HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Post Name | Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari |
| Total Vacancies | 388 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Check Official Notification |
| Admit Card Release Date | Check Official Notification |
| Result Date | Check Official Notification |
Application / Registration Fee
| Category | Examination Fee (per application) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 450 (including GST) | Online |
| Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) | Rs. 300 (including GST) | Online |
Note: Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
Post-wise Vacancy Breakup
| S. No. | Post Name | Total Vacancies | Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court Manager (Group-B) | 5 | Regular: 5 |
| 2 | Clerk (Group-C) | 141 | Regular: 84, Contract: 57 |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 | Regular: 48, Contract: 31 |
| 4 | Driver (Group-C) | 9 | Regular: 4, Daily Wages: 5 |
| 5 | Process Server (Group-D) | 65 | Regular: 61, Contract: 1, Daily Wages: 3 |
| 6 | Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (Group-D) | 89 | Regular: 69, Daily Wages: 20 |
| Total | 388 |
Eligibility Criteria by Post
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit (as on 1 Jan 2026) | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale (Regular) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | 5 | 25–35 years (all categories) | Graduation with MBA from UGC-recognized University + 3 years' experience in Process/IT/HR/Financial Management | Pay Level-16 (Rs. 48,700–1,54,300) |
| Clerk (Group-C) | 141 | UR/EWS: 18–45 years<br>Reserved HP/HP Govt: 18–50 years | Graduation with basic computer knowledge (Windows/Linux, typing/printing) | Pay Level-03 (Rs. 20,200–64,000) |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 | UR/EWS: 18–45 years<br>Reserved HP/HP Govt: 18–50 years | Graduation from recognized University | Pay Level-06 (Rs. 25,600–81,200) |
| Driver (Group-C) | 9 | UR/EWS: 18–45 years<br>Reserved HP/HP Govt: 18–50 years | Matriculation pass + valid LMV licence (3+ years) + 3 years' LMV driving experience | Pay Level-05 (Rs. 21,300–67,800) |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 65 | UR/EWS: 18–45 years<br>Reserved HP/HP Govt: 18–50 years | 10+2 pass from recognized Board | Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari (Group-D) | 89 | UR/EWS: 18–45 years<br>Reserved HP/HP Govt: 18–50 years | 10+2 pass from recognized Board | Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) |
Additional Eligibility Notes:
- Candidates must be Indian citizens
- Non-Bonafide Himachalis must have passed qualifying exams from institutions within Himachal Pradesh
- Knowledge of customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh required
- 5-year age relaxation for bonafide SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates of HP where post is reserved
- Age relaxation for HP Government employees as per applicable rules
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
| Post Name | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Written Test → Viva-voce (as per Schedule-III Part 3, Phase-I & II of R&P Rules, 2022) |
| Clerk | Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi Kruti Dev-10) → Document Verification |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Screening Test → Stenography Test (80 WPM English, transcription within 5× dictation time) → Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi Kruti Dev-10) |
| Driver | Screening Test → Driving Proficiency Test → Document Verification |
| Process Server | Screening Test → Written Test → Evaluation (as per Part 10, Schedule-III of R&P Rules, 2022) |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari | Shortlisting 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks (85 marks) + Document Evaluation (15 marks) → Final merit on combined score |
Key Points:
- Candidates making >10% mistakes in stenography/typing tests are disqualified
- Typing tests for Clerk held separately after qualifying Screening Test
- No re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets allowed
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Visit the official recruitment portal (link in Important Links table)
- Review FAQs and video tutorial on the portal before starting
- Register and fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) with personal, educational, and category details
- Upload scanned documents in specified formats and sizes:
- Recent coloured photograph on white background (20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG)
- Signature on white background (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG)
- Matriculation certificate as age proof (100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG)
- ID proof (Aadhaar/driving licence/passport) (100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG)
- Category and educational certificates (100 KB–2 MB, PDF only)
- Pay applicable examination fee online only
- Preview application, download printout/screenshot for records
- Submit final application (cannot be withdrawn/modified after submission; cancellation possible without fee refund)
Important Instructions:
- Ensure eligibility as on last date of application submission
- Government/Semi-Government employees must submit NOC within 15 days of last date (excludes Job Trainee/contract/casual/adhoc/daily wage/work-charged employees)
- Exam/test schedules communicated only via SMS and registered email
- Category once claimed is final; no changes entertained
- Apply only once per post; no separate applications for regular/contractual/daily wages vacancies
- Regular vacancy results declared first, then contractual/daily wages; no switching between modes after final results
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment drive by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh for 388 posts of Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari on the Establishment of District Judiciary in Himachal Pradesh.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
A total of 388 vacancies are available across six post categories, covering regular, contractual, and daily wages appointments.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 10 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q4. What is the qualification required for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
It varies by post, ranging from 10+2 pass for Process Server and Peon-category posts to graduation for Clerk and Stenographer, and graduation with MBA for Court Manager.
Q5. What is the age limit for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
For Court Manager, it is 25 to 35 years. For other posts, UR/EWS candidates must be 18 to 45 years, while reserved HP categories and HP Government employees can apply up to 50 years, as on 1 January 2026.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |