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🟢 Freshness Update – 10 August 2026, 02:50 PM IST: High Court of Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026 ke liye online application link ab official recruitment portal par active ho gaya hai. Eligible candidates ab 10 August 2026 se online application submit kar sakte hain. Application submit karne ki last date 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM hai. Candidates ko application process complete karne se pehle official notification aur eligibility details carefully check karne ki salah di jati hai.
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released the official notification for Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026. As per Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), the authority will fill 388 posts in District Judiciary and these vacancies include Regular, Contract and Daily Wages categories.
So, if you are looking for Himachal Pradesh High Court jobs, you can check vacancy details, salary, eligibility, selection process and online application steps here. The online application window is now LIVE from 10th August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply till 10th September 2026, 11:59 PM through the official recruitment portal. The department will accept applications in online mode only. Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline and carefully check the official notification and eligibility requirements before applying.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 388 Posts (Regular, Contract & Daily Wages) |
| Posts Included | Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari |
| Application Dates | 10 Aug to 10 Sep 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online at www.hphcrecruitment.in/login |
| Official Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
Out of the total 388 posts, Clerk and Group-D categories hold the major share. In fact, the official notice announces 5 Court Manager (Regular), 141 Clerk (84 Regular + 57 Contract), 79 Stenographer (48 Regular + 31 Contract), 9 Driver (4 Regular + 5 Daily Wages), 65 Process Server (61 Regular + 1 Contract + 3 Daily Wages) and 89 Group-D posts (69 Regular + 20 Daily Wages). The recruitment covers posts for candidates with qualifications ranging from Matriculation / 10+2 to Graduation, while Court Manager needs Graduation, MBA and relevant experience.
HP High Court Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Details
The official advertisement clearly mentions the vacancy distribution. So you should check post-wise qualification and pay level before applying, as eligibility and selection process differ for each category.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Category Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | 05 | 5 Regular |
| Clerk (Group-C) | 141 | 84 Regular + 57 Contract |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 79 | 48 Regular + 31 Contract |
| Driver | 09 | 4 Regular + 5 Daily Wages |
| Process Server | 65 | 61 Regular + 1 Contract + 3 Daily Wages |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari | 89 | 69 Regular + 20 Daily Wages |
| Grand Total | 388 |
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Salary
The department will provide salary as per the Himachal Pradesh Government Pay Matrix defined under R&P Rules, 2022. However, the official notification does not mention in-hand salary. It only provides pay level and pay scale. For example, the highest pay scale belongs to Court Manager, a Group-B post under Pay Level-16.
Similarly, Clerk comes under Group-C Pay Level-03 with pay scale Rs.20,200 to Rs.64,000 while Stenographer Grade-III gets Level-06, which is higher than Clerk. Driver falls under Level-05. On the other hand, all Group-D posts including Process Server and Peon fall under Pay Level-1 with initial pay of Rs.18,000. Also, the applicable pay, remuneration and service conditions may differ according to nature of appointment and HP Government rules.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Level-16 | Rs.48,700 – Rs.1,54,300 |
| Clerk | Level-03 | Rs.20,200 – Rs.64,000 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level-06 | Rs.25,600 – Rs.81,200 |
| Driver | Level-05 | Rs.21,300 – Rs.67,800 |
| Process Server | Level-01 | Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900 |
| Group-D (Peon/Orderly etc) | Level-01 | Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900 |
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria vary post wise. So you must possess required qualification and experience on or before last date of application i.e. 10th September 2026.
1. Court Manager Eligibility
Court Manager is the only Group-B post in this recruitment. For this post, you need graduation in any discipline along with MBA from a recognized University or Institute.
Apart from education, you need minimum three years experience in any one of the fields like Process Management, IT systems management, Human Resources Management or Financial Management. The department will select candidates through Written Test and Viva-Voce.
- Qualification: Graduation + MBA
- Experience: 3 Years in relevant management field
- Selection: Written Test + Viva-Voce
2. Clerk Eligibility
Clerk is the largest category with 141 vacancies. To apply for HP High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026, you need graduation degree from a recognized university.
