Overview
Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) under High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh has released a recruitment notification for the post of Clerk (in Subordinate Courts of Haryana) (1265 (1015 existing as on 31.12.2025 + 250 anticipated up to 30.06.2026) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only at www.sssc.gov.in under "clerk subordinate courts of haryana" as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) under High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent degree from a recognized university. AND proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spread Sheets).
- Vacancies
- 1265 (1015 existing as on 31.12.2025 + 250 anticipated up to 30.06.2026)
- Last date to apply
- 23-06-2026 (04:00 PM)
Important Dates
| Date of Employment Notice | 22/05/2026 (Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026) |
| Opening of Online Application | 26-05-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application (including Fee Payment) | 23-06-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Extended Last Date for Online Application | 09-07-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01.01.2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 23-06-2026 (closing date for submission of online applications) |
| EWS Certificate Validity Required | Valid for FY 2026-2027, based on gross annual income for FY 2025-2026, issued on or before 23-06-2026 |
| Demo / Mock Test Availability | 15 days prior to date of examination (on www.sssc.gov.in) |
| Date of Written Examination (CBT) | To be notified on www.sssc.gov.in (exam can be held anywhere in Northern India) |
| Document Verification / Interaction Date | To be notified after written exam and CPT results |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 1265 posts of Clerks are announced - 1015 existing vacancies as on 31.12.2025 and 250 anticipated vacancies up to 30.06.2026. These are distributed category-wise as per Haryana Government reservation norms including backlog vacancies being advertised for the 2nd and 3rd time. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased without notice depending on vacancies at the time of preparation of the merit list. The High Court will decide the number of candidates to be recommended. Sr. No.: Category | Posts as on 31.12.2025 | Anticipated Posts up to 30.06.2026 | Total 1: Unreserved (UR) / General | 141 | 62 | 203 2: Scheduled Castes of Haryana - Deprived SC (DSC) (incl. 37 backlog - 2nd time) | 118 | 24 | 142 3: Scheduled Castes of Haryana - Other SC (OSC) (incl. 33 backlog - 2nd time) | 102 | 21 | 123 4: Backward Classes (A) (BC-A) of Haryana (incl. 47 backlog - 2nd time; 1 backlog in anticipated - 2nd time) | 145 | 38 | 183 5: Backward Classes (B) (BC-B) of Haryana (incl. 32 backlog - 2nd time) | 101 | 23 | 124 6: PwBD - LV (Low Vision) (incl. 10 backlog - 2nd time) | 26 | 2 | 28 7: PwBD - HH (Hard of Hearing) (incl. 7 backlog - 2nd time) | 20 | 2 | 22 8: PwBD - OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV (incl. 3 backlog - 2nd time) | 13 | 2 | 15 9: PwBD - SLD, MI & MD involving (a to d) | 5 | 4 | 9 10: Ex-Servicemen (ESM) - General (incl. 27 backlog: 26 - 2nd time, 1 - 3rd time) | 91 | 24 | 115 11: ESM - Deprived SC (incl. 9 backlog: 8 - 2nd time, 1 - 3rd time) | 21 | 1 | …
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (09-07-2026). All particulars including category and sub-category once filled by the applicant in the Online Application Form shall be sacrosanct and no change shall be permitted at any stage of the recruitment process. Criteria: Details Nationality / Domicile: As per Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997. Reservation benefits only for bonafide Haryana residents with valid Haryana Government-issued certificates. Educational Qualification (as on 23-06-2026): Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent degree from a recognized university. AND proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spread Sheets). Hindi / Sanskrit Requirement: Must have passed Matriculation with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects OR must have done +2 / BA / MA with Hindi as one of the subjects, before the cut-off date of qualification (23-06-2026). Marital Status Disqualification: No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who (having a spouse living) has entered into a marriage with any person shall be eligible. Exception: only if such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person as certified by the Hon'ble High Court. Government Employees: In-service employees of Punjab/Haryana Government, other State Government, Government of India, High Court, S…
