HP High Court Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for recruitment to various posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh. A total of 388 vacancies have been announced for posts including Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari.
The online application process will begin on 10 August 2026, while the last date to submit the application form and pay the examination fee is 10 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the post-wise eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application fee and selection process before applying.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Recruitment | District Judiciary Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 388 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | High Court of Himachal Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹450 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH of Himachal Pradesh | ₹300 |
The examination fee must be paid through the online mode. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded.
Vacancy and Educational Qualification
| Post | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | 05 | Graduation + MBA from a UGC-recognized university/institution + 3 years’ relevant experience |
| Clerk | 141 | Graduation from a recognized university + basic computer knowledge |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 79 | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Driver | 09 | Matriculation + valid LMV licence for at least 3 years + 3 years’ LMV driving experience |
| Process Server | 65 | 10+2 from a recognized Board |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari etc. | 89 | 10+2 from a recognized Board |
| Total | 388 | — |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Court Manager – 5 Posts
- Regular: 5
- UR: 2
- SC: 1
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
Clerk – 141 Posts
- Regular: 84
- Contract: 57
- Regular category-wise vacancies include UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PH positions.
Stenographer Grade-III – 79 Posts
- Regular: 48
- Contract: 31
- Category-wise vacancies are distributed among UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PH categories.
Driver – 9 Posts
- Regular: 4
- Daily Wage: 5
- Regular vacancies include UR, SC and OBC categories.
Process Server – 65 Posts
- Regular: 61
- Contract: 1
- Daily Wage: 3
Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari – 89 Posts
- Regular: 69
- Daily Wage: 20
Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the complete category-wise vacancy distribution.
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
For all advertised posts except Court Manager, the age limit for UR and EWS candidates is 18 to 45 years. Eligible reserved-category candidates of Himachal Pradesh may receive an upper-age limit of 50 years, wherever applicable under the recruitment rules.
Eligible Himachal Pradesh Government employees may also receive the applicable relaxation up to 50 years as per rules.
For the Court Manager post, the prescribed age limit is 25 to 35 years.
Salary and Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale/Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Level-16: ₹48,700–1,54,300 |
| Clerk | Level-03: ₹20,200–64,000 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level-06: ₹25,600–81,200 |
| Driver | Level-05: ₹21,300–67,800 |
| Process Server | Level-01: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar etc. | Level-01: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Contract/Daily Wage Posts | As fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh |
Selection Process
The selection process varies according to the post.
- Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-Voce
- Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test and Document Verification
- Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test, Stenography Test and Typing Test
- Driver: Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test and Document Verification
- Process Server: Screening Test, Written Test and Evaluation
- Group-D Posts: Shortlisting, Evaluation and Document Verification as prescribed
Exam Pattern and Skill Tests
Clerk
Clerk candidates have to qualify for the Screening Test followed by the Written Test, Typing Test and Document Verification.
The required typing speed is 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi on a computer using Kruti Dev-10 font.
Stenographer Grade-III
Candidates must qualify for the Screening Test and an English stenography test at 80 WPM.
They must also qualify for the typing test with a speed of 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi using Kruti Dev-10 font. A maximum of 10% mistakes are permitted in the transcription and typing test.
Driver
The Driver selection process includes a Screening Test followed by a Driving Proficiency Test and Document Verification.
Court Manager
Court Manager selection will be conducted through a Written Test and Viva-Voce as prescribed under the applicable recruitment rules.
Process Server
Selection will include a Screening Test, Written Test and Evaluation.
Group-D Posts
For Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari and similar posts, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks.
Educational qualification marks will carry 85 marks, while document evaluation will carry 15 marks. The final merit will be prepared based on educational qualification and evaluation marks.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent coloured photograph
- Signature
- Matriculation certificate as proof of age
- Valid 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 relevant certificates required for claiming benefits
Candidates must upload documents in the prescribed format, file size and dimensions mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must be citizens of India and should meet the prescribed educational qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions.
Candidates should also have knowledge of the customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and fulfill the suitability requirements prescribed under the applicable recruitment rules.
Government and Semi-Government employees are required to submit their applications through the proper channel along with the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) within the prescribed period. The notification provides specific exemptions for certain categories of employees, including job trainees, contractual, casual, ad-hoc, daily-wage and work-charged employees.
How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the recruitment portal of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh from 10 August 2026.
Candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official High Court of Himachal Pradesh recruitment portal.
- Read the recruitment notification and applicable recruitment rules carefully.
- Complete the registration process.
- Log in and fill in the application form.
- Enter personal, educational and category details correctly.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- Submit the application before 10 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Applications submitted through modes other than the prescribed online process will not be accepted.
Final Words
The HP High Court Recruitment 2026 provides a major opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary. With 388 vacancies across multiple posts, eligible candidates can apply for positions according to their educational qualifications and experience.
The online application window will remain open from 10 August to 10 September 2026. Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility and keep all required documents ready before submitting the application.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| HP High Official Notification | HP high Court |
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
A total of 388 vacancies have been announced for various District Judiciary posts, including Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Group-D posts.
2. When will the HP High Court Recruitment 2026 application process start?
The online application process will start on 10 August 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 10 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
4. What is the application fee for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹450 for UR candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh.
5. What is the age limit for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
For most posts, the age limit for UR and EWS candidates is 18 to 45 years. Eligible reserved-category candidates and applicable Himachal Pradesh Government employees may receive relaxation up to 50 years. The Court Manager post has an age limit of 25 to 35 years.
