The Bombay High Court recruitment for 2025 is a major drive for 2,381 vacancies across several posts.
The official notification was released on December 8, 2025, and the application window is currently open.
1. Post-Wise Vacancy & Salary
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission) | Approx. Monthly Salary |
| Clerk | 1,382 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level S-10) | ₹42,000+ |
| Peon / Hamal | 887 | ₹15,000 – ₹47,600 (Level S-1) | ₹22,000+ |
| Staff Car Driver | 37 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level S-6) | ₹28,000+ |
| Steno (Lower) | 56 | ₹38,600 – ₹1,22,800 (Level S-14) | ₹55,000+ |
| Steno (Higher) | 19 | ₹41,800 – ₹1,32,300 (Level S-15) | ₹60,000+ |
2. Detailed Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India and Domiciled in Maharashtra.
- Age Limit (as of Jan 5, 2026): * General: 18 to 38 years.
- Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/SBC): 18 to 43 years.
- Small Family Norm: Candidates must not have more than two living children born after March 28, 2005.
Post-Specific Skills:
- Clerk: Graduate + English Typing (40 wpm) + Marathi Typing (30 wpm) + Computer Certificate (MS-CIT/DOEACC/C-DAC).
- Peon: Minimum 7th Standard pass + ability to read/write Marathi.
- Stenographer: Graduate + Shorthand (80/100 wpm) + Typing (40 wpm).
3. Examination Pattern (Clerk Post)
The Clerk exam is the most comprehensive, consisting of three stages. There is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Syllabus Focus |
| Marathi | 10 | 10 | Grammar, sentence construction, vocabulary. |
| English | 20 | 20 | Tenses, synonyms, grammar, comprehension. |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | Current affairs, Maharashtra history/geography. |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 | Reasoning, analogies, problem-solving. |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 20 | Percentages, averages, profit/loss, fractions. |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 | MS Office, Windows basics, internet safety. |
| Total | 90 | 90 | Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes) |
Selection Note: To qualify for the next stage, you must score at least 45/90 in the screening test.
4. Selection Stages
- Screening Test (Written): Objective MCQ test (90 Marks for Clerk; 30-80 Marks for Peon).
- Typing/Shorthand Test: For Clerks and Stenos (20 Marks).
- Cleaning/Cooking Test: Only for Peon/Hamal (active physical task).
- Viva-Voce (Interview): Conducted for all posts (Clerk interview is 40 Marks; minimum 16 required to pass).
5. Application Fee & Process
- Fee: ₹1,000 for all categories (to be paid via SBI Collect).
- How to Apply: 1. Go to the Official Recruitment Portal.
2. Click “Apply Online” for your specific post.
3. Generate an SB Collect Reference Number by paying the fee first.
4. Complete the registration and upload your photo ($3.5\text{ cm} \times 4.5\text{ cm}$) and signature.
5. The deadline is January 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
6. Official website https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/recruitment.php
