The Office of the Registrar, Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Port Blair has issued Notice No. 1/Steno./PA/HC/PB/2024 dated 28 July 2026 releasing the admit card and exam schedule for the Stenographer / Personal Assistant (PA) Trade Test for the 1 (One) SC-reserved post at the Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Out of 36 applications received, 18 candidates have been found eligible and are now required to download their admit cards from 29 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 through the official e-Recruitment portal. The Trade Test (Dictation and Typewriting on Computer) will be held on 22 August 2026 at 12:30 p.m. onwards at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair. This notice is relevant only to the 18 eligible candidates listed in Annexure-A of the official notice.
Important Note: This is not a fresh recruitment notification – it is an exam schedule and admit card notice for candidates who had already applied under the Employment Notice dated 21 November 2025 and its Corrigendum dated 2 December 2025. Only the 18 candidates listed in Annexure-A are eligible to appear for the Trade Test. The remaining 18 of the 36 applicants have not been shortlisted and are not eligible to sit the test. Candidates must reach the venue at least 1 hour before 12:30 p.m. at their own expense. No TA / DA is payable. The admit card must be printed as an A-4 size colour printout (both sides) – a black-and-white print or mobile screenshot will not be accepted. Candidate serial number 14 in Annexure-A (Sunayni Poddar) is subject to verification of name.
Calcutta High Court Stenographer / PA Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Office of the Registrar, Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court, Port Blair |
| Notice No. | 1/Steno./PA/HC/PB/2024, dated 28 July 2026 |
| Post | Stenographer / Personal Assistant (P.A.) |
| Category | Reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Total Vacancies | 1 (One) |
| Total Applications Received | 36 |
| Candidates Found Eligible | 18 |
| Trade Test Type | Dictation and Typewriting on Computer |
| Exam Date | 22 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Reporting / Test Time | 12:30 p.m. onwards |
| Exam Venue | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Admit Card Download Window | 29 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Portal | erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in |
| Official Website | calcuttahighcourt.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Employment Notice Released | 21 November 2025 |
| Corrigendum to Employment Notice | 2 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Notice Issued | 28 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Window Opens | 29 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Window Closes | 21 August 2026 |
| Trade Test (Dictation and Typewriting) | 22 August 2026, 12:30 p.m. onwards |
List of Eligible Candidates (Annexure-A)
The following 18 candidates have been found eligible to appear in the Trade Test:
| Sl. No. | Application Number | Name | Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1047352023001154 | Kritika Biswas | SC | Eligible |
| 2 | 1047352023001614 | Dipu Biswas | SC | Eligible |
| 3 | 1047352023010860 | Jatin Biswas | SC | Eligible |
| 4 | 1047352023010884 | Kailash Gharami | SC | Eligible |
| 5 | 1047352023010885 | Aditya Halder | SC | Eligible |
| 6 | 1047352023011068 | Abir Karan | SC | Eligible |
| 7 | 1047352023011308 | Anirban Paul | SC | Eligible |
| 8 | 1047352023011485 | Tamal Barui | SC | Eligible |
| 9 | 1047352025000411 | K Rakesh Kumar | SC | Eligible |
| 10 | 1047352025007931 | Samarjit Patra | SC | Eligible |
| 11 | 1047352025007940 | Amrita Mondal | SC | Eligible |
| 12 | 1047352025008385 | Dipen Pradhan | SC | Eligible |
| 13 | 1047352025008952 | Priyanka Mistry | SC | Eligible |
| 14 | 1047352025013544 | Sunayni Poddar | SC | Eligible* |
| 15 | 1047352025013739 | Surajit Bag | SC | Eligible |
| 16 | 1047352025013743 | Avirup Roy | SC | Eligible |
| 17 | 1047352025013746 | Sourav Sardar | SC | Eligible |
| 18 | 1047352025013751 | Animesh Bouri | SC | Eligible |
*Serial No. 14 – Sunayni Poddar is subject to verification of name as per the official notice.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official e-Recruitment portal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration – Click Here
- Locate the e-Recruitment link for Stenographer / PA recruitment of Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court, Port Blair.
