Mumbai, January 2026: The Bombay High Court is scheduled to close its online application window today, Monday, January 5, 2026, for a massive recruitment drive aiming to fill 2,381 positions. Aspiring candidates for the roles of Clerk, Peon, Driver, and Stenographer must submit their applications through the court’s official portal by 5:00 PM to be considered for the selection process.

The recruitment drive, which opened on December 15, 2025, covers vacancies at the Principal Seat in Mumbai as well as its benches in Nagpur and Aurangabad. The positions are distributed as follows: Bombay High Court Orders INR 6 Lakh Compensation for Pothole and Open Manhole Deaths in Maharashtra, Says 'No Justification for Bad Roads in a City Like Mumbai'.

  • Clerk: 1,382 posts

  • Peon / Hamal / Farash: 887 posts

  • Stenographer (Lower & Higher Grade): 75 posts

  • Staff Car Driver: 37 posts

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility criteria vary significantly across the different cadres. For the Clerk position, candidates are required to be graduates with specific typing speeds in both English and Marathi. The Peon category requires at least a 7th-grade education and the ability to read and write Marathi. Drivers must have passed the 10th grade and possess a valid LMV license with three years of experience. Bombay High Court Rebukes BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani Over Court Staff Election Requisition for Civic Polls in Mumbai.

Applicants must be between 18 and 38 years of age as of the application deadline, with standard age relaxations applicable for reserved categories. Additionally, candidates must be domiciled in the state of Maharashtra.

Selection and Fee Structure

The selection process is structured in multiple stages to ensure merit-based hiring:

  1. Written Examination: A screening test for all applicants.

  2. Skill Test: Typing or shorthand tests for Clerks and Stenographers; physical or driving tests for Peons and Drivers.

  3. Interview: Conducted primarily for the Clerk and Peon positions.

  4. Document Verification & Medical Exam: Final hurdles for qualified candidates.

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 via the online SBI Collect portal.

How to Apply Before the Deadline

With the 5:00 PM cutoff approaching, officials have advised candidates to avoid last-minute technical glitches by completing their forms early. The application process involves registering on the official website (bombayhighcourt.nic.in), uploading a recent photograph and signature, and securing a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.

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