HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – 388 Clerk, Peon, Steno & More Posts
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – 388 Clerk, Peon, Stenographer & More Posts
HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 388 Clerk, Peon, Stenographer, Driver, Process Server & Court Manager Posts in District Judiciary, Himachal Pradesh
HP High Court Shimla Bharti 2026 — 10+2/Graduate Candidates Eligible — Apply Online at hphcrecruitment.in
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has released Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026, for 388 vacancies across various posts in the District Judiciary establishments of Himachal Pradesh. Online applications are accepted from to through the official portal hphcrecruitment.in. The recruitment covers posts including Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari, Process Server, Driver, and Court Manager in both regular, contractual, and daily wages categories.
Candidates aged 18 to 45 years (18 to 50 years for reserved HP categories) with 10+2 pass, graduation, or MBA qualification depending on the post can apply online. The pay scale ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 1,54,300 depending on the post and pay level. Selection is done through written tests, typing/stenography tests, and document verification as applicable for each post. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants looking for government jobs in the Himachal Pradesh judiciary system.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
- Advertisement No: DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026
- Total Vacancies: 388
- Posts: Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari
- Application Mode: Online at hphcrecruitment.in
- Application Start Date:
- Application Last Date: (11:59 PM)
- Job Location: District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh
Eligibility & Pay Scale
- Age Limit: 18–45 years (UR/EWS), 18–50 years (Reserved HP categories) as on 01 January 2026
- Qualification: 10+2/Graduation/MBA depending on the post
- Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000 – 1,54,300 (varies by post and pay level)
- Application Fee: Rs.450 (UR), Rs.300 (Reserved HP)
- Selection Process: Written Test + Typing/Stenography Test + Document Verification
- Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Official Website: highcourt.hp.gov.in
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee
Online Registration: 10 August to 10 September 2026 — Application Fee Rs. 450 (UR) / Rs. 300 (Reserved HP)
The online application process for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 opens on and closes on at 11:59 PM. The application is available at the official portal hphcrecruitment.in. Candidates are advised to read the FAQs and watch the video tutorial available on the portal before starting the application. The selection process involves screening tests, written tests, typing/stenography tests, driving proficiency tests, and document verification depending on the post applied for.
Important Dates
Notification Released: — Online Application Starts: — Last Date to Apply Online: (11:59 PM) — Exam/Interview Schedule: To be informed via SMS and registered email only — Admit Card: To be released on hphcrecruitment.in before the exam.
Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal. Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, ID proof, category certificates, and educational certificates ready before starting the application. Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified, so preview everything carefully before final submission.
Application Fee
Application fee is Rs. 450 (including GST) for Unreserved (UR) candidates and Rs. 300 (including GST) for Reserved Himachal Pradesh categories including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PH (Persons with Disabilities) candidates.
Payment can be made through online mode only (credit card, debit card, or net banking). The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates must pay the fee successfully before the last date to complete their application.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
388 Posts — Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Process Server & Peon — Pay Level 1 to 16
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 388 vacancies across six different post categories. The vacancies are distributed among regular, contractual, and daily wages positions. Candidates must note that the eligibility regarding qualification, category, age, and experience must be as on the last date of submission, i.e., . Additionally, non-bonafide Himachalis must have passed their matriculation, 10+2, or graduation from a school or institution situated in Himachal Pradesh and possess knowledge of the customs and dialects of HP state.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Court Manager (Group-B): 5 Regular posts
- Clerk (Group-C): 141 posts — Regular: 84, Contract: 57
- Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C): 79 posts — Regular: 48, Contract: 31
- Driver (Group-C): 9 posts — Regular: 4, Daily Wages: 5
- Process Server (Group-D): 65 posts — Regular: 61, Contract: 1, Daily Wages: 3
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (Group-D): 89 posts — Regular: 69, Daily Wages: 20
- Total: 388 Vacancies
Educational Qualification & Pay Scale
- Court Manager: Graduation + MBA from UGC-recognized university + 3 years experience in Process/IT/HR/Financial Management — Pay Level-16: Rs.48,700-1,54,300
- Clerk: Graduation from recognized university + basic computer knowledge — Pay Level-03: Rs.20,200-64,000
- Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation from recognized university — Pay Level-06: Rs.25,600-81,200
- Driver: Matriculation + valid LMV driving licence held for 3+ years + 3 years experience driving LMV — Pay Level-05: Rs.21,300-67,800
- Process Server: 10+2 pass from recognized board — Pay Level-1: Rs.18,000-56,900
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: 10+2 pass from recognized board — Pay Level-1: Rs.18,000-56,900
Additional Eligibility Conditions
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen
- Non-Bonafide Himachalis: Must have passed matriculation/10+2/graduation from school or institution situated in Himachal Pradesh + knowledge of customs and dialects of HP state
- Government Employees: Must submit application through proper channel with NOC within 15 days of the last date of submission
- Category: Category once claimed is final and no change is allowed at any stage
- Apply Once: Candidates must apply only once for a particular post. Multiple applications will not be accepted
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Age Limit and Selection Process
Age Limit 18-45 Years (UR/EWS) / 18-50 Years (Reserved HP) — Selection Through Written Test, Typing & Stenography Tests
The age limit for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on . For the Court Manager post, the age limit is 25 to 35 years for all categories. For other posts, Unreserved and EWS candidates must be between 18 to 45 years, while reserved Himachal Pradesh categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) where the post is reserved for that category and HP Government employees can be between 18 to 50 years.
