The Bombay High Court has confirmed that the screening test for 2,831 posts across Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, and Peon categories will be held on 26 April 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who applied through the online portal before the 5 January 2026 deadline should download their admit cards from the official website.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Bombay High Court Recruitment Screening Test 2026 |
| Conducting body | Bombay High Court |
| Total vacancies | 2,831 |
| Exam date | 26 April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam type | Computer-based screening test |
| Posts | Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Peon |
| Official website | bombayhighcourt.nic.in |
Post-wise vacancy breakdown
| Post | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | ~1,200 | Graduate from recognised university |
| Stenographer | ~400 | Graduate + shorthand proficiency |
| Peon | ~800 | 10th pass |
| Driver | ~431 | 10th pass + valid driving licence |
Note: Exact post-wise figures as per original notification available on bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
How to download admit card
- Visit the Bombay High Court official website at bombayhighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate to the "Recruitment" section
- Click on "Download Admit Card — Screening Test 2026"
- Enter your registration number, date of birth, and captcha
- Download and print the admit card; carry it along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre
Important notes
- The screening test will be a computer-based objective exam covering General Knowledge, English Language, Marathi Language, and aptitude
- For Stenographer posts, candidates who clear the screening test will face an additional shorthand and typing test
- Exam centres are spread across Maharashtra — check your admit card for the specific centre and reporting time
- This is one of the largest High Court recruitment drives in 2026, with 2,831 vacancies across the Bombay High Court and its benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa
- Candidates should reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Previous year's qualifying cut-off for the Clerk post was approximately 45% for General category (per official results)