Recruitment for watchman positions announced at the High Court; those who have passed the 8th grade can apply..

There is significant news for individuals with limited formal education who are seeking government employment. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has initiated a recruitment drive to fill vacant 'Chowkidar' (watchman/security guard) positions, and the application process is now open. Candidates interested in applying can complete the process online by visiting the portal: phconapp.formflix.org/chowkidar. The deadline for submitting the online application form is November 21, 2026.

Educational Qualifications and Age
To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must have passed at least the 8th grade, with a maximum educational qualification of the 12th grade (10+2). Individuals with higher education qualifications beyond the 12th grade are not eligible to apply.
Additionally, candidates must be at least 18 years old and no older than 35 years. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the applicable rules. The age calculation will be based on the date of November 21, 2026.

Selection Without Examination
Selection for these positions will be based solely on an interview (assessing job suitability and conduct). The interview will carry 50 marks. Successful candidates will be appointed to the vacant positions.

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online. The steps to complete the application are as follows:

Visit the portal: phconapp.formflix.org/chowkidar.
Click on 'Apply Online' on the home page and fill in the required details.
Complete the application form by accessing the 'Applicant Login' section.
Pay the prescribed application fee based on your category.
Submit the form and keep a printed copy for your records.

Application Fee
Candidates from the General category applying for the Chowkidar positions are required to pay a fee of ₹700, while candidates from SC/ST categories and ex-servicemen are required to pay ₹600. The fee can be paid through online modes.

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