The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, headquartered at Shimla, has opened recruitment for support staff positions in its establishment, covering Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant roles with a combined strength of 15 vacancies. These are permanent court establishment posts governed by the state high court service rules, offering Class III and Group D level work within the judicial administration.
HP High Court Recruitment 2026 - Librarian, Peon and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026HC-Advt./2026 (3)
Total Vacancies
15
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
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Online
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Recruitment status
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open27 Sept
About HP High Court Librarian, Peon, Mali and Cook-cum-Attendant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh
- Advertisement No.
- HC-Advt./2026 (3)
- Post Name
- Librarian, Peon and 2 more
- Job Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be Indian nationals. Reservation and age relaxation are for bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in the reserved categories.
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Librarian
1
UR 1
Peon
8
UR 1OBC 1SC 2ST 1EWS 1
Mali
2
UR 1ST 1
Cook-cum-Attendant
4
UR 2SC 1EWS 1
Total15
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Peon | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Mali | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Cook-cum-Attendant | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Librarian1 post
- Qualification
- Graduation with post graduate diploma in Library Science or Bachelor or Master's degree in Library Science
- Experience
- 3 years experience as Library Attendant or on higher post in the related field in any reputed organization including public institution
Peon8 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation from a recognized Board
- PH reservation
- Reserved for candidates suffering from blindness or low vision up to 40%, hearing impairment below 60 decibel after hearing aid or surgical correction, and mild mental retardation; candidates with orthopaedic disability are not considered for these posts
Mali2 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation from a recognized Board
- Experience
- Three (3) years experience in gardening
Cook-cum-Attendant4 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation from a recognized Board
- Experience
- Three (3) years experience in a govt. undertaking or reputed hotel in cooking
- Note
- Preference shall be given to persons acquainted with the local customs and dialects where they are deployed
Age Limit
18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026 for UR and EWS; 18 to 50 years for reserved categories of HP where the post is reserved for that category, and for HP Govt. employees
Age Relaxation
5 years upper age relaxation for bonafide SC, ST, OBC of HP and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP where the post is reserved for these categories; HP Govt. employees as per orders and directions of the High Court of HP and instructions of the Government of HP
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR)
Rs. 450
Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC, ST, OBC & EWS)
Rs. 300
PH Categories of H.P. (if the post is reserved for the PH category)
Rs. 300
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Librarian1 post
- Stages
- Written Test — Recruitment based on competitive examination as per Schedule-IV (Part-G) of the R&P Rules, 2015; final merit list drawn on the basis of marks obtained in the written test
Peon8 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Shortlisted in the ratio 1:3 as per Rule 6(19) of R&P Rules, 2015, on the basis of Matriculation marks calculated out of 85 marks plus 15 marks for evaluation of uploaded documents
- Evaluation / Document Verification — Documents evaluated as per Schedule-IV, Part-T of R&P Rules, 2015; final merit list drawn on the basis of marks obtained in educational qualification and evaluation
Mali2 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Shortlisted in the ratio 1:3 as per Rule 6(19) of R&P Rules, 2015, on the basis of Matriculation marks calculated out of 85 marks plus 15 marks for evaluation of uploaded documents
- Evaluation / Document Verification — Documents evaluated as per Schedule-IV, Part-T of R&P Rules, 2015; final merit list drawn on the basis of marks obtained in educational qualification and evaluation
Cook-cum-Attendant4 posts
- Stages
- Shortlisting — Shortlisted in the ratio 1:3 as per Rule 6(19) of R&P Rules, 2015, on the basis of Matriculation marks calculated out of 85 marks plus 15 marks for evaluation of uploaded documents
- Evaluation / Document Verification — Documents evaluated as per Schedule-IV, Part-T of R&P Rules, 2015; final merit list drawn on the basis of marks obtained in educational qualification and evaluation
Librarian is selected through a written test on which the final merit list is drawn; Group-D posts are shortlisted in the ratio 1:3 on Matriculation marks and evaluation of documents, followed by document verification.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
Salary Structure
Librarian
Pay: Pay Level 09, Rs. 35,600 to Rs. 1,12,800
Peon
Pay: Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
Mali
Pay: Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
Cook-cum-Attendant
Pay: Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Librarian | Pay Level 09, Rs. 35,600 to Rs. 1,12,800 |
| Peon | Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
| Mali | Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
| Cook-cum-Attendant | Pay Level 01, Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
How to Apply
- 1Register and fill the online recruitment application on the HP High Court recruitment portal before the closing date
- 2Enter correct personal, educational and contact details in the application form
- 3Upload the scanned photograph, signature, matriculation certificate as age proof, ID proof and other certificates in the prescribed size and format
- 4Pay the examination fee online through the online payment mode
- 5Review all details and submit the application form
- 6Take a printout or screenshot of the submitted application for your record
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation certificate as age proof
•Essential qualification certificates
•Higher educational qualification certificates
•Experience certificate where required
•Category certificate
•ID proof (Aadhaar
•DL
•Passport etc.)
