Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Brief Information: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has officially released a detailed recruitment advertisement notice (Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)) for filling up 381 vacancies in various Group-B, Group-C, and Group-D cadres on the Establishment of District Judiciary in the State of HP. The notified positions include Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar. Eligible male and female candidates can read the complete category-wise vacancy distribution, essential educational criteria, pay scales, and online application guidelines detailed below before applying.
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement Notice Number | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) |
| Total Vacant Posts | 381 Vacancies |
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Advertisement Official Date: 05/08/2026
- Online Application Start Date: 10/08/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment: 10/09/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Examination Date: To be communicated via SMS & Email alerts
Application Fees Structure
- Unreserved (UR) Category Candidates: Rs. 450/- (including GST)
- Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PH): Rs. 300/- (including GST)
- Payment Processing Mode: Strictly via Online Mode only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Age Limit Criteria (As on 01/01/2026)
- Court Manager Post: 25 to 35 Years.
- All Other Advertised Posts (Group C & D): 18 to 45 Years for UR/EWS candidates.
- Age Relaxation: Up to 50 years for HP Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) and HP Govt Employees.
Post-Wise Vacancies, Pay Scales & Qualifications
| Post Name & Cadre Group | Total Seats | Pay Scale / Matrix | Essential Qualifications & Criteria |
| Court Manager (Group-B Regular) | 05 | Pay Level-16 (Rs. 48,700 – 1,54,300/-) | Graduation with MBA from a UGC recognized university and 3 years’ experience in Process Systems/IT/HR/Financial Management. |
| Clerk (Group-C Regular/Contract) | 141 (84 Reg / 57 Cont) |
Pay Level-03 (Rs. 20,200 – 64,000/-) / Contractual Wages | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with basic computer operation knowledge and typing speed of 30 WPM in English & 25 WPM in Hindi. |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C Regular/Contract) | 79 (48 Reg / 31 Cont) |
Pay Level-06 (Rs. 25,600 – 81,200/-) / Contractual Wages | Graduation degree from a recognized University. English Stenography @ 80 WPM & Typing speed @ 40 WPM in English / 30 WPM in Hindi. |
| Driver (Group-C Regular/Daily Wages) | 09 (4 Reg / 5 DW) |
Pay Level-05 (Rs. 21,300 – 67,800/-) / Daily Wages | Matriculation passed. Valid LMV driving license for at least 3 years and at least 3 years experience as a driver. |
| Process Server (Group-D Regular/Contract/DW) | 65 (61 Reg / 1 Cont / 3 DW) |
Pay Level-01 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-) / Daily Wages | 10+2 Intermediate passed examination from a recognized Board. Selection via Screening, Written Test & Evaluation. |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari (Group-D) | 89 (69 Reg / 20 DW) |
Pay Level-01 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-) / Daily Wages | Passed 10+2 examination. Merit list calculated based on 10+2 percentage (out of 85 marks) + 15 marks document evaluation. |
| Total Combined Vacancies | 381 Posts | ||
How to Fill HP District Judiciary Online Recruitment Form 2026
- Visit the official recruitment portal of HP High Court using the direct link provided below.
- Read the official notification and R&P Rules 2022 carefully before filling the online recruitment application (ORA).
- Fill out your personal details, educational qualifications, age proof, and category details.
- Upload scanned passport size photograph (20 to 50 KB JPG/PNG), signature (10 to 20 KB JPG/PNG), Matriculation certificate (100 to 500 KB), photo ID proof, and relevant certificates.
- Pay the required application fee via the online payment gateway.
- Thoroughly preview all details before final submission and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
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IMPORTANT LINKS BOX
| Apply Online Registration Link (Window Opens 10 August) | Click Here |
| Download Official Recruitment Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Portal Website of HP High Court | Click Here |
| Join Whatsapp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What are the start and end dates to apply online for HP District Judiciary recruitment 2026?
The online portal registration window activates on 10 August 2026 and closes for submission on 10 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q2. What is the application fee for General/Unreserved category candidates?
Unreserved (UR) candidates need to pay an examination fee of Rs. 450/- (including GST) per application. Reserved categories pay Rs. 300/-.
Q3. Is non-Himachali candidate eligible to apply for Group-C and Group-D posts?
For Non-Bonafide Himachalis, a candidate must have passed Matriculation/10+2/Graduation from any school or institution situated within Himachal Pradesh to be eligible for Group-C/D posts. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
Q4. How is the selection made for the Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar (Group-D) post?
For Peon/Orderly posts, candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on their 10+2 marks percentage (calculated out of 85 marks) plus 15 marks awarded for document evaluation.
Q5. What typing speed is required for the Clerk and Stenographer Grade-III posts?
For Clerks, a typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi is required. For Stenographer Grade-III, 80 WPM in English Stenography and typing speed of 40 WPM in English & 30 WPM in Hindi is required.