Himachal Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 15 Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant Posts (Advt. No. HC-Advt./2026 (3))

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has officially released its employment notification (Advt. No. HC-Advt./2026 (3)) for the direct recruitment of eligible candidates to fill 15 vacancies for Group-C and Group-D positions, including Librarian, Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant.

The online application registration window officially commenced on 27th September 2026, and candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal up to 27th October 2026 (11:59 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. HC-Advt./2026 (3)
Post Designations	Librarian, Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant
Total Openings	15 Vacancies
Employment Category	Group-C and Group-D Regular State Judiciary Posts
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Application Mode	Online Only (via official HP High Court recruitment website)
Notification Publication Date	19th September 2026
Online Application Start Date	27th September 2026
Last Date & Time to Apply	27th October 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
Official Website Portal	highcourt.hp.gov.in
Dedicated Recruitment Portal	hphcrecruitment.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Official Advertisement Publication Date	19th September 2026
Commencement of Online Application Window	27th September 2026
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	27th October 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Digital Fee Payment	27th October 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
Screening, Evaluation & Examination Dates	To be notified separately on the official portal

Post-Wise Vacancy & Category Distribution Matrix

Name of the Post	Post Group	Total Openings	Category-Wise Breakdown
Librarian	Group-C	01	01 – Unreserved (UR)
Peon	Group-D	08	01-UR, 02-SC, 01-ST, 01-OBC, 01-EWS, 02-PH
Mali	Group-D	02	01-UR, 01-ST
Cook-cum-Attendant	Group-D	04	02-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS
Total Openings	—	15 Posts	—

Salary Scale & Compensation Structure Matrix

Post Name	Post Group	Pay Level & Pay Scale Structure
Librarian	Group-C	Pay Level 09 (₹35,600 – ₹1,12,800/-)
Peon	Group-D	Pay Level 01 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/-)
Mali	Group-D	Pay Level 01 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/-)
Cook-cum-Attendant	Group-D	Pay Level 01 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/-)

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st January 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years for all categories.
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 Years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates.
• Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable up to 50 Years (5 years relaxation) for eligible bonafide reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC, ST, OBC, PwD) and HP Government employees as per High Court rules.

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications (Post-Wise)

• Librarian (Group-C):
  • Graduation degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science; OR
  • Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Library Science from a recognized University.
  • Experience: 3 years of experience as a Library Attendant or on a higher post in a related field.
• Peon (Group-D):
  • Matriculation (10th Class) passed from a recognized Board of School Education.
• Mali (Group-D):
  • Matriculation (10th Class) passed from a recognized Board.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in gardening.
• Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D):
  • Matriculation (10th Class) passed from a recognized Board.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in a government undertaking or a reputed hotel.

Selection Process & Scheme of Examination

The multi-stage selection framework varies across posts:

1. For Librarian Post:
   • Selection is based strictly on a Competitive Written Test, followed by documentation checks.
2. For Group-D Posts (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant):
   • Initial Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on percentage/marks obtained in the Matriculation (10th) examination.
   • Evaluation & Document Verification (15 Marks Structure):
     • BPL family with annual income below ₹40,000/-: 2.5 Marks
     • Widow / divorced / destitute / single woman: 1.0 Mark
     • Single daughter / orphan: 1.5 Marks
     • Relevant work experience up to 5 years in Govt./Semi-Govt. organizations: 2.5 Marks
   • Final merit lists are drawn from academic scores and evaluation marks combined.

Application Fee Structure

Category of Applicant	Application Fee Amount
Unreserved (UR) / General	₹450/- (Inclusive of GST)
Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC, ST, OBC, EWS)	₹300/- (Inclusive of GST)
PH / PwD Categories of Himachal Pradesh	₹300/- (Where posts are reserved)
Payment Mode: Secure online gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Recruitment Portal: Go to the official recruitment website at hphcrecruitment.in or through highcourt.hp.gov.in.
2. Select Advertisement: Click on the active notification link for “Advertisement No. HC-Advt./2026 (3)”.
3. Registration & Login: Register using your active email address and mobile number to generate application credentials.
4. Complete Application Form: Log in, choose the desired post (Librarian, Peon, Mali, or Cook-cum-Attendant), and fill in all personal, academic, and professional experience particulars accurately.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, 10th certificate, degree certificates, category documents, and experience proofs in the prescribed dimension limits.
6. Fee Payment & Final Submission: Remit the application fee online, cross-verify all filled-in details, and submit the form before 27th October 2026 (11:59 PM). Print a copy of the final acknowledgement page for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?

A: The online application submission deadline is 27th October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this notification?

A: A total of 15 vacancies have been announced across Librarian (1), Peon (8), Mali (2), and Cook-cum-Attendant (4) roles.

Q3: What is the age limit for unreserved applicants?

A: Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 1st January 2026.

Q4: What is the application fee for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh?

A: The application fee is ₹300/- for eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PH categories of Himachal Pradesh.

Q5: What is the salary scale for Group-D posts like Peon and Mali?

A: Selected candidates for Group-D posts will be appointed in Pay Level 01 with a pay scale of ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/-.