Vacancies: 15 · Posts: 4 designations · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹450 (UR) / ₹300 (HP reserved & PH) · Apply: 27 Sep–27 Oct 2026 · Salary: Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900; Level-9 ₹35,600–1,12,800 · Selection: Written test (Librarian); Matric + evaluation (Group-D) · Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
No written paper for Peon, Mali or Cook-cum-Attendant: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has opened HP High Court Peon Recruitment 2026 for 15 regular posts on its own establishment. Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (3), dated 19 September 2026, also covers one Librarian (Group-C) seat.
These are judiciary staff posts at the High Court complex in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, filled under the Himachal Pradesh High Court Officers and the Members of Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct & Appeal) Rules, 2015. Online Recruitment Applications open on 27 September 2026 and close on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM on hphcrecruitment.in.
Matriculation is enough for the 14 Group-D seats. The Librarian post needs a library-science qualification plus three years’ related experience. Apply only online. Indian nationals who meet the printed age, qualification and experience rules as on the dates fixed in the notice can submit a form.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- Age is frozen on 01 January 2026, not on the 27 October 2026 closing date. A candidate who turns 46 after 01 January 2026 is still over-age if already above 45 on that cut-off.
- Qualification and experience are counted on the date you submit the online form, not on 01 January 2026.
- Only certificates named and uploaded with the form are checked at evaluation. New papers are not accepted later, except for a renewal that continues an already-uploaded expired certificate.
- After submission, the form cannot be edited. You may cancel it, but the fee is not refunded.
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (3), dated 19 September 2026 — Download HP High Court Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Official application route: Online only via the High Court recruitment portal (hphcrecruitment.in login)
- Official updates page: highcourt.hp.gov.in
- Last checked: 28 September 2026, 11:46 AM IST
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Who Should Apply?
- B.Lib.I.Sc / M.Lib.I.Sc / Graduation with PG Diploma in Library Science + 3 years as Library Attendant or a higher related post in a reputed organisation (including a public institution) → Librarian – 1 post (UR)
- Matriculation from a recognised Board → Peon – 8 posts (01-UR, 02-SC, 01-ST, 01-OBC, 01-EWS, 02-PH)
- Matriculation from a recognised Board + 3 years’ experience in gardening, etc. → Mali – 2 posts (01-UR, 01-ST)
- Matriculation from a recognised Board + 3 years’ cooking experience in a government undertaking or reputed hotel → Cook-cum-Attendant – 4 posts (02-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS)
- PwBD / PH (Peon only): 2 PH seats sit within the 8 Peon vacancies. The notice allows (a) blindness or low vision where the disability is not more than 40%, (b) hearing impairment that is not 60 decibels or more after hearing aid or surgical correction, and (c) mild mental retardation. Orthopaedic disability is not considered for Peon.
Who cannot apply (hard filters): not an Indian national; missing the essential qualification or the required three-year experience on the submission date; age outside the printed band as on 01 January 2026; Peon applicants whose disability is orthopaedic.
