HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 388 Clerk, Steno & Peon Posts

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Overview & Highlights

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)) for HP High Court Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 388 positions in the District Judiciary establishment across Himachal Pradesh. The advertised posts include Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari. Candidates from various educational backgrounds—ranging from 10+2 pass to MBA graduates—can submit their applications online before the specified deadline.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakdown

Out of the total 388 advertised posts under HP High Court Recruitment 2026, 357 are clear-cut vacancies while 31 are anticipated vacancies. The appointments are offered across three different engagement modes: Regular, Contract, and Daily Wages.

Vacancies Distribution by Mode of Appointment

• Regular Appointment (271 Seats): Covers all six advertised posts.
• Contract Basis (89 Seats): Available for Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, and Process Server.
• Daily Wages Basis (28 Seats): Applicable for Driver, Process Server, and Peon / Orderly cadres.

Note: A single application form covers all modes of appointment (Regular, Contract, and Daily Wages) for that specific post. Regular merit lists are declared first, followed by contract and daily-wages selections. Category-wise vacancy distribution is: UR (152), SC (87), OBC (75), EWS (40), ST (18), and PH (16).

Educational Qualification & State-Schooling Criteria

Candidates applying for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 must meet post-specific qualifications as outlined below:

State-Schooling Requirement: For Group-C posts, candidates must have completed Matriculation, 10+2, or Graduation from a school or institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. For Group-D posts, candidates must have passed Middle, Matriculation, or 10+2 from an institution situated in HP. Bonafide Himachalis are exempt from this requirement. Court Manager (Group-B) carries no state-schooling restriction.

For more post-wise categories, check our 12th Pass Govt Jobs, Graduate Jobs, and Postgraduate Jobs pages.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Relaxations

The crucial cut-off date for age calculation is January 1, 2026.

• Court Manager (Group-B): Flat age range between 25 and 35 years (no category age relaxation).
• All Other Posts (UR / EWS):18 to 45 years as on Jan 1, 2026.
• SC / ST / OBC / PH (Bonafide HP) & HP Govt Employees:18 to 50 years (5-year upper age relaxation admissible).

Candidates can verify their eligibility using our free Age Calculator Tool to compute exact age as on the cut-off date.

Pay Scale & Salary Details

Pay levels according to the Himachal Pradesh Pay Matrix apply to regular appointments under HP High Court Recruitment 2026:

Note: Wages for contractual and daily-wages positions are fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from time to time.

Selection Process & Test Standards

The post-wise selection stages for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 are structured as follows:

• Court Manager: Written Examination + Viva-voce (Phase-I & Phase-II).
• Clerk: Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test (30 wpm in English & 25 wpm in Hindi on Kruti Dev-10) → Document Verification. (Explore more Clerk Jobs).
• Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test → Stenography Test (English Dictation at 80 wpm) → Typing Test (40 wpm English & 30 wpm Hindi) → Document Verification. Errors over 10% disqualify the applicant. (Explore more Stenographer Jobs).
• Driver: Screening Test → Practical Driving Proficiency Test → Document Verification. (Explore more Driver Jobs).
• Process Server: Screening Test → Written Test → Evaluation.
• Peon / Orderly Group: No written examination. Shortlisting in 1:3 ratio based on 10+2 marks scaled to 85 marks → Document Evaluation (15 marks) → Final Merit List (out of 100).

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online during registration and is strictly non-refundable:

• Unreserved (UR) Category: ₹450 (inclusive of GST).
• Reserved Categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): ₹300 (inclusive of GST).

How to Apply Online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

Follow these step-by-step instructions to fill out your online form:

1. Visit the official portal of Himachal Pradesh High Court at hphighcourt.nic.in.
2. Click on the Online Recruitment Portal link under Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1).
3. Complete the initial registration by providing basic details, email, and mobile number.
4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and post-wise options.
5. Upload scanned documents in prescribed formats:
   • Photograph: 20–50 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG)
   • Signature: 10–20 KB (white background)
   • Matric Certificate & Photo ID Proof: 100–500 KB
   • Other Category/Qualification Certificates: 100 KB – 2 MB (PDF format)
6. Pay the required application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the final form and take a printout for future reference.

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Last verified on: August 11, 2026