Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026: 25 Posts Open for 10+2 Pass Candidates
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has invited online applications for 25 posts of Driver on its own establishment. If you are 18 to 35 years old on 18 September 2026 (relaxed for Ex-Servicemen), have passed 10+2 with Punjabi or Hindi as a subject in matriculation, hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle licence and have been driving a car for at least two years, this is a genuine opening on the High Court establishment. You can find more openings like this on our Chandigarh government jobs page.
Applications opened on 28 August 2026 and the portal shuts at 11:59 P.M. on 18 September 2026. Everything is judged as on that closing date — your age, your 10+2 certificate and your two years of driving experience. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the vacancy split, the exact eligibility wording, the fee, the selection method and the conditions that quietly reject candidates after they have already paid.
What are the Key Highlights of Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh |
| Employment Notice | No. 04/DRV/HC/2026 dated 28 August 2026 |
| Post Name | Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Application Window | 28 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Chandigarh, with possible posting at Delhi or any district of Punjab and Haryana |
| Selection | Practical Test-cum-Interview |
How Many Vacancies are in Punjab and Haryana High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
All 25 seats are for the single post of Driver. The category split below is the one printed in the employment notice.
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | General Category | 21 |
| Driver | SC / ST / BC | 3 |
| Driver | Ex-Servicemen | 1 |
| Driver | Total | 25 |
The notice adds that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease by the time the merit list is prepared, and that the High Court alone decides how many candidates are finally recommended. So do not plan around 25 being a fixed number.
One point worth understanding before you tick a box: the Ex-Servicemen seat is shown as a row inside the total of 25, not as an extra post on top of it. The notice prints SC, ST and BC as one merged row of three seats and does not say how those three are split between the categories, so do not assume a caste-wise split.
What is the Eligibility for Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Requirement | What the notice asks for |
|---|---|
| Education | At least 10+2 pass, with Punjabi or Hindi as one of the subjects in the matriculation examination |
| Driving licence | A valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence |
| Experience | Minimum two years of experience of driving a car, proved by an experience certificate |
| Driving record | Must not have been convicted of any offence for negligent driving |
Read the licence line carefully, because it trips people up. The notice states that no presumption of eligibility or competency to drive an LMV will be drawn on the basis of any other higher category endorsed on your licence. In plain words: a heavy vehicle or transport endorsement does not automatically count. Your licence must actually carry the LMV entitlement. If your licence was issued by military authorities, you will additionally need a certificate from the competent authority confirming that it meets what this notice asks for.
The Punjabi-or-Hindi condition sits at the matriculation level, not at 10+2, so check your class 10 marksheet and not your senior secondary one. If you are comparing this with other openings, our 12th pass government jobs page lists similar entry-level posts.
What is the Age Limit for Chandigarh High Court Driver 2026?
| Category | Age Limit as on 18 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Upper limit relaxed by years equal to their defence service, plus 3 years |
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The only upper-age relaxation this notice grants is the Ex-Servicemen one, and it belongs to the Ex-Serviceman personally — not to dependents. Work out your exact age on 18 September 2026 before you pay, because 35 is a hard ceiling for everyone else here.
What is the Salary for Chandigarh High Court Driver 2026?
| Item | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Pay and allowances | Governed by the latest applicable rules and instructions issued by the Government of Punjab and adopted by the High Court for its employees |
| During trial period | Remuneration at the rates applicable to daily wagers, as approved by the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh |
The employment notice does not print a pay scale, pay level or pay matrix figure for this post, so we are not going to quote one. It simply points to the Punjab Government rules as adopted by the High Court. Do not trust any figure circulating on social media — wait for the appointment letter or an official clarification.
Two practical points that matter more than a headline figure. First, a candidate proposed for appointment must work a trial period decided by the High Court, and is paid only at daily-wager rates during it; regular appointment follows only after the High Court assesses that period successfully. Second, duty hours may extend beyond normal working hours and even to odd hours, and you may be posted to Delhi or to any district of Punjab or Haryana with no extra perks or allowance for it.
What is the Selection Process for Punjab and Haryana High Court Driver 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Depending on how many applications arrive, a shortlisting criterion may be applied and announced through a public notice |
| Being called | Merely satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entitle you to be called for the Practical Test-cum-Interview |
| Practical Test-cum-Interview | Provisionally allowed candidates are called; selection is made on performance here |
| Testimonials Checking | Originals — licence, qualification, experience and caste certificates — are verified |
| Trial period | Worked before regular appointment, assessed by the High Court |
The High Court has expressly reserved the right to alter, modify or change any of the terms and conditions, including the selection criteria, so treat the table above as the position today rather than a promise. It also says plainly that clearing the Practical Test-cum-Interview gives no right to claim appointment. Dates for the test and the e-admit card link will appear only on the High Court website, so keep checking it and your email — including the spam folder. You can also follow our admit card updates page.
What is the Application Fee for Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, and SC / ST / BC of States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / BC of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹800 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹800 |
The fee is payable online only and online transaction charges are charged extra on top. Once paid, it is not refunded for any reason, so re-check every detail in your form before you reach the payment page.
What are the Important Dates for Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment notice issued | 28 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 28 August 2026 |
| Last date and time to register online | 18 September 2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Cut-off for age, qualification and experience | 18 September 2026 |
| Practical Test-cum-Interview | To be announced on the High Court website |
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your Chandigarh High Court Driver Application?
