Applications are open. Apply before 10 Sept 2026 — 24 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
High Court of Himachal Pradesh has notified recruitment for 388 posts under DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026. Applications are accepted online from 10 Aug 2026 to 10 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Class 12 for Process Server and Peon, a degree for Clerk and Stenographer, and a degree with an MBA for Court Manager, and the age limit is 18 to 45 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 6 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Court Manager, Clerk and Stenographer Grade III, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 – ₹1,54,300, from Level 1 to Level 16. The place of posting is High Court of Himachal Pradesh and the district courts of the state.
The application fee is ₹450 including GST for Unreserved. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 388 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Class 12 for Process Server and Peon, a degree for Clerk and Stenographer, and a degree with an MBA for Court Manager
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 – ₹1,54,300, from Level 1 to Level 16
- Application fee: ₹450 including GST for Unreserved
- Last date to apply: 10 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh
- Advertisement No.
- DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026
- Total Vacancies
- 388
- Job Location
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh and the district courts of the state
- Qualification
- Class 12 for Process Server and Peon, a degree for Clerk and Stenographer, and a degree with an MBA for Court Manager
- Age Limit
- 18 – 45 years
- Salary
- ₹18,000 – ₹1,54,300, from Level 1 to Level 16
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- hphighcourt.nic.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Online application opens | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 September 2026, 11.59 pm |
| Last date to pay the fee | 10 September 2026, 11.59 pm |
| Examination | To be announced; notified by SMS and email |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹450 including GST | Online |
| SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PH of Himachal Pradesh | ₹300 including GST | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Clerk (Group C) — 84 regular and 57 on contract | 141 |
| Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar and Safai Karamchari — 69 regular and 20 on daily wages | 89 |
| Stenographer Grade III (Group C) — 48 regular and 31 on contract | 79 |
| Process Server (Group D) — 61 regular, 1 on contract and 3 on daily wages | 65 |
| Driver (Group C) — 4 regular and 5 on daily wages | 9 |
| Court Manager (Group B) | 5 |
| Total | 388 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | Graduation with an MBA from a UGC-recognised institution, and three years' experience in process, IT, HR or financial management. |
| Clerk | Graduation with basic computer proficiency. |
| Stenographer Grade III | A graduate degree. |
| Driver | Matriculation, a valid LMV licence held for three years or more, and three years' driving experience. |
| Process Server | Class 12 pass. |
| Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar and Safai Karamchari | Class 12 pass. |
- You must be a bonafide Himachali, or hold your qualification from an institution in Himachal Pradesh and know the local dialect.
- The Class 4 posts have no written examination — the shortlist is drawn from Class 12 marks and document evaluation.
- An application cannot be withdrawn or modified once submitted.
- Many posts are advertised in both regular and contract or daily-wage form; check which one your item number refers to.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped, where the post is reserved | 5 years |
| Serving Himachal Pradesh government employees | Upper age 50 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. Court Manager is 25 to 35 for every category; the other posts are 18 to 45 for UR and EWS, and 18 to 50 for reserved categories and serving HP government employees.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Level 16 | ₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300 |
| Stenographer Grade III | Level 6 | ₹25,600 – ₹81,200 |
| Driver | Level 5 | ₹21,300 – ₹67,800 |
| Clerk | Level 3 | ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 |
| Process Server | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Peon, Orderly and Chowkidar | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Court Manager — a written test followed by a viva voce
- 2Clerk — screening test, written test, typing test at 30 words a minute in English or 25 in Hindi, then document verification
- 3Stenographer Grade III — screening test, stenography at 80 words a minute in English, and typing at 40 words a minute in English or 30 in Hindi, with no more than 10% transcription errors
- 4Driver — screening test, driving proficiency assessment and document verification
- 5Process Server — screening test, written test and evaluation
- 6Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar and Safai Karamchari — merit shortlisting in a ratio of 1:3 on Class 12 marks worth 85 points plus document evaluation worth 15, then document verification
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the HP High Court recruitment portal and read the FAQs and tutorial videos.
- 2Register and complete the Online Recruitment Application form.
- 3Upload a photograph (20–50 KB, JPG or PNG), signature (10–20 KB) and certificates (100 KB to 2 MB, PDF).
- 4Pay the examination fee online.
- 5Review and submit — the application cannot be modified afterwards.
- 6Download the confirmation for your records.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- High Court of Himachal PradeshVisit
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