Short Detail:
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has announced District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 for total 388 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari posts can submit their online application form from 10/08/2026 to 10/09/2026 (11:59 PM), if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 (Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Process Server, Peon)
Advt No.: DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 10/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 10/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- UR (Unreserved): ₹450/- (including GST)
- Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH): ₹300/- (including GST)
- Fees must be paid only through online mode and are non-refundable.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Age limit is Post-Wise — see the Eligibility Details table
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC / PH (Bonafide Himachali) | 5 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 388
| Category | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 152 |
| SC | 87 |
| ST | 18 |
| OBC | 75 |
| EWS | 40 |
| PH | 16 |
| Grand Total | 388 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Age Limit (As On 01/01/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Graduation in any stream with MBA from a recognized University/Institution + 3 years’ experience in Process, IT Systems, HR or Financial Management | 25 to 35 Years |
| Clerk | Graduation with basic computer knowledge; must qualify typing test — 30 WPM English & 25 WPM Hindi | 18–45 Years (UR/EWS) |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Graduation; must qualify Stenography Test (80 WPM English) and Typing Test (40 WPM English & 30 WPM Hindi) | 18–45 Years (UR/EWS) |
| Driver | Matriculation pass with a valid LMV driving license (at least 3 years old) + 3 years’ LMV driving experience | 18–45 Years (UR/EWS) |
| Process Server | Must have passed the 10+2 examination | 18–45 Years (UR/EWS) |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. | Must have passed the 10+2 examination | 18–45 Years (UR/EWS) |
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Candidates must have passed their requisite schooling (Middle/Matric/10+2/Graduation as applicable) from institutions within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are Bonafide Himachalis.
- Candidates must have knowledge of the customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
Court Manager (Group-B)
| Category | Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| SC | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Clerk (Group-C)
| Category | Regular | Contract | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 29 | 23 | 52 |
| SC | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| ST | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| OBC | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| EWS | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| PH | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 84 | 57 | 141 |
Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C)
| Category | Regular | Contract | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| SC | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| ST | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| OBC | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| EWS | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| PH | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 48 | 31 | 79 |
Driver (Group-C)
| Category | Regular | Daily Wages | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| SC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OBC | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Process Server (Group-D)
| Category | Regular | Contract | Daily Wages | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 26 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
| SC | 15 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OBC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| EWS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 61 | 1 | 3 | 65 |
Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc. (Group-D)
| Category | Regular | Daily Wages | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 29 | 8 | 37 |
| SC | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OBC | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| EWS | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| PH | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 69 | 20 | 89 |
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District Judiciary HP Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Court Manager
- Written Test
- Viva-voce
Clerk
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Typing Test (30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi)
- Document Verification (DV)
Stenographer Grade-III
- Screening Test
- Stenography Test (80 WPM English)
- Typing Test (40 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi)
Driver
- Screening Test
- Proficiency Test of driving
- Document Verification
Process Server
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Evaluation
Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari etc.
Selection is through a merit list based on:
- 10+2 marks — 85 marks weightage
- Document Evaluation — 15 marks weightage
HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date to apply for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026?
The online application window for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026 closes on 10th September 2026 at 11:59 PM. Application fee must also be paid by the same date, so candidates should complete the online form well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How many total vacancies are there in HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026?
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has announced 388 total vacancies across six posts: Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari, covering regular, contract, and daily-wage positions in the District Judiciary establishment.
What is the application fee for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026?
Unreserved category candidates must pay ₹450/- (including GST), while SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PH candidates pay ₹300/- (including GST). Fees can only be paid online and are non-refundable once submitted.
What is the age limit for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is post-wise. Court Manager candidates must be 25 to 35 years old, while most other posts require candidates aged 18 to 45 years (UR/EWS) or 18 to 50 years for reserved categories and HP Government employees, all as on 1st January 2026.
What is the educational qualification required for the Clerk post in this recruitment?
Candidates applying for the Clerk post need a graduation degree from a recognized university along with basic computer knowledge. They must also qualify a typing test at 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi.
What is the selection process for HP High Court District Judiciary Recruitment 2026?
The selection process varies by post but generally includes a Screening Test followed by a Written Test, and post-specific stages such as a Typing Test, Stenography Test, driving Proficiency Test, or Viva-voce, ending with Document Verification.
Is there any age relaxation available in this recruitment?
Yes, bonafide SC, ST, OBC, and PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit, in addition to the standard age criteria set for each post.
What is the qualification required for the Process Server and Peon posts?
Both the Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari posts require candidates to have passed the 10+2 examination. For the Peon category, selection is based on a merit list using 10+2 marks and document evaluation.