HP High Court Recruitment 2026: 15 Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant – Apply Online @ highcourt.hp.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

A total of 15 vacancies are notified under advertisement number HC-Advt./2026 (3) for regular (permanent) cadre posts.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Candidates must be Indian Nationals possessing qualifications prescribed under the R&P Rules, 2015 as on the date of online application submission.

• Librarian (Group-C): Graduation with post-graduate diploma in Library Science or Bachelor's / Master's degree in Library Science. Minimum 3 years' experience as Library Attendant or on a higher post in a reputed organization including public institution.
• Peon (Group-D): Must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Mali (Group-D): Must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board, along with 3 years' experience in gardening.
• Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D): Must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board, along with 3 years' experience in cooking in a government undertaking or reputed hotel. Preference to candidates acquainted with local customs and dialects where to be deployed.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Librarian (Group-C) – Regular

Recruitment is through a competitive written examination as per Schedule-IV (Part-G) of the R&P Rules, 2015. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the written test.

Group-D Posts (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant) – Regular

Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on marks obtained in Matriculation (calculated out of 85 marks based on percentage) and 15 marks awarded for evaluation of documents during document verification. The final merit list will be drawn on the basis of combined educational qualification marks and evaluation marks.

No separate call letters will be sent by post. Eligible candidates will be informed through SMS alerts and emails regarding test schedules.

Application Fee

The fee must be paid only in online mode and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login or https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/.
2. Verify eligibility in terms of essential qualification, category, age, and experience before applying.
3. Fill out the online application form with required personal and educational details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, matric certificate, ID proof, and category/experience certificates in specified file size and format.
5. Pay the examination fee through online mode.
6. Submit the online application on or before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
7. Retain a printout or screenshot of the successfully submitted application for your records.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Photograph: Colour recent photograph (20–50 KB in JPG/JPEG/PNG on white background)
• Signature: Scanned signature (10–20 KB in JPG/JPEG/PNG on white background)
• Matriculation Certificate as date-of-birth proof (100–500 KB in JPG/JPEG/PNG)
• ID Proof such as Aadhaar, Driving Licence, or Passport (100–500 KB in JPG/JPEG/PNG)
• Category / Bonafide / Experience Certificates issued by competent authorities where applicable (100 KB–2 MB in PDF format)

Key Instructions

• Applications are accepted only in online mode; any other mode will be rejected straightway.
• Experience and qualification are reckoned as on the date of online application submission.
• Government / semi-government employees must apply through proper channel and submit an NOC addressed to the Registrar General within 15 days from the last date.
• Category claimed at the time of application is treated as final; expired category certificates will be considered under UR category.
• Re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets is not permitted at any stage.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination / evaluation.

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The closing date for online application submission and fee payment is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application window opened on 27 September 2026.

How many vacancies are available in HP High Court HC-Advt./2026 (3)?

A total of 15 vacancies are available: Librarian – 1, Peon – 8, Mali – 2, Cook-cum-Attendant – 4. All posts are regular (permanent) cadre positions under the R&P Rules, 2015.

What is the application fee for HP High Court recruitment?

Unreserved candidates must pay Rs. 450/- (including GST). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PH categories of H.P. pay Rs. 300/- (including GST). Payment is online only and non-refundable.

Are HP High Court Group-C and Group-D posts permanent government jobs?

Yes. All four posts – Librarian (Group-C), Peon (Group-D), Mali (Group-D), and Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D) – are regular (sanctioned cadre) permanent positions with pay scale as per the Himachal Pradesh pay matrix (Level 01 and Level 09). They come with full government service benefits including pension.

What is the salary for Peon and other Group-D posts in HP High Court?

Group-D posts (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant) are placed at Pay Level 01 ranging from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month. The Librarian (Group-C) post is at Pay Level 09 ranging from Rs. 35,600 to Rs. 1,12,800 per month.

What is the selection process for Group-D posts in HP High Court?

For Group-D posts, candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on Matriculation marks (calculated out of 85 marks) followed by document evaluation (15 marks). The final merit list combines educational qualification marks and evaluation scores. No separate written exam is conducted for Group-D posts.

Important Links

• Download HP High Court Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant Official Notification PDF (HC-Advt./2026 (3))
• Apply Online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
• Official Website – High Court of Himachal Pradesh