Overview
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has published an official recruitment notification for the position of HP High Court (Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026) for a total of 388 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Job location: District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh.
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh (HP High Court) has invited Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for clear-cut and anticipated vacancies on the Establishment of District Judiciary in Himachal Pradesh, under "The Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022". Here is a quick overview of the HP High Court Recruitment 2026 notification. Particulars Details Organization High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026 Posts Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari Total Vacancies 388 Application Mode Online only Job Location District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh Application Start Date 10 August 2026 Application Last Date 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) Official Website highcourt.hp.gov.in Recruitment Portal hphcrecruitment.in Important Dates: Event Date Notification Release Date 5 August 2026 Online Application Start Date 10 August 2026 Online Application Last Date 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) Fee Payment Last Date 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) The exam date, admit card release date, and result date are not specified in the provided notification. Candidates will be informed about examination and test schedules only through SMS alerts and registered email.
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Post Name | HP High Court |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1), dated 5 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 388 |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Limit | Court Manager | 25 to 35 years (all categories) | Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts | 18 to 45 years | Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category | 18 to 50 years | HP Government employees | 18 to 50 years |
| Application Fee | Unreserved (UR): Rs. 450 (including GST) | Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Regular) | Court Manager | Pay Level-16 | Rs. 48,700 - 1,54,300 | Clerk | Pay Level-03 | Rs. 20,200 - 64,000 | Stenographer Grade-III | Pay Level-06 | Rs. 25,600 - 81,200 |
| Selection Process | The selection process differs by post: Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. | Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV). |
| Job Location | District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ |
| Source Name | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
| Freshness Reference Date | 2026-08-16 |
Vacancy Details
388 posts
A total of 388 posts are advertised across regular, contractual, and daily wages categories. The post-wise vacancy breakup for HP High Court Vacancy 2026 is given below. S. No. Post Name No. of Posts 1 Court Manager (Group-B) 5 (Regular) 2 Clerk (Group-C) 141 (Regular: 84, Contract: 57) 3 Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) 79 (Regular: 48, Contract: 31) 4 Driver (Group-C) 9 (Regular: 4, Daily Wages: 5) 5 Process Server (Group-D) 65 (Regular: 61, Contract: 1, Daily Wages: 3) 6 Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (Group-D) 89 (Regular: 69, Daily Wages: 20) Total 388 Category-wise reservation (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) for each post is detailed in the official notice. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease, and the number of vacancies in a particular division or district may vary due to administrative reasons.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Educational qualification requirements differ by post for HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Court Manager: Graduation in any stream with a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from a UGC-recognized University or Institution in India, plus 3 years' experience in Process Management, IT Systems Management, Human Resources Management, or Financial Management. | Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation degree from a recognized University. | Driver: Matriculation pass from a recognized Board, a valid LMV driving licence held for at least 3 years, and at least 3 years' experience driving an LMV.
Educational qualification requirements differ by post for HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Court Manager: Graduation in any stream with a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from a UGC-recognized University or Institution in India, plus 3 years' experience in Process Management, IT Systems Management, Human Resources Management, or Financial Management. | Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation degree from a recognized University. | Candidates must also be citizens of India and, except Bonafide Himachalis, must have passed matriculation, 10+2, or graduation (Group-C posts) or middle, m... | Qualification/ Eligibility Criterion/ Experience etc. | Desirable Qualification: Good knowledge of legal Affairs and Computer Applications. | The age of candidates shall be between 25 to 35 years...
Age Limit & Relaxations
Court Manager | 25 to 35 years (all categories) | Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts | 18 to 45 years | Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category | 18 to 50 years | HP Government employees | 18 to 50 years
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026: Category Age Limit Court Manager 25 to 35 years (all categories) Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts 18 to 45 years Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category 18 to 50 years HP Government employees 18 to 50 years A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible only to bonafide SC, ST, OBC candidates of HP and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, where the post is reserved for these categories. Age relaxation for HP Government employees is admissible as per applicable orders and instructions.Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with official government guidelines.