In addition, you must have basic knowledge of computers. The typing requirement is very specific. For instance, you need typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi. The department will conduct Hindi typing on Kruti Dev-10 font.
- Qualification: Graduation + Basic Computer Knowledge
- Skill: English Typing 30 WPM, Hindi Typing 25 WPM (Kruti Dev-10)
3. Stenographer Grade-III Eligibility
Stenographer Grade-III also requires graduation. However, skill requirement is higher than Clerk. For example, you need 80 WPM speed in English stenography and typing speed of 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi.
As per official advertisement, the evaluator will treat you as unqualified if mistakes exceed 10% in transcription or typing test. So accuracy matters a lot along with speed.
- Qualification: Graduation
- Skill: Steno 80 WPM (English), Typing 40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi
- Accuracy: Maximum 10% mistakes allowed in transcription
4. Driver Eligibility
Driver is a Group-C post with 9 vacancies. For this, you need minimum educational qualification of Matriculation. Also, you must hold valid LMV driving licence which is at least 3 years old and you should have minimum 3 years LMV driving experience.
- Qualification: Matriculation Pass
- Licence: Valid LMV Licence (3 Years old) + 3 Years LMV Experience
5. Process Server and Group-D Eligibility
Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari posts require only 10+2 qualification. For Group-D posts, the department will prepare merit on basis of 10+2 marks carrying 85 marks weightage and evaluation carrying 15 marks. After that, officials will shortlist candidates in 1:3 ratio for document verification as per official notice.
- Qualification: 10+2 Pass
- Selection: Group-D posts are selected through prescribed 10+2 merit and evaluation process, so candidates should follow official advertisement for complete selection procedure.
Which HP High Court Post Can You Apply For?
Many students get confused about which post they are eligible for. So here is a simple table to help you choose right post based on your qualification:
| Your Qualification | Suitable Posts | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 10+2 Pass | Candidates with 10+2 qualification can consider Process Server and Group-D posts, subject to specific eligibility conditions of each post. | 154 Posts (65 + 89) |
| Graduation (Any Stream) | Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III | 220 Posts |
| Graduation + MBA + 3 Years Experience | Court Manager | 5 Posts |
| Matric + LMV Licence + 3 Years Experience | Driver | 9 Posts |
Age Limit
The department will calculate age as on 1st January 2026 for all posts except Court Manager. For Court Manager, it has prescribed separate age limit of 25 to 35 years.
| Candidate Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / UR & EWS | 18 to 45 Years |
| Eligible Reserved HP Candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH) | As per applicable age relaxation rules – Up to 50 Years as per advertisement |
| HP Government Employees | As per applicable HP Government rules |
| Court Manager | 25 to 35 Years |
Application Fee
The department has fixed category-wise application fee and you can pay it in online mode only. Also, the application fee is non-refundable, so you should verify your category and post before making payment.
| General / UR | Rs.450/- |
| HP Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH) | Rs.300/- |
| Payment Mode | Online Only |
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process differs by post and official advertisement and applicable R&P Rules, 2022 specify it clearly. For example, Court Manager includes Viva-Voce while Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Process Server and Group-D follow their respective written, skill/proficiency, merit or evaluation stages prescribed in recruitment notice.
| Post Name | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Written Test + Viva-Voce |
| Clerk | Screening Test + Written Test + Typing Test (English 30 WPM, Hindi 25 WPM) + Document Verification |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Screening Test + Stenography Test (80 WPM) + Typing Test (Max 10% mistakes allowed) + Evaluation |
| Driver | Screening Test + Driving Proficiency Test + Document Verification |
| Process Server | Screening Test + Written Test + Evaluation |
| Group-D (Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar) | Shortlisting in 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 Marks (85 marks) + Evaluation (15 marks) + Document Verification |
Documents Required for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Before filling online form, you should keep scanned copies ready in prescribed size and format to avoid last moment errors. For instance, keep photograph and signature in prescribed image format and prepare certificates/documents in required PDF format and file size.
