⚖️ Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026
High Court of Himachal Pradesh • District Judiciary • Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)
📌 Status checked on 22 August 2026: The District Judiciary portal has invited applications for 388 positions including Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari. Registration began on August 10, 2026, and the deadline for submitting forms and fees is September 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The High Court has not yet announced a firm exam date.
⚡ HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 388 Posts |
| Recruitment Establishment | District Judiciary, Himachal Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online Recruitment Application (ORA) |
| Last Date | 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
🧭 HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Quick Navigation
📅 HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Advertisement Date05 August 2026
Apply By 10 Sep
Online Application Starts
10 August 2026
Fee Payment Starts10 August 2026
Last Date to Apply10 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date10 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Exam / Skill Test DateTo Be Announced
💰 Application Fee
Unreserved (UR)₹450/- including GST
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PH of H.P.₹300/- including GST
Payment ModeOnline; fee is non-refundable
👤 Age Limit
Court Manager25 to 35 Years
Other Posts – UR / EWS18 to 45 Years
Reserved H.P. CategoriesUp to 50 Years, where applicable
Age Reckoning Date01 January 2026
HP High Court Vacancy Details – Post & Appointment-Wise
One compact view of Regular, Contract and Daily-Wage vacancies
| Post | Regular | Contract | Daily Wages | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | 5 | — | — | 5 |
| Clerk | 84 | 57 | — | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 48 | 31 | — | 79 |
| Driver | 4 | — | 5 | 9 |
| Process Server | 61 | 1 | 3 | 65 |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. | 69 | — | 20 | 89 |
| Total | 271 | 89 | 28 | 388 |
📌 Vacancy Note: The total number of vacancies shown includes three types of jobs—Regular (permanent), Contract (temporary), and Daily Wage (daily wage). If "anticipated" is written next to a job, it means that the position is not yet vacant. You will get that job only if an old employee actually leaves the job during the recruitment process or that position becomes vacant.
📊 HP High Court Category-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
Regular Category-Wise Vacancies – 271 Posts
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PH | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Clerk | 29 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 84 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 15 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 48 |
| Driver | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Process Server | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 61 |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. | 29 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 69 |
| Total Regular | 103 | 61 | 13 | 51 | 31 | 12 | 271 |
Contract Category-Wise Vacancies – 89 Posts
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PH | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk | 23 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 57 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 11 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| Process Server | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Contract | 35 | 21 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 89 |
Daily-Wage Category-Wise Vacancies – 28 Posts
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PH | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Process Server | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Total Daily Wages | 14 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
Category Note: Vacancies have been divided into three distinct groups: regular (permanent jobs), contract (contractual jobs), and daily wage (daily wages). This is to ensure that reserved seats for one group are not mixed with those for another. Furthermore, seats reserved for persons with disabilities (PH) have been placed in a separate category, as specified in the job advertisement.
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online / Recruitment Login
Official HP High Court recruitment portal for online applications
Official Advertisement – DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)
Open the Recruitment section and the advertisement dated 05 August 2026 for District Judiciary vacancies
District Judiciary R&P Rules, 2022
Official rules governing qualification, recruitment stages and service conditions
Admit Card / Candidate Login
Use the official recruitment login when exam or skill-test notices are released
Official Recruitment Contact
HP High Court contact details for recruitment-related queries
Latest Recruitment Updates
Check the official High Court website for corrigenda, exam dates, shortlists and results
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility – Post-Wise Requirements
Educational qualification, skill and experience requirements differ by post
- ✓Court Manager: You need a bachelor’s degree, an MBA from a UGC-recognised institution and three years of work in process management, IT systems, HR or finance management.
- ✓Clerk: A university degree and working knowledge of computers are required. The qualifying typing speeds are 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi, with Kruti Dev-10 used for the Hindi test.
- ✓Stenographer Grade-III: Applicants must be graduates. They will also need 80 WPM English shorthand, 40 WPM English typing and 30 WPM Hindi typing within the allowed accuracy limit.
- ✓Driver: The basic requirement is Matric, along with an LMV licence held for at least three years and three years of LMV driving experience. Driving ability is tested during selection.
- ✓Process Server: Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. The selection route includes screening, a written stage and document evaluation under the applicable rules.
- ✓Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc.: The minimum education is 10+2. Marks from that examination are used for shortlisting before document evaluation, and the notified Himachal schooling or bonafide condition must also be satisfied.
