Punjab and Haryana High Court Driver and Frash Recruitment 2026 – 56 Posts
Organization: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Post Name: Driver (25 Posts) and Frash (31 Posts)
Total Vacancies: 56 Posts (Driver - 25 + Frash - 31)
Pay Level: Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900) for Frash; Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200) for Driver
Qualification: 10+2 Pass with LMV Licence (Driver); Knowledge of Hindi and Regional Language (Frash)
Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as on 18 September 2026
Application Fee: Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,000 (Driver) / Rs. 600 to Rs. 700 (Frash) depending on category
Last Date: 18 September 2026 (11:59 P.M.)
Apply Mode: Online Only at highcourtchd.gov.in
Employment Notice: No. 04/DRV/HC/2026 (Driver) and No. 05/Frash/HC/2026 (Frash)
Job Location: High Court Establishment, Chandigarh (Driver may also be posted at Delhi or districts of Punjab and Haryana)
Official Website: highcourtchd.gov.in
Punjab and Haryana High Court Driver and Frash Recruitment 2026 – 56 Posts
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has released two employment notices for the recruitment of 56 vacancies – 25 Driver posts (Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026) and 31 Frash posts (Employment Notice No. 05/Frash/HC/2026). The online application process started on 28 August 2026 and will remain open until 18 September 2026 up to 11:59 P.M.
For the Driver post, candidates need 10+2 pass with Punjabi/Hindi at matriculation level, a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence, and minimum two years of car-driving experience. For the Frash post, knowledge of Hindi and the regional language is required. The age limit for both posts is 18 to 35 years as on 18 September 2026.
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the number of vacancies as on the date of preparation of the merit list. Selected Driver candidates may be posted at the High Court establishment in Chandigarh, or at Delhi or in any district of Punjab and Haryana. Frash candidates will be posted at the High Court establishment in Chandigarh. Candidates must apply separately for each post they wish to be considered for.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date (Driver and Frash) | 28 August 2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Online Application Last Date (Driver and Frash) | 18 September 2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Details
A total of 56 vacancies are announced across two posts – 25 Driver and 31 Frash. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease depending on the number of vacancies as on the date of preparation of the merit list.
Driver Vacancies (25 Posts)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 21 |
| SC/ST/BC | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 1 |
| Total Driver | 25 |
Frash Vacancies (31 Posts)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 26 |
| SC/ST/BC | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 |
| Total Frash | 31 |
Reservation and fee relaxation for SC/ST/BC candidates apply only to those holding a valid certificate and domiciled or permanent resident of Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh. Candidates from other states are considered under the General Category.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Eligibility Criteria 2026
Driver Qualification
- Educational Qualification: The candidate should be at least 10+2 pass with Punjabi/Hindi as one of the subjects in the matriculation examination.
- Driving Licence: The candidate should possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence. No presumption of eligibility to drive an LMV will be drawn merely on the basis of any higher category endorsed on the driving licence.
- Driving Experience: The candidate should have a minimum of two years' experience of driving a car.
- Conviction: The candidate should not have been convicted of any offence for negligent driving.
Frash Qualification
- Knowledge: Knowledge of Hindi and the regional language is required.
- Educational Qualification: No further formal educational qualification is specified in the notification.
- Date of Birth Proof: Admissible only through the Matriculation Certificate (for matriculate or higher candidates) or the Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths (for candidates with qualification less than Matric).
Punjab and Haryana High Court Age Limit 2026
| Category | Age Limit (as on 18 September 2026) |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Driver and Frash) | 18 to 35 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Upper age limit relaxed by number of years equal to defence service plus 3 years |
- Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date of 18 September 2026.
- For Ex-servicemen, the upper age limit is relaxed by the number of years equal to their defence service plus 3 years.
- Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen applies only to the ex-servicemen themselves, not their dependents.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Salary 2026
The salary for Driver and Frash posts is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The pay scale varies depending on the post.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Level 2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Frash | Level 1 | 18,000 – 56,900 |
- Driver posts are at Pay Level 2 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 19,900 per month.
- Frash posts are at Pay Level 1 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 18,000 per month.
- In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances as per government rules.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Selection Process 2026
Driver Selection Process
Selection to the post of Driver is made on the basis of performance in a Practical Test-cum-Interview. The High Court may apply any suitable shortlisting criteria for provisionally allowing candidates to appear, informed via a public notice at the appropriate time.
- Stage 1: Shortlisting based on eligibility
- Stage 2: Practical Test-cum-Interview
- Stage 3: Trial Period – confirmed appointment only after successful completion
Frash Selection Process
Candidates for the post of Frash are selected on the basis of performance in an Interview of 50 marks (25 marks for Suitability to the Job, 25 marks for Etiquette/Manners). Candidates equivalent to 4 times the advertised vacancies, in order of merit in the interview, are then called for a qualifying Physical Endurance Test (PET).
