Department: High Court of Himachal Pradesh (District Judiciary)
Total Posts: 388 (Clerk: 141 | Stenographer Grade-III: 79 | Others: 168)
Typing Required: 30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi (Kruti Dev-10) for Clerk
Apply Before: 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Link: highcourt.hp.gov.in
Job Overview & Vacancy Details
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh released notification DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) on 8 August 2026, inviting applications for 388 posts across the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh. Online applications open 10 August 2026 and close 10 September 2026. The Clerk post (141 vacancies) and Stenographer Grade-III (79 vacancies) both require a typing test — together 220 of the 388 posts are decided at the keyboard.
| Post | Posts | Typing Test |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | 141 | 30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 79 | 80 WPM shorthand + 40/30 WPM typing |
| Peon / Process Server / Driver / Court Manager etc. | 168 | Not required |
Eligibility Criteria
Clerk & Stenographer Grade-III: Graduation from a recognised university (Clerk also needs basic computer knowledge).
Age limit: 18–45 years (General/EWS); up to 50 years for bona fide HP SC/ST/OBC candidates and HP Government employees.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 8 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Screening / Written / Typing Test | To be announced |
Typing Test Requirement
Clerk: 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi, typed in Kruti Dev-10 (Remington keyboard layout) — not the same as Mangal/InScript. Install Kruti Dev-10 before practising.
Stenographer Grade-III: 80 WPM English shorthand dictation, then transcription at 40 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi.
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Salary & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Level 03 | 20,200 – 64,000 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level 06 | 25,600 – 81,200 |
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Go to highcourt.hp.gov.in → Recruitment → Advt. No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1).
- Read the full notification PDF and confirm your district, post and category.
- Complete registration, log in, and fill the online application form.
- Upload photo, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online — ₹450 (General) / ₹300 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH of HP).
- Review and submit. Download the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Selection Process
Clerk: Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test → Document Verification.
Stenographer Grade-III: Screening Test → Stenography Test → Typing Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi in Kruti Dev-10 font.
Yes, but SC/ST/OBC reservation and age relaxation apply only to bona fide HP residents.
Kruti Dev-10 — it is explicitly specified for this exam and uses the Remington layout, different from Mangal/InScript.
Details compiled from HP High Court notification DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) dated 8 August 2026. Vacancy numbers, dates and fees are subject to change — always verify against the official notification PDF at highcourt.hp.gov.in before applying.
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