Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court Cancels Clerk Typing Test After Glitches
The Bombay High Court was hiring people for 1,362 clerk jobs.
About 13,000 candidates qualified to take the tests.
During the typing test, many candidates said the computers and internet systems did not work properly.
Some systems were slow, logged people out, or started at different times.
Candidates said these problems could lower their typing scores and cause them to lose the chance to get a job.
They protested and asked for another test.
The High Court has now cancelled the disputed test.
A new test will be held, but its date and locations have not been announced yet.
The Bombay High Court cancelled the August 16 typing test for 1,362 clerk posts.
Candidates reported server and hardware failures, software lag, unexpected logouts and differing start times.
Around 13,000 candidates had qualified for the recruitment examination.
The court ordered a fresh typing test, with its schedule and venues yet to be announced.
The recruitment includes a 90-mark screening test, 20-mark typing test and 40-mark interview.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, about 13,000 qualified candidates, and applicants for 1,362 clerk posts.
- What
- The High Court cancelled the August 16 clerk typing test and ordered a fresh test.
- When
- The cancelled test was held on August 16; the cancellation was announced five days later on a Saturday.
- Where
- The test was conducted at examination centres across Maharashtra, with problems particularly reported in Aurangabad and Kalyan.
- Why
- Candidates reported technical problems that they said affected their typing performance and fairness of the selection process.
Candidates’ complaints
Court administration’s initial account
Extent of technical problems
Candidates’ complaints
Candidates said problems were widespread across several centres, including server and hardware failures, software lag, unexpected logouts and different test start times.
Court administration’s initial account
The court administration said the typing examination had been smoothly conducted across Maharashtra, while acknowledging that a few technical issues had been reported, particularly in Aurangabad and Kalyan.
Effect on results
Candidates’ complaints
Candidates said the glitches affected their typing speed and performance and could lead to disqualification because passing the typing test was required for consideration.
Court administration’s initial account
The administration initially said the reported technical issues were being examined and that candidates would be informed about the appropriate next steps.
Response to the disputed test
Candidates’ complaints
Candidates staged sit-in protests and demanded a re-test, with some also asking that faulty equipment not be used again.
Court administration’s initial account
The High Court ultimately cancelled the entire August 16 test and ordered a fresh examination to uphold fairness in the selection process.
- Clerk posts
- 1,362
- Qualified candidates
- Around 13,000
- Typing test date
- August 16
- Recruitment locations
- 830 posts at Mumbai, 166 at Nagpur and 366 at Aurangabad
- Selection structure
- 90-mark screening test, 20-mark typing test and 40-mark interview
- Typing pass requirement
- At least 10 marks
- Fresh test details
- The date, venues and schedule have not yet been announced