HP High Court Recruitment 2026 — 15 Posts, Apply by 27 Oct (Himachal Pradesh)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has released Advertisement No. HC-Advt./2026 (3) for 15 posts of Librarian, Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant on its judicial establishment. Candidates aged 18 to 45 years, holding qualifications from Matriculation to a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Library Science, can apply online from 27 September 2026 to 27 October 2026. Selected candidates will support the administrative and facilities operations of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, with Peon carrying the largest single category at 8 posts. The HP High Court 2026 selection process consists of a Written Test for the Librarian post, and shortlisting in a 1:3 ratio based on Matriculation marks followed by evaluation and document verification for Group-D posts (Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant). Monthly salary for HP High Court 2026 posts is Pay Level 01 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900) for Group-D posts, and Pay Level 09 (₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800) for Librarian, with an application fee of ₹450 for Unreserved candidates and ₹300 for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 must apply online at hphcrecruitment.in, complete the application with accurate personal and educational details, upload required documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit before the closing date of 27 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the Librarian post requires 3 years' prior experience as a Library Attendant or in a higher related post, while Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant each require 3 years' specific trade experience.

Varies by post: Librarian requires Graduation with Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Library Science with 3 years' experience as Library Attendant; Peon, Mali, and Cook-cum-Attendant require Matriculation from a recognised Board, with Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant additionally requiring 3 years' relevant experience.

Minimum 18 years, Maximum 45 years

• Librarian (1 post) — Graduation with Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science, or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Library Science, plus 3 years' experience as Library Attendant or on a higher post in the related field
• Peon (8 posts) — Matriculation from a recognised Board; no experience required
• Mali (2 posts) — Matriculation from a recognised Board, plus 3 years' experience in gardening
• Cook-cum-Attendant (4 posts) — Matriculation from a recognised Board, plus 3 years' experience in cooking at a Government undertaking or reputed hotel
• Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 45 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PH of HP — 5 years; HP Government Employees — as per orders/directions of the High Court of HP
• Application Fee: ₹450 (Unreserved); ₹300 (Reserved Categories of HP — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH)
• Job Type: Full Time

₹450 (Unreserved); ₹300 (Reserved Categories of H.P. — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH)

Pay Level 01 (₹18,000–₹56,900) for Peon/Mali/Cook-cum-Attendant; Pay Level 09 (₹35,600–₹1,12,800) for Librarian

1. Visit the official HP High Court recruitment portal at hphcrecruitment.in.
2. Register and fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
3. Select the specific post — Librarian, Peon, Mali, or Cook-cum-Attendant.
4. Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online — ₹450 for Unreserved candidates, or ₹300 for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.
6. Review all details carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application on or before 27 October 2026.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for future document verification reference.