HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 388 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility Criteria 

On August 5, 2026, the Himachal Pradesh High Court released a notification for recruitment of Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Group-D Posts against a total number of 388 vacancies and invited candidates to apply online. If you are looking for any government job for any advertised position under the HP High Court, then you can apply for it.

The Himachal Pradesh HC Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for all aspirants who are interested in getting appointed to Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, or any Group-D Post. Note that the window to apply for it is all set to be available from August 10, 2026; make sure you read this article thoroughly so you don’t miss even a single important detail.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026

The recruitment of the Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, and Group-D positions under the HP High Court is all set to be available until September 10, 2026. From August 10 to September 10, 2026, all candidates have a month to apply. If you are interested in applying for a recruitment, we recommend you not wait for the last date and submit your application in the initial stage by arranging all documents.

To submit an application form for the HP High Recruitment 2026, you have to provide details, upload documents, and also have to pay the required fee. Notably, they will accept the application form for this recruitment only of those candidates who will have provided all the details accurately. Before sitting to apply, we recommended to you to firstly understand the eligibility criteria and online application process thoroughly. 

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HP High Court Vacancy 2026

The HP High Court Recruitment 2026 notification is made public for a total number of 388 vacancies, including 5 for Court Manager, 141 for Clerk, 79 for Stenographer Grade III, 9 for Driver, 65 for Process Server, and 89 for Group D. Refer to the table below to see the breakdown.

Notably, out of a total of 388 positions, 301 are on a regular basis, 89 are contractual, and 28 are daily wage. For a more detailed breakdown, please check the notification brochure; the link to download the same is available inside the table above.

HP High Court Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria to apply for the HP High Court Recruitment 2026 are available below for all advertised positions. Scroll down and check if you are eligible for the position you are interested in applying for in this recruitment drive.

1. Court Manager (Group-B)

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in the subject and master’s in business administration.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in process management, IT systems management, HR management, or financial management.
• Age Limit: 25 to 35 years.

2. Clerk (Group-C)

• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any subject.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of computers and typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 25 WPM in Hindi on a computer using the Kruti Dev-10 font.
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.

3. Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C)

• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any subject. 
• Skills: English stenography speed of 80 WPM and typing speed of 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi (using Kruti Dev-10 font).
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.

4. Driver (Group-C)

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation.
• Experience & License: Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license held for at least 3 years + 3 years of actual LMV driving experience.
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.

5. Process Server (Group-D)

• Educational Qualification: Intermediate.
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.

6. Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari (Group-D)

• Educational Qualification: Intermediate.
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.

The cut-off date to calculate age is January 1, 2026. If you are above the upper age limit but belong to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Caste, or Other Backward Class, you can claim the relaxation of the age of 5 years.

HP High Court Application Fee 2026

To apply for the HP High Court Recruitment 2026, you have to pay the application fee applicable for your category. The payable amount for the unreserved candidates is ₹450, and the payable amount for the scheduled tribes, scheduled caste, economically weaker section, physically handicapped, and other backward class is ₹300 only.

The due date to pay the application fee for the HP High Court Recruitment 2026 is September 10, 2026. Make sure you pay it by the deadline set by the official using the debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI. If you fail to do so, you won’t be able to submit your application form.

HP High Court Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Himachal Pradesh HC Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages. Notably, they vary from one another for the different positions. Scroll down to check what the stage is for the post you are interested in applying for. 

• Court Manager: Written Test, and Viva-Voce.
• ​Clerk: Screening Test, Written Test, Typing Test, and Document Verification
• ​Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test → Stenography Test & Typing Test, and Document Verification
• ​Driver: Screening Test, Driving Proficiency Test & Document Verification
• ​Process Server: Screening Test, Written Test, and Document Evaluation.
• ​Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari: Shortlisting on Intermediate Marks and Document Evaluation.