- Log in using your application credentials.
- Download the admit card and take an A-4 size colour printout of both sides.
- Complete the download on or before 21 August 2026.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- A-4 size colour printout of the Admit Card (both sides) – this is mandatory
- At least one original valid Photo Identity Proof, from the following:
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Voter Identity Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving Licence (along with a photocopy of the same)
Candidates without the admit card and a valid original photo ID will not be permitted to appear for the Trade Test.
Trade Test Details
- Test type: Dictation and Typewriting on Computer
- Date: 22 August 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. onwards (candidates must report at least 1 hour before)
- Venue: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- TA / DA: Not admissible. Candidates must travel and report at their own expense.
What Happens After the Trade Test
The notice does not specify interview dates or further stages. The original employment notice mentioned that the Test and Interview shall be held at Port Blair on different dates. Candidates should monitor calcuttahighcourt.gov.in for further announcements regarding the interview schedule.
Important Instructions
- Only the 18 candidates listed in Annexure-A are eligible. Candidates not on the list are not eligible to appear.
- The admit card must be a colour printout of A-4 size (both sides) – not a black and white print or a screen display.
- Report at the exam venue at least 1 hour before 12:30 p.m.
- No TA / DA will be paid to any candidate.
- Original Photo ID is mandatory. A photocopy of the Driving Licence must accompany the original if that is the ID being carried.
- Candidates should regularly check calcuttahighcourt.gov.in for any further updates or changes.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Admit Card Notice (Calcutta High Court Website) | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card – e-Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Calcutta High Court Official Website | Click Here |
Calcutta High Court Stenographer / PA Admit Card 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When is the Calcutta High Court Stenographer / PA Trade Test 2026?
✅ 22 August 2026, from 12:30 p.m. onwards at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair.
Q2. Where can I download the Calcutta High Court Stenographer / PA admit card 2026?
✅ Through the official Andaman and Nicobar Administration e-Recruitment portal at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in, from 29 July 2026 to 21 August 2026.
Q3. How many candidates are eligible for the Trade Test?
✅ 18 candidates out of 36 applicants, as listed in Annexure-A of Notice No. 1/Steno./PA/HC/PB/2024 dated 28 July 2026.
Q4. What type of test is this?
✅ A Trade Test consisting of Dictation and Typewriting on Computer. This is for the post of Stenographer / Personal Assistant (P.A.) at the Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court, Port Blair.
Q5. How many posts are being filled?
✅ 1 (One) post of Stenographer / P.A., reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, in the establishment of the Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Port Blair.
Q6. What documents must I carry to the exam?
✅ An A-4 size colour printout of the admit card (both sides) and at least one original valid Photo ID – Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card or Driving Licence (with photocopy if Driving Licence).
Q7. What happens if I don’t carry the colour printout?
✅ Candidates without the prescribed admit card printout and a valid photo ID will not be allowed to sit the examination.
Q8. Will the High Court reimburse my travel expenses to Port Blair?
✅ No. No TA / DA is admissible to any candidate. Candidates must travel and report at their own expense.
Q9. My name appears as serial number 14 in the list. Is there any issue?
✅ Yes – Serial No. 14 (Sunayni Poddar) is subject to verification of name as stated in the official Annexure-A. That candidate should ensure their documents carry the exact name as registered and monitor the official notice for any further communication.
Q10. What is the next stage after the Trade Test?
✅ The original employment notice mentioned that the Test and Interview will be held at Port Blair on different dates. The interview schedule has not been announced yet. Candidates should monitor calcuttahighcourt.gov.in for further updates.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from Notice No. 1/Steno./PA/HC/PB/2024 dated 28 July 2026 issued by the Office of the Registrar, Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Port Blair, in connection with the recruitment to the post of Stenographer / P.A. (SC-reserved) under the Employment Notice dated 21 November 2025 and its Corrigendum dated 2 December 2025. Only the 18 candidates listed in Annexure-A of the notice are eligible to appear for the Trade Test. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details, particularly the admit card download instructions and exam venue, directly at calcuttahighcourt.gov.in. All links above lead only to official government websites.