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR): Rs. 450 (including GST) | Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST)
Category Examination Fee (per application) Unreserved (UR) Rs. 450 (including GST) Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) Rs. 300 (including GST) The fee must be paid only through online mode. Once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
Salary & Pay Scale
Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Regular) | Court Manager | Pay Level-16 | Rs. 48,700 - 1,54,300 | Clerk | Pay Level-03 | Rs. 20,200 - 64,000 | Stenographer Grade-III | Pay Level-06 | Rs. 25,600 - 81,200
Selected candidates for regular posts will be placed in the following Pay Matrix levels. Contractual and daily wages appointees will receive wages/remuneration as fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from time to time. Post Pay Level Pay Scale (Regular) Court Manager Pay Level-16 Rs. 48,700 - 1,54,300 Clerk Pay Level-03 Rs. 20,200 - 64,000 Stenographer Grade-III Pay Level-06 Rs. 25,600 - 81,200 Driver Pay Level-05 Rs. 21,300 - 67,800 Process Server Pay Level-1 Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari Pay Level-1 Rs. 18,000 - 56,900
Selection Process
The selection process differs by post: Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. | Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV).
The selection process differs by post: Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV). Candidates must qualify a typing test with a speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font), held separately after qualifying the Screening Test. Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test as per the syllabus on the official website, followed by a Stenography Test at 80 WPM in English with accurate transcription within 5 times the dictation time, and a Typing Test at 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font). Candidates making more than 10% mistakes in transcription or typing are declared unqualified. Driver: Screening Test, Proficiency Test of driving, and Document Verification. Process Server: Screening Test, Written Test, and Evaluation, as per Part 10 of Schedule-III of the R&P Rules, 2022. Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for Evaluation/Document Verification based on marks in 10+2 (calculated out of 85 marks) plus 15 marks for evaluation of uploaded documents. The final merit list is based on the combined score.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 5 August 2026 | Application Start Date: 10 August 2026 | Application Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) | Fee Payment Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Notification Release Date: 5 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 10 August 2026
- Application Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Examination Date: 5 August 2026
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only in online mode; applications received through any other mode will be rejected. To apply for HP High Court Apply Online: Visit the official recruitment portal at hphcrecruitment.in, or the relevant link on the High Court website at highcourt.hp.gov.in. Go through the FAQs and video tutorial available on the recruitment portal before starting the application. Register and fill in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with personal, educational, and category details. Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates in the specified size and format. Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode only. Preview the completed application and download a printout or screenshot for your records before final submission. Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn or modified. It can only be cancelled without a refund of the fee.
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Click here | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/uploads/recruitment/items/item_1786094343_... (PDF) | Verified (exact match with official_notification_link) |
| official_notification | https://hphighcourt.nic.in/rules/districtjudiciary08082022.pdf | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| hphcrecruitment.in | https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Official Website | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ | Verified (exact match with official_website_link) |
| Recruitment Portal | https://hphcrecruitment.in/ | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| official_website | https://hp.gov.in/ | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | job |
| official_website_link | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ |
| freshness_reference_date | 2026-08-16 |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Last verified: 2026-08-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HP High Court?
The last date for submitting applications for HP High Court is 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates should submit their applications prior to the deadline to avoid technical issues.
How many vacancies are announced for HP High Court?
A total of 388 vacancies have been notified for HP High Court by High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for HP High Court?
The required educational qualification is: Educational qualification requirements differ by post for HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Court Manager: Graduation in any stream with a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from a UGC-recognized University or Institution in India, plus 3 years' experience in Process Management, IT Systems Mana. Candidates should verify their specific degree/diploma requirements in the official notification.
What is the age limit for HP High Court?
The age limit criteria is: Court Manager | 25 to 35 years (all categories) | Unreserved (UR) and EWS - all other posts | 18 to 45 years | Reserved HP categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH), where post is reserved for that category | 18 to 50 years | HP Government employees | 18 to 50 years. Age relaxations are provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per government rules.
What is the salary scale for HP High Court?
Selected candidates will receive salary as per: Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Regular) | Court Manager | Pay Level-16 | Rs. 48,700 - 1,54,300 | Clerk | Pay Level-03 | Rs. 20,200 - 64,000 | Stenographer Grade-III | Pay Level-06 | Rs. 25,600 - 81,200. Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits apply as per institutional norms.
What is the selection process for HP High Court?
The selection procedure involves: The selection process differs by post: Court Manager: Written Test and Viva-voce, as per Schedule-III Part 3 (Phase-I and Phase-II) of the R&P Rules, 2022. | Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification (DV).. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
What is the application fee for HP High Court?
The application fee structure is: Unreserved (UR): Rs. 450 (including GST) | Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST).
How can candidates apply for HP High Court?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal (https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/) as specified in the recruitment instructions.