Himachal: High Court jobs for 10th-pass candidates; various posts including Librarian and Peon..
HP High Court Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla, has announced recruitment for various posts. Under advertisement number HC-Advt./2026 (3), recruitment will be conducted for a total of 15 positions, including Librarian, Peon, Mali (Gardener), and Cook-cum-Attendant. The online application process began on September 27, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply until 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026. The application fee must also be submitted within this timeframe.
This recruitment is being conducted in accordance with the rules governing the recruitment, promotion, service conditions, and conduct & appeal of Himachal Pradesh High Court officers and employees (2015), along with applicable amendments.
When can applications be submitted?
Online applications commence on September 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications and fees is 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026.
Important Information | Date
Recruitment advertisement released | September 19, 2026
Application start date | September 27, 2026
Application deadline | October 27, 2026, 11:59 PM
Age calculation date | January 1, 2026
Mode of application | Online
Which posts are being filled and how many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 15 vacancies in this recruitment drive. Among these, the Librarian post falls under Group-C, while the remaining 14 posts belong to 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
What is the required age?
The candidate's age 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*
What qualifications are required for the Librarian post?
For the single Librarian (Group-C) post, the candidate must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and experience.
The candidate must 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, the candidate must have three years of experience in the relevant field, serving as a Library Attendant or in a higher position at a reputed institution (including public institutions).
The final merit list for the Librarian post will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination. Recruitment will be conducted through a competitive examination in accordance with the applicable recruitment and promotion rules.
The salary for this post falls under Level-09, ranging from ₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800.
Who can apply for the post of Peon?
For the post of Peon, candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th standard) examination from a recognized board.
Candidates will be shortlisted for assessment and document verification in a 1:3 ratio based on their Matriculation marks and assessment performance.
A maximum of 85 marks will be awarded for Matriculation marks, and 15 marks are allocated for the assessment of documents.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in academic qualifications and the assessment.
The post of Peon is a regular Group-D position, with a pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 (Level-01).
What are the qualifications for the post of Mali (Gardener)?
For the post of Mali, candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination from a recognized board. Additionally, candidates must possess three years of experience in gardening or a related field.
For this post as well, candidates will be shortlisted for assessment and document verification in a 1:3 ratio.
There will be 85 marks for Matriculation results and 15 marks for the assessment. The final merit list will be based on academic qualifications and assessment marks.
The post of Mali is a regular Group-D position with a pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.
What are the qualifications for the post of Cook-cum-Attendant?
For the post of Cook-cum-Attendant, candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination from a recognized board.
Additionally, candidates must have three years of cooking experience in a government undertaking or a reputed hotel.
Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with the local traditions, dialects, etc., of the region where they are to be posted.
For this post too, candidates will be shortlisted for assessment and document verification in a 1:3 ratio. The final merit list will be prepared based on academic qualifications and assessment marks. The Cook-cum-Attendant position is a regular Group-D post at Level-01. The pay scale ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.
How will the selection take place?
For Group-D posts, candidates will first be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for evaluation and document verification.
The merit system is based on a total of 100 marks: 85 marks for minimum educational qualifications and 15 marks for document evaluation.
The final merit list will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in educational qualifications and the evaluation.
What is the application fee?
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee online while applying.
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 can only be paid online. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.
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