- Recent Passport Size Photograph – 20 to 50 KB (JPG/JPEG format)
- Signature – 10 to 20 KB (JPG/JPEG format)
- Matriculation Certificate – 100 to 500 KB
- Valid Photo ID Proof as specified in official advertisement – 100 to 500 KB
- Educational Certificates / Degree – PDF 100 KB to 2 MB
- Experience Certificate (for Court Manager & Driver posts) – PDF
- Category / Bonafide Himachali Certificate (if applicable) – PDF
- Valid LMV Driving Licence (for Driver post) – PDF
Who Can Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
⚠ Important Note for Other State Candidates: This recruitment includes Himachal Pradesh-specific eligibility conditions related to knowledge of customs, dialect and conditions of the State. For Group-C posts, it requires educational qualification from HP-based School/Institution, but it exempts Bonafide Himachalis. So candidates from outside Himachal Pradesh must carefully read Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) and Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary R&P Rules, 2022 before applying. Candidates who do not meet prescribed state-specific eligibility conditions should not submit application.
How to Apply Online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
Before You Apply – Checklist
- Keep scanned photo and signature ready in required size
- Keep Matric certificate, ID proof and educational certificates ready in PDF
- For Court Manager and Driver, keep experience certificate ready
- For reserved category, keep caste/category certificate ready
- Keep online payment method (UPI/Debit Card/Net Banking) ready for fee payment
Steps to Apply
- First, visit official website highcourt.hp.gov.in
- Then, go to Recruitment Section and find Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1).
- After that, click on Apply Online link which will redirect to official portal hphcrecruitment.in
- Next, complete new registration with mobile number and email ID.
- Now, fill personal, educational and experience details correctly.
- Subsequently, upload photograph, signature and required certificates in prescribed format.
- Then, pay application fee as per category.
- Finally, preview form carefully.
🟠 Important: Please check application form carefully before final submission, because correction facility will not be available after final submission. So keep your Registration Number and submitted application printout safe for admit card and future reference.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Release Date | 05 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Instructions
- Officials will accept applications in online mode only through hphcrecruitment.in.
- Once you submit application, you cannot withdraw or modify it.
- So you must ensure eligibility before applying as per R&P Rules, 2022.
- Also, keep checking official websites highcourt.hp.gov.in and hphcrecruitment.in for exam date, admit card and result updates.
- Finally, do not wait for last date to avoid server issues.
Important Links
| Official Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
| Apply Online Portal (Active from 10 Aug) | hphcrecruitment.in – Apply Here |
| Official notification | View Official notification |
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FAQs – Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026
When will HP High Court Recruitment 2026 online form start?
Online application for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 for 388 posts will start from 10th August 2026 on hphcrecruitment.in. The last date to submit the online application is 10th September 2026 till 11:59 PM.
What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is 10th September 2026 up to 11:59 PM on hphcrecruitment.in.
How many posts are there in HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
A total of 388 posts are available, including 141 Clerk, 79 Stenographer Grade-III, 9 Driver, 65 Process Server, 89 Group-D and 5 Court Manager posts. These vacancies include Regular, Contract and Daily Wages categories.
What is the qualification for HP High Court Clerk?
Candidates need a graduation degree from a recognized university along with basic computer knowledge. The required typing speed is 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi on Kruti Dev-10 font.
Can candidates from other states apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
Candidates from other states should carefully check the Himachal Pradesh-specific eligibility conditions prescribed in Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) and the applicable R&P Rules, 2022 before applying. The advertisement contains specific conditions relating to knowledge of customs, dialect and educational qualification from HP institutions, with applicable relaxation for Bonafide Himachalis.
What is the selection process for Group-D posts?
Group-D posts are selected through the prescribed 10+2 merit and evaluation process as per the official advertisement. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks carrying 85 marks weightage and evaluation carrying 15 marks. Candidates should check the official advertisement for the complete selection procedure.
Conclusion
Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for candidates looking for court jobs in Himachal Pradesh. With 388 posts covering 10+2 to Graduation plus MBA level qualifications, this recruitment covers a wide range of candidates. Therefore, you should verify your eligibility as per official advertisement and apply well before the last date 10th September 2026 at hphcrecruitment.in.
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