| Factor | Librarian | Peon | Mali | Cook-cum-Attendant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 (UR) | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| Minimum qualification | B.Lib.I.Sc / M.Lib.I.Sc / Graduation + PG Diploma in Library Science | Matriculation | Matriculation | Matriculation |
| Experience | 3 years as Library Attendant or higher related post | Not prescribed for eligibility | 3 years in gardening, etc. | 3 years cooking in a govt. undertaking or reputed hotel |
| Pay matrix | Level-09 ₹35,600–1,12,800 | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Shortlisting | Competitive written examination | 1:3 on Matric marks + evaluation | 1:3 on Matric marks + evaluation | 1:3 on Matric marks + evaluation |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age cut-off | 01 January 2026 |
| Qualification/experience cut-off | Date of online submission |
| Written test/evaluation | To be notified by SMS and email only |
| Correction window | Not provided (form cannot be modified after submission) |
Quick Overview – HP High Court Peon Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
- Recruitment Name: Establishment posts – Librarian, Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant
- Advertisement No.: HC-Advt./2026 (3) dated 19 September 2026 (File No. HHC/Recruit./HC/Lib./2026-I)
- Posts: 4 designations, 15 total vacancies
- Job Type: Regular Government Service (Group-C and Group-D)
- Sector: Judiciary / Law & Justice
- Job Location: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Ravenswood, Shimla – 171 001, Himachal Pradesh
- Qualification Band: Matriculation (Group-D); B.Lib.I.Sc / M.Lib.I.Sc / Graduation + PG Diploma in Library Science (Librarian)
- Age Limit: 18–45 years (UR & EWS) as on 01 January 2026; 18–50 years for reserved HP categories where the post is reserved, and for HP Government employees, as printed
- Salary / Pay Scale: Level-09 ₹35,600–1,12,800 (Librarian); Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Application Dates: 27 September 2026 to 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last Date: 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Selection: Librarian – written test (merit on written marks, as printed); Group-D – 1:3 shortlist on Matric marks (out of 85) + 15-mark evaluation + document verification
- Official Website: HP High Court official website
- Apply Online: Apply online for HP High Court Peon, Librarian, Mali and Cook 2026
- Notification PDF: Download HP High Court Recruitment 2026 official PDF
What Posts Are Available? – HP High Court Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Peon accounts for 8 of the 15 seats. Cook-cum-Attendant has 4, Mali has 2, and Librarian is a single UR Group-C seat. The 2 PH vacancies are part of the Peon total, not extra posts. The notice says the number of vacancies may rise or fall for administrative reasons.
Group-C Posts — 1 post
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | 01 (UR) | B.Lib.I.Sc / M.Lib.I.Sc, or Graduation with PG Diploma in Library Science + 3 years as Library Attendant or higher related post | Level-09 ₹35,600–1,12,800 |
Group-D Posts — 14 posts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peon | 08 (01-UR, 02-SC, 01-ST, 01-OBC, 01-EWS, 02-PH) | Matriculation from a recognised Board | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Mali | 02 (01-UR, 01-ST) | Matriculation + 3 years’ experience in gardening, etc. | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Cook-cum-Attendant | 04 (02-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS) | Matriculation + 3 years’ cooking in a govt. undertaking or reputed hotel | Level-01 ₹18,000–56,900 |
Total: 15 posts. Preference for Cook-cum-Attendant goes to persons acquainted with the local customs and dialects of the place of deployment, as printed.
If an EWS candidate is not available, the notice follows the Government of Himachal Pradesh instruction dated 11 June 2019: that seat is treated as de-reserved and filled from a non-EWS unreserved candidate.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age band printed |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) and EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| Reserved categories of HP, if the post is reserved for that category | 18 to 50 years |
| HP Government employees | 18 to 50 years |
Five years’ upper-age relaxation is admissible only to bona fide SC, ST and OBC of Himachal Pradesh and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, where the post is reserved for that category. Age relaxation for HP Government employees follows High Court orders and Government of HP instructions issued from time to time. The notice does not print a separate year-wise table beyond the bands above.
Examples: ✅ A 44-year-old UR candidate born on 01 January 1982 — eligible (within the 45-year limit as on 01 January 2026). ❌ A 46-year-old UR candidate born on 01 January 1980 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary for These Group C and D Posts?
The advertisement prints the Himachal Pradesh High Court pay matrix. It does not print DA, HRA, transport allowance, NPS or an in-hand figure.
| Post | Pay Level (as printed) | Basic band |
|---|---|---|
| Librarian (Group-C) | Level-09 | ₹35,600 – ₹1,12,800 |
| Peon (Group-D) | Level-01 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Mali (Group-D) | Level-01 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D) | Level-01 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
HP Level-01 matches the central Level-1 rupee band (₹18,000–56,900). HP Level-09 (₹35,600–1,12,800) is not the same as central 7th CPC Level-9 (₹53,100–1,67,800). Do not treat the Librarian scale as Central Level-9.
