Overview
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released a recruitment notification for the post of Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (388 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
- Vacancies
- 388
- Advertisement No
- DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026
- Posted
- 10 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Notification Release Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 388 posts are advertised across regular, contractual, and daily wages categories. The post-wise vacancy breakup for HP High Court Vacancy 2026 is given below. S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Court Manager (Group-B) | 5 (Regular) 2: Clerk (Group-C) | 141 (Regular: 84, Contract: 57) 3: Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 (Regular: 48, Contract: 31) 4: Driver (Group-C) | 9 (Regular: 4, Daily Wages: 5) 5: Process Server (Group-D) | 65 (Regular: 61, Contract: 1, Daily Wages: 3) 6: Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (Group-D) | 89 (Regular: 69, Daily Wages: 20) Total: 388 Category-wise reservation (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) for each post is detailed in the official advertisement notice. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease, and the number of vacancies in a particular division or district may vary due to administrative reasons.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026: Category: Age Limit Court Manager: 25 to 35 years (all categories) Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts: 18 to 45 years Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category: 18 to 50 years HP Government employees: 18 to 50 years A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible only to bonafide SC, ST, OBC candidates of HP and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, where the post is reserved for these categories. Age relaxation for HP Government employees is admissible as per applicable orders and instructions. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Salary
Selected candidates for regular posts will be placed in the following Pay Matrix levels. Contractual and daily wages appointees will receive wages/remuneration as fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from time to time. Post: Pay Level | Pay Scale (Regular) Court Manager: Pay Level-16 | Rs. 48,700 - 1,54,300 Clerk: Pay Level-03 | Rs. 20,200 - 64,000 Stenographer Grade-III: Pay Level-06 | Rs. 25,600 - 81,200 Driver: Pay Level-05 | Rs. 21,300 - 67,800 Process Server: Pay Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari: Pay Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 - 56,900
Application Fee
Category: Examination Fee (per application) Unreserved (UR): Rs. 450 (including GST) Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST) The fee must be paid only through online mode. Once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process
The selection process differs by post: • Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. • Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV). Candidates must qualify a typing test with a speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font), held separately after qualifying the Screening Test. • Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test as per the syllabus on the official website, followed by a Stenography Test at 80 WPM in English with accurate transcription within 5 times the dictation time, and a Typing Test at 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font). Candidates making more than 10% mistakes in transcription or typing are declared unqualified. • Driver: Screening Test, Proficiency Test of driving, and Document Verification. • Process Server: Screening Test, Written Test, and Evaluation, as per Part 10 of Schedule-III of the R&P Rules, 2022. • Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for Evaluation/Document Verification based on marks in 10+2 (calculated out of 85 marks) plus 15 marks for evaluation of uploaded documents. The final merit list is based on the combined score.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only in online mode; applications received through any other mode will be rejected. To apply for HP High Court Apply Online: • Visit the official recruitment portal at hphcrecruitment.in, or the relevant link on the High Court website at highcourt.hp.gov.in. • Go through the FAQs and video tutorial available on the recruitment portal before starting the application. • Register and fill in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with personal, educational, and category details. • Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates in the specified size and format. • Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode only. • Preview the completed application and download a printout or screenshot for your records before final submission. Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified. It can only be cancelled without a refund of the fee.
Required Documents
Candidates must keep the following scanned documents ready before filling the online application: • Recent coloured photograph on a white background (20 to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG) • Signature on a white background (10 to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG) • Matriculation certificate as age proof (100 to 500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG) • ID proof such as Aadhaar, driving licence, or passport (100 to 500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG) • Other certificates and documents, including category and educational certificates (100 KB to 2 MB, PDF only)
Important Instructions
• Candidates must ensure their eligibility regarding qualification, category, age, and experience as on the last date of submission of the online application. • Candidates already in Government or Semi-Government service must submit their application through proper channel along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 15 days of the last date; this does not apply to Job Trainee/contract/casual/adhoc/daily wage/work-charged employees. • Candidates will be informed about examination/test schedules only through SMS alerts and registered email; no separate call letters will be sent through any other mode. • Category once claimed will be treated as final, and no change will be entertained. • The number of vacancies may increase or decrease, and vacancies in a particular division or district may vary due to administrative reasons. • Re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is not allowed at any stage. • Results against regular vacancies will be declared first, followed by results for contractual and daily wages modes. Candidates cannot switch between appointment modes after final results are declared. • Candidates should apply only once for a particular post and need not apply separately for its regular, contractual, and daily wages vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 388 Clerk, Peon, Stenographer and More Posts?
Application Start Date: 10 August 2026; Application Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM); Notification Release Date: 5 August 2026; Online Application Start Date: 10 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM); Fee Payment Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
What is the application fee?
Category: Examination Fee (per application) Unreserved (UR): Rs. 450 (including GST) Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST) The fee must be paid only through online mode. Once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
What is the age limit?
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026: Category: Age Limit Court Manager: 25 to 35 years (all categories) Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts: 18 to 45 years Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category: 18 to 50 years HP Government employees: 18 to 50 years A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible only to bonafide SC, ST, OBC candidates of HP and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, where the post is reserved for these categories. Age relaxation for HP Government employees is admissible as per applicable orders and instructions. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
What is the selection process?
The selection process differs by post: • Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. • Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV). Candidates must qualify a typing test with a speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font), held separately after qualifying the Screening Test. • Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test as per the syllabus on the official website, followed by a Stenography Test at 80 WPM in English with accurate transcription within 5 times the dictation time, and a Typing Test at 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font). Candidates making more than 10% mistakes in transcription or typing are declared unqualified. • Driver: Screening Test, Proficiency Test of driving, and Document Verification. • Process Server: Screening Test…