The preliminary examination for the Bihar Civil Court Peon recruitment, which was held on March 15, 2026, has been officially cancelled. This decision affects 1673 Peon (Attendant – General + Orderly) posts and comes after a four-year waiting period for thousands of candidates. The Centralised Selection and Appointment Committee-cum-Principal District & Session Judge, Patna, issued the cancellation notice on March 27, 2026.
What Led to the Cancellation?
The preliminary examination for the 1673 Peon posts under Employment Notice Number 04/2022 took place on March 15, 2026. Admit cards for this exam were issued on March 5, 2026. However, the Office of the Convenor, Centralised Selection and Appointment Committee-cum-Principal District & Session Judge, Patna, announced the cancellation on March 27, 2026. The official notice did not specify a particular reason for this decision, leaving many questions unanswered for the aspirants.
Impact on Candidates and Future Steps
This cancellation has created significant uncertainty and confusion among thousands of candidates who had appeared for the exam, especially since it was conducted after a four-year gap from the application period (September 20, 2022, to October 20, 2022). The recruitment for these 1673 posts now faces an uncertain future. A new exam date is yet to be announced, and fresh admit cards are expected to be released in due course. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, patna.dcourts.gov.in, for all future updates and announcements regarding the new examination schedule.