In-hand pay is not specified in this notification. Allowances, city classification for HRA and deductions will appear only in the appointment order. No tax line is added here because the notice prints no in-hand or gross figure.
What Is the Application Fee?
The fee is per application, paid online only. It is not refunded in any case.
| Category | Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹450 |
| Reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC, ST, OBC & EWS) | ₹300 |
| PH categories of HP, if the post is reserved for PH | ₹300 |
Reserved-category fee applies to Himachal Pradesh reserved categories as printed. A reserved-category candidate from another state should budget the UR fee unless the portal itself accepts a different claim. Category once claimed is final. An expired category certificate leads to consideration as UR, and any fee difference can be collected later.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only online, including from candidates sponsored by Employment Exchanges. Any other mode is rejected.
- Read Advertisement Notice HC-Advt./2026 (3) and the R&P Rules, 2015 linked in the notice.
- Open the HP High Court recruitment portal login (opens on 27 September 2026; closes on 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM).
- Register or log in, choose the post, and fill out the Online Recruitment Application.
- Upload the scanned files in the sizes printed below. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before you upload.
- Pay the fee online and submit. Save a printout or screenshot. The notice says the filled form cannot be withdrawn or modified after submission; it can only be cancelled without a fee refund.
- Use the same mobile number and email used in the form. Eligible candidates are informed of tests only by SMS and email. No separate call letter is sent by post.
Upload sizes printed in the notice
- Photograph: 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background
- Signature: 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background
- Matriculation certificate (age proof): 100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG
- ID proof (Aadhaar, driving licence, passport): 100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG
- Other certificates: 100 KB–2 MB, PDF only
Serving employees of any Government or Semi-Government concern are considered only if the online application goes through the proper channel and a No Objection Certificate addressed to the Registrar General, High Court of H.P., reaches within 15 days from the last date. Contract, casual, ad hoc, daily-wage and work-charged employees do not need an NOC.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating 27 October 2026 as the age cut-off. Age is 01 January 2026.
- Leaving experience off the form. Evaluation and eligibility use only what you mention and upload.
- Planning to “bring extra certificates at DV”. The notice bars new documents except a renewal of an already-uploaded expired paper.
- Putting evaluation certificates in a parent’s name. Only BPL may stand in the family’s name; other criteria certificates must be in the candidate’s name.
- Claiming Peon PH on an orthopedic disability. That category is excluded for Peon.
हिमाचल प्रदेश उच्च न्यायालय शिमला भर्ती 2026 – 15 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
हिमाचल प्रदेश उच्च न्यायालय, शिमला ने विज्ञापन संख्या HC-Advt./2026 (3) से अपनी स्थापना पर 15 नियमित पद खोले हैं। इनमें लाइब्रेरियन 1, चपरासी 8, माली 2 और कुक-कम-अटेंडेंट 4 पद हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 27 सितंबर 2026 से 27 अक्टूबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे तक hphcrecruitment.in पर होंगे।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? चपरासी, माली और कुक-कम-अटेंडेंट के लिए मान्यता प्राप्त बोर्ड से मैट्रिक जरूरी है। माली के लिए बागवानी का तीन वर्ष का अनुभव और कुक के लिए सरकारी उपक्रम या प्रतिष्ठित होटल में खाना बनाने का तीन वर्ष का अनुभव भी चाहिए। लाइब्रेरियन के लिए पुस्तकालय विज्ञान की डिग्री या स्नातक के साथ पुस्तकालय विज्ञान में स्नातकोत्तर डिप्लोमा और तीन वर्ष का संबंधित अनुभव चाहिए। आयु 01 जनवरी 2026 को सामान्य वर्ग के लिए 18 से 45 वर्ष है।
वेतन और चयन क्या है? लाइब्रेरियन का वेतन स्तर-09 (₹35,600–1,12,800) है। शेष तीन पद स्तर-01 (₹18,000–56,900) पर हैं। लाइब्रेरियन की मेरिट लिखित परीक्षा के अंकों पर बनेगी। ग्रुप-डी पदों पर लिखित परीक्षा का उल्लेख नहीं है। मैट्रिक के अंकों (85 में से) और 15 अंकों के मूल्यांकन से 1:3 अनुपात में शॉर्टलिस्ट किया जाएगा।
आवेदन कैसे करें? केवल ऑनलाइन फॉर्म मान्य है। फीस सामान्य वर्ग के लिए ₹450 और हिमाचल के आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए ₹300 है, जिसमें GST शामिल है। फॉर्म जमा होने के बाद संशोधन नहीं होगा। पूरी जानकारी उच्च न्यायालय की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट और भर्ती पोर्टल पर है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is post-specific. There is no single exam for all 15 seats.
