HP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for filling up 52 vacancies (Regular & Contract) of Stenographer Grade-III in the District Judiciary. The recruitment will be conducted as per "The HP District Judiciary Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Conduct, Discipline and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022".
HP High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11-04-2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16-04-2025 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 16-05-2025 (23:59 hours) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 52
Regular Posts: 22
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 3 |
| OBC | 8 |
| EWS | 1 |
| PH | 3 |
Contract Posts: 30
| Category | Clear-cut | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| SC | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| ST | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OBC | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| EWS | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Pay Scale: Pay Level 06 (₹25,600 - ₹81,200) as per 7th CPC
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
| Category | Age Range |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) | 18 to 50 years* |
| HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 years |
*5 years relaxation for bonafide SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates of HP
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduation from a recognized University
- Skill Requirements:
- English Stenography speed: 80 WPM
- English Typing speed: 40 WPM on computer
- Hindi Typing speed: 30 WPM using Kruti Dev-10 font
- Maximum 10% mistakes allowed in transcription/typing tests
- Additional Requirements:
- Must qualify Hindi Stenography Test during probation
- Knowledge of customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
- Must have passed Matric/10+2/Graduation from HP institution (except bonafide Himachalis)
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
Selection Process
- Stenography Test: English (80 WPM)
- Typing Tests:
- English: 40 WPM on computer
- Hindi: 30 WPM using Kruti Dev-10 font
- Document Verification
Note: Only candidates committing ≤10% mistakes in transcription/typing will qualify
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY through the recruitment portal
- Application Fee:
- UR: ₹347.92 (including GST)
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH): ₹197.92 (including GST)
- Documents to Upload:
- Recent color photograph (20-50 KB, white background)
- Signature (10-20 KB, white background)
- Matric certificate (age proof, 100-500 KB)
- Other certificates/documents (100 KB-1 MB, PDF only)
- Government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC
- No modifications allowed after submission (can only cancel application)
Important Links
- Official Website: HP High Court Website
- Recruitment Portal: Online Application Portal
- Official Notification: Click
Important Notes
- Candidates who applied earlier for Advt. No. DJ-Misc./2024(1) need not reapply
- All communications will be through SMS/Email to registered contacts
- District/Division allocation will be based on merit and vacancy position
- No requests for change of exam date/venue will be entertained
- EWS vacancies may be dereserved if no eligible candidates available
- Final selection subject to document verification and eligibility confirmation
- High Court reserves right to modify/cancel the recruitment process
