The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, based in Shimla, has announced recruitment for the post of Stenographer (Group-C) on a regular basis in its establishment. There are three posts in total, filled under the court's R&P Rules, 2015. The role involves stenography and typing work in the court's administrative setup, and selection is through a competitive examination that includes English stenography and typing tests on computers.
HP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026HC-Advt./2026 (4)
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
07 Nov
20 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 07 Nov 2026 · 20 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open07 Oct
About HP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh
- Advertisement No.
- HC-Advt./2026 (4)
- Post Name
- Stenographer (Group-C) (Regular)
- Job Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Three years as Steno-typist or Judgment Writer or Stenographer in any government office or reputed organisation, reckoned as on the date of submission of the online application.
- Pay Scale
- Pay Level 11, Rs. 38,500 to Rs. 1,22,700 of the pay matrix
Vacancy Breakdown
Stenographer (Group-C) (Regular)
3
UR 2EWS 1
| Post Name | UR | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer (Group-C) (Regular) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Stenographer (Group-C)
Graduation with three (3) years' experience as Steno-typist or Judgment Writer or Stenographer in any government office or reputed organisation. Candidates must have a speed of 100 W.P.M. in English Stenography and accurate transcription of the matter dictated within a period of 5 times the time allotted for dictation, and typing speed in English at 50 W.P.M. on computers, for which a separate test shall be held. Only 10% of the mistakes in transcribing the dictated matter and the typed matter in the typing test shall be allowed; candidates committing more than 10% mistakes shall be declared unqualified.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Stenographer (Group-C) | Graduation with three (3) years' experience as Steno-typist or Judgment Writer or Stenographer in any government office or reputed organisation. Candidates must have a speed of 100 W.P.M. in English Stenography and accurate transcription of the matter dictated within a period of 5 times the time allotted for dictation, and typing speed in English at 50 W.P.M. on computers, for which a separate test shall be held. Only 10% of the mistakes in transcribing the dictated matter and the typed matter in the typing test shall be allowed; candidates committing more than 10% mistakes shall be declared unqualified. |
Age Limit
18 to 45 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS; 18 to 50 years for HP Govt. employees, reckoned as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
Five years relaxation in the upper age limit for bonafide reserved categories of HP (except EWS) and persons with benchmark disabilities of HP, admissible only where the post is reserved for these categories. Age relaxation for HP Govt. employees is admissible as per orders of the Hon'ble High Court of H.P. and instructions of the Government of HP.
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR)
Rs. 450
Reserved Categories of H.P. (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH)
Rs. 300
Selection Process
- 1Competitive Examination
Conducted as per Schedule-IV (Part-H) of the R&P Rules, 2015.
- 2English Stenography Test
Dictation at 100 W.P.M. in English with transcription within five times the time allotted for dictation; not more than 10% mistakes allowed.
- 3Typing Test on Computer
English typing at 50 W.P.M. on computer; not more than 10% mistakes allowed.
Salary Structure
Pay Level 11, Rs. 38,500 to Rs. 1,22,700 of the pay matrix
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official HP High Court recruitment portal.
- 2Go through the FAQs and video tutorial available on the recruitment portal before applying.
- 3Keep scanned copies of your recent colour photograph, signature, matric certificate as age proof, ID proof and other certificates ready in the prescribed size and format.
- 4Fill in and submit the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) with the required details.
- 5Pay the application fee through online mode before the closing date.
- 6Preview the submitted application and take a printout or screenshot for your record.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matric Certificate (as age proof)
•Essential Qualification certificates
•ID Proof (Aadhaar
•DL
•Passport etc.)
•Experience certificate (wherever required)
•Any higher educational qualification
•Category / Reservation certificate (if applicable)
Important Details
- Applications are acceptable only in online mode, including from candidates sponsored by Employment Exchange(s); applications received through any other mode are rejected straightaway.
- The category once claimed is treated as final and no representation or correspondence is entertained.
- An application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified, though it can be cancelled without refund of the fee.
- Admission to the test is provisional and only documents mentioned and uploaded with the online application are verified at Document Verification; no new certificate is entertained except in continuation of an expired one.
Appointment Subject to Court Cases
Appointment to the post is subject to the outcome of CWP No. 6948 of 2025 titled Hemant Kumar Sharma vs. High Court of H.P. and anr., and CWP No. 7805 of 2025 titled Anil Kumar vs. High Court of H.P. and another.
No Objection Certificate
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 from their employer addressed to the Registrar General, High Court of H.P., within 15 days from the last date fixed for receipt of application. Job Trainee, contract, casual, adhoc, daily wagers and work charged employees do not need to produce an NOC.
EWS De-reservation
If an EWS candidate is not available for selection, the post will be treated automatically as de-reserved and filled up from a non-EWS candidate of the unreserved category.
Document Upload Sizes
- Photograph: 20 to 50 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) on white background
- Signature: 10 to 20 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG) on 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/Documents: 100 KB to 2 MB (only in PDF)
Examination Centre
The High Court may conduct the Screening, Proficiency or Written Test at District Headquarter Shimla, keeping in view the strength of the candidates.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
How will candidates be informed about the test schedule?
Only through SMS alerts and emails registered in the online application. No separate call letter is sent through any other mode.
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