- Stage 1: Interview – 50 marks (25 for Suitability + 25 for Etiquette/Manners)
- Stage 2: Physical Endurance Test (PET) – 800m race, long jump, high jump (qualifying only)
- Stage 3: Final merit based on interview marks of candidates who qualify PET
Frash PET Standards (Qualifying Only)
| Event | Male (18-30 yrs) | Female (18-30 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| 800m Race | 270 seconds | 290 seconds |
| Long Jump (3 attempts) | 2.95 m | 1.74 m |
| High Jump (3 attempts) | 1.14 m | 0.90 m |
Failing any one event in the PET disqualifies a candidate from the next event. The final list of provisionally selected Frash candidates is prepared from those who qualify the PET, strictly on the basis of their merit in the interview.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Application Fee 2026
Driver Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | 1,000 |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | 800 |
| Ex-servicemen | 800 |
Frash Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | 700 |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | 600 |
| Ex-servicemen | 600 |
| Dependents of Ex-servicemen disabled or deceased during active operation (Frash only) | No Fee |
The application fee is payable online and is non-refundable, with online transaction charges levied extra. Fee exemption for Frash post is available for dependents of Ex-servicemen disabled or deceased during active operation, provided they upload the requisite proof at the time of application and produce the original at testimonials checking.
How to Apply for Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit the official website www.highcourtchd.gov.in.
- Step 2: Locate the online application link for Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026 (Driver) or 05/Frash/HC/2026 (Frash), as applicable.
- Step 3: Register with a valid, active personal e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Step 4: Fill in personal details and category correctly; no changes are permitted after submission.
- Step 5: Upload a recent scanned passport-size photograph (not more than 30 days old, white background) and scanned signature.
- Step 6: Pay the applicable application fee online through the available payment options (or upload proof of fee exemption, where applicable for Frash).
- Step 7: Review all entries carefully before final submission, and retain a printed copy of the submitted application form.
Documents Required for PHHC Driver Online Application Form 2026
Essential Documents
- Proof of qualification and date of birth (Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate)
- Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence (for Driver applicants)
- Minimum 2-year car-driving experience certificate (for Driver applicants)
- Recent scanned passport-size photograph (not more than 30 days old, white background)
- Scanned signature
Category and Other Documents
- Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/BC reservation)
- No Objection Certificate, if currently employed in a Government/Semi-Government Department
- Discharge book copy, for Ex-servicemen candidates
- Proof of dependent status, for fee-exempt Ex-servicemen dependents applying for Frash
- Valid e-mail ID and mobile number for registration
Punjab and Haryana High Court Important Instructions 2026
- A candidate can submit only one application per category, per post; if multiple applications are submitted for the same post, the latest one is considered.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for the Practical Test-cum-Interview (Driver) or Interview (Frash).
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Practical Test-cum-Interview, Interview, PET, or testimonials checking, for either post.
- Candidates will not be allowed to carry mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, or jewellery into the test/interview venue for either post.
- In case of any discrepancy between the notices published in newspapers and the official website, the official website content will prevail.
- For technical queries on the Driver application form, candidates may call 8100091298; for Frash, call 9674785953 (both 11:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., working days).
- For queries on terms and conditions of either advertisement, candidates may call 0172-2717605 (9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., working days).
Punjab and Haryana High Court Important Links 2026
- Driver Official Notification – Download PDF
- Frash Official Notification – Download PDF
- Apply Online (Both Posts) – Apply Now
- Official Website – highcourtchd.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026
It refers to two recruitment drives by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh: Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026 for 25 Driver posts, and Employment Notice No. 05/Frash/HC/2026 for 31 Frash posts.
A combined 56 vacancies are available: 25 for Driver (21 General, 3 SC/ST/BC, 1 Ex-Servicemen) and 31 for Frash (26 General, 3 SC/ST/BC, 2 Ex-Servicemen).
The last date for online registration for both the Driver and Frash posts is 18 September 2026, up to 11:59 P.M. No application will be accepted after the closing date.
For Driver, candidates need 10+2 pass with Punjabi/Hindi in matriculation and a valid LMV driving licence with 2 years of car-driving experience. For Frash, knowledge of Hindi and the regional language is required.
Candidates for both Driver and Frash must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 18 September 2026, with age relaxation for Ex-servicemen equal to their defence service plus 3 years.
Driver: Rs. 1,000 (General/SC-ST-BC outside Punjab, Haryana, U.T. Chandigarh) or Rs. 800 (SC/ST/BC domiciled in these areas, and Ex-servicemen). Frash: Rs. 700 or Rs. 600 respectively, with a fee exemption for dependents of disabled/deceased Ex-servicemen.
Selection for Driver is through a Practical Test-cum-Interview. The High Court may apply shortlisting criteria. Selected candidates undergo a trial period with confirmed appointment only after successful completion.
Frash selection is through an Interview of 50 marks (25 for Suitability + 25 for Etiquette/Manners), followed by a qualifying Physical Endurance Test (PET) comprising 800m race, long jump, and high jump. Final merit is based on interview marks of candidates who qualify PET.
Driver posts are at Pay Level 2 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Frash posts are at Pay Level 1 with Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month.
Candidates can apply online through the official website www.highcourtchd.gov.in between 28 August 2026 and 18 September 2026. Select the relevant notice (Driver or Frash), register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit.
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