Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026: Apply for 15 Vacancies

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has announced recruitment for 15 positions, including Librarian, Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant. The application process is open from September 27 to October 27, 2026. Candidates must meet specific educational and experience requirements, with varying age limits based on category. The selection process includes a competitive examination and document verification. Interested applicants should ensure they submit their applications and fees on time to secure their chance at these government roles.

By Ambika Singh Sep 30, 2026, 06:12 IST

Overview of HP High Court Recruitment 2026

HP High Court Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh High Court located in Shimla has initiated the recruitment process for various positions. According to advertisement number HC-Advt./2026 (3), a total of 15 vacancies are available, including roles such as Librarian, Peon, Mali (Gardener), and Cook-cum-Attendant. The online application window opened on September 27, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026. It is essential to pay the application fee within this period.

Application Timeline

The online application process started on September 27, 2026, with the final date for submission and fee payment set for 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026.

Vacancies and Group Classification

This recruitment drive offers a total of 15 positions. The Librarian role is classified under Group-C, while the other 14 positions are categorized as Group-D.

Post	Group	Total Posts	Pay Level
Librarian	Group-C	1	Level-09: ₹35,600–₹1,12,800
Peon	Group-D	8	Level-01: ₹18,000–₹56,900
Gardener (Mali)	Group-D	2	Level-01: ₹18,000–₹56,900
Cook-cum-Attendant	Group-D	4	Level-01: ₹18,000–₹56,900
Total		15

Age Requirements

The age of applicants will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.

Category	Age Limit
Unreserved and EWS	18 to 45 years
Reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh	18 to 50 years*
Himachal Pradesh Government employees	18 to 50 years*

Qualifications for Librarian Position

For the Librarian (Group-C) role, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and experience criteria. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science, or a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, or a Master's degree in Library Science.

Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience as a Library Attendant or in a higher capacity at a recognized institution.

The merit list for the Librarian position will be determined based on the scores from the written examination, conducted in line with the recruitment and promotion regulations.

The salary for this position is classified under Level-09, with a range of ₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800.

Eligibility for Peon Position

Applicants for the Peon role must have completed the Matriculation (10th standard) from a recognized board.

Shortlisting will occur in a 1:3 ratio based on Matriculation marks and assessment performance, with a maximum of 85 marks for Matriculation and 15 marks for document assessment.

The final merit list will be based on academic qualifications and assessment scores. The Peon position is a regular Group-D role with a pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 (Level-01).

Qualifications for Mali (Gardener) Position

For the Mali position, candidates must have passed the 10th standard and possess three years of experience in gardening or a related field.

Similar to the Peon role, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio, with 85 marks for Matriculation results and 15 marks for assessment. The final merit list will be based on academic qualifications and assessment scores. The Mali position is a regular Group-D role with a pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.

Qualifications for Cook-cum-Attendant Position

Candidates for the Cook-cum-Attendant role must have completed the 10th standard and have three years of cooking experience in a government setting or a reputable hotel.

Preference will be given to those familiar with local customs and dialects relevant to the posting area.

Shortlisting will follow the same 1:3 ratio as other positions, with the final merit list based on academic qualifications and assessment scores. The Cook-cum-Attendant position is a regular Group-D role at Level-01, with a pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.

Selection Process

For Group-D roles, candidates will first be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for evaluation and document verification.

The merit system will total 100 marks: 85 marks for educational qualifications and 15 marks for document evaluation. The final merit list will combine scores from educational qualifications and evaluations.

Application Fee Details

Applicants must pay the examination fee online during the application process.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved	₹450 (inclusive of GST)
Reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)	₹300 (inclusive of GST)
PH category of Himachal Pradesh (where the post is reserved for PH)	₹300 (inclusive of GST)

The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable once submitted.