Age Limit Details
- Court Manager: 25 to 35 years (all categories)
- UR/EWS (other posts): 18 to 45 years
- Reserved HP (SC/ST/OBC/PH): 18 to 50 years (where post reserved for that category)
- HP Government Employees: 18 to 50 years
Age Relaxation
- Reserved HP Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH): 5 years relaxation beyond upper age limit where post is reserved for that category
- HP Government Employees: As per HP Government rules, up to 50 years
- EWS: No age relaxation beyond 45 years
Selection Process (Post-Wise)
- Court Manager: Written Test + Viva-voce (Schedule-III Part 3)
- 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) + Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi) — more than 10% mistakes = disqualified
- Driver: Screening Test + Driving Proficiency Test + Document Verification
- Process Server: Screening Test + Written Test + Evaluation
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: Shortlisted in 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks (out of 85) + 15 marks evaluation of uploaded documents
Note: Exam and test schedules will be informed only through SMS and registered email. Results for regular vacancies will be declared first, followed by contractual and daily wages vacancies.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Job Profile, Salary and Important Instructions
Pay Level 1 to 16 — Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 1,54,300 — District Judiciary Establishments Across Himachal Pradesh
Selected candidates will be posted in District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh. The salary and pay level vary depending on the post. Court Manager being a Group-B post has the highest pay scale, while Group-C and Group-D posts have moderate salary ranges. The salary includes basic pay as per the Pay Matrix of Himachal Pradesh Government along with allowances as applicable.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Court Manager (Group-B): Pay Level-16: Rs.48,700 – Rs.1,54,300
- Clerk (Group-C): Pay Level-03: Rs.20,200 – Rs.64,000
- Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C): Pay Level-06: Rs.25,600 – Rs.81,200
- Driver (Group-C): Pay Level-05: Rs.21,300 – Rs.67,800
- Process Server (Group-D): Pay Level-1: Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari (Group-D): Pay Level-1: Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900
Important Instructions
- Eligibility regarding qualification, category, age, and experience must be as on the last date of submission (10 September 2026)
- Government employees must submit their application through proper channel with NOC within 15 days of the last date of submission
- Exam and test schedules will be informed only through SMS and registered email
- Category once claimed is final — no change is allowed at any stage of the recruitment process
- Total vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement
- Re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is not allowed
- Results for regular vacancies will be declared first, followed by contractual and daily wages vacancies
- Candidates must apply only once for a particular post — multiple applications will not be accepted
- Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply and Documents Required
Apply Online at hphcrecruitment.in — Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates — Apply by 10 September 2026
The application process for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is completely online through the official portal hphcrecruitment.in. Candidates must register, fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form, upload the required documents in the specified format, pay the fee online, and submit the application before the last date. Applicants are advised to read the FAQs and watch the video tutorial on the portal before starting the application process.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official portal hphcrecruitment.in or the official website highcourt.hp.gov.in
- Step 2: Go through the FAQs and video tutorial available on the portal before starting the application
- Step 3: Register and fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with all required details
- Step 4: Upload your recent colour photograph, signature, and certificates in the specified format and size
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes
- Step 6: Preview the entire application form carefully before final submission
- Step 7: Download the printout of the submitted application for your records
- Note: Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified
Documents Required
- Recent Colour Photograph: On white background, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format
- Signature: On white background, 10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format
- Matriculation Certificate: As age proof, 100-500 KB
- ID Proof: Aadhaar Card / Driving Licence / Passport, 100-500 KB
- Category Certificates: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH certificate if applicable, 100 KB to 2 MB, PDF only
- Educational Certificates: 10+2/Graduation/MBA/Experience certificates as applicable, 100 KB to 2 MB, PDF only
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process and Document Verification
Screening Test + Written Test + Typing/Stenography Test — Document Verification for All Posts
The selection process for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 varies depending on the post. For most Group-C and Group-D posts, a screening test is conducted first to shortlist candidates, followed by a written test, typing or stenography test as applicable, and finally document verification. The Court Manager post includes a written test followed by a viva-voce interview. Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria as on the last date of submission.
