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HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 388 Clerk, Steno, Driver, Peon & Other Posts

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has released a recruitment notification inviting online applications for 388 vacancies across 6 posts. The vacancies are announced for Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari posts. The online application process will start on 10th August 2026 and will be available at https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login. Read on for complete details on vacancies, eligibility, pay scale, exam fee, and the application process.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Out

This is a golden opportunity for 10th, 12th and graduate candidates in Himachal Pradesh seeking Group-B, Group-C, and Group-D government jobs in the judiciary.

Organization High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)
Posts Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari
Total Vacancies 388
Application Mode Online only
Registration Dates 10th August to 10th September 2026
Selection Process Varies Post-wise
Salary Pay Level 1 to 6
Job Location Himachal Pradesh
Official Website https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/
Recruitment Portal https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login

HP High Court Notification 2026 PDF

The detailed notification against Advt No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) has been released at the official website https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/, and candidates interested in the required post must check the complete details before applying.

HP High Court Vacancy 2026

A total of 388 vacancies have been announced across six posts. Candidates can check post-wise vacancy from the table as notified in the official notification PDF.

Post Name Vacancies
Court Manager (Group-B) 05
Clerk (Group-C) 141
Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) 79
Driver (Group-C) 09
Process Server (Group-D) 65
Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari (Group-D) 89
Total 388

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Post Name Qualification
Court Manager (Group-B) Graduation + MBA with 3 Years Experience
Clerk (Group-C) Graduation with basic Computer Knowledge & Typing
Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) Graduation + English Stenography & Typing
Driver (Group-C) 10th Pass + LMV Driving License (3 yrs) & Experience
Process Server (Group-D) 10+2 Pass
Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari (Group-D) 10+2 Pass

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

  • UR & EWS (all posts except Court Manager): 18 – 45 years
  • Reserved categories of HP (SC/ST/OBC/PH): 18 – 50 years
  • HP Government employee: 18 – 50 years
  • Court Manager (all categories): 25 – 35 years

How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal — https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login
  2. Register using valid personal details and create login credentials
  3. Read the R&P Rules, 2022 available on the High Court website before filling the form
  4. Fill in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) with accurate personal, educational, and category details
  5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, matric certificate (age proof), ID proof, and other relevant documents as per prescribed size/format
  6. Pay the examination fee online
  7. Preview and submit the application; take a printout/screenshot for records

Selection Process

Post Selection Stages
Court Manager Written Test & Viva-voce
Clerk Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test (30 WPM English/25 WPM Hindi) & Document Verification
Stenographer Grade-III Screening Test, Stenography Test (80 WPM English) & Typing Test (40 WPM English/30 WPM Hindi)
Driver Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test & Document Verification
Process Server Screening Test & Written Test/Evaluation
Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari Merit based on 10+2 marks (85 marks) + Document Evaluation (15 marks); shortlisting ratio 1:3

HP High Court Various Post Salary

Posts Level Pay Scale (Rs.)
Court Manager Level-16 48,700 – 1,54,300
Clerk Level-03 20,200 – 64,000
Stenographer Grade-III Level-06 25,600 – 81,200
Driver Level-05 21,300 – 67,800
Process Server Level-1 18,000 – 56,900
Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari Level-1 18,000 – 56,900