HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 388 Vacancies, Apply Online
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 dated 05 August 2026 for recruitment to various posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh.
Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the official recruitment portal. The recruitment includes posts such as Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari.
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HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has advertised vacancies under the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff Recruitment Rules, 2022. The post-wise vacancy details are given below.
| Post Name | Group | Total Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Group-B | 5 | Level-16 |
| Clerk | Group-C | 141 | Level-03 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Group-C | 79 | Level-06 |
| Driver | Group-C | 9 | Level-05 |
| Process Server | Group-D | 65 | Level-01 |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. | Group-D | 89 | Level-01 |
| Total | 388 | — | |
1. Court Manager Recruitment 2026
Group-B 5 Posts Regular
Pay Scale: Pay Level-16, Rs. 48,700 – 1,54,300/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Graduation in any stream from a recognized University/Institution.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from a University or Institution in India recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- 3 years' experience in Process Management, I.T. Systems Management, Human Resources Management or Financial Management.
- Desirable Qualification: Good knowledge of Legal Affairs and Computer Applications.
Age Limit
The age of candidates should be between 25 to 35 years.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through Written Test and Viva-Voce as per Schedule-III, Part-3 (Phase-I & Phase-II) of the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
Court Manager Vacancy Details
| Category | Clear-cut Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
2. Clerk Recruitment 2026
Group-C 141 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-03, Rs. 20,200 – 64,000/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation from a recognized University.
- Candidates must have basic knowledge of computers, including operating computers, Windows and Linux operating systems, typing and taking printouts.
Typing Test
- English Typing: 30 W.P.M. on computer.
- Hindi Typing: 25 W.P.M. on computer.
- Hindi typing will be conducted using Kruti Dev-10 font.
- Separate typing tests will be conducted after qualifying the Screening Test.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of:
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Typing Test
- Document Verification (DV)
The tests will be conducted as per Schedule-III, Part-7(A) of the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
Total Clerk Vacancies – 141
| Appointment Mode | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular | 84 |
| Contract | 57 |
| Total | 141 |
Clerk Regular Vacancy – 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 |
Clerk Contract Vacancy – 57 Posts
| Category | Contract Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 23 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 4 |
| OBC | 11 |
| EWS | 4 |
| PH | 2 |
| Total | 57 |
3. Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026
Group-C 79 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-06, Rs. 25,600 – 81,200/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation degree from a recognized University.
Stenography & Typing Test
- Candidates have to qualify the Screening Test as per the syllabus uploaded separately on the official website.
- English Stenography: 80 W.P.M.
- The dictated matter must be accurately transcribed within a period of 5 times the time allotted for dictation.
- English Typing: 40 W.P.M.
- Hindi Typing: 30 W.P.M.
- Hindi typing will be conducted using Kruti Dev-10 font.
- Separate stenography and typing tests will be conducted after qualifying the Screening Test.
Selection Process
The selection process includes a Screening Test, followed by the prescribed Stenography Test and Typing Test.
Total Stenographer Grade-III Vacancies – 79
| Appointment Mode | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular | 48 |
| Contract | 31 |
| Total | 79 |
Stenographer Grade-III Regular Vacancy – 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 |
Stenographer Grade-III Contract Vacancy – 31 Posts
| Category | Contract Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 11 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC | 6 |
| EWS | 4 |
| PH | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
4. Driver Recruitment 2026
Group-C 9 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-05, Rs. 21,300 – 67,800/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
- Candidates must possess a valid LMV Driving Licence for at least 3 years.
- Candidates must have at least 3 years' experience as a Driver for driving LMV.
- Preference will be given to candidates having good mechanical knowledge of automobiles.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of:
- Screening Test
- Proficiency Test of Driving
- Document Verification (DV)
The selection process will be conducted as per the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
Total Driver Vacancies – 9
| Appointment Mode | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular | 4 |
| Daily Wages | 5 |
| Total | 9 |
Driver Regular Vacancy – 4 Posts
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OBC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Driver Daily Wages Vacancy – 5 Posts
| Category | Daily Wages Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 4 |
| OBC | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
5. Process Server Recruitment 2026
Group-D 65 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-01, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board.
Selection Process
The selection process will include:
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Evaluation
The selection process will be conducted as per Part-10 of Schedule-III of the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
Total Process Server Vacancies – 65
| Appointment Mode | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular | 61 |
| Contract | 1 |
| Daily Wages | 3 |
| Total | 65 |
Process Server Regular Vacancy – 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 |
Process Server Contract Vacancy – 1 Post
| Category | Contract Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Process Server Daily Wages Vacancy – 3 Posts
| Category | Daily Wages Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| SC | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
6. Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari / Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari etc.