Post-Wise Selection Process
- Court Manager (Group-B): Written Test + Viva-voce (Schedule-III Part 3)
- Clerk (Group-C): Screening Test + Written Test + Typing Test (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi Kruti Dev-10) + Document Verification
- Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C): Screening Test + Stenography Test (80 WPM English) + Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi)
- Driver (Group-C): Screening Test + Driving Proficiency Test + Document Verification
- Process Server (Group-D): Screening Test + Written Test + Evaluation
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari (Group-D): Shortlisted in 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks (out of 85) + 15 marks evaluation of uploaded documents
Documents Required at the Time of Verification
- Matriculation Certificate: As proof of date of birth
- Educational Certificates: 10+2/Graduation/MBA/Experience certificates as applicable for the post
- Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH certificate from competent authority if claiming reservation
- ID Proof: Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport
- Experience Certificate: For Court Manager (3 years experience in Process/IT/HR/Financial Management) and Driver (3 years experience driving LMV)
- Driving Licence: For Driver post — valid LMV licence held for 3+ years
- Printout of Online Application: Submitted application form
- Recent Photographs: As specified in the notification
- NOC: For government employees from proper channel
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
- Apply Online — Active from — hphcrecruitment.in
- Official Notification PDF — Download PDF
- Official Website — highcourt.hp.gov.in
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HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 388 vacancies — 5 Court Manager, 141 Clerk, 79 Stenographer Grade-III, 9 Driver, 65 Process Server, and 89 Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari posts in the District Judiciary establishments of Himachal Pradesh.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications is at 11:59 PM. The application window opens on . Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues on the portal.
Q3. What is the qualification for Clerk post in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree from a recognized university along with basic computer knowledge. The pay level for Clerk is Level-03: Rs.20,200-64,000.
Q4. What is the age limit for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
For Court Manager: 25 to 35 years (all categories). For other posts: 18 to 45 years for UR/EWS and 18 to 50 years for Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) where post is reserved for that category and HP Government employees. Age is calculated as on .
Q5. What is the application fee for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 450 (including GST) for Unreserved candidates and Rs. 300 (including GST) for Reserved HP categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH). Payment is online only and the fee is non-refundable.
Q6. What is the typing speed required for Clerk post?
For Clerk post, candidates must have a typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10). For Stenographer post, the typing speed required is 40 WPM English and 30 WPM Hindi.
Q7. Can candidates from other states apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but non-bonafide Himachalis must have passed matriculation/10+2/graduation from a school or institution situated in Himachal Pradesh and possess knowledge of the customs and dialects of HP state. They will be eligible only for unreserved posts.
Q8. What is the selection process for Stenographer Grade-III post?
The selection process for Stenographer includes Screening Test + Stenography Test (80 WPM English) + Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi). Candidates making more than 10% mistakes in the stenography test will be disqualified.
Q9. What is the salary for Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar post in HP High Court?
The pay scale for Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari (Group-D) is Pay Level-1: Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900 along with admissible allowances as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.
Q10. Can I withdraw my application after submission in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
No, once the application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or modified. Candidates are advised to preview the entire form carefully before final submission. Keep a printout of the submitted application for your records.
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