These are the lines candidates skim past. Each one can end your candidature.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Marital status | No man who has more than one wife living, and no woman married to a man who already has a wife living, shall be eligible for appointment to this post |
| Driving record | You must never have been convicted for rash or negligent driving, and no such case may be pending against you — you sign an affidavit to this effect |
| Higher licence class | No presumption of LMV competency is drawn from a higher category endorsed on your licence |
| No Objection Certificate | Government, semi-government, PSU, corporation and board employees who fail to produce the original NOC will have their candidature cancelled |
| Contract or adhoc staff | Those working on contract or adhoc basis are not treated as government employees and must apply as non-departmental candidates |
| Close relative affidavit | You must file an affidavit (Annexure III) at testimonials checking declaring any close relative already working in the High Court establishment or in any District Court of Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh — husband, wife, father, father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, sister or sister-in-law. If anything declared is later found incorrect, false or concealed, your selection or appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated without any notice |
| Previous employment | If you have already left any employment in a Government or Semi-Government Department, Corporation or Board, you must declare it in the online application form and submit an affidavit/undertaking (Annexure VI) at testimonials checking. A false or concealed declaration makes your selection or appointment liable to be cancelled or terminated without any notice |
| Domicile for reservation | SC / ST / BC benefits, including the lower fee, need both an SC / ST / BC certificate issued by the competent authority and being domiciled in or a permanent resident of Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh; residents of other states are considered under General Category |
| Creamy layer | BC candidates falling in the creamy layer cannot claim the reservation, and must file a declaration |
| Ex-Servicemen benefit | Fee and age relaxation go to the Ex-Serviceman only, not to dependents. The Ex-Serviceman must also produce a copy of the application form along with a self-attested complete copy of the discharge book at testimonials checking or whenever called |
| Incomplete application | An application incomplete in any respect shall be rejected summarily at any stage |
| Photograph and signature | Any application without a proper uploaded photograph and signature will be summarily rejected |
| Category once filled | All particulars, including category, are sacrosanct — no change is permitted at any stage |
| False information | Concealing a material fact or giving false information can get your candidature rejected at any stage. If anything you declared is later found incorrect, false, concealed or suppressed, your selection or appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated without any notice, and you may face prosecution |
| Particulars must match your documents | Whatever you enter in the form is treated as final, and you must produce testimonials backing every particular. Failure to produce supporting testimonials or to substantiate the information will lead to rejection of candidature, and no variation will be accepted or allowed to be explained |
| Canvassing or unfair means | Any attempt to obtain support for your candidature by unfair means makes you liable for disqualification and legal action |
| Eligibility check at any stage | If you are found not to fulfil any eligibility condition — before, during or even after the selection process — the candidature shall stand cancelled without further notice |
| Photograph on admit card | You must paste on your downloaded e-admit card a photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer or self-attested, and it must be the same photograph you uploaded with the online form; if it does not match you will not be allowed to enter the venue. Admit cards are not sent by post, and a provisional admit card does not mean your eligibility is settled |
| Items at the venue | Mobile phones, other electronic devices, watches, jewellery and baggage are not allowed at the venue |
| One application | Only one application per category; if you send more than one, only the latest is considered |
| Travel cost | No TA or DA is paid for the Practical Test-cum-Interview or for testimonials checking |
| Cut-off date | The closing date is sacrosanct — no candidate shall be allowed to apply after it under any circumstance |
| Fake portals | The High Court shall not be responsible for any cheating, phishing or fraudulent activity on the internet involving the application fee or form — apply only through the official link |
| Which version governs | If a newspaper advertisement differs from the notice, the content put on the official High Court website shall prevail |
| Message delivery | The High Court is not responsible in any manner for non-delivery of an SMS or for an email landing in your spam box; it is your own responsibility to keep visiting the website for updates |
How to Apply Online for Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the online application link, which the notice says is available only on the official High Court website, www.highcourtchd.gov.in — always cross-check the portal against that website before you pay, including when you reach it from the Essential Links row below |
| 2 | Read the detailed employment notice fully before you start filling anything |
| 3 | Keep ready your details, an active email ID and mobile number, and a scanned recent passport size photograph not more than 30 days old against a white background plus your scanned signature |
| 4 | Fill every field, especially the category, and re-check it — no change is allowed after submission |
| 5 | Pay the fee online and submit before 11:59 P.M. on 18 September 2026 |
| 6 | Save and print the submitted form, and keep five copies of the uploaded photograph |
Use an email address and mobile number you will still hold six months from now, as every notice for this recruitment travels there. Three documents decide whether your claim survives verification: the two-year car driving experience certificate, the NOC if you are already in government service, and the latest caste certificate if you are claiming SC / ST / BC reservation. Arrange those now.
Essential Links — Chandigarh High Court Driver Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | High Court of Punjab and Haryana |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Chandigarh Telegram | Chandigarh Govt Jobs |
| Punjab Telegram | Punjab Govt Jobs |
| Haryana Telegram | Haryana Govt Jobs |
Fill the form on a stable connection and screenshot any error the moment it appears at any stage of filling up the form, so you can take it up with the helpdesk option provided inside the application form. The notice is clear that the High Court will not take responsibility if you fail to register because the site was busy near the deadline.
Twenty-five Driver posts on a High Court establishment is a genuinely good opening, and the age, matriculation-language and two-year experience conditions together keep the field smaller than it looks. If you meet the eligibility, apply early in the window rather than on the last evening, since the portal slows badly in the final hours and a failed payment then costs you the whole application. Keep following Punjab government jobs and Haryana government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.