HP High Court Final Answer Key 2026: Court Manager, Stenographer Grade-III & Driver Screening Tests
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has published the final answer keys for three screening tests under Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1): Court Manager (held on 10 October 2026) and Stenographer Grade-III and Driver (both held on 11 October 2026). The keys came out on 28 October 2026.
Open the PDF for your post and check your answers question by question. The screening-test result is not out yet, so watch this page for the next update.
What Does the HP High Court Final Answer Key 2026 Cover?
| Post and Test Date | Questions in the Key | Entries Needing Care |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager (10 October 2026) | 120 | Q31 shows “A or C” |
| Stenographer Grade-III (11 October 2026) | 100 | Q60 shows “Deleted”; Q86 shows “A or B” |
| Driver (11 October 2026) | 100 | Q55 shows “B or C” |
Where the key shows two options or “Deleted”, it prints exactly that and does not explain how the question is treated in marking, so read those entries in the PDF itself. The keys cover only these three posts.
Important Links for This Update
- Final Answer Key — Court Manager Screening Test held 10 Oct 2026 (published 28 Oct 2026)
- Final Answer Key — Stenographer Grade-III Screening Test held 11 Oct 2026 (published 28 Oct 2026)
- Final Answer Key — Driver Screening Test held 11 Oct 2026 (published 28 Oct 2026)
- Visit HP High Court Official Website
Himachal Pradesh High Court 2026 Notification: Post-Wise Vacancy, Pay Level & Eligibility
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has advertised 388 posts in the District Judiciary establishment across the state under Advertisement No. DJ-ADVT./2026 (1). The qualification spread is unusually wide — 10+2 for Process Server and Peon, matriculation with a driving licence for Driver, graduation for Clerk and Stenographer, and an MBA for Court Manager. Pay runs from ₹18,000 up to ₹1,54,300.
Applications were accepted only online, from 10 August 2026 to 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM), and that window has now closed; the fee was ₹450 for UR and ₹300 for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh. Given below are the post-wise vacancies, pay levels, age rules, selection stages and the application details for reference. For more government job openings in Himachal Pradesh, keep GovtJobsAlert.in open.
Key Highlights — HP High Court Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement No. | DJ-ADVT./2026 (1) dated 5 August 2026 |
| Posts | Court Manager, Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver, Process Server, Peon / Orderly / Chowkidar / Safai Karamchari |
| Total Vacancies | 388 |
| Pay Level | ₹18,000 – ₹1,54,300 (HP Pay Matrix Level-1 to Level-16) |
| Job Location | District Judiciary establishments across Himachal Pradesh |
| Governing Rules | HP District Judiciary R&P Rules, 2022 |
| Application Start | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
Most of these posts are open to graduates in any stream, so the competition for these posts was heavy.
How Many Vacancies Are There in HP High Court Recruitment 2026? Post-Wise List
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Group-B | 5 |
| Clerk | Group-C | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Group-C | 79 |
| Driver | Group-C | 9 |
| Process Server | Group-D | 65 |
| Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar etc. | Group-D | 89 |
| Total | — | 388 |
Of the 388, 357 are clear-cut and 31 are anticipated vacancies that will be filled only if they actually arise, and the number in any district may vary. The posts are advertised under three modes of appointment.
| Mode of Appointment | Posts Offered Under It | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | All six posts | 271 |
| Contract | Clerk, Stenographer Grade-III, Process Server | 89 |
| Daily Wages | Driver, Process Server, Peon / Orderly group | 28 |
Apply only once per post — one application covers that post’s regular, contract and daily-wages vacancies. The regular result is declared first and the other modes only after, and once a result is declared you cannot switch from one mode to another, in any case.
⚠️ Not every post is open to every category: Court Manager has no ST or PH seat, Driver has no ST, EWS or PH seat, and Process Server has no PH seat. Check your own post’s seats against this list.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 152 |
| SC | 87 |
| OBC | 75 |
| EWS | 40 |
| ST | 18 |
| PH | 16 |
| Total | 388 |
What is the Eligibility for HP High Court Recruitment 2026? Post-Wise Qualification
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Graduation + MBA from a UGC-recognised Indian university + 3 years’ experience in Process, IT Systems, HR or Financial Management | 5 |
| Clerk | Graduation + basic computer knowledge (Windows and Linux, typing, printouts) | 141 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Graduation from a recognised university | 79 |
| Driver | Matriculation + valid LMV licence held 3 years + 3 years’ LMV driving experience | 9 |
| Process Server | 10+2 from a recognised board | 65 |
| Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari | 10+2 from a recognised board | 89 |
There is also a state-schooling condition: a Group-C candidate must have passed matriculation, 10+2 or graduation, and a Group-D candidate middle, matriculation or 10+2, from a school or institution situated in Himachal Pradesh. Bonafide Himachalis are exempt, and Court Manager, being Group-B, carries no such requirement. The two Group-D posts alone give 12th pass candidates 154 openings.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. ⚠️ The table below applies to every post except Court Manager, whose band is 25 to 35 years, with no relaxation listed for it.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) and EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| Reserved categories of HP (SC, ST, OBC, PH) — only if the post is reserved for that category | 18 to 50 years |
| HP Government employees | 18 to 50 years |
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The 5-year relaxation is admissible only to bonafide SC, ST, OBC and benchmark-disabled candidates of Himachal Pradesh. EWS pays the ₹300 reserved-category fee but stays in the 18–45 band.
