The HP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 window is open for 3 regular Stenographer (Group-C) posts in the establishment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. Graduates with three years of stenography experience and the prescribed shorthand and typing speeds can file their forms online until 07-11-2026. The post sits in Pay Level 11, so experienced stenographers in government or reputed organisations should not leave the application to the final hours.
| Organization | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Post | Stenographer (Group-C), Regular |
| Advertisement No. | HC-Advt./2026 (4) |
| Advertisement Date | 06-10-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | highcourt.hp.gov.in |
| Recruitment Portal | hphcrecruitment.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06-10-2026 |
| Online Application Started | 07-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 07-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Skill Test / Exam Date | To be notified |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Applicants must be Indian nationals holding a graduation degree, with three years of experience as a Steno-typist, Judgment Writer or Stenographer in a government office or reputed organisation. They must also hold English shorthand speed of 100 words per minute and English typing speed of 50 words per minute on computer, with no more than 10% mistakes in transcription and typing.
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Maximum Age (UR & EWS) | 45 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Maximum Age (HP Govt. Employees) | 50 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per rules for bonafide reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 450 (including GST) |
| Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PH) | Rs. 300 (including GST) |
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, seated at Shimla, is the highest judicial authority in the state. Its establishment recruits Stenographers and other 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 3 regular Stenographer (Group-C) posts – 2 Unreserved and 1 EWS – under Advertisement Notice No. HC-Advt./2026 (4).
Online applications close on 07-11-2026 at 11:59 PM on the High Court's recruitment portal.
A graduation degree, three years of experience as a Steno-typist, Judgment Writer or Stenographer, English shorthand speed of 100 words per minute and English typing speed of 50 words per minute.
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years as on 01-01-2026; Himachal Pradesh government employees can be up to 50 years.
The post carries Pay Level 11, from Rs. 38,500 to Rs. 1,22,700 per month.