The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released the recruitment notification for 388 vacancies in various Group‑B, Group‑C and Group‑D posts. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 10 August 2026 to 10 September 2026.

The recruitment includes posts such as Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar and Safai Karamchari.
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying to check the post-wise educational qualification, age limit, typing/skill requirements, selection process, salary and other conditions.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / UR | ₹450 |
| OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwD | ₹300* |
*The ₹300 fee concession/category fee is applicable to eligible Himachal Pradesh domicile candidates as prescribed in the recruitment notification.
The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Court Manager
- Minimum Age: 25 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
All Other Posts
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
Age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible candidates will be provided according to Himachal Pradesh High Court recruitment rules.
HP High Court Vacancy 2026
A total of 388 posts are available under this recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Group | Total 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 |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari & Other Posts | Group‑D | 89 |
| Total | 388 |
Educational Qualification
Court Manager – 05 Posts
Candidates should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university/institution.
- MBA qualification from a recognized university/institution.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Clerk – 141 Posts
Candidates should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Basic computer knowledge, including operating computer systems such as Windows/Linux.
- English typing speed of 30 words per minute.
- Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute.
Stenographer Grade-III – 79 Posts
Candidates should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- English shorthand/stenography speed of 80 WPM.
- English typing speed of 40 WPM.
- Hindi typing speed of 30 WPM using Kruti Dev-10 font.
Driver – 09 Posts
Candidates should have:
- Passed Class 10th / Matriculation from a recognized board.
- Valid LMV Driving Licence.
- At least 3 years of LMV driving experience.
Process Server – 65 Posts
Candidates should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate from a recognized board.
Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari & Other Posts – 89 Posts
Candidates should check the official notification for the post-wise educational qualification and other eligibility requirements.
Note: Qualification and skill requirements can differ between posts. Candidates should verify all details from the official advertisement before submitting the application.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection procedure will depend on the post applied for. Candidates may be required to participate in different stages such as:
- Written Examination
- Typing / Stenography Test
- Driving Test, where applicable
- Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Other prescribed selection stages
The exact selection process should be checked in the official notification for the respective post.
How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 August 2026 to 10 September 2026.
Follow these steps to complete the application:
- Visit the official High Court of Himachal Pradesh recruitment website.
- Open the online application link for Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully before registration.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Enter your personal, educational and other information accurately.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment mode.
- Carefully review the complete application before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Valid identity proof
- Address/domicile certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Driving licence for Driver post
- Experience certificate, where required
- Other documents mentioned in the notification
Important Instructions
Candidates should make sure that all information entered in the application form matches their original documents. Before submitting the form, carefully check the photograph, signature, educational details, category information and other required fields.
After successful submission, keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt safely until completion of the recruitment process.
Important Links
Apply Online: Link will be activated on 10 August 2026
Download Official Notification: Available from the HP High Court recruitment portal
Official Website: High Court of Himachal Pradesh