Librarian (Group-C)
- Competitive examination as per Schedule-IV (Part-G) of the R&P Rules, 2015, read with the 20th and 28th Amendments cited in the notice.
- Final merit list, as printed in this advertisement, is drawn on marks obtained in the written test.
- Document verification of papers already uploaded.
Part-G of the same R&P Rules (the schedule this notice names) sets a written paper of 90 marks in 2 hours: English essay (300 words, 15 marks), Hindi essay (300 words, 15 marks), General Knowledge (20 questions, 20 marks) and Library Science (40 marks). Part-G also describes a 10-mark interview. This advertisement itself says final merit is on the written test. Treat the interview line as part of the cited schedule, not as a second merit rule invented here.
Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D): No interview stage is mentioned in the current notification. Selection is based on educational qualification marks plus evaluation, then document verification.
- Shortlist in the ratio 1:3 under Rule 6(19) of the R&P Rules, 2015, on Matriculation percentage converted out of 85 marks (50% in Matric = 42.5 marks).
- Add 15 evaluation marks for documents named and uploaded, as per Schedule-IV, Part-T.
- Draw the final merit list on educational qualification + evaluation.
- Document verification of the same uploaded set.
Use our Percentage Calculator to convert Matric percentage to the 85-mark scale used in the notice. Use our Experience Calculator if you need to count the three-year experience for Librarian, Mali or Cook-cum-Attendant.
Group-D evaluation (15 marks), as printed
| Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
| Notified Backward Area or Panchayat | 1 |
| Landless family, or family with less than 1 hectare, certified by the revenue authority | 2 |
| Non-employment certificate (no family member in Government / Semi-Government service) | 2.5 |
| Differently abled person with more than 40% impairment/disability/infirmity | 1 |
| NSS (at least one year) / NCC / Bharat Scouts and Guides/medal in a national-level sports competition | 1 |
| BPL family with annual income below ₹40,000 from all sources, or as prescribed by the Government | 2.5 |
| Widow / divorced / destitute/single woman | 1 |
| Single daughter/orphan | 1.5 |
| Experience up to 5 years in a Govt. / Semi-Govt. organisation relating to the post (0.5 mark per completed year) | 2.5 |
Issuing authorities are listed in the notice (SDO Civil / Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar, BDO, municipal officers, medical boards, and so on). Certificates must be valid on both the application date and the DV date.
The High Court may hold any screening, proficiency or written test at District Headquarters Shimla, depending on candidate strength. Re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is not allowed.
Peon appointments and Mali / Cook-cum-Attendant appointments are subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions named in the notice, including CWP Nos. 6948 of 2025, 7805 of 2025, 3891 of 2023, 10713 of 2023, 13592 of 2025 and 14978 of 2025, and related representations.
Why Does the High Court of Himachal Pradesh Shimla Matter?
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is the state’s apex constitutional court. Its seat is at Ravenswood, Shimla – 171 001. These 15 seats are on the High Court establishment, not on District Court strength.
Staff selected here support the Registry, judges’ establishment, library and campus services at Shimla. That is why candidates search “HP High Court vacancy 2026” and “Himachal High Court Peon form”: the employer is the High Court itself.
