Total Vacancies
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HP High Court
High Court of Himachal Pradesh
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 • Advt No: HC-Advt./2026 (3)
High Court of Himachal Pradesh has invited online applications for 15 regular posts of Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant. Applications are open from 27 September to 27 October 2026. Group-D selection is based on Matriculation marks converted to 85 marks plus 15 marks for evaluation, while Librarian selection is through a written competitive examination.
Total Vacancies
15
Age Limit
18–50 Years
As on 01 Jan 2026
Application Dates
27 Sept – 27 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
HP
Qualification
Post-wise qualification varies. Peon requires Matriculation; Mali requires Matriculation plus 3 years' gardening experience; Cook-cum-Attendant requires Matriculation plus 3 years' cooking experience; Librarian requires Graduation with PG Diploma in Library Science or Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Library Science plus 3 years' related experience.
Salary / Stipend
Librarian: Pay Level-9, Rs. 35,600-1,12,800. Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant: Pay Level-1, Rs. 18,000-56,900.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | High Court of Himachal Pradesh |
Advertisement No. | HC-Advt./2026 (3) |
Notice Date | 19 September 2026 |
Posts | Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant |
Total Vacancies | 15 |
Employment Type | Regular |
Application Mode | Online Recruitment Application (ORA) |
Recruitment Portal | https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login |
Official Website | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ |
Establishment | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 27 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 |
Category | Exam Fee per Application |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 450 including GST |
Reserved Categories of Himachal Pradesh - SC / ST / OBC / EWS | Rs. 300 including GST |
PH Categories of Himachal Pradesh, where the post is reserved for PH | Rs. 300 including GST |
Fee is payable online only and once paid is non-refundable.
Post | Group / Nature | Category-wise Vacancies | Total | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Librarian | Group-C / Regular | UR-01 | 1 | Level-9: Rs. 35,600-1,12,800 |
Peon | Group-D / Regular | UR-01, SC-02, ST-01, OBC-01, EWS-01, PH-02 | 8 | Level-1: Rs. 18,000-56,900 |
Mali | Group-D / Regular | UR-01, ST-01 | 2 | Level-1: Rs. 18,000-56,900 |
Cook-cum-Attendant | Group-D / Regular | UR-02, SC-01, EWS-01 | 4 | Level-1: Rs. 18,000-56,900 |
Total | - | - | 15 | - |
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons.
Post | Essential Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|
Librarian | Graduation with Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science OR Bachelor's Degree in Library Science OR Master's Degree in Library Science, plus 3 years' experience as Library Attendant or on a higher post in the related field in any reputed organization including a public institution. |
Peon | Matriculation pass from a recognized Board. |
Mali | Matriculation pass from a recognized Board plus 3 years' experience in gardening. |
Cook-cum-Attendant | Matriculation pass from a recognized Board plus 3 years' experience in a Government undertaking or reputed hotel in cooking. Preference is given to persons acquainted with local customs and dialects where deployed. |
Required qualification and experience are reckoned as on the date of submission of the online application.
Category | Age Limit as on 01.01.2026 |
|---|---|
UR / EWS | 18 to 45 years |
Reserved Categories of HP, where post is reserved for the category | 18 to 50 years |
HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 years |
Five years' upper-age relaxation is admissible to 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. Age relaxation for HP Government employees is governed by applicable High Court / State instructions.
