High Court of Punjab and Haryana Invites Application for 56 Driver, Frash Recruitment 2026

Driver, Frash

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh invites online applications for the posts of Driver and Frash. A total of 56 vacancies are available (25 Driver, 31 Frash). Candidates aged 18-35 years with the prescribed qualifications and experience are eligible. Applications must be submitted online through the official website by 18 September 2026. The selection process includes a Practical Test-cum-Interview (Driver) and Interview with Physical Endurance Test (Frash).

Employment Type:FULL_TIME

Number of Vacancies:56

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Driver – 25 Posts

Frash – 31 Posts

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the actual vacancy position as on the date of preparation of the merit list.

Eligibility Criteria

Driver Post

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 pass with Punjabi/Hindi as one of the subjects in the matriculation examination.
• Driving Licence: Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence. No presumption of eligibility to drive LMV will be drawn from any other higher category endorsed on the licence.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of driving a car.
• Other Condition: Should not have been convicted of any offence for negligent driving.

Frash Post

• Qualification: Knowledge of Hindi and regional language. No formal educational qualification has been prescribed.

Age Limit (Both Posts): Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on 18.09.2026.

Age Relaxation: For Ex-Servicemen, upper age limit relaxed by number of years equal to their defence service plus 3 years.

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Driver Post

Frash Post

Note: Dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled/deceased during active operation are exempted from fee for Frash post (subject to producing requisite documentary proof). Online transaction charges shall be levied extra.

Selection Process

Driver Post

• Shortlisting: Any suitable shortlisting criteria may be adopted depending on the number of applications received, which will be communicated through a public notice.
• Practical Test-cum-Interview: Selection shall be made on the basis of performance in the Practical Test-cum-Interview.
• Trial Period: Selected candidates will first be required to work on a trial period, remunerated as per daily-wager rates, and will be considered for appointment only after successful completion of this trial period.
• No Right to Appointment: Mere selection through the Practical Test-cum-Interview does not confer any right to claim appointment.

Frash Post

• Interview: Performance in Interview of 50 marks (25 marks for Suitability to the Job and 25 marks for Etiquettes/Manners).
• Physical Endurance Test (PET): Candidates equivalent to 4 times the advertised vacancies (category-wise), in order of Interview merit, will be called for PET, which is qualifying in nature.
• PET Events: 800 metre Race, Long Jump, and High Jump (qualifying parameters vary by age and gender).
• Final Selection: Final list of provisionally selected candidates (category-wise) will be prepared strictly on the basis of Interview merit, from among those who qualify the PET.

PET Qualifying Parameters for Frash

Note: Candidates must clear all three PET events; failure in any event disqualifies the candidate from subsequent events.

How to Apply for Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Important Links

Official Website: https://www.highcourtchd.gov.in

Detailed Employment Notice (Driver): Download Driver Notification (PDF)

Detailed Employment Notice (Frash): Download Frash Notification (PDF)

Apply Online (Driver): Apply Online for Driver

Apply Online (Frash): Apply Online for Frash

Key Instructions for Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)