Group-D 89 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-01, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/- of the Pay Matrix.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board.
Total Vacancy – 89 Posts
| Appointment Mode | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular | 69 |
| Daily Wages | 20 |
| Total | 89 |
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 as per Rule 8(r) of R&P Rules, 2022 for Evaluation/Document Verification.
- Shortlisting will be based on marks obtained in 10+2.
- Marks obtained in 10+2 will be calculated out of 85 marks.
- For example, a candidate securing 50% marks in 10+2 will be awarded 42.5 marks.
- 15 marks will be awarded for evaluation of documents duly mentioned and uploaded in the Online Application Form as per Schedule-III, Part-11 of R&P Rules, 2022.
- The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the educational qualification and evaluation.
- Candidates can be posted against any of the applied posts by the appointing authority in the concerned Civil & Sessions Division.
Application Fee
Candidates applying online for the advertised vacancies are required to pay the examination fee through Online Mode Only.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹450/- |
|
Reserved Categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) |
₹300/- |
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be reckoned as on 01 January 2026. The following age criteria will apply to all advertised posts except Court Manager.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) & EWS | 18 to 45 Years |
|
Reserved Categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, PH), where the post is reserved |
18 to 50 Years* |
| HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 Years* |
Documents Required
Before filling the online application form, candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:
- Recent coloured photograph.
- Signature.
- Matriculation Certificate as age proof.
- ID Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Passport.
- Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Experience Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Category Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Other certificates/documents required for evaluation.
Prescribed File Size & Format
| Document | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Photograph | 20–50 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG |
| Candidate Signature | 10–20 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG |
| Matriculation Certificate | 100–500 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG |
| ID Proof | 100–500 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG |
| Other Certificates/Documents | 100 KB–2 MB | PDF only |
Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Condition
Candidates must have knowledge of the customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the peculiar conditions prevailing in the State.
For Group-C posts, candidates should have passed Matriculation, 10+2 or Graduation from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. For Group-D posts, candidates should have passed Middle, Matriculation or 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh.
How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official HP High Court recruitment portal.
- Read the Advertisement Notice and R&P Rules, 2022 carefully.
- Register/login on the recruitment portal.
- Select the desired post and fill in the online application form.
- Enter educational, category, experience and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode.
- Preview the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 10 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save/print the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must read the R&P Rules, 2022 before applying.
- Eligibility will be determined on the basis of the prescribed qualification, category, age and experience.
- Required certificates must be uploaded with the online application.
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
- Experience and qualification will be reckoned as on the date of submission of the online application.
- Applicants already working in Government/Semi-Government organizations must submit the application through proper channel and produce the required NOC as prescribed.
- Job Trainees, Contractual, Casual, Ad-hoc, Daily Wage and Work Charged employees do not need to produce NOC from their employer.
- Only certificates/documents mentioned and uploaded during application will normally be considered at DV/Evaluation.
- Admission to tests will remain provisional until eligibility is verified.
- Examination/test information will be communicated through SMS and Email registered in the application.
- Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is not permitted.
- The number of vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts should carefully select the same preferred examination district where applicable.
- Regular vacancy results will be declared first, followed by Contractual and Daily Wage vacancies.
- A candidate should apply only once for a particular advertised post and need not submit separate applications for Regular, Contractual and Daily Wage vacancies of the same post.
Selection Process
The selection process varies according to the post. It may include:
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Typing Test
- Stenography Test
- Driving Proficiency Test
- Viva-Voce
- Evaluation
- Document Verification
Candidates should check the official R&P Rules, 2022 and the post-specific syllabus/test instructions before beginning preparation.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online / Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website – HP High Court | Click Here |
FAQs – HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
A total of 388 vacancies have been advertised for various posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of the online application and fee is 10 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 450/- for UR candidates and Rs. 300/- for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh, including GST.
Q4. What is the qualification for Clerk?
Candidates must have Graduation from a recognized University along with basic computer knowledge. A typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi is prescribed.
Q5. What is the qualification for Process Server?
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized Board.
Q6. What is the qualification for Driver?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation and possess a valid LMV driving licence for at least three years along with at least three years' experience in driving LMV.
Q7. When does the online application start?
The online application process starts on 10 August 2026.
Q8. Where can I apply online?
Applications can be submitted through the official HP High Court recruitment portal at hphcrecruitment.in.
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