What is the Salary for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (HP Pay Matrix) |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Level-16 | ₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level-06 | ₹25,600 – ₹81,200 |
| Driver | Level-05 | ₹21,300 – ₹67,800 |
| Clerk | Level-03 | ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 |
| Process Server | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Peon, Orderly, Chowkidar, Safai Karamchari | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
These levels apply to regular vacancies only. Contract and daily-wages vacancies carry no pay level — the notification says only that wages will be as fixed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh from time to time. Note that these are Himachal Pradesh matrix levels, not central 7th CPC levels.
What is the Selection Process for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Selection Stages | Skill Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Court Manager | Written Test + Viva-voce (Phase-I and Phase-II) as per the advertisement; the final answer key titles the 10 October 2026 test a “Screening Test” | — |
| Clerk | Screening Test → Written Test → Typing Test → Document Verification | Typing 30 wpm English and 25 wpm Hindi (Kruti Dev-10), held after the Screening Test |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Screening Test → Stenography Test → Typing Test | Dictation 80 wpm English, transcribed within 5 times the dictation time; typing 40 wpm English and 30 wpm Hindi; more than 10% mistakes = unqualified |
| Driver | Screening Test → Driving Proficiency Test → Document Verification | Practical driving test |
| Process Server | Screening Test → Written Test → Evaluation | — |
| Peon, Orderly group | No written test → 1:3 shortlisting → Evaluation and Document Verification | 10+2 marks scaled to 85; 15 marks for documents |
For the Peon group, shortlisting in the 1:3 ratio is done on your 10+2 marks alone, converted to an 85-mark scale (50% in 10+2 = 42.5 marks). The further 15 marks for the documents you uploaded are awarded only after you are shortlisted, and the final merit list is the sum of both.
Tests for different posts may be held on the same day in morning and evening sessions, so if you apply for more than one post, choose the same district as your centre preference. No question-level pattern is published — the R&P Rules, 2022 (linked below) carry the criteria and syllabus, so also use our latest syllabus and exam pattern guidance.
How Candidates Applied Online for HP High Court Recruitment 2026 (Window Closed)
Applications were accepted only in online mode; anything sent by another mode was rejected. The scans required were in the prescribed sizes — photograph 20–50 KB and signature 10–20 KB on white background, matric certificate and ID proof 100–500 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG), other certificates 100 KB–2 MB (PDF only).
- Opened the recruitment portal linked below and registered
- Filled the online application form for the chosen post
- Uploaded photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, ID proof and all other certificates
- Paid the fee online — ₹450 (UR) or ₹300 (reserved categories of HP)
- Submitted and saved a printout of the completed application
Certificates must be valid on both the application date and the Document Verification date, must be issued in your own name, and only documents uploaded with the application are verified — nothing new is accepted later. Once submitted, the form cannot be modified or withdrawn.
What Are the Important Dates for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 5 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 10 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Court Manager Screening Test | 10 October 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade-III & Driver Screening Tests | 11 October 2026 |
| Final Answer Keys (these three posts) | 28 October 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2026 |
| Qualification & Experience Reckoned As On | The date you submit your online application |
| NOC Submission for In-Service Candidates | Within 15 days of the last date |
The original advertisement gave no exam or admit card dates and said candidates would be informed only by SMS and email, so keep your registered contact details active. The screening tests for Court Manager (10 October 2026) and for Stenographer Grade-III and Driver (11 October 2026) have since been held, and the final answer keys came out on 28 October 2026.
What is the Application Fee for HP High Court Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹450 (including GST) |
| Reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH) | ₹300 (including GST) |
The fee is payable online only and is not refunded in any case, so it could not be recovered once paid.
Essential Links — HP High Court Recruitment 2026
- Court Manager Final Answer Key PDF
- Stenographer Grade-III Final Answer Key PDF
- Driver Final Answer Key PDF
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download HP District Judiciary R&P Rules, 2022 (Mandatory Reading — Syllabus & Eligibility)
- HP High Court Recruitment Portal (Application Window Closed)
- Visit HP High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
With 388 vacancies open to everyone from 10+2 pass to MBA, this is a substantial Himachal Pradesh drive — the application window closed on 10 September 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more law and judicial job notifications.