HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 388 Posts, District Judiciary
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) for 388 clear-cut and anticipated vacancies on the Establishment of District Judiciary — Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari categories. Applications go online, running 10 August to 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Quick Overview
Organization
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Advertisement No.
DJ-ADVT./2026 (1)
Total Vacancies
388, across 6 post categories
Job Type
Regular, Contract, and Daily Wage, depending on post
Application Window
10 August – 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Vacancy Highlights
Clerk — 141 posts (84 Regular + 57 Contract)
Court Manager, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari — remaining posts
Eligibility by Post
Court Manager — Graduation with MBA from a recognized university, plus 3 years’ experience.
Clerk and Stenographer Grade-III — Graduation, with basic computer knowledge and typing skills.
Driver — Matriculation pass with a valid driving licence.
Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari — 10+2 (Intermediate) pass from a recognized Board.
Age Limit
25–35 years for Court Manager. For other posts, 18–45 years for UR/EWS candidates; HP-reserved categories and HP Government employees can apply up to 50 years.
Salary (Pay Level)
Court Manager — Level-16, ₹48,700–₹1,54,300
Stenographer Grade-III — Level-6, ₹25,600–₹81,200
How to Apply
Visit hphcrecruitment.in and select the advertisement for HP District Judiciary Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
Register with basic personal details, valid mobile number, and email ID.
Fill in personal, educational, category, and post preference details.
Upload photograph (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), 10th certificate for DOB, ID proof, and educational/category certificates.
Pay the application fee online and review all entries before clicking Final Submit.
388, across Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon-category posts.
What is the eligibility for Clerk posts?
Graduation, with basic computer knowledge and typing skills.
What is the age limit for Court Manager?
25 to 35 years, with a requirement of Graduation plus MBA and 3 years’ experience.
Since eligibility and pay vary sharply across the six post categories — from 10+2 pass for Peon roles up to Graduation with MBA for Court Manager — confirm the exact qualification and age bracket for your specific target post before applying.
