The Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench has modified five answers in the provisional answer key for the Judicial Assistant written examination held on 12 September 2026. In its notification dated 7 November 2026, the High Court also cancelled Questions 21, 34 and 83 and directed that one mark for each cancelled question be awarded to every candidate who appeared in the examination.
Candidates should check the revised answers below. The notice states that no further objection or clarification will be entertained. The OMR answer sheets will be evaluated using the earlier answer-key notification dated 17 September 2026 together with this modification notice.
Gauhati High Court Judicial Assistant Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench |
| Post | Judicial Assistant |
| Vacancies in the recruitment | 6 |
| Written examination date | 12 September 2026 |
| Modified answer-key notice | 7 November 2026 |
| Notice number | HC.XXXVII-01/2026/350/R.Cell |
| Questions with modified answers | 5 |
| Cancelled questions | 21, 34 and 83 |
| Further objections | Not permitted; the High Court will entertain no further objection or clarification |
| Official website | kohimahighcourt.gov.in |
Judicial Assistant Revised Answer Key 2026: Questions and Corrected Answers
The notification changes the provisional answers for five questions. Candidates can compare the earlier and modified options in the table:
| Question number | Earlier answer key | Modified answer key |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | C | A |
| 17 | A | B |
| 24 | C | A |
| 39 | A | Either A or D |
| 77 | D | B |
Questions 21, 34 and 83 Cancelled: Marks for All Candidates
The High Court has cancelled Questions 21, 34 and 83. It has specifically directed that one mark against each of these three questions will be awarded to all candidates who appeared in the written examination. The direction applies to every examinee, not only candidates who attempted or challenged those questions.
For score estimation, candidates should account for the three marks awarded under this direction and use the modified options for Questions 13, 17, 24, 39 and 77. The final evaluation will be carried out by the High Court under the two applicable answer-key notifications.
Will the High Court Accept More Objections?
No. The notification expressly states that no further objection or clarification will be entertained by the Gauhati High Court. Candidates should not send fresh representations about the revised answers or the cancelled questions.
Background: Judicial Assistant Written Examination
The recruitment is for six Judicial Assistant posts at the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench. The OMR-based Stage-I written examination was held on 12 September 2026. The provisional answer keys were first published through a notification dated 17 September 2026; the 7 November notice now records the modifications that will be used for evaluation.
Important Official Links
- Download modified Judicial Assistant answer-key notification dated 7 November 2026 (PDF)
- View the original provisional answer-key notification dated 17 September 2026 (PDF)
- View the written examination schedule for six Judicial Assistant posts (PDF)
- Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench recruitment notice board
- Official website of Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench
Frequently Asked Questions
How many answers have been modified in the Judicial Assistant answer key?
The High Court has modified the answers to five questions: 13, 17, 24, 39 and 77.
Which questions have been cancelled?
Questions 21, 34 and 83 have been cancelled. One mark for each question will be awarded to every candidate who appeared in the written examination.
Can candidates submit another objection?
No. The High Court has stated that no further objection or clarification will be entertained.
When was the Judicial Assistant written examination held?
The OMR-based written examination was held on 12 September 2026.
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Last verified: 11 November 2026. This report is based on the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench notification dated 7 November 2026. The official notification is the controlling source.