POST DETAILS :
Punjab and Haryana High Court has released a notification for the post of Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 22/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration of Application | 26-05-2026 at 04:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Registration of Application | 23-06-2026 at 04:00 PM |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 23-06-2026 (closing date for submission of online applications) |
| Demo / Mock Test Link Availability | 15 days prior to the date of examination (on www.sssc.gov.in) |
| E-Admit Card Download | To be notified on www.sssc.gov.in |
| Online Written Examination (CBT) Date | To be notified on www.sssc.gov.in (can be conducted anywhere in Northern India) |
| Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Date | To be notified after Written Examination result |
| Document Verification / Interaction Date | To be notified after CPT result |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Online Facilitation Charges | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC (DSC) / SC (OSC) / BC-A / BC-B / ESM / EWS of Haryana (Male & Female) | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 160/- | Rs. 710/- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Haryana | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| All other categories – Male | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| All other categories – Female | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 325/- | Rs. 875/- |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General | 18 years | 42 years |
| Scheduled Castes (Haryana) | 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Backward Classes (Haryana) | 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 years | 10 years relaxation (max 52 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST/BC/EWS) | 18 years | 10 + 5 years relaxation (max 52 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (incl. Short Service / Emergency Commissioned Officers) | 18 years | Actual age minus military service period plus up to 3 years, provided minimum 6 months continuous military service rendered and released other than by dismissal/discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency |
| In-service Employees (Punjab/Haryana/Central Govt./High Court/Subordinate Courts/UT Chandigarh) | 18 years | 45 years |
| Unmarried Women / Wives of Disabled Military Personnel / Widowed or Legally Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (residing separately for more than 2 years) | 18 years | 47 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Adhoc/Contract/Work-charged/Daily Wages employees in Haryana Govt. Departments/Boards/Corporations/Govt.-aided Institutions | 18 years | Relaxation equal to completed years of service on equivalent post (excluding break period); max age 52 years. Benefit available only once. |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (as on 23-06-2026) | Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent from a recognized university with proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spread Sheets). |
| Hindi Requirement | Must have passed Matriculation with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects, OR must have done +2/BA/MA with Hindi as one of the subjects – before the cut-off date of qualification (23-06-2026). |
| Nationality / Domicile | As per Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997. Reserved category benefits only for bonafide Haryana residents. |
| Disqualification – Marriage | No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who has married again while having a living spouse, is eligible. (Exception as per personal law at High Court’s discretion.) |
| Government Employees | Applicants in service of Punjab/Haryana Government, other State Governments, Government of India, High Court, Subordinate Courts, or UT Chandigarh must obtain and keep a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office/Department. Failure to produce NOC when called will lead to cancellation of candidature. |
| Adhoc/Contract/Daily Wages Employees | Candidates availing age relaxation on this basis must submit experience certificate(s) for equivalent post issued by the Appointing Authority of the respective Department/Board/Corporation/Government-aided Institution in original when demanded. |
| Transgender Applicants | Applicants opting “Others” in Gender column must hold a certificate of identity issued by the District Magistrate under Section 5 of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. |
| OBC (Creamy Layer) | OBC candidates must not fall under the Creamy Layer as per Haryana Govt. Notification No. 40/13/2024-1SW dated 16.07.2024. BC candidates must submit an undertaking that no change has occurred in their status up to the closing date. |
| EWS Certificate | Must possess latest Income & Assets Certificate valid for the Year 2026-27, based on gross annual income for FY 2025-26, issued on or before the closing date. EWS certificate issued for Central Govt. jobs will NOT be considered. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| Sr. No. | Category | Posts as on 31.12.2025 | Anticipated Posts upto 30.06.2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) / General | 141 | 62 | 203 |
| 2 | Scheduled Castes of Haryana – Deprived SC (DSC) | 118 (incl. 37 backlog – 2nd time) | 24 | 142 |
| 3 | Scheduled Castes of Haryana – Other SC (OSC) | 102 (incl. 33 backlog – 2nd time) | 21 | 123 |
| 4 | Backward Classes (A) (BC-A) of Haryana | 145 (incl. 47 backlog – 2nd time) | 38 (incl. 01 backlog – 2nd time) | 183 |
| 5 | Backward Classes (B) (BC-B) of Haryana | 101 (incl. 32 backlog – 2nd time) | 23 | 124 |
| 6 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – LV (Low Vision) | 26 (incl. 10 backlog – 2nd time) | 2 | 28 |
| PwBD – HH (Hard of Hearing) | 20 (incl. 07 backlog – 2nd time) | 2 | 22 | |
| PwBD – OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV | 13 (incl. 03 backlog – 2nd time) | 2 | 15 | |
| PwBD – SLD, MI & MD Involving (a to d) above | 5 | 4 | 9 | |
| 7 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Haryana – General | 91 (incl. 27 backlog – 2nd/3rd time) | 24 | 115 |
| ESM – Deprived SC | 21 (incl. 09 backlog – 2nd/3rd time) | 1 | 22 | |
| ESM – Other SC | 15 (incl. 03 backlog – 2nd time) | 3 | 18 | |
| ESM – BC-A | 39 (incl. 15 backlog – 2nd/3rd time) | 4 | 43 | |
| ESM – BC-B | 40 (incl. 14 backlog – 2nd/3rd time) | 7 | 47 | |
| 8 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of Haryana | 113 | 26 | 139 |
| 9 | Eligible Sports Person (ESP) of Haryana | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| Total | 1015 | 250 | 1265 | |
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, DSC – Deprived Scheduled Caste, OSC – Other Scheduled Caste, BC-A – Backward Classes A, BC-B – Backward Classes B, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, ESM – Ex-Servicemen, ESP – Eligible Sports Person, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. PwBD category abbreviations: LV – Low Vision, HH – Hard of Hearing, OA – One Arm, OL – One Leg, BA – Both Arms, BL – Both Legs, OAL – One Arm and One Leg, LC – Leprosy Cured, Dw – Dwarfism, AAV – Acid Attack Victims, SLD – Specific Learning Disability, MI – Mental Illness, MD – Multiple Disabilities.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Categories Eligible
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| LV (Low Vision) | Persons with Low Vision as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 |
| HH (Hard of Hearing) | Persons with Hard of Hearing disability |
| OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV | One Arm, Both Arms, One Leg, Both Legs, One Arm and One Leg, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims |
| SLD, MI & MD | Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities involving categories (a) to (d) above |
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test – Objective + Subjective)
| Sr. No. | Subject | Type | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | Objective (MCQ) | 50 questions (1 mark each) | 50 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | English Composition | Objective (MCQ) | 50 questions (1 mark each) | 20 | |
| Subjective – Essay (150 words) | — | 10 | Within overall 2 hours | ||
| Subjective – Letter | — | 05 | |||
| Subjective – Precis | — | 05 | |||
| Subjective – Translation (Hindi to English) | — | 10 | |||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Stage 2 – Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Qualifying Nature
Stage 3 – Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
What is the total number of vacancies in Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026?
1265 Clerk vacancies
What is the age limit for Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 42 years for General category candidates as on 01 January 2026. Reserved categories like SC, BC, PwBD, and others are eligible for age relaxation as per Haryana government rules. However, the upper age limit cannot exceed 52 years after all relaxations.
What is the last date to apply for Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026?
23 June 2026 at 4:00 PM
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