Haryana High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1265 Posts

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has announced a total of 1265 Clerk vacancies under the Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026. This includes 1015 existing posts and 250 anticipated vacancies up to June 2026. The number of vacancies may change depending on administrative requirements at the time of final selection

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) from a recognized university along with basic computer proficiency in Word Processing and Spreadsheets. Additionally, applicants must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at Matric level or higher. All qualifications must be completed before 09 July 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.

The online application process will start on 26 May 2026 at 4:00 PM and will remain open until 09 July 2026 at 4:00 PM. Candidates are advised to complete their application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

The selection process consists of three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), and document verification. The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the CBT only. The CPT is qualifying in nature and must be cleared to proceed further.

The CBT includes General Knowledge and English Composition sections with both objective and subjective questions. The exam carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours, and there is negative marking of 1/4 for incorrect answers. Candidates must score at least 33% in each section and 40% overall to qualify.

Yes, the application fee varies based on category and gender. General category males need to pay Rs. 1200, while females pay Rs. 875. Haryana reserved categories pay Rs. 710, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

Only bonafide residents of Haryana are eligible to claim reservation benefits under SC, BC, EWS, ESM, and other categories. Candidates from other states must apply under the General category even if they belong to a reserved category. Valid and updated certificates are mandatory at the time of application.

The pay scale for Clerk posts will be as per the latest rules and instructions issued by the Government of Haryana. Along with basic pay, selected candidates will also receive allowances and benefits applicable to state government employees. The job is permanent and offers stable career growth.

Candidates must apply online through the official website sssc.gov.in by completing registration, filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. It is important to keep scanned documents, a valid email ID, and a working mobile number ready before applying. The application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.