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HP High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026

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Total vacancies
141
Last date to apply
10 Sep 2026
Apply from
10 Aug 2026
Salary (monthly)
₹20,200 – ₹64,000

Job Overview

Department
High Court of Himachal Pradesh
Post name
Clerk
Total vacancies
141
Age limit
18 – 45 years
Salary
₹20,200 – ₹64,000
Job type
Government
Category
Judiciary

Important Dates

  1. Application starts

    Monday

  2. Last date to apply

    Thursday

Notification Summary

High Court of Himachal Pradesh has invited online applications for 141 Clerk posts (Regular and Contract) on the Establishment of District Judiciary in HP. Apply online from 10 August to 10 September 2026.

Job Details

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. DJ-ADVT./2026(1), dated 5 August 2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for clear-cut and anticipated vacancies of Clerk on the Establishment of District Judiciary in Himachal Pradesh, under the Himachal Pradesh District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022. A total of 141 Clerk posts are on offer — 84 Regular and 57 Contract — making this one of the largest components of the wider 388-post District Judiciary recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal from 10 August 2026 to 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates are advised to keep their photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificates and ID proof scanned and ready before starting the application, as no corrections are allowed after final submission.

Category-wise vacancy breakdown (Regular / Contract / Total):

| Category | Regular | Contract | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UR | 29 | 23 | 52 |
| SC | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| ST | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| OBC | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| EWS | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| PH | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| **Total** | **84** | **57** | **141** |

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from a recognised university, along with basic computer knowledge. Candidates must also meet the prescribed typing speed requirements: 30 words per minute in English typing, or 25 words per minute in Hindi typing (Kruti Dev-10 font).

Age Limit

18 – 45 years

Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 50 years for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and candidates belonging to reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh, as per rules. An additional 5-year age relaxation is admissible to bona fide SC/ST/OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh.

Vacancy Details

Total: 141

141 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Salary

₹20,200 – ₹64,000 per month

Pay Level 03 (Group-C) as per the Himachal Pradesh Pay Matrix.

Selection Process

Selection is through a screening test followed by a written test, a typing test, and document verification.

Application Fee

₹450 for General/UR candidates; ₹300 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh. Payable online at the time of application submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Clerk?

The last date to apply is 10 September 2026. Applications opened on 10 August 2026.

How many vacancies are there in Clerk?

A total of 141 vacancies have been announced by High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

Who is eligible to apply for Clerk?

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from a recognised university, along with basic computer knowledge. Candidates must also meet the prescribed typing speed requirements: 30 words per minute in English typing, or 25 words per minute in Hindi typing (Kruti Dev-10 font).

What is the age limit for Clerk?

Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age. Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 50 years for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and candidates belonging to reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh, as per rules. An additional 5-year age relaxation is admissible to bona fide SC/ST/OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the salary for Clerk?

The indicative monthly pay is ₹20,200 to ₹64,000. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Clerk?

Selection is through Selection is through a screening test followed by a written test, a typing test, and document verification.

What is the application fee for Clerk?

₹450 for General/UR candidates; ₹300 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh. Payable online at the time of application submission.

How do I apply for Clerk?

Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 10 September 2026.

How to apply

Read the official notification for the full eligibility and document checklist, then submit the form on the department's portal before 10 Sep 2026.

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