HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant Posts

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has released Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (3) for recruitment to various posts in the Establishment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment notice is dated 19 September 2026 and invites eligible candidates to submit Online Recruitment Applications (ORA).

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The online application process will start on 27 September 2026, while the last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Overview

The advertisement states that recruitment is being conducted under the Himachal Pradesh High Court Officers and the Members of Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct & Appeal) Rules, 2015, including the applicable amendments mentioned in the notice.

HP High Court Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notice contains vacancies for Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant posts. The post-wise details are given below.

Total advertised vacancies: 15. The notification also states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease in future due to administrative reasons.

HP High Court Librarian Eligibility 2026

For the Librarian (Group-C) post, candidates must fulfil the educational qualification and experience requirements prescribed in the advertisement.

• Graduation with a postgraduate diploma in Library Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, or Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• Three years of experience as a Library Attendant or on a higher post in the related field in any reputed organization, including a public institution.
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written test.
• Recruitment will be based on a competitive examination as prescribed under the applicable R&P Rules.

The Librarian post carries Pay Level 09, with the pay matrix mentioned as ₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800.

HP High Court Peon Eligibility 2026

• Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 for Evaluation/Document Verification based on marks obtained in Matriculation and evaluation marks.
• Matriculation marks will be calculated out of 85 marks.
• 15 marks will be awarded for evaluation of documents as specified in the R&P Rules.
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of educational qualification and evaluation marks.

The Peon post is a Group-D regular post under Pay Level 01, with the pay matrix of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.

HP High Court Mali Eligibility 2026

• Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Candidates must have three years of experience in gardening, etc.
• Shortlisting for Evaluation/Document Verification will be done in the ratio of 1:3.
• Matriculation marks will carry up to 85 marks, while evaluation will carry 15 marks.
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of educational qualification and evaluation.

The Mali post is a regular Group-D post with Pay Level 01 and a pay matrix of ₹18,000–₹56,900.

HP High Court Cook-cum-Attendant Eligibility 2026

• Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Candidates must have three years of experience in cooking in a government undertaking or reputed hotel.
• Preference will be given to persons acquainted with the local customs and dialects etc. where they are to be deployed.
• Shortlisting will be done in the ratio of 1:3 for Evaluation/Document Verification.
• The final merit list will be based on educational qualification and evaluation marks.

The Cook-cum-Attendant post is a regular Group-D post carrying Pay Level 01 with a pay matrix of ₹18,000–₹56,900.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age of candidates will be reckoned as on 1 January 2026. The notification provides five years’ upper-age relaxation for eligible bonafide SC, ST and OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh and persons with benchmark disabilities of Himachal Pradesh where the post is reserved for the relevant category. Applicable age relaxation for HP Government employees is also mentioned in the advertisement.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid online only. The fee once paid will not be refunded, as stated in the recruitment notification.

HP High Court Group-D Selection Process

For the Group-D posts, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for Evaluation/Document Verification. The merit calculation prescribed in the advertisement includes 85 marks for the minimum educational qualification and 15 marks for evaluation.

Evaluation Criteria – 15 Marks

The advertisement specifies that the final merit list for these Group-D posts will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained in educational qualification and evaluation.

Important Documents Required

Candidates are required to upload legible copies of the required certificates and documents. The notification specifically mentions the following upload requirements:

• Recent photograph: 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background.
• Signature: 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background.
• Matriculation Certificate as age proof: 100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG.
• ID Proof such as Aadhaar, Driving Licence or Passport: 100–500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG.
• Other certificates/documents: 100 KB–2 MB, PDF format.

Candidates should keep the required documents scanned and ready before starting the online application.

Important Dates

The application opening and closing dates are specified on page 1 of the official advertisement.

How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official High Court of Himachal Pradesh website.
2. Open the recruitment section or the online recruitment portal.
3. Read the applicable R&P Rules and advertisement carefully.
4. Check your eligibility, category, age and experience requirements.
5. Register/login on the recruitment portal.
6. Fill in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form carefully.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and size.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode.
9. Submit the application before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
10. Save/print the submitted application for future reference.

The High Court states that applications will be accepted only through online mode; applications submitted through other modes will not be accepted.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applicants should verify their eligibility before submitting the application.
• Qualification, category, age and experience requirements must be fulfilled as prescribed in the applicable rules.
• Experience, wherever required, must be properly mentioned and uploaded in the application and produced in original during Document Verification.
• Only documents mentioned and uploaded at the time of application will generally be considered during verification, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement.
• Government and Semi-Government employees must submit the application through proper channel along with the required NOC within the specified period.
• Applicants should regularly check the official High Court website for recruitment updates.
• Eligible candidates will be informed about examination/test schedules through the registered mobile number and email ID.
• After submission, the application cannot be modified or withdrawn, although it may be cancelled without refund of fee.

These instructions are detailed in the official advertisement, including provisions concerning NOC, document verification, application modification and communication with candidates.

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