The HP High Court Recruitment 2026 window closes today. The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is filling 15 regular posts – Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant – and online forms with fee payment shut at 11:59 PM on 27-10-2026. With posts open to matriculate candidates as well as library graduates, eligible applicants in Himachal Pradesh should complete the form today rather than risk a last-minute portal rush.
| Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Posts | Librarian, Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant |
| Advertisement No. | HC-Advt./2026 (3) |
| Advertisement Date | 19-09-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
| Recruitment Portal | hphcrecruitment.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 27-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 27-10-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam / DV Date | To be notified later |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Librarian | 1 (UR) |
| Peon | 8 (1 UR, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 OBC, 1 EWS, 2 PH) |
| Mali | 2 (1 UR, 1 ST) |
| Cook-cum-Attendant | 4 (2 UR, 1 SC, 1 EWS) |
| Total | 15 |
Librarian applicants need graduation with a postgraduate diploma in Library Science, or a bachelor's or master's degree in Library Science, plus three years of experience as a Library Attendant or on a higher post in the field. Peon applicants need matriculation from a recognised board, with no experience required. Mali applicants need matriculation plus three years of gardening experience, and Cook-cum-Attendant applicants need matriculation plus three years of cooking experience in a government undertaking or reputed hotel.
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Maximum Age (UR & EWS) | 45 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Maximum Age (Reserved Categories of HP & Govt. Employees) | 50 years |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years for bonafide SC, ST, OBC of Himachal Pradesh and persons with benchmark disabilities, as per rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 450 (including GST) |
| Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) | Rs. 300 (including GST) |
| PH Categories of H.P. | Rs. 300 (including GST) |
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, seated at Shimla, recruits its Group-C and Group-D establishment staff under the Himachal Pradesh High Court Officers and Members of Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct & Appeal) Rules, 2015.
| HP High Court Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
| HP High Court Recruitment Portal | hphcrecruitment.in |
There are 15 regular posts in total – 1 Librarian, 8 Peon, 2 Mali and 4 Cook-cum-Attendant – under Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (3).
Online applications and fee payment close on 27-10-2026 at 11:59 PM, so this is the final day to apply.
Matriculation from a recognised board, with no experience required for the Peon post.
Graduation with a postgraduate diploma in Library Science, or a bachelor's or master's degree in Library Science, plus three years of experience as a Library Attendant or on a higher post in the field.
Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant carry Pay Level 01, from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month; the Librarian carries Pay Level 09, from Rs. 35,600 to Rs. 1,12,800.