•Photograph and signature
Important Details
- Applications are acceptable only in online mode, including from candidates sponsored by Employment Exchange; applications received through any other mode will be rejected.
- Candidates already in service of any Government or Semi Government concern are considered only on receipt of their online application through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate issued by their employer and addressed to the Registrar General, High Court of H.P., within 15 days from the last date for receipt of applications; contract, casual, adhoc, daily wagers and work charged employees do not need an NOC.
- The appointment is subject to the outcome of several civil writ petitions pending before the High Court of H.P.
- If an EWS candidate is not available for selection, the post will be treated as de-reserved and filled from a non-EWS unreserved candidate.
- Eligible candidates are informed about examination and test schedules only through SMS alerts and emails registered at the time of applying; no separate call letter is sent by any other mode.
- The category once claimed is treated as final, and a candidate who uploads an expired category certificate is considered against the UR category.
Evaluation Marks (15 Marks) for Group-D Posts
Belonging to notified Backward Area or Panchayat
Marks: 1 mark
Landless family or family having land less than 1 hectare, certified by the concerned Revenue authority
Marks: 2 marks
Non-employment certificate that none of the family members is in Government/Semi-Government service
Marks: 2.5 marks
Differently abled persons with more than 40% impairment/disability/infirmity
Marks: 1 mark
NSS (at least one year) or certificate holder in NCC / Bharat Scout and Guide / medal winner in National level sports competitions
Marks: 1 mark
BPL family having annual income from all sources below Rs. 40,000
Marks: 2.5 marks
Widow / divorced / destitute / single woman
Marks: 1 mark
Single daughter / Orphan
Marks: 1.5 marks
Experience up to a maximum of 5 years in Govt./Semi-Govt. organization relating to the post applied for (0.5 marks for each completed year)
Marks: 2.5 marks
| Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
| Belonging to notified Backward Area or Panchayat | 1 mark |
| Landless family or family having land less than 1 hectare, certified by the concerned Revenue authority | 2 marks |
| Non-employment certificate that none of the family members is in Government/Semi-Government service | 2.5 marks |
| Differently abled persons with more than 40% impairment/disability/infirmity | 1 mark |
| NSS (at least one year) or certificate holder in NCC / Bharat Scout and Guide / medal winner in National level sports competitions | 1 mark |
| BPL family having annual income from all sources below Rs. 40,000 | 2.5 marks |
| Widow / divorced / destitute / single woman | 1 mark |
| Single daughter / Orphan | 1.5 marks |
| Experience up to a maximum of 5 years in Govt./Semi-Govt. organization relating to the post applied for (0.5 marks for each completed year) | 2.5 marks |
Document Upload Size and Format
- Photograph: 20 to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background
- Signature: 10 to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, white background
- Matric certificate as age proof: 100 to 500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG
- ID proof (Aadhaar, DL, Passport etc.): 100 to 500 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG
- Other certificates and documents: 100 KB to 2 MB, PDF only
Examination Centre
The High Court reserves the right to conduct the Screening, Proficiency or Written Test at the District Headquarter Shimla, keeping in view the strength of the candidates.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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