Six different job types, one notification, 388 posts total - the Himachal Pradesh High Court in Shimla has put this out. At the top sits Court Manager, at the bottom Safai Karmchari, and in between you've got Clerk, Stenographer, Driver and Process Server. Forms went live 10 August 2026 and shut on 10 September 2026 (Advt. No. HHC/Recruit./DJ-Misc./2024-I).
Worth saying upfront: eligibility isn't uniform here. A Court Manager needs an MBA plus three years of management experience. A Peon just needs 10+2. Check which post you're going for in the table below first.
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 10 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Declaration | Will Be Updated Once Announced |
Application Fee
- General : 450/-
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH : 300/- (Only for Himachal Pradesh Domicile Candidates)
- Pay the Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit as on 01/01/2026
- Court Manager (Group-B) : 25 to 35 Years
- All Other Posts (Group-C & Group-D) : 18 to 45 Years
- Age Relaxation Applicable as per Himachal Pradesh Government Regulations
Vacancy Details Total : 388 Post
| Post Name | Total Post | HP High Court Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | 05 | Graduation in Any Stream With MBA From a UGC-Recognised University/Institution, Plus 3 Years Experience in Process Management, IT Systems Management, HR Management or Financial Management |
| Clerk (Group-C) | 141 | Graduation Degree From Any Recognised Board in India, Basic Computer Knowledge (Windows/Linux OS, Typing, Printouts), Typing Speed 30 WPM English and 25 WPM Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 Font) |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 | Graduation Degree From Any Recognised Board, English Stenography Speed 80 WPM, Typing Speed 40 WPM English and 30 WPM Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 Font) |
| Driver (Group-C) | 09 | Class 10th Pass From Any Recognised Board, Valid LMV Driving License With at Least 3 Years Driving Experience |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 65 | 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass From Any Recognised Board |
| Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karmchari Etc. (Group-D) | 89 | 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass From Any Recognised Board |
Selection Process
- Merit List Based on Marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Fill Himachal Pradesh High Court Various Post Online Form 2026
The portal usually slows down in the last few days before the deadline, so it's better not to wait until the first week of September. Eligibility rules differ enough across these six posts that reading the notification properly matters more than usual here.
- Gather educational certificates, typing or stenography certificates where relevant, driving license for the Driver post, and ID and address proof before opening the form.
- Photo, signature and ID scans need to match the size and format the portal specifies.
- Go through the preview screen carefully. Corrections after final submission are not always simple.
- The form is not counted as submitted until the fee is paid, so don't leave that step for later.
- Save the confirmation page somewhere you can find it again.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Signature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools | View Tools |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: Candidates are advised to always cross-check dates, fee details, and eligibility criteria from the official Himachal Pradesh High Court website before applying, as the schedule may change based on official updates.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Various Post Preparation Tips 2026
- Typing and shorthand speed don't improve overnight. Clerk and Stenographer applicants should be practicing daily starting now, not two weeks before the exam.
- Kruti Dev-10 is not the Hindi keyboard layout most people grow up typing on. Anyone used to Unicode or Mangal should spend real time on Kruti Dev specifically, rather than assuming the speed will transfer automatically.
- The Court Manager post reads more like a mid-level admin role than a clerical one. HR, finance and process management basics matter more here than general GK.
- Drivers should sort their license category and experience proof well in advance. A mismatch is one of the more common reasons documents get rejected during verification.
- Process Server and Group-D applicants should watch for whether a written screening gets added alongside the merit list. Either way, a quick revision of general awareness and basic reasoning won't hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Various Post Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online, along with the fee payment deadline, is 10 September 2026.
How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
A total of 388 posts have been announced across Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server and Peon/Group-D categories.
What is the application fee for HP High Court Various Post 2026?
General category candidates pay Rs. 450/-, while OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PH candidates pay Rs. 300/-, applicable only for Himachal Pradesh domicile candidates in the reserved category.
What is the age limit for the Court Manager post compared to other posts?
Court Manager is different from the rest here - that post wants candidates aged 25 to 35. Everything else (Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Process Server, Group-D) runs on the wider 18 to 45 band, all as on 01 January 2026.
What typing speed is required for the Clerk post?
30 WPM in English, 25 WPM in Hindi, and the Hindi part has to be on Kruti Dev-10 specifically.
What is the selection process for HP High Court Various Post 2026?
No interview round here - it's just marks-based merit list, then document verification, then a medical exam before the appointment is final.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment?
Clerk tops the list at 141 posts. Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karmchari comes next with 89.