High Court of Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026 for Stenographer, Clerk & Driver Posts

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released an official recruitment notification for various Group-C posts including Stenographer, Clerk/Proof Reader, and Driver. This HP High Court Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 19 Vacancies for the the Establishment of HP High Court. Eligible candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can submit their application through the official recruitment portal before the last date.

This article provides complete details about HP High Court Recruitment 2026 including vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, application fee, important dates, and how to apply online.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Body	High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Posts Name	Stenographer, Clerk/Proof Reader, Driver
Total Vacancies	19
Job Type	Regular, Group-C Posts
Qualifications	Graduation / Matriculation with relevant skills
Application Dates	28.02.2026 to 28.03.2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Official Website	https://highcourt.hp.gov.in

Vacancies Details – High Court of Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has announced 19 vacancies for various Group-C posts.

Post	Total
Stenographer	01
Clerk/Proof Reader	17
Driver	01

Eligibility Criteria for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

Here are the complete eligibility criteria for Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026 posts including Educational Qualifications, Age Limit, Skill Required & Nationality.

Educational Qualification

• Stenographer (Group-C):
  • Graduation with 3 years’ experience as Steno-typist/Judgment Writer/Stenographer in Govt. office or reputed organisation.
  • Speed: 100 WPM in English Stenography.
  • Typing Speed: 50 WPM in English on computer.
  • Only 10% mistakes allowed in transcription/typing test.
• Clerk/Proof Reader (Group-C):
  • Graduation from a recognized University.
  • Must qualify Typing Test at 30 WPM (English) on computer after Screening Test.
• Driver (Group-C):
  • Matriculation from a recognized board.
  • Valid Driving Licence for LMV/Medium/Heavy Vehicles with 3 years’ experience.
  • Preference for candidates with mechanical knowledge of automobiles

Age Criteria for High Court of Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026

Category	Age Limit
Unreserved (UR) / EWS	18 – 45 years
Reserved Categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC/ST/OBC)	18 – 50 years
HP Government Employees	18 – 50 years

Age Relaxation

Here is the age relaxation for Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026 (age reckoned as on 01.01.2026). Relaxation applies only to bonafide candidates of specified categories from Himachal Pradesh when posts are reserved. Category claimed in application is final.

Category	Age Range
Unreserved (UR) and EWS	18-45 years
Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC) for reserved posts	18-50 years
HP Govt. employees	18-50 years
Persons with benchmark disabilities of HP	18-50 years (where applicable)

Anticipated Vacancies in High Court of Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026

Anticipated vacancies are expected future openings in the Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026, mainly due to upcoming retirements and promotions.

Post	Total	UR	SC	ST	EWS
Stenographer	01	–	01 (Clearcut)	–	–
Clerk/Proof Reader	17	12 (4 clearcut, 8 anticipated)	02 (Clearcut)	01 (Clearcut)	02 (Clearcut)
Driver	01	01 (Clearcut)	–	–	–

“The advertised anticipated vacancies will be filled up only on availability of these vacancies on account of retirement and promotion etc., and as such candidate cannot claim their appointment against these vacancies, as a matter of right.”

Selection Process

The HP High Court Recruitment 2026 selection process will be conducted through a competitive examination and skill tests depending on the post applied for. Here is the selection process and exam pattern for Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026

Post	Stages of Selection
Stenographer	Screening Test → Stenography Test → Typing Test → DV
Clerk/Proof Reader	Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test → DV
Driver	Screening Test → Proficiency (Driving) Test → DV

Post-wise Skill Test Details

• Stenographer:
  • English Stenography test at 100 WPM
  • Typing speed 50 WPM on computer
• Clerk / Proof Reader:
  • Typing test at 30 WPM in English on computer
• Driver:
  • Driving Proficiency Test conducted after qualifying the screening test.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 February 2026
Online Application Start Date	28 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	28 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced later

How to Apply

The direct application link is provided in the “Important Links” section of this article. Candidates who wish to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
3. Register on the recruitment portal and fill out the online application form.
4. Upload the required documents including photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
5. Pay the application fee through online payment mode.
6. Review and submit the application form.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR	₹450 (including GST)
SC/ST/OBC/EWS (HP only)	₹300 (including GST)

• Fee payment only through online mode.
• Non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Link

• Online Apply Link
• Official Advertisement PDF
• Official Website
• More Govt Jobs

Salary/Pay Scale

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Stenographer (Group-C)	Level 11	Rs. 38,500 – 1,22,700/-
Clerk/Proof Reader (Group-C)	Level 03	Rs. 20,200 – 64,000/-
Driver (Group-C)	Level 05	Rs. 21,300 – 67,800/-

All salaries as per the pay matrix under Himachal Pradesh government norms.

Important Instructions

• Applications accepted only in online mode.
• Candidates must upload scanned copies of certificates (Matric, Graduation, Experience, etc.).
• SMS/Email alerts will be sent for exam schedules – no physical call letters.
• Govt./Semi-Govt. employees must apply through proper channel with NOC.
• Anticipated vacancies will be filled only upon availability (retirement/promotion).
• No re-checking/re-evaluation of answer sheets allowed.
• Candidates should keep a printout/screenshot of their submitted application.

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