HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – 388 Posts Including Clerk, Peon, and More

Overview

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has announced a recruitment campaign for 2026 seeking candidates for 388 vacancies across multiple positions such as Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and other Group-D roles. These positions are offered on regular, contractual, and daily wage terms catering to a wide array of educational qualifications from 10th pass to MBA graduates. Applicants are encouraged to review all qualifications, age limits, experience, and skill requirements closely before applying via the official online portal.

About Himachal Pradesh High Court

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, headquartered in Shimla, serves as the apex judicial body overseeing district judiciary operations throughout the state. It ensures the smooth administration of justice and periodically announces vacancies to maintain effective operations within subordinate courts.

Eligibility and Age Criteria

• Court Manager: Age 25-35 years
• General and EWS candidates: 18-45 years
• Reserved category and HP government employees: 18-50 years
• Age calculations are based on January 1, 2026

Relaxations include a 5-year extension for SC/ST/OBC candidates and similarly for persons with benchmark disabilities.

Vacancy Details

The following numbers represent positions by category and type:

• Court Manager: 5 positions
• Clerk (Regular): 84 positions
• Clerk (Contractual): 57 positions
• Stenographer Grade-III (Regular): 48 positions
• Stenographer Grade-III (Contractual): 31 positions
• Driver (Regular): 4 positions
• Driver (Daily Wage): 5 positions
• Process Server (Regular): 61 positions
• Process Server (Contractual): 1 position
• Process Server (Daily Wage): 3 positions
• Group-D (Regular): 69 positions
• Group-D (Daily Wage): 20 positions

Qualifications and Requirements

• Court Manager: Graduation and MBA from a recognized university with 3 years relevant experience; knowledge of legal affairs and computers preferred.
• Clerk: Graduation with basic computer skills; must pass typing test.
• Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation plus stenography skills with English shorthand at 80 WPM, English typing at 40 WPM, and Hindi typing at 30 WPM.
• Driver: Matriculation, valid LMV license for 3 years, and 3 years LMV driving experience.
• Process Server and Group-D (Peon, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari): Minimum 10+2 pass with compliance to recruitment rules.

Salary Structure

• Court Manager: Rs. 48,700 to Rs. 1,54,300
• Clerk: Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000
• Stenographer Grade-III: Rs. 25,600 to Rs. 81,200
• Driver: Rs. 21,300 to Rs. 67,800
• Process Server and Group-D: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900

Application and Selection Process

• Applications begin on August 10, 2026, and close by September 10, 2026.
• Various tests including screening, written exams, typing and stenography tests, and document verification are part of the selection.
• Specific rules and procedures apply for different posts as per the Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Service rules.
• Age, domicile, and category requirements are strictly enforced with no switching between employment types after result declaration.
• Fees: Rs. 450 for UR candidates, Rs. 300 for reserved categories; payment is via online methods and is non-refundable.

Important Service Conditions

• Domicile educational qualifications must be from Himachal Pradesh for Group-C and Group-D classifications, with some exemptions for bonafide Himachalis.
• No Objection Certificates required from serving government employees within 15 days of application deadline, not applicable to daily wage or contractual workers.
• Communication is exclusively digital through email and SMS.

Document Requirements

• Photo and signature files must be on white background with specified size limits.
• Certificates and identity proofs have defined acceptable formats and size thresholds.
• Certificates must be valid and from competent authorities.

Preparation Guidance

• Suggested study materials include general knowledge yearbooks, English grammar guides, computer basics, arithmetic and logical reasoning texts.
• Typing and stenography practice specific to exam requirements is recommended.
• Legal awareness resources for court managerial aspirants and practice question papers to improve time management and topic familiarity.

How to Apply

• Submit applications through the official High Court Himachal Pradesh recruitment portal.
• Register using a valid mobile number and email.
• Complete all required forms accurately and upload digital documents as specified.
• Pay examination fee before the deadline and retain proof of submission.
• No changes or withdrawals are allowed after the closing date.