HP High Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 19 Stenographer, Clerk & Driver Posts
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. HC-Misc./2026 (1) dated 27 February 2026 for filling up 19 Group-C posts including Stenographer, Clerk/Proof Reader, and Driver on regular basis.
Online applications are invited through the official recruitment portal.
📌 IMPORTANT DATES
- Notification Date: 27 February 2026
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 28 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 28 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026
📊 NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
Total Posts: 19
1️⃣ Stenographer (Group-C) – 01 Post
- 01 – SC (Clearcut)
2️⃣ Clerk/Proof Reader (Group-C) – 17 Posts
- 12 – UR (4 Clearcut + 8 Anticipated)
- 02 – SC (Clearcut)
- 01 – ST (Clearcut)
- 02 – EWS (Clearcut)
3️⃣ Driver (Group-C) – 01 Post
- 01 – UR (Clearcut)
⚠️ Note: Number of vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons.
🎓 DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1️⃣ Stenographer (Group-C)
Pay Level 11: ₹38,500 – ₹1,22,700
Essential Qualification:
- Graduation from recognized university
- 3 years experience as:
- Steno-typist / Judgment Writer / Stenographer in Govt office or reputed organization
Skill Requirements:
- English Stenography speed: 100 WPM
- Typing speed: 50 WPM (English) on computer
- Only 10% mistakes allowed in transcription & typing test
Recruitment through competitive examination as per R&P Rules 2015.
2️⃣ Clerk / Proof Reader (Group-C)
Pay Level 03: ₹20,200 – ₹64,000
Essential Qualification:
- Graduation from recognized university
Typing Requirement:
- 30 WPM in English on computer (after qualifying screening test)
Selection through Screening Test + Written Test + Typing Test + Document Verification.
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3️⃣ Driver (Group-C)
Pay Level 05: ₹21,300 – ₹67,800
Essential Qualification:
- Matriculation from recognized board
- Valid Driving License (LMV/Medium/Heavy Vehicle)
- Minimum 3 years driving experience
Additional:
- Proficiency Driving Test after screening test
- Preference to candidates with mechanical knowledge of automobiles
🎯 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
As per R&P Rules 2015:
- Candidates must qualify screening/written/skill tests as prescribed.
- For Stenographer:
- Only 10% mistakes allowed in dictation & typing test.
- More than 10% mistakes = Disqualified.
- Typing test mandatory for Clerk (30 WPM).
🎂 AGE LIMIT (As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| SC/ST/OBC (HP) | 18 to 50 years |
| HP Govt Employees | 18 to 50 years |
Age Relaxation:
- 5 years relaxation for bonafide SC/ST/OBC of HP
- Age relaxation for benchmark disabilities
- As per HP Govt & High Court rules
💰 APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹450 (Including GST) |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS (HP) | ₹300 (Including GST) |
- Payment Mode: Online only
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
📝 SELECTION PROCESS
Stenographer
- Competitive Examination
- Stenography Test
- Typing Test
- Document Verification
Clerk/Proof Reader
- Screening Test
- Written Test
- Typing Test
- Document Verification
Driver
- Screening Test
- Proficiency (Driving) Test
- Document Verification
⚠️ No re-checking or re-evaluation allowed.
🖥️ HOW TO APPLY
- Visit official recruitment portal:
- Register online.
- Fill Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Upload scanned documents:
- Photograph (20–50 KB)
- Signature (10–20 KB)
- Matric certificate (100–500 KB)
- Other documents (100 KB–2 MB PDF)
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit before 28 March 2026.
- Take printout for future reference.
⚠️ Applications accepted ONLY in Online Mode.
📜 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Candidate must be Indian citizen.
- Eligibility & qualification must be fulfilled on date of application submission.
- Category once claimed cannot be changed.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC within 15 days.
- Admit details will be sent via SMS & Email only.
- No separate call letter.
- High Court reserves right to:
- Modify advertisement
- Change terms & conditions
- Increase/decrease vacancies
- No request for change in exam date/venue.
- Admission to test is provisional.
- Expired certificates will not be accepted unless renewed in continuation.
- No personal enquiries will be entertained.

📌 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
- Read R&P Rules 2015 carefully before applying.
- Upload legible and valid certificates.
- Keep mobile number & email active.
- Submit application well before last date to avoid rush.
- Anticipated vacancies depend on retirement/promotion.