Stage / Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Method | Competitive examination |
Written Test | Conducted as per Schedule-IV (Part-G) of the R&P Rules, 2015 read with relevant amendments |
Final Merit | Based on marks obtained in the written test |
Stage / Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Applicable Posts | Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant |
Shortlisting | 1:3 ratio for Evaluation / Document Verification |
Educational Qualification Weightage | 85 marks - percentage of marks in Matriculation converted to a score out of 85 |
Evaluation | 15 marks |
Final Merit | Educational qualification score + evaluation marks |
Evaluation Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
Belonging to notified Backward Area / Panchayat | 1 |
Landless family / family having land less than 1 hectare | 2 |
Non-employment certificate showing 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 Scout & Guide / National-level sports medal | 1 |
BPL family with annual income below Rs. 40,000 or limit prescribed by Government | 2.5 |
Widow / divorced / destitute / single woman | 1 |
Single daughter / orphan | 1.5 |
Relevant experience in Government / Semi-Government organization - 0.5 mark per completed year, max 5 years | 2.5 |
Total | 15 |
Eligible PH Category | Condition |
|---|---|
Blindness / Low Vision | Disability not more than 40% |
Hearing Impairment | Impairment below 60 decibel after hearing aid / surgical correction |
Mild Mental Retardation | Eligible as stated in Rule 17 conditions |
Orthopedic Disability | Not considered for these Peon posts |
Condition | Details |
|---|---|
Appointment Type | Regular |
Service Rules | Himachal Pradesh High Court Officers and the Members of Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct & Appeal) Rules, 2015 and amendments |
Certain Group-D Appointments | Appointments to Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant posts are subject to the outcome of the writ petitions / representations listed in the advertisement |
Government / Semi-Government Employees | Application must be submitted through proper channel with NOC from employer / competent authority within 15 days from the last date of application; contract / casual / adhoc / daily-wage / work-charged employees are exempt from this NOC requirement |
Application Modification | Application once submitted cannot be modified or withdrawn |
Test Venue | High Court may conduct Screening / Proficiency / Written Test at District Headquarters Shimla depending on candidate strength |
Document | Requirement / Size |
|---|---|
Recent Colour Photograph | 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background |
Signature | 10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background |
Matric Certificate / Age Proof | 100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG |
ID Proof | Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Passport etc., 100-500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG |
Other Certificates / Documents | 100 KB-2 MB, PDF only |
Educational Qualification Certificates | Upload essential qualification and higher qualification certificates where relevant |
Experience Certificate | Required wherever experience is prescribed; must be on proper format and uploaded with the online application |
Category / Reservation Certificates | SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PH / BPL or other applicable certificates in valid form |
Himachali Bonafide Certificate | Required where claiming Himachal Pradesh reservation / relaxation benefits |
NOC | Applicable Government / Semi-Government employees must provide employer NOC through proper channel |
Only documents mentioned and uploaded with the online application are considered at verification, except renewed documents produced in continuation of an earlier uploaded expired certificate.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login or the recruitment section of https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/. |
2 | Read Advertisement No. HC-Advt./2026 (3) and the applicable R&P Rules, 2015 before applying. |
3 | Choose the relevant post and fill the Online Recruitment Application carefully. |
4 | Upload photograph, signature, age proof, ID proof, educational, experience and category documents in the prescribed format. |
5 | Pay the applicable examination fee online. |
6 | Submit the ORA and fee by 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
7 | After submission, preview the application and keep a printout / screenshot for record. |
8 | Keep the registered mobile number and email active for examination / test schedule updates. |
Support | Details |
|---|---|
Helpdesk Timing | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM on working days |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Total Posts | 15 |
Application Window | 27 September to 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
Age | 18-45 years for UR/EWS; up to 50 years for eligible HP reserved categories / HP Govt employees |
Librarian | 1 post, Level-9, Rs. 35,600-1,12,800 |
Peon | 8 posts, Matric, Level-1 |
Mali | 2 posts, Matric + 3 years gardening experience, Level-1 |
Cook-cum-Attendant | 4 posts, Matric + 3 years cooking experience, Level-1 |
UR Fee | Rs. 450 |
HP Reserved / Eligible PH Fee | Rs. 300 |
Group-D Merit | 85 marks academic + 15 marks evaluation |
There are 15 regular vacancies: Librarian 1, Peon 8, Mali 2 and Cook-cum-Attendant 4.
The online application and fee must be submitted by 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
UR and EWS candidates must be 18-45 years as on 1 January 2026. Eligible HP reserved-category candidates and HP Government employees may be considered up to 50 years under the stated rules.
Peon requires Matriculation from a recognized Board.
Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio. Final merit is based on 85 marks for Matriculation performance plus 15 marks for evaluation.
Librarian carries Pay Level-9, Rs. 35,600-1,12,800. Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant carry Pay Level-1, Rs. 18,000-56,900.
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