The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a recruitment notification under advertisement number DJ-Advert./2026 (1) for 388 posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh, including Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Group-D posts. The application form window starts from 10 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website: https://www.hphcrecruitment.in
This recruitment is being conducted under the “Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022. Candidates must check educational qualifications, age limit, salary, vacancies, application fee, selection process, and important dates carefully; no mistakes of any kind are made during filling out the form.
Application Status: The application window is now closed.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Post Name | Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Peon, Driver, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari |
| Total Vacancies | 388 |
| Salary | ₹18,000 – ₹1,54,300 |
| Job Location | District Courts across Himachal Pradesh |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Notification Released: 5 August 2026
Online Application Starts: 10 August 2026
Application Form Last Date: 10 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 10 September 2026
Admit Card: To be notified later
Exam Date: To be notified later
Total Vacancies
| Post Name | Total | Regular | Contract | Daily Wages |
| Court Manager | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Clerk | 141 | 84 | 57 | – |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 79 | 48 | 31 | – |
| Driver | 9 | 4 | – | 5 |
| Process Server | 65 | 61 | 1 | 3 |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari etc. | 89 | 69 | – | 20 |
| Total | 388 | 271 | 89 | 28 |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
1. Court Manager:
- Graduation and MBA from UGC recognised university
- Candidates have 3 years’ experience in Process/IT Systems/HR/Financial Management
- Age: 25–35 years
2. Clerk:
- Graduation + basic computer knowledge (Windows/Linux + typing)
- Typing Speed: 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10)
3. Stenographer Grade-III:
- Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
- Stenography: 80 WPM Stenography + accurate transcription + Typing 40 WPM English & 30 WPM Hindi
- Typing: 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi
4. Process Server:
- 10+2 from any recognized Board.
5. Driver:
- Matriculation
- Valid LMV licence and 3 years’ driving experience
6. Peon/ Orderly/ Chowkidar/ Safai Karamchari/ Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari:
- 10+2 pass from a recognized Board.
- Shortlisted on a merit basis.
- The candidates will be shortlisted at a 1:3 ratio.
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Age Limit
The candidate’s age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
| UR / EWS | 18–45 years |
| SC / ST / OBC / PH (HP) | 18–50 years |
| HP Govt. Employees | 18–50 years |
| Court Manager | 25–35 years |
Salary Details
- Court Manager: ₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300 (Level-16)
- Clerk: ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 (Level-3)
- Stenographer Grade-III: ₹25,600 – ₹81,200 (Level-6)
- Process Server: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level-1)
- Driver: ₹21,300 – ₹67,800 (Level-5)
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level-1)
Selection Process
- Court Manager: Written Test, Viva-voce
- Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test → Document Verification
- Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test, Stenography Test, Typing Test
- Process Server: Screening Test, Written Test, Evaluation
- Driver: Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test, Document Verification
- Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: 10+2 Marks, Evaluation, Document Verification
Required Documents for Application
- Photograph
- Signature
- Matric certificate
- ID proof
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- Category certificates, wherever applicable
According to the prescribed notification, the photograph size is 20–50 KB, the signature size is 10–20 KB, the matriculation certificate/ID proof size is 100–500 KB, and other documents are 100 KB–2 MB in PDF size.
Application Fee
The candidate must pay the application fee according to the category. Application fees will be paid online. Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded.
- Unreserved (UR): ₹450 (incl. GST)
- HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH): ₹300 (incl. GST)
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Bonafide Himachali Condition
Candidates applying to the Himachal Pradesh High Court should have knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs and local dialects and be capable of working in the state’s conditions.
Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 10 September 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- First, visit the official Website: https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/
- Candidates must register before starting the application form and cannot fill it out directly without completing registration.
- After registering, fill in your personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and certificates in the proper format as specified in the official notification.
- Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
- After submitting the form, download the application form, print it and keep it for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available for the High Court recruitment?
There are a total of 388 Vacancies for the High Court recruitment. In this post, including Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari.
2. When will the application start for the High Court recruitment 2026?
The application form will start on 10th of August 2026.
3. What is the last date?
The last date for filling the application form is 10 September 2026.
4. What is the application fee?
The application form fees vary according to categories: ₹450/- for General/UR candidates and ₹300/- for (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH).
5. What are the educational qualifications?
The minimum qualifications are 10th: for Driver, 12th: for Process Server, Peon/ Orderly/ Chowkidar/ Safai Karamchari/ Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari, and Graduation for: Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III.
6. Which documents are required for the HP High Court?
Important documents required to fill the form are a photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, ID proof, etc.
7. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit prescribed by the HP High Court is 25–35 years for Court Manager and 18-45 years (SC/ST/OBC/PH and HP Govt. employees up to 50 years) for other posts. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules and regulations.
8. What is the salary?
The salary for HP High Court positions varies according to the post. Candidates can check the post-wise salaries and pay scales in the salary details section above in the salary section.
Important Instructions
- The application form will be filled out online.
- The candidate should fill out the application form before the last date.
- Applicants must upload their documents in the specified format.
- Please note that once the fee has been paid, no corrections can be made to the application form, so the candidate must fill out the application form carefully.
Disclaimer
Candidates are advised to verify the latest and authentic information on the official website and recruitment portal of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. We will not be responsible for any changes made to any recruitment.
