HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 15 Librarian, Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant – Apply Online @ hphighcourt.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Librarian: Graduation with a Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science, OR Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Library Science. Mandatory: 3 years' experience as Library Attendant or higher post.
• Peon: Matriculation from a recognized Board. No experience required.
• Mali: Matriculation from a recognized Board. Mandatory: 3 years' experience in gardening.
• Cook-cum-Attendant: Matriculation from a recognized Board. Mandatory: 3 years' experience in cooking in a government undertaking or reputed hotel.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection will be based on the following criteria, which vary by post:

• For Librarian: A Written Test will be conducted.
• For Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D posts): Shortlisting in a ratio of 1:3 based on marks obtained in the Matriculation examination, followed by Evaluation and Document Verification.

Note: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must bring the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies for document verification:

1. Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate as proof of date of birth and educational qualification.
2. All original degree certificates and consolidated mark sheets for the required educational qualification.
3. Experience certificates on official letterhead (specifically for Librarian, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant posts).
4. Valid Category/Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates) issued by the competent authority of Himachal Pradesh Government in the prescribed format.
5. Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?

The closing date for online application and fee payment is 27 October 2026.

How can I apply for the advertised posts?

Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of HP High Court. Applications submitted by any other mode will not be accepted.

What is the application fee for the general category?

For Unreserved (UR) category candidates, the application fee is Rs. 450/-. For Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PH candidates of Himachal Pradesh, the fee is Rs. 300/-.

Is this a permanent government job?

Yes, these are permanent, full-time positions under the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

What is the salary range for these posts?

The salary ranges from Pay Level 01 (Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-) for Group-D posts to Pay Level 09 (Rs. 35,600/- to Rs. 1,12,800/-) for the Librarian post, as per the 7th Pay Commission.