Why candidates search this page: a Shimla High Court posting, regular Group-C and Group-D pay-matrix scales, and a Group-D route that does not use a written paper. The honest limit in the same notice is that Group-D merit leans on Matric percentage plus Himachal evaluation certificates, and several Group-D appointments are tied to pending CWPs.
Read more High Court and state listings on Himachal Pradesh government jobs and judiciary jobs.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This notice splits into two different contests. Librarian is a single UR Group-C seat decided on a library-science written paper. Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant are decided on Matric marks plus a 15-mark Himachal evaluation sheet, with no written paper named for those three posts.
Best fit: Group-D seats suit Himachal candidates who already hold the evaluation certificates (backward area, landless, BPL, non-employment, NCC/NSS) and, for Mali or Cook, the three-year experience letter in the correct format. The Librarian seat suits a working library attendant who can write Hindi and English essays and a Library Science paper.
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Who should skip: applicants counting only on an interview, or on documents they plan to arrange after shortlisting. Orthopaedic Peon applicants should not spend the fee against the PH seats. Candidates unwilling to accept that some Group-D appointments can move with the pending CWPs should treat that clause as a real condition, not fine print.
Practical tip: Upload the experience letter and every evaluation certificate in the candidate’s own name at the time of applying. The 15-mark sheet is decided from that upload, not from papers produced later at Shimla.
What Documents Are Required?
Upload only valid papers issued by the authorities listed in the notice. Keep originals for evaluation / DV.
- Recent photograph and signature in the printed file sizes
- Matriculation certificate (age proof)
- Photo ID: Aadhaar, driving licence or passport
- Essential qualification certificates (library-science papers for Librarian)
- Experience certificate in proper format, with period in date-month-year and date of issue (Librarian, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant)
- Himachali Bonafide certificate, if claimed
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate issued by SDO (Civil) / Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar, if claimed
- PH/disability certificate from Health & Family Welfare authorities / Medical Board, if claimed
- Evaluation certificates: Backward Area / Panchayat, landless / less-than-1-hectare, non-employment, BPL, widow / divorced / destitute / single woman, single daughter / orphan, NCC / NSS / Scouts, national sports medal
- NOC + through-proper-channel copy for serving Government / Semi-Government employees (not required for contract / casual / ad hoc / daily-wage / work-charged staff)
- For a BPL candidate claiming an EWS-reserved seat: valid BPL certificate countersigned by the Block Development Officer, plus a non-SC/ST/OBC certificate
Document alert: Expired category certificates convert the claim to UR. Marks are not given on invalid or expired evaluation papers. General (BPL) candidates are not asked for an Income & Asset Certificate; EWS benefit for them rests on a valid BPL certificate plus the non-SC/ST/OBC certificate.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlist / written test. Group-D names are pulled in the 1:3 ratio on Matric marks. Librarian candidates appear in the competitive examination named in the notice.
- Evaluation and document verification at the High Court, against the files already uploaded.
- Final merit on written-test marks (Librarian) or on qualification + evaluation marks (Group-D).
- Offer of appointment on the High Court establishment at Shimla, subject to vacancies actually available and, for the Group-D posts named in the notice, subject to the outcome of the listed CWPs.
Probation length, bond, training calendar and first-posting choice are not specified in this advertisement. Those terms follow the R&P Rules, 2015 and the appointment order.
Contact & Helpline
Recruitment Section, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Ravenswood, Shimla – 171 001.
- Email printed in this advertisement: arrecruitment-hc@hp.gov.in
- Window printed in this advertisement: any working day, 10:00 AM–01:00 PM and 02:00 PM–04:00 PM. The High Court may reply only to relevant queries sent to that email.
- Recruitment phone numbers on the official Contact page: 0177-2653732, 0177-2650111, 0177-2658831, 0177-2650307
- Registrar General board numbers on the same Contact page: 0177-2650800, telefax 0177-2653625
Serving-employee NOCs are to be addressed to the Registrar General, High Court of H.P.
