HP High Court Recruitment 2026: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for recruitment to various posts in the Establishment of District Judiciary in Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment includes Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari and other similar Group-D posts.
According to the official notification dated 05 August 2026, a total of 388 vacancies have been advertised under regular, contractual and daily-wage modes. Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the prescribed recruitment portal.
The online application process will start on 10 August 2026, while the last date to submit the online application and fee is 10 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
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HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Recruitment | District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 388 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | High Court of Himachal Pradesh |
| Recruitment Portal | hphcrecruitment.in |
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HP High Court Vacancy 2026
The recruitment notification includes 388 posts across six categories of posts:
| Post Name | Group | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Group-B | 05 |
| Clerk | Group-C | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Group-C | 79 |
| Driver | Group-C | 09 |
| Process Server | Group-D | 65 |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari etc. | Group-D | 89 |
| Total | — | 388 |
1. Court Manager Recruitment 2026
The High Court has advertised 05 regular posts of Court Manager under Group-B.
Court Manager Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 02 |
| SC | 01 |
| OBC | 01 |
| EWS | 01 |
| Total | 05 |
Qualification
Candidates should have:
- Graduation in any stream.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from a UGC-recognized University/Institution.
- 3 years’ experience in Process Management, IT Systems Management, Human Resources Management or Financial Management.
- Good knowledge of legal affairs and computer applications is desirable.
The selection will include Written Test and Viva-Voce. The prescribed age for Court Manager is 25 to 35 years. The pay is Pay Level-16, ₹48,700–1,54,300.
2. Clerk Recruitment 2026 – 141 Posts
A total of 141 Clerk posts have been advertised, consisting of 84 regular and 57 contractual vacancies.
Clerk Qualification
Candidates should have Graduation from a recognized University along with basic computer knowledge, including operating computers, Windows/Linux operating systems, typing and taking printouts.
The selection process includes Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test and Document Verification.
Candidates must qualify the typing test with:
- 30 WPM in English
- 25 WPM in Hindi
- Hindi typing is to be conducted using Kruti Dev-10 font.
The Clerk post carries Pay Level-03, ₹20,200–64,000 for regular appointments. Contract posts will receive wages/remuneration as fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
3. Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026 – 79 Posts
The notification includes 79 Stenographer Grade-III posts, comprising 48 regular and 31 contractual vacancies.
Stenographer Qualification & Skill Test
Candidates should possess a Graduation degree from a recognized University.
The candidate must qualify:
- Stenography Test in English – 80 WPM
- Typing Test in English – 40 WPM
- Typing Test in Hindi – 30 WPM using Kruti Dev-10 font
Only up to 10% mistakes are allowed in transcription and typing tests. Candidates exceeding the permitted error limit will be declared unqualified.
The regular Stenographer Grade-III post carries Pay Level-06, ₹25,600–81,200.
4. Driver Recruitment 2026 – 09 Posts
A total of 09 Driver posts have been advertised, including 04 regular and 05 daily-wage posts.
Driver Eligibility
Candidates must have:
- Passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
- Valid LMV driving licence for at least 3 years.
- At least 3 years’ experience as an LMV driver.
Selection will be through Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test and Document Verification. Preference will be given to candidates having good mechanical knowledge of automobiles.
The regular Driver post carries Pay Level-05, ₹21,300–67,800.
5. Process Server Recruitment 2026 – 65 Posts
The notification includes 65 Process Server posts, comprising:
- 61 Regular
- 01 Contract
- 03 Daily Wage
Process Server Qualification
Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board.
Selection will be based on Screening Test, Written Test and Evaluation as prescribed under the relevant rules.
The regular Process Server post carries Pay Level-01, ₹18,000–56,900.
6. Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari Recruitment 2026 – 89 Posts
A total of 89 posts have been advertised under various Group-D designations, including:
- Peon
- Orderly
- Chowkidar
- Safai Karamchari
- Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari
- Other similar posts
The vacancies comprise 69 regular and 20 daily-wage posts.
Peon / Group-D Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board.
Candidates will be shortlisted in the 1:3 ratio for Evaluation/Document Verification based on marks obtained in 10+2. The educational qualification carries 85 marks, while 15 marks are awarded through document evaluation.
The final merit list will be prepared based on educational qualification and evaluation marks.
The regular posts carry Pay Level-01, ₹18,000–56,900.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| Reserved Categories of HP – SC/ST/OBC/PH, where applicable | 18 to 50 years |
| HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 years |
| Court Manager | 25 to 35 years |
A 5-year upper-age relaxation is available to eligible bonafide SC, ST and OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP where the post is reserved for these categories. Age relaxation for HP Government employees will be as per applicable orders/rules.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the post:
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Graduation + MBA + 3 years relevant experience |
| Clerk | Graduation + Basic Computer Knowledge |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Graduation + Required Stenography/Typing Skills |
| Driver | Matriculation + Valid LMV Licence + 3 Years Experience |
| Process Server | 10+2 |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari | 10+2 |
The notification also requires candidates to meet the eligibility conditions prescribed under the R&P Rules, 2022.
Application Fee
The application fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹450/- |
| HP Reserved Categories – SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH | ₹300/- |
The fee includes GST and must be paid only through online mode. The fee once paid will not be refunded.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 05 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
The official notification clearly states that applications will be accepted only through online mode. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official High Court of Himachal Pradesh website.
- Open the recruitment section or recruitment portal.
- Register/login on the recruitment portal.
- Select the desired post.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required certificates/documents.
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Preview the completed application carefully.
- Submit the application before 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Download and save a printout/screenshot of the submitted application.
The notification advises candidates to keep scanned documents ready before filling the ORA. Photograph should be 20–50 KB, signature 10–20 KB, Matric certificate and ID proof 100–500 KB, while other documents should be uploaded in PDF format between 100 KB and 2 MB.
Important Documents
Candidates may need to upload:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Matriculation certificate as age proof
- ID proof
- Educational qualification certificates
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate, wherever required
- BPL/EWS-related certificate, wherever applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Other relevant certificates/documents
Certificates must be valid and issued by the competent authority. Invalid or expired certificates may not be considered for awarding applicable marks/benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process depends on the post applied for.
Court Manager: Written Test + Viva-Voce
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: Shortlisting + Evaluation/Document Verification based on prescribed criteria.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Direct Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | High Court of Himachal Pradesh |
| Recruitment Portal | hphcrecruitment.in |
| Notification | Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
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