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01.01.2026. The upper age limit for any candidate (except Ex-servicemen) shall not exceed 52 years even after availing all applicable age relaxations combined. Reservation benefits of age relaxation are only for bonafide residents of Haryana. Category: Minimum Age | Maximum Age / Relaxation Unreserved / General: 18 years | 42 years Scheduled Castes (of Haryana): 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) Backward Classes BC-A & BC-B (of Haryana): 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) PwBD - Persons with Disabilities (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): 18 years | 10 years relaxation (+5 additional years if PwBD belongs to SC/ST/BC/EWS). Overall maximum: 52 years. Relaxation applicable irrespective of whether post is reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant disability category. Ex-Servicemen (including SSCO & ECO) of Haryana: 18 years | Actual age minus (actual period of military service + up to 3 years of break) - if resultant age does not exceed prescribed maximum. Condition: must have rendered continuous military service for not less than 6 months before release; and released otherwise than by dismissal/discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency. In-Service Government Employees (Punjab/Haryana/Central/UT Chandigarh): 18 years | 45 years Unmarried Women / Wives of Disabled Military Personnel / Widowed or Legally Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (residing separately for more than 2 yea…
Application Fee
Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. The Online Application Form will be submitted only after payment of fees. Application fee for "Others" (Transgender) category is applicable as per their category in the fee table below. Category: Online Facilitation Charges | Examination Fee | Total Fee SC (DSC) / SC (OSC) / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS of Haryana (Male & Female): Rs. 550/- | Rs. 160/- | Rs. 710/- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Haryana: NIL | NIL | NIL All Other Categories - Male: Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1,200/- All Other Categories - Female: Rs. 550/- | Rs. 325/- | Rs. 875/-
Selection Process
Selection is through a 3-stage process: Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test) → Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying) → Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction. The final Select List is prepared strictly on the basis of merit in the Written Examination (CBT) only. Computer Proficiency Test marks are NOT counted in the final merit. Success in examination confers no right of appointment unless the Competent Authority is satisfied after enquiry. Stage 1 - Online Written Examination / Computer Based Test (CBT) The CBT is conducted online (Computer Based Test format) in the following subjects. The exam may be held on different dates for different sets of candidates (multiple shifts). Normalization of objective scores using Standard Deviation Method will be applied if exam is held in multiple shifts. Sr. No.: Subject | Type | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Marks 1: General Knowledge | Objective (MCQ) | 50 questions × 1 mark each | 50 | 33% in each subject individually; AND minimum 40% aggregate of both subjects. English Composition (Subjective) checked only for candidates who score 33%+ in General Knowledge. 2: English Composition | Objective (MCQ) | 50 questions × 1 mark each | 20 Subjective (typed on computer): i. Essay (150 words) | 10 ii. Letter: 05 iii. Precis: 05 iv. Translation from Hindi to English: 10 Total: 100 | Minimum 40% aggregate Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer in MCQ portion. Questions not attempted rec…
How to Apply
Candidates must apply in online mode only at www.sssc.gov.in under the head "Clerk Subordinate Courts of Haryana". No other means/mode of submission of application will be accepted. The online application form is submitted only after payment of fees. All applicants (including reserved category) can submit only one application per category - if more than one application is submitted, only the latest application will be considered. Before starting the Online Application Form, keep the following ready: • Personal details (Name, Date of Birth, Category, Sub-category etc.) • Valid and active Email ID (keep unchanged throughout the process - do not use email of unknown persons) • Valid and active mobile number (keep unchanged throughout the process) • Online payment facility - Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI • Scanned recent passport-size photograph (not more than one month old, against white background) • Scanned signature • Computer/device with inbuilt or attached webcam (for real-time photograph capture during application) Documents to be Uploaded in Online Application Form (before 09-07-2026): • Real-time photograph captured via webcam/camera at time of filling form • Scanned recent passport-size photograph (not more than one month old) • Scanned signature • All other requisite documents as specified in the Online Application Form Documents to be Produced at Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction: • Printout of Online Application Form (retain 5 copies…
Important Instructions
