- Recruitment for multiple Group B, C, and D posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh under the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022.
- Posts include Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari.
- Opportunities for both regular, contractual, and daily wage appointments across various categories.
- Competitive selection process involving written tests, typing/steno tests, document verification, and viva-voce.
- Positions offer stable career growth in the judicial system of Himachal Pradesh.
HCH
🔒 Closed
🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
🎓 Graduate
🎓 M.A.
Various Group B, C, and D Posts in Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Total Vacancies
388
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh, India
Apply Start
10 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
10 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (HCHP) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), Graduate (graduate), M.A. (matriculation) |
| Number of Vacancies | 388 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹18,000 - ₹154,300 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Court Manager: 3 years in Process Management, IT Systems Management, Human Resources Management, or Financial Management. - Driver: 3 years of driving experience with a valid LMV license. - Experience must be on proper format and signed by competent authority. |
| Application Fee | - Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates: Rs. 450 (including GST). - Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST). - Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. - No fee for candidates belonging to BPL category applying under EWS reservation. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizenship is mandatory.
- Educational qualifications vary by post: Graduation for Court Manager, 10+2 for Clerk/Stenographer/Driver/Process Server/Peon, and Matriculation for Driver.
- Age limits: 25-35 years for Court Manager, 18-45 years for most posts (with relaxations for reserved categories and government employees), and 18-50 years for reserved categories.
- Experience requirements: 3 years in management fields for Court Manager, 3 years as a driver for Driver post.
- Basic computer knowledge is required for Clerk and Stenographer posts.
- Knowledge of local customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is preferred.
- Candidates must possess valid documents as proof of age, education, experience, and category.
- Bonafide Himachalis are exempt from local domicile requirements.
- Educational qualifications vary by post: Graduation for Court Manager, 10+2 for Clerk/Stenographer/Driver/Process Server/Peon, and Matriculation for Driver.
- Age limits: 25-35 years for Court Manager, 18-45 years for most posts (with relaxations for reserved categories and government employees), and 18-50 years for reserved categories.
- Experience requirements: 3 years in management fields for Court Manager, 3 years as a driver for Driver post.
- Basic computer knowledge is required for Clerk and Stenographer posts.
- Knowledge of local customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is preferred.
- Candidates must possess valid documents as proof of age, education, experience, and category.
- Bonafide Himachalis are exempt from local domicile requirements.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection involves multiple stages: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing/Stenography Test, Document Verification, and Viva-voce (for Court Manager).
- For Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi), and Document Verification.
- For Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test, Stenography Test (80 WPM), Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi), and Document Verification.
- For Driver: Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test, and Document Verification.
- For Process Server and Peon/Orderly: Screening Test, Written Test, and Document Verification.
- Final merit list is prepared based on performance in all stages.
- Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next.
- For Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test (30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi), and Document Verification.
- For Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test, Stenography Test (80 WPM), Typing Test (40 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi), and Document Verification.
- For Driver: Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test, and Document Verification.
- For Process Server and Peon/Orderly: Screening Test, Written Test, and Document Verification.
- Final merit list is prepared based on performance in all stages.
- Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) with reservations as per government norms.
📂 Required Documents
- Colored recent passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- Scanned signature (10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- Matriculation certificate as age proof (100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport, etc., 100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- Educational qualification certificates (100 KB to 2 MB, PDF format).
- Experience certificate (if applicable, in proper format with dates).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH) issued by competent authority.
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate (if applicable).
- BPL Certificate (if applying under EWS category).
- NOC from current employer (for government employees).
- Disability certificate (for PH candidates).
- Scanned signature (10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- Matriculation certificate as age proof (100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport, etc., 100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
- Educational qualification certificates (100 KB to 2 MB, PDF format).
- Experience certificate (if applicable, in proper format with dates).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH) issued by competent authority.
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate (if applicable).
- BPL Certificate (if applying under EWS category).
- NOC from current employer (for government employees).
- Disability certificate (for PH candidates).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates: Rs. 450 (including GST).
- Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST).
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.
- No fee for candidates belonging to BPL category applying under EWS reservation.
- Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PH): Rs. 300 (including GST).
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.
- No fee for candidates belonging to BPL category applying under EWS reservation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the essential educational qualifications required for the post of Court Manager?
The essential educational qualification for the Court Manager post is a graduation in any stream with a Masters in Business Administration from a University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission in India.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the advertised posts?
The age limit varies by category. For unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates, it is between 18 to 45 years. For reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PH) and Himachal Pradesh government employees, it is between 18 to 50 years. For the Court Manager post, the age limit is between 25 to 35 years.
Q.
How can I apply for the advertised vacancies?
Applications must be submitted online through the recruitment portal: https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ or https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.
Q.
What is the examination fee for the advertised posts?
The examination fee is Rs. 450 for unreserved (UR) candidates and Rs. 300 for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) of Himachal Pradesh. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
Q.
What documents are required to be uploaded during the online application process?
Candidates must upload a colored recent photograph, signature, matriculation certificate (as age proof), ID proof (Aadhaar, DL, Passport, etc.), and other relevant certificates such as educational qualifications, experience certificates (if required), and category certificates.