HP High Court Recruitment 2026: Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant – 15 Posts

Table of Contents

1. HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 16 October 2026 from official notification

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla for 15 regular posts of Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant. Online applications are open till 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

HP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	High Court of Himachal Pradesh
Post Name	Librarian, Peon, Mali & Cook-cum-Attendant
Advertisement / Notification Number	HC-Advt./2026 (3), dated 19 September 2026
Total Vacancies	15
Job Location	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	highcourt.hp.gov.in
Apply Start Date	27 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 October 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Librarian (Group-C)	1 (UR)	Pay Level 9 (Rs. 35,600 – 1,12,800)
Peon (Group-D)	8 (UR-1, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, PH-2)	Pay Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)
Mali (Group-D)	2 (UR-1, ST-1)	Pay Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)
Cook-cum-Attendant (Group-D)	4 (UR-2, SC-1, EWS-1)	Pay Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Librarian	Graduation with post graduate diploma in Library Science, or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science	3 years experience as Library Attendant or higher post in a reputed organization including public institution
Peon	Matriculation from a recognized Board	PH reservation for blindness/low vision (up to 40%), hearing impairment and mild mental retardation; orthopaedic disability not considered
Mali	Matriculation from a recognized Board	3 years experience in gardening
Cook-cum-Attendant	Matriculation from a recognized Board	3 years experience in cooking in a government undertaking or reputed hotel

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Unreserved (UR) and EWS	18 to 45 years
Reserved categories of HP (if post is reserved)	18 to 50 years
HP Government employees	18 to 50 years

Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026. Five years relaxation is for bonafide SC, ST, OBC of HP and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP where the post is reserved.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
Unreserved (UR)	Rs. 450/- (including GST)	Online
Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) and PH	Rs. 300/- (including GST)	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening Date of Online Application	27 September 2026
Closing Date of Online Application and Fee	27 October 2026, 11:59 PM

Selection Process

• Librarian: competitive written test, with the final merit list based on marks in the written test.
• Peon, Mali, Cook-cum-Attendant: shortlisting in the ratio 1:3 on Matriculation marks (85 marks) and evaluation of documents (15 marks), followed by document verification. Final merit is based on educational qualification and evaluation marks.
• Appointments for Group-D posts are subject to the outcome of the court cases mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply for HP High Court Recruitment 2026

1. Read the R&P Rules, 2015 and the notification on the High Court website.
2. Register and fill the online application on the recruitment portal.
3. Upload photo, signature, Matric certificate, ID proof and other certificates in the stated sizes and formats.
4. Pay the fee online and submit before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Only online applications are accepted.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	highcourt.hp.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

2. How many vacancies are there?

15 vacancies: 1 Librarian, 8 Peon, 2 Mali and 4 Cook-cum-Attendant.

3. What is the qualification for Peon?

Matriculation from a recognized Board.

4. What is the application fee?

Rs. 450 for UR and Rs. 300 for reserved categories of HP and PH.

5. How are Group-D candidates selected?

Shortlisting on Matric marks and evaluation, then document verification.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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