• All applicants irrespective of their category (General or reserved) can submit only one application per category. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest application will be considered. • All particulars including category and sub-category once filled in the Online Application Form are sacrosanct - no change shall be permitted at any stage of the recruitment process. Fill all details after taking due care and precaution. • Reservation benefits (age, fee, category) are only for bonafide residents of Haryana with valid Haryana Government-issued certificates valid as on 09-07-2026. Candidates from other states' reserved categories must apply under General category. • The photograph pasted on the E-Admit Card must be the same as uploaded in the Online Application Form. Mismatch will result in denial of entry at the examination centre. • Facial appearance at the time of examination must match the photographs in the application and E-Admit Card - failing which candidature can be rejected at any stage. • No TA/DA shall be paid for appearing in any stage of the selection process. • No mobile phone, electronic device, watch, jewellery, or baggage material is allowed inside the examination centre. • The decision of the High Court in all matters relating to acceptance/rejection of application, eligibility/suitability, mode/criteria for selection shall be final and binding. The High Court may shortlist candidates at any stage based on any criteria. • Candidates are a…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Haryana High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1265 Posts?
Date of Employment Notice: 22/05/2026 (Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026); Opening of Online Application: 26-05-2026 (04:00 PM); Last Date for Online Application (including Fee Payment): 23-06-2026 (04:00 PM); Extended Last Date for Online Application: 09-07-2026 (04:00 PM); Age Calculated As On: 01.01.2026; Qualification Cut-off Date: 23-06-2026 (closing date for submission of online applications); EWS Certificate Validity Required: Valid for FY 2026-2027, based on gross annual income for FY 2025-2026, issued on or before 23-06-2026; Demo / Mock Test Availability: 15 days prior to date of examination (on www.sssc.gov.in); Date of Written Examination (CBT): To be notified on www.sssc.gov.in (exam can be held anywhere in Northern India); Document Verification / Interaction Date: To be notified after written exam and CPT results
What is the application fee?
Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. The Online Application Form will be submitted only after payment of fees. Application fee for "Others" (Transgender) category is applicable as per their category in the fee table below. Category: Online Facilitation Charges | Examination Fee | Total Fee SC (DSC) / SC (OSC) / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS of Haryana (Male & Female): Rs. 550/- | Rs. 160/- | Rs. 710/- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Haryana: NIL | NIL | NIL All Other Categories - Male: Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1,200/- All Other Categories - Female: Rs. 550/- | Rs. 325/- | Rs. 875/-
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 01.01.2026. The upper age limit for any candidate (except Ex-servicemen) shall not exceed 52 years even after availing all applicable age relaxations combined. Reservation benefits of age relaxation are only for bonafide residents of Haryana. Category: Minimum Age | Maximum Age / Relaxation Unreserved / General: 18 years | 42 years Scheduled Castes (of Haryana): 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) Backward Classes BC-A & BC-B (of Haryana): 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) PwBD - Persons with Disabilities (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): 18 years | 10 years relaxation (+5 additional years if PwBD belongs to SC/ST/BC/EWS). Overall maximum: 52 years. Relaxation applicable irrespective of whether post is reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant disability category. Ex-Servicemen (including SSCO & ECO)…
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a 3-stage process: Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test) → Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying) → Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction. The final Select List is prepared strictly on the basis of merit in the Written Examination (CBT) only. Computer Proficiency Test marks are NOT counted in the final merit. Success in examination confers no right of appointment unless the Competent Authority is satisfied after enquiry. Stage 1 - Online Written Examination / Computer Based Test (CBT) The CBT is conducted online (Computer Based Test format) in the following subjects. The exam may be held on different dates for different sets of candidates (multiple shifts). Normalization of objective scores using Standard Deviation Method will be applied if exam is held in multiple shifts. Sr. No.: Subject | Type | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Qualifying…