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Important Links – HP High Court Peon 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download HP High Court Recruitment 2026 official PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply on HP High Court recruitment portal (open until 27 October 2026) |
| Official Website | HP High Court official website |
| R&P Rules, 2015 | Download HP High Court R&P Rules 2015 PDF |
| Contact page | HP High Court recruitment contact details |
FAQs – HP High Court Peon Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Peon 2026?
27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The same deadline covers fee payment. No extension is printed in Advertisement Notice HC-Advt./2026 (3) as of 28 September 2026.
What is the age limit for HP High Court Peon?
18 to 45 years for UR and EWS as of 01 January 2026. Reserved HP categories, where the post is reserved, and HP Government employees have a printed band of 18 to 50 years. Five years’ upper-age relief is limited to bona fide HP SC/ST/OBC and HP PwBD on reserved seats.
Is there an exam for HP High Court Peon, or is it interview-based?
No written exam and no interview are mentioned for Peon, Mali or Cook-cum-Attendant. Those posts use Matric marks out of 85 plus 15 evaluation marks, then DV. Librarian has a competitive written test; this advertisement says that the merit list is drawn on written-test marks.
What is the salary of an HP High Court Peon?
Level-01 of the printed pay matrix: ₹18,000–₹56,900. Librarian is Level-09: ₹35,600–₹1,12,800. DA, HRA and in-hand pay are not printed in this notice.
Can final-year students apply for HP High Court recruitment 2026?
The notice requires the prescribed qualification and experience as on the date of online submission. It does not create a separate result-awaited window. Candidates still waiting for an essential certificate should not assume eligibility.
Is HP High Court Peon a permanent government job?
This is advertised as a Regular Group-C / Group-D post on the High Court establishment. Regular appointments run under the R&P Rules, 2015. The notice does not use the phrase “permanent government job,” and it does not print probation or pension wording.
Can candidates from other states apply for HP High Court recruitment?
Yes, as Indian nationals. Reservation fee and age relief in this notice are written for Himachal Pradesh categories. An out-of-state candidate should expect the UR fee and the UR age band unless the portal accepts another valid claim.
Where will I be posted if selected?
On the establishment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla. This advertisement is not a District Judiciary posting list. Transfer rules after joining are not printed here.
Is Himachal domicile compulsory for these posts?
No separate “HP domicile only” bar is printed. The candidate must be an Indian national. Bonafide Himachali and HP reserved-category certificates matter for reservation, fee and evaluation marks, not as a blanket entry ban.
Will orthopaedic PwBD candidates get the Peon PH seats?
No. The notice says a candidate suffering from orthopaedic disability shall not be considered for these Peon posts. The printed PH routes are blindness or low vision (disability not more than 40%), specified hearing impairment, and mild mental retardation.
What are the disadvantages of this High Court Group-D recruitment?
Worth knowing: Group-D merit is mostly your Matric percentage. The extra 15 marks exist only if the right Himachal certificates were uploaded with the form. Several Group-D appointments are also subject to pending CWPs listed in the same notice.
Does the application fee get refunded if I am rejected?
No. The notice states that fee paid online shall not be refunded to the candidate in any case.
How do I check HP High Court application updates?
There is no postal admit card in this notice. Updates go by SMS and email on the mobile number and inbox entered in the form, and on highcourt.hp.gov.in. Keep both contacts working till the process ends.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
Use this quick checklist before you apply:
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2026 (age) and on the submission date (qualification and experience).
- You are comfortable with the nature of this job – Regular Government Service on the High Court establishment at Shimla.
- You can upload all required documents and certificates with the form, not later at DV.
- You are prepared for the most demanding stage of selection: Librarian written paper, or Group-D Matric-plus-evaluation shortlist.
- You understand the posting pattern (High Court, Shimla) and the CWP condition printed for Group-D appointments.
📄 Source: Official notification released by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on 19 September 2026. Primary source: Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (3). Supplementary source: R&P Rules, 2015 (Schedule-IV Part-G and Part-T), which this notice itself cites.
