The Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench has announced 4 Stenographer Grade-III vacancies for the District Courts of Nagaland. The recruitment includes three current vacancies and one anticipated vacancy, with appointments connected to Peren, Phek and Mokokchung courts.
Online applications are scheduled to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 during office hours. The separate fee-payment window continues until 13 November 2026 during bank transaction hours.
Candidates need a graduation degree, a six-month diploma in computer operation, and a one-year shorthand course with a shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
Gauhati High Court Kohima Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench |
| Post | Stenographer Grade-III |
| Establishment | District Courts of Nagaland |
| Total vacancies | 4 |
| Advertisement number | HC(K)131/DJS/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 8 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 November 2026, during office hours |
| Fee-payment deadline | 13 November 2026, during bank transaction hours |
| Pay | Level 8: ₹28,700–₹91,300 |
| Job location | Nagaland |
| Application mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
The four posts are distributed across three District Court establishments. One of the Phek vacancies is anticipated from 31 January 2027.
| Court office | Vacancies | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Judicial Magistrate, Peren | 1 | Current vacancy |
| District & Sessions Judge, Phek | 1 | Anticipated vacancy from 31 January 2027 |
| Principal District & Sessions Judge, Mokokchung | 2 | Current vacancies |
| Total | 4 | — |
The recruiting authority has also stated that the number of posts can change by the time of final selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 8 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 6 November 2026, during office hours |
| Last date for fee payment | 13 November 2026, during bank transaction hours |
Candidates should complete the form before the closing day instead of relying on the final hours of the portal.
Eligibility and Qualification
Eligibility is assessed on the last date for receipt of the online application. A candidate must meet all three essential conditions below.
| Requirement | Essential condition |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduate in any discipline |
| Computer qualification | Six-month diploma in computer operation |
| Stenography | One-year shorthand course with 80 words per minute speed |
Candidates should keep the graduation certificate, computer diploma and stenography diploma ready in the format requested by the online application system.
Age Limit
The age is calculated on the last date for receipt of the application.
| Category / rule | Age condition |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 32 years |
| Scheduled Tribe | Upper-age relaxation of 5 years, making the upper limit 37 years |
| Government employees | Relaxation equal to service rendered, subject to a maximum of 5 years |
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with the official application closing date to work out your age before filling the form. The Eligibility Pre-check can then help you compare the age and qualification conditions you enter against this recruitment.
Salary and Pay Level
Stenographer Grade-III is placed in Level 8, with a notified pay matrix of ₹28,700–₹91,300.
| Post | Pay level | Pay matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level 8 | ₹28,700–₹91,300 |
The advertised figure is a pay matrix. It should not be read as a guaranteed take-home salary.
Selection Process
The recruitment uses three stages.
| Stage | Component | Marks / shortlisting |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Written examination | 200 marks |
| Stage II | Practical / speed test | 50 marks; candidates up to 5 times the vacancies are called from Stage I merit |
| Stage III | Interview / viva voce and document verification | 50 marks; candidates up to 3 times the vacancies are called after written and practical stages |
The written examination carries two 100-mark parts: one covering English-related areas such as précis, essay, drafting/translation and grammar, and another covering general knowledge, current affairs and mathematics.
For the interview/viva voce, a candidate must obtain at least 60%, which is 30 out of 50 marks, to qualify. Final selection is based on the combined performance in the practical test and interview/viva voce after qualifying the required stages. Tie-breaking first uses written-examination marks and then age.
Application Fee
The application workflow in the advertisement states an application fee of ₹300. The later category fee table separately shows ₹300 for SC/ST and a dash for “all others”.
Because those two presentations are not fully aligned, candidates outside SC/ST should confirm the amount shown on the live official payment page before making a transaction. The recruiting authority also states that a fee once paid will not be refunded.
Documents to Prepare
The online process asks candidates to upload or prepare records relating to age, qualification and other claims. The recruitment instructions specifically refer to the following.
| Document / file | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Age proof | Admit card or birth certificate, as applicable |
| Academic records | HSLC and HSSLC marksheets/admit cards, graduation pass certificate |
| Computer qualification | Diploma in computer application / computer operation |
| Stenography qualification | Diploma / course certificate in stenography |
| Category records | SC/ST/GEN/OBC certificate where applicable |
| Local record | Indigenous certificate |
| Disability record | Disability certificate, if applicable |
| Photograph | Recent passport photo in JPG format |
| Signature | Signature image in JPG format |
| Payment proof | Screenshot/image of payment receipt and transaction ID |
The official instructions specify that academic documents should be combined into one clear PDF, and category-related documents into a separate clear PDF. Candidates should follow the size and format shown on the live application form.
Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise the files named in the notice before the application portal opens.
How to Apply for Gauhati High Court Kohima Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026
- Open the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench website on or after 15 October 2026.
- Choose the online application for Stenographer Grade-III in the District Courts of Nagaland.
- Register with a valid email address, mobile number, date of birth and login credentials. Save the registration code.
- Sign in and read the recruitment instructions before opening the form.
- Enter personal, qualification and additional information carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, academic PDF and category-related PDF in the prescribed formats.
- Complete the payment step shown by the official application system and upload the payment receipt where required.
- Review the completed form and submit it before 6 November 2026 during office hours.
- Save the final application details, registration code and payment proof for later stages.
Before submission, candidates can re-check their age with the Age Calculator, compare the essential conditions using the Eligibility Pre-check, and organise uploads with the Document Checklist.
For a broader field-by-field application workflow, read How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly.
Important Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official recruitment advertisement | Download the Stenographer Grade-III advertisement |
| Kohima Bench recruitment notice board | Open District Court recruitment notices |
| Online application route | Open Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench |
The advertisement directs candidates to the Kohima Bench website and says the specific Stenographer Grade-III online application option will be used there. Since applications open on 15 October 2026, candidates should use the live link that appears on the official site from that date.
FAQ
How many Stenographer Grade-III vacancies are available?
There are 4 vacancies in total: one at Peren, one anticipated vacancy at Phek from 31 January 2027, and two at Mokokchung.
When will the online application start?
The online application is scheduled to start on 15 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The online form must be submitted by 6 November 2026 during office hours. Fee payment has a separate deadline of 13 November 2026 during bank transaction hours.
What qualification is required?
Applicants need a graduation degree in any discipline, a six-month diploma in computer operation, and a one-year shorthand course with shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
What is the age limit?
The standard age range is 21 to 32 years as on the application closing date. Scheduled Tribe candidates receive 5 years' upper-age relaxation, while eligible government employees can receive service-based relaxation up to 5 years.
What is the pay for Stenographer Grade-III?
The post is in Level 8, with the advertised pay matrix of ₹28,700–₹91,300.