👥 HP High Court Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
| Category / Post | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Court Manager | 25 to 35 Years |
| Other Posts – UR / EWS | 18 to 45 Years |
| Bonafide SC of Himachal Pradesh | Upper age relaxed by 5 Years, where applicable |
| Bonafide ST of Himachal Pradesh | Upper age relaxed by 5 Years, where applicable |
| Bonafide OBC of Himachal Pradesh | Upper age relaxed by 5 Years, where applicable |
| PwBD of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 Years relaxation where the post is reserved / rules permit |
| Himachal Pradesh Government Employees | Up to 50 Years as per applicable orders |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
💵 HP High Court Salary / Pay Scale 2026
It's crucial for eligible candidates to understand the pay scale information. If selected through a permanent recruitment process, different positions have different starting and maximum salaries. Court Manager (Level 16): This position has the highest salary, starting from ₹48,700 and going up to ₹1,54,300. Stenographer Grade-III (Level 6): Candidates selected in this category will receive a salary between ₹25,600 and ₹81,200.
Driver (Level 5): The pay scale for drivers is set at ₹21,300 to ₹67,800. Clerk (Level 3): Employees selected for the position of clerk will receive a pay scale ranging from ₹20,200 to ₹64,000. Process Server and Peon (Level-1): The salary band for these Class IV positions ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900. Employees working on contract or daily wages will not receive this full pay matrix. Instead, they will be paid according to fixed rates and guidelines issued by the state government from time to time.
📍 District Judiciary Posting & Service Notes
- ✓Place of Posting: A selected candidate can be placed in a District Judiciary establishment anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. Merit, the preference entered in the form and available seats are considered while allotting a division or district.
- ✓Appointment Basis: The vacancy list contains regular, contract and daily-wage positions. Your final service conditions will follow the appointment mode against which you are selected.
- ✓Vacancy Position: Some seats are immediately available and some are expected later. Administrative changes can therefore raise or reduce the advertised count.
📝 HP High Court Post-Wise Selection Stages 2026
| Post | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Skill / Final Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Written Examination | Viva-Voce | Document / eligibility verification |
| Clerk | Screening Test | Written Examination | Computer Typing + Document Verification |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Screening Test | Stenography Test | Typing Test + Document Verification |
| Driver | Screening Test | Driving Proficiency Test | Document Verification |
| Process Server | Screening Test | Written Test | Document Evaluation |
| Peon / Orderly etc. | Shortlisting from 10+2 marks | Document Evaluation | Final merit under prescribed rules |
Exam-Date Status:As of August 22, 2026, the High Court had not announced the dates for the examination (screening, written, or skill test). Please keep your mobile number and email active and continue checking the official High Court website to see the correct dates.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid in HP High Court Application
- ✓Opening the wrong notice: Match the form with Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), which covers these 388 District Judiciary vacancies.
- ✓Missing the Himachal conditions: Reservation benefits and some education or bonafide requirements are tied to the conditions stated for Himachal Pradesh candidates.
- ✓Submitting extra forms for appointment modes: Choose the advertised post once; you do not need another form merely because it has regular, contract or daily-wage seats.
- ✓Looking only at the degree: Clerk, Stenographer and Driver also carry typing, shorthand or driving requirements that must be met separately.
- ✓Leaving everything for the final hour: Although the portal closes at 11:59 PM on 10 September 2026, a late upload or failed payment can leave the form incomplete.
📂 Documents to Keep Ready
- ✓Keep a recent colour photograph and your signature ready in the size and format accepted by the portal.
- ✓Use the Matric certificate as the main record for your date of birth.
- ✓Collect the 10+2, graduation or MBA mark sheets and certificates required for your chosen post.
- ✓Add computer or typing records, the driving licence and experience proof wherever they apply.
- ✓If you claim an H.P. reservation or relaxation, make sure the relevant SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PH certificate is valid.
- ✓Also keep bonafide or schooling proof, identity documents and an employer NOC ready when your case requires them.
🧭 How to Apply Online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
- 1Reach the official portal: Open hphcrecruitment.in/login from the High Court recruitment page.
- 2Sign in or register: New applicants should create an account with a mobile number and email address they actively use.
- 3Find the right advertisement: Open the District Judiciary entry carrying Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1).
- 4Pick one eligible post: Select Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server or the relevant Peon-category option.
- 5Fill the form carefully: Enter your name, dates, education and category exactly as they appear on the supporting records.
- 6Attach the documents: Upload the photograph, signature and applicable education, category, skill or experience files.
- 7Check the preview: Review the selected post, district preference, category and qualification entries before moving to payment.
- 8Complete payment: The online fee is ₹450 for UR and ₹300 for eligible reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.
- 9Finish and save proof: Submit by 11:59 PM on 10 September 2026, then retain the completed form and payment record.
