HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 388 Clerk, Stenographer, Driver & Other Posts
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for recruitment to various posts on the Establishment of District Judiciary in...
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The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for recruitment to various posts on the Establishment of District Judiciary in Himachal Pradesh. A total of 388 vacancies have been advertised for Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Group-D posts. The online application process starts on 10th August 2026 and the last date to submit the application and fee is 10th September 2026 at 11:59 PM. Himachal Pradesh High Court Various Post Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for the Himachal Pradesh High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026, including organization, advertised posts, total vacancies, pay levels, educational qualifications, age limit, important dates, application fee and selection process.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Advertisement Date | 05 Aug 2026 |
Basic Details
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| Organisation | High Court |
| Designation | HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 388 |
| Salary | ₹20,200 - ₹154,300 |
| Qualifications | Depending on the position |
| Age Limit | 18 - 45 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
Check the post-wise vacancy distribution announced in Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for District Judiciary recruitment in Himachal Pradesh.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | 05 |
| Clerk (Group-C) | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 |
| Driver (Group-C) | 09 |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 65 |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 89 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise educational qualification, experience, age and other eligibility requirements prescribed in the official advertisement and R&P Rules, 2022.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | Graduation in any stream with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from a UGC-recognized University/Institution, with 3 years’ experience in Process Management, I.T. Systems Management, Human Resources Management or Financial Management. Desirable: good knowledge of legal affairs and computer applications. Age: 25–35 years. |
| Clerk (Group-C) | Graduation from a recognized University with basic computer knowledge, including operating computers/Windows/Linux and typing/printing. Typing test requires 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi using Kruti Dev-10 font. |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | Graduation from a recognized University. Eligibility and selection are as prescribed under the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff R&P Rules, 2022. |
| Driver (Group-C) | Matriculation with a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence and 3 years’ driving experience, subject to the requirements of the R&P Rules, 2022. |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 10+2 / qualification prescribed for the applicable Group-D post under the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff R&P Rules, 2022, along with applicable State eligibility requirements. |
Application Fee
Check the examination fee prescribed for candidates applying online against the advertised vacancies.
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 450/- (UR) / ₹ 300/- (Reserved Categories of HP) |
| SC Category | As applicable |
| ST Category | As applicable |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment using any of the following online payment methods:
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Selection Process
The selection process varies by post and is governed by the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
- Screening Test / Written Test, as applicable to the post
- Typing / Stenography Test, as applicable
- Driving Proficiency Test for Driver
- Viva-voce for Court Manager
- Document Verification
- Evaluation / Document Verification, as applicable
Important Links
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| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the official online application process carefully before submitting the application for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official High Court of Himachal Pradesh website
- Open the recruitment portal for District Judiciary Recruitment 2026
- Register using your basic details
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload copies of essential qualification, matriculation certificate as age proof, higher qualification and experience certificate wherever required, in the format prescribed by the recruitment portal.
| Photograph Size | 20 to 50 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) on white background. |
| Signature Size | 10 to 20 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) on white background |
| Matric Certificate (as age proof) | 100 to 500 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) |
| ID Proof (Aadhaar, DL, Passport etc.) | 100 to 500 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) |
| Other Certificates/Document | 100 KB to 2 MB (only in PDF) |
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