guwahati recruits its own establishment staff through periodic advertisements. The posts most aspirants target are Junior Administrative Assistant (JAA), an office/clerical post, and Stenographer Grade III, which needs shorthand and typing. Selection combines a written examination with a computer or shorthand skill test, so preparation has two tracks: subject knowledge and keyboard skill.
Each Gauhati High Court advertisement lists its own posts, qualifications, age limits and test scheme, and benches (Kohima, Aizawl, Itanagar) recruit separately. Confirm every detail in the advertisement on ghconline.gov.in.
📋 At a Glance
| Recruiting body | Gauhati High Court (principal seat, Guwahati); its outlying benches advertise separately |
| Common posts | Junior Administrative Assistant, Stenographer Grade III, Grade IV and other establishment posts |
| Qualification | JAA: graduate with computer knowledge · Stenographer: as per advertisement, with shorthand and typing |
| Age | A recent advertisement: maximum 40 years on the last date of application (OBC/MOBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10) |
| Selection | Written examination and skill/computer test; some posts include a viva |
| Official website | ghconline.gov.in |
👥 The Main Posts
| Post | What the job involves | Key skill |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant | Office work in court sections: files, records, correspondence, data entry | Computer proficiency, typing, drafting |
| Stenographer Grade III | Taking dictation and typing orders, judgments and notes | Shorthand and fast, accurate typing |
| Grade IV | Support duties in the court establishment | As per advertisement |
The Assam Judicial Service (for judges) is a separate recruitment with a law degree requirement and its own exam scheme; it is not covered here.
📝 Written Exam & Skill Test
Written papers for establishment posts typically test English (grammar, comprehension, letter or precis writing), general knowledge and current affairs (including Assam and the Northeast), basic mathematics and reasoning, and computer awareness.
- JAA: a computer proficiency / typing test, often including MS Word and Excel tasks.
- Stenographer: shorthand dictation followed by transcription on a computer. For example, a recent bench advertisement asked for 80 wpm shorthand and 30 wpm typing.
The skill test is usually qualifying, so a high written score cannot make up for slow typing.
📅 Preparation Plan
- English is decisive. Practise grammar, comprehension and short drafting (letters, notes) every day.
- Assam & current affairs: daily reading plus a weekly revision of Assam GK.
- Computer basics: MS Word formatting, Excel formulas, file handling and basic internet terms.
- Typing every day. Track your net WPM with our Typing Speed Test; stenographer candidates should also practise transcription from dictation.
- Previous papers: download earlier question papers from the High Court website where available.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Gauhati High Court jobs advertised?
On the official website ghconline.gov.in under recruitment. The outlying benches at Kohima, Aizawl and Itanagar publish their own advertisements.
What is the age limit for Gauhati High Court JAA?
A recent advertisement set a maximum of 40 years on the last date of application, with 3 years relaxation for OBC/MOBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 years for PwBD. Each advertisement states its own limit.
Is there a typing test for Gauhati High Court posts?
Yes for most office posts. Junior Administrative Assistants take a computer proficiency or typing test, and stenographers take a shorthand and transcription test.
Is a law degree needed for Gauhati High Court office jobs?
No. A law degree is needed for the Assam Judicial Service, which recruits judicial officers. Establishment posts such as JAA and Stenographer need the qualifications stated in their own advertisement.