Haryana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1265 Clerk Vacancies

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC), under the direction of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, has officially released the detailed employment notification (Advt No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026). Online applications are invited to fill a massive pool of 1265 vacancies for the post of Clerk in various District and Sessions Courts across the State of Haryana.

The active application portal has officially opened on May 26, 2026. Eligible graduates searching for regular, high-paying court jobs in Haryana can register their profiles before the strict deadline of June 23, 2026.

Haryana Subordinate Court Clerk 2026: Important Schedule

Aspirants must submit their forms entirely online. The window will close precisely at 04:00 PM on the final date.

Event	Official Timeline
Official Notification Date	May 22, 2026
Online Application Commences	May 26, 2026 (04:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online	June 23, 2026 (04:00 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	June 23, 2026
Written CBT Examination Date	August / September 2026 (Tentative)

1. Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The total recruitment pool consists of 1015 existing vacancies (as of 31.12.2025) and 250 anticipated vacancies expected up to 30.06.2026.

Category (Haryana Domicile)	Existing Posts	Anticipated Posts	Total Posts Allocated
Unreserved (UR) / General	141	62	203
Deprived SC (DSC)	118	24	142
Other SC (OSC)	102	21	123
Backward Class – A (BC-A)	145	38	183
Backward Class – B (BC-B)	101	23	124
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	113	26	139
Ex-Servicemen (ESM – Various Categories)	211	39	250
Special Categories (ESP & PwBD)	84	17	101
Grand Total	1015	250	1265

Note: Candidates applying from other states (including Punjab, Delhi, etc.) are fully welcomed to apply but will be counted under the General Category slots only.

2. Eligibility Criteria (Calculated as on June 23, 2026)

A. Educational Qualifications

• Degree Requirement: Must possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or any equivalent graduation degree from a UGC-recognized university.
• Language Prerequisite: Must have cleared the Matriculation (10th standard) exam with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the core subjects.
• Technical Literacy: Must possess practical working proficiency in computer operations, specifically regarding Word Processing and Spreadsheets.

B. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)

• General / Unreserved / EWS Category: 18 to 42 Years
• SC / ST / BC Categories of Haryana: 18 to 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation)
• PwBD of Haryana: 18 to 52 Years (10 Years Relaxation)
• Unmarried / Legally Divorced / Widowed Women: 18 to 47 Years

3. Application Fee Framework

The total fees comprise online application handling charges and actual exam fees:

Target Category Grouping	Online Charges	Exam Fee	Total Form Cost
General / UR Category (Male)	₹550	₹650	₹1200
General / UR Category (Female)	₹550	₹325	₹875
SC / BC / EWS / ESM of Haryana	₹550	₹160	₹710
PwBD of Haryana	Nil	Nil	Exempted (Free)

4. Comprehensive Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection pipeline uses a direct merit approach based on your written performance:

[Computer Based Test (CBT)] ──> [Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)] ──> [Document Verification]

Phase I: Computer Based Written Exam (100 Marks)

The test features both multiple-choice and subjective drafting components:

• General Knowledge: 50 Multiple Choice Questions (50 Marks). Qualifying threshold: 33%
• English Composition: Divided into two sub-parts (50 Marks total).
  • Objective MCQ Part: 20 Questions (20 Marks).
  • Subjective Part: Essay writing, Letter writing, Précis writing, and Translation exercises (30 Marks).

Important Caution: A negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks applies for every wrong objective answer. Your subjective English section will only be checked if you pass the 33% minimum qualification bar in the GK block. The overall aggregate score to pass Phase I is 40%.

Phase II: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

This stage is mandatory but purely qualifying in nature (scores are not added to final merit calculations):

• Part 1 (Spreadsheet Test): A practical MS Excel exercise worth 10 marks (10 minutes duration). You must score at least 4 marks (40%) to pass.
• Part 2 (English Typing Test): Requires an active touch typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) on a computer.

5. Step-by-Step Online Registration Guide

1.Access the SSSC Web Link:Official Portal.

Navigate your browser directly to the single official site managed by the High Court committee at sssc.gov.in.

2.Complete New Registration:Primary Account.

Select the link titled “Clerk (Subordinate Courts of Haryana) – Advt 36C”. Click on “New Registration” and enter your core name, active email ID, and mobile number to generate your User ID and password.

3.Fill Educational & Domicile Forms:Profile Management.

Log back into the candidate interface. Carefully input your graduation percentages, fill out your 10th-grade language check fields, and choose your preferred district allocation choices.

4.Upload Scanned Images & Signatures:Document Upload.

Upload your passport photo and signature files matching the exact pixel dimensions stated in the guidelines. Make sure documents are clean and readable.

5.Submit Fees & Download Reciept:Final Gateway.

Process your application fee through net banking or credit/debit card options. Securely print out the automatically generated PDF application acknowledgment layout for your files.

6. Important Official Links for aapkajobalert Readers

Resource Asset Link	Direct Destination URL
Apply Online	SSSC Haryana Court Clerk Portal
Download Official Notification PDF	Official Advt No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026
Official SSSC Website	sssc.gov.in Home

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can final semester college students apply for this Clerk vacancy?

Ans: No. The official notification specifies that candidates must have their final graduation marksheets and completion degrees in hand on or before the application cutoff date (June 23, 2026).

Q2: Will there be an interview round for the Haryana Court Clerk position?

Ans: No. Final selections are determined entirely by your performance in the written Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by successful clearance of the qualifying spreadsheet and typing tests.

Q3: Can candidates from states other than Haryana avail of reservation relaxations?

Ans: No. The benefits of age relaxation, lower application fee frameworks, and category reservations are strictly restricted to residents holding a valid Haryana Domicile. Other applicants will be processed under the General Category.