HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 388 Posts – Apply Online for Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, & More

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has issued the HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification for 388 posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment includes posts like Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari and other similar posts.

Eligible candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) from 10 August 2026. The online application date is 10 September 2026 till 11:59 PM.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Overview

This is a notification for Group-B, Group-C and Group-D posts in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh.

HP High Court Vacancy 2026

For this recruitment, around 388 vacancies have been announced for different posts. Candidates can have a look at the post-wise vacancy details below:

The highest number of vacancies for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is for the Clerk Post, followed by Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari and similar posts with 89 vacancies.

Educational Qualification for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

Different posts under this recruitment need different levels of qualifications. Candidates should check the needs of the post that they want to apply for in advance.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection method depends on the post. Candidates may have to appear in written, screening, typing, skill, or driving tests as applicable.

Court Manager

• Written Test
• Viva-Voce

Clerk

• Screening Test
• Written Test
• Typing Test
• Document Verification

Stenographer Grade-III

• Screening Test
• Stenography Test
• Typing Test

Driver

• Screening Test
• Driving Test
• Document Verification

Process Server

• Screening Test
• Written Test

Evaluation

Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari

• Selection based on 10+2 marks
• Document Evaluation

HP High Court Typing and Skill Test

Candidates who are applying for posts that require typing or stenography must meet the prescribed speed requirements.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age limit varies with the post and category for this recruitment.

• Court Manager: 25-35 years old
• Age of all other UR/EWS candidates: 18 to 45 years
• Reserved categories of HP and HP Government employees: Maximum age limit may be 50 years, as per applicable rules.

Candidates should check the age rules applicable before applying for their post of choice.

HP High Court Application Fee 2026

The application fee is different for General/UR candidates and eligible reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh. The application fee has to be paid online while submitting the application.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Documents Required for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

Candidates must gather all the following documents requested by the authorities before filling out the application. Also, make sure to upload the documents in the format and size prescribed on the recruitment portal.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Matriculation certificate
• Educational qualification certificates
• Valid ID proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Experience certificate, wherever required

How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official recruitment portal.

Follow these quick steps:

1. Go to the HP High Court Recruitment Portal.
2. Fill in the registration form.
3. Fill in your personal and educational details.
4. Pick the position you want to apply for
5. Fully complete the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
6. Upload your photo, signature, and any other required documents.
7. Check all the details before submitting the form.
8. Pay the application fee as per the instructions through the online payment option.
9. Application deadline: 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
10. Print out or keep a copy of the application you submit for your records.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Eligibility at a Glance

Important Things to Remember

Candidates should consider the following points while applying:

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• 388 posts are available in total.
• Applications open on 10 August 2026.
• The last date is 10 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
• The qualification required will be as per the post.
• Candidates applying for Driver should have requisite driving experience and a valid LMV licence.
• Candidates applying for the post of Clerk should fulfill the prescribed computer & typing requirements.
• Stenographer applicants must possess the required stenography and typing speed.
• Application Fee is Rs.450/- for General/UR and Rs.300/- for eligible SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh.
• Keep copies of the application you submitted and the documents you uploaded for your future reference.

Important Links

• Official Website: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

• Online Recruitment Portal: HP High Court Recruitment Portal

• Recruitment Notification: HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification