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HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 388 Vacancies for Clerk, Stenographer, Driver & Other Posts
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released a major recruitment notification for the year 2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for multiple posts in the District Judiciary establishment across Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment drive covers six different categories of posts — Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari — with a combined total of 388 vacancies spread across Regular, Contract, and Daily Wages modes of appointment.
This recruitment is being conducted strictly under “The Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.” Eligible candidates who fulfil the required educational qualifications and age criteria can apply online through the official recruitment portal between 10 August 2026 and 10 September 2026. Interested candidates are advised to read the complete advertisement carefully before applying, as applications submitted through any mode other than online will be rejected outright.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notice Issued | 05 August 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 10 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee
The examination fee must be paid only through online mode, and once paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 450/- (including GST) |
| Reserved Categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) | Rs. 300/- (including GST) |
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
(As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) & EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| Reserved Categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, PH) — post-specific reservation | 18 to 50 years* |
| HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 years* |
| Court Manager (all categories) | 25 to 35 years |
*A five-year age relaxation in the upper limit is applicable only to bonafide SC, ST, OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, where the post is reserved for these categories.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Court Manager (Group-B)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
2. Clerk (Group-C)
Regular (84 Posts)
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 28 | 1 | 29 |
| SC | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| ST | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| OBC | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| EWS | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| PH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 79 | 5 | 84 |
Contract (57 Posts): UR-23, SC-13, ST-4, OBC-11, EWS-4, PH-2
3. Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C)
Regular (48 Posts)
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| SC | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| ST | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| OBC | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| EWS | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PH | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 43 | 5 | 48 |
Contract (31 Posts): UR-11, SC-8, ST-1, OBC-6, EWS-4, PH-1
4. Driver (Group-C)
Regular (4 Posts): UR-1 (Clear-cut) +1 (Anticipated), SC-1, OBC-1 Daily Wages (5 Posts): UR-4, OBC-1
5. Process Server (Group-D)
Regular (61 Posts)
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| SC | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OBC | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| EWS | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 58 | 3 | 61 |
Contract: 1 post (UR). Daily Wages: 3 posts (UR-2, SC-1).
6. Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari (Group-D)
Regular (69 Posts)
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| SC | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| ST | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| OBC | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| EWS | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| PH | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 54 | 15 | 69 |
Daily Wages (20 Posts): UR-8, SC-4, OBC-6, EWS-1, PH-1
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Graduation in any stream + MBA from a UGC-recognised university; 3 years’ experience in Process/IT/HR/Financial Management |
| Clerk | Graduation from a recognised university with basic computer knowledge (Windows, Linux, typing, printing) |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Graduation degree from a recognised university |
| Driver | Matriculation pass + valid LMV driving licence held for at least 3 years, with 3 years of driving experience |
| Process Server | 10+2 pass from a recognised board |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari | 10+2 pass from a recognised board |
Note: Candidates must also possess knowledge of the customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, unless they qualify as Bonafide Himachalis.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
The selection procedure differs slightly for each post, but broadly follows this pattern:
- Court Manager: Written Test followed by Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Clerk: Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test → Document Verification
- Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test → Stenography Test → Typing Test
- Driver: Screening Test → Driving Proficiency Test → Document Verification
- Process Server: Screening Test → Written Test & Evaluation
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: Merit-based shortlisting (1:3 ratio) using 10+2 marks (85 marks weightage) + Document Evaluation (15 marks), followed by final merit list
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Level-16 | 48,700 – 1,54,300 |
| Clerk | Level-3 | 20,200 – 64,000 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level-6 | 25,600 – 81,200 |
| Driver | Level-5 | 21,300 – 67,800 |
| Process Server | Level-1 | 18,000 – 56,900 |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari | Level-1 | 18,000 – 56,900 |
Note: Contract and Daily Wages appointees will receive wages/remuneration as fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from time to time, rather than the regular pay matrix.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern
- Clerk: Typing speed required is 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font), tested after clearing the Screening Test.
- Stenographer Grade-III: Stenography speed of 80 WPM in English, with transcription to be completed within 5 times the dictation time. Typing speed required is 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi. A maximum of 10% error is permitted in both stenography and typing; exceeding this disqualifies the candidate.
- Driver: Screening Test followed by a practical driving proficiency test.
- Process Server: Written test based on the syllabus published on the official website.
- The exact syllabus for the Screening Tests will be uploaded separately by the High Court on its recruitment portal.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : Documents Required
Candidates must scan and upload the following documents in the specified size/format before starting the application:
- Recent colour photograph (20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background)
- Signature (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background)
- Matriculation Certificate as age proof (100–500 KB)
- ID Proof — Aadhaar/Driving Licence/Passport (100–500 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable — issued by SDO(Civil)/Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar
- Experience certificate (wherever applicable), in the proper format
- Other supporting certificates/documents (100 KB–2 MB, PDF format only)
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login or the High Court website https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/
- Read the R&P Rules, 2022 and FAQs/Video Tutorial available on the portal before applying.
- Register on the portal and fill in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload all required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode only.
- Preview the application carefully before final submission, as it cannot be edited or withdrawn once submitted.
- Take a printout or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference.
- Complete the process before the closing date — 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
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