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HP High Court PA/Judgment Writer & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 12 Posts

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Aug. 31, 2026
Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer (Group-B) (Mode-C)Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer (Group-B) (Mode-D)Stenographer (Group-C) (Mode-B)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
12
Pay Scale
₹38.5K - ₹1.36L / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

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Starts

Aug 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications: Must be a Graduate from a recognized university and an in-service stenographer on the establishment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh or District Judiciary of H.P. with the prescribed qualifying regular service tenure (1, 3, or 5 years depending on the mode).

Speed Standards:

  • PA / Judgment Writer (Modes C & D): English Stenography @ 110 WPM and English typing on computers @ 55 WPM.
  • Stenographer (Mode B): English Stenography @ 100 WPM and English typing on computers @ 50 WPM.
  • Error Threshold: Maximum 10% permissible errors allowed in both transcription and typing tests.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Governed by HP High Court Officers and Staff (Recruitment, Promotion, Conditions of Service, Conduct and Appeal) Rules, 2015 for serving officials of High Court and District Courts.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

English Stenography Dictation & Computer Transcription Test

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English Computer Typing Speed & Accuracy Test

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Selection is conducted through a Limited Competitive Proficiency Test under Schedule-IV (Part-D and Part-H) of the HP High Court R&P Rules, 2015:

  1. English Stenography Test: 10 minutes dictation in English (110 WPM for PA / 100 WPM for Steno) followed by computer transcription (allotted time: 50 minutes). Maximum permissible mistake limit is 10%.
  2. Computer Typing Test: 10 minutes English typing test on computers (55 WPM for PA / 50 WPM for Steno). Candidates committing >10% mistakes are declared unqualified.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

10 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is situated on the historic Mall Road in Shimla. Personal Assistants and Judgment Writers work directly in the courtrooms and chambers of the Hon'ble Chief Justice and Hon'ble Judges, recording verbatim stenographic dictation of complex bench hearings, daily order sheets, and detailed final judgments. Stenographers work under Registrars and judicial officers in the registry and court benches. The work requires high shorthand endurance, speed under pressure, and mastery of legal English and Latin maxims. Group-B gazetted status for PA/Judgment Writer (Level 12) with judicial allowances and government housing in Shimla.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent cadre post on the establishment of the High Court of H.P. at Shimla.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Stenographer (Level 11) -> Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer (Level 12) -> Senior Personal Assistant / Private Secretary (Level 16) -> Secretary to Hon'ble Judge / Principal Private Secretary (Level 18/20) -> Registrar (Judicial/Secretarial).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Proper Channel Submission Mandatory: Offline applications on the prescribed proforma must be forwarded through the controlling District & Sessions Judge or High Court Section Head to reach the High Court Registry on or before 15.09.2026.
  • Strict 10% Error Cap: Candidates committing more than 10% mistakes in either the stenography transcription test or the computer typing test are declared unqualified.
  • Cut-off Date for Qualifying Service: Required service (1 year, 3 years, or 5 years) is determined strictly as on the closing date (15.09.2026).
  • Subject to Pending Writ Petitions: The advertised vacancies are subject to the outcome of CWP No. 6948 of 2025 (Hemant Sharma vs. High Court of HP) and CWP No. 7805 of 2025 (Anil Kumar vs. High Court of HP).
  • Proforma Selection: Candidates must fill the specific application form designated for their mode (Mode-C, Mode-D, or Mode-B).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer (Group-B) (Mode-C: HC In-Service Stenographers)3
  • Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer (Group-B) (Mode-D: District Judiciary Sr Scale Stenos)6
  • Stenographer (Group-C) (Mode-B: HC & District Judiciary Jr Scale Stenos)3
Total Vacancies12

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level 12 (₹ 43,000 – ₹ 1,36,000/-) for PA / Judgment Writer and Pay Level 11 (₹ 38,500 – ₹ 1,22,700/-) for Stenographer. Permanent cadre appointments on the establishment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh Civil Services Revised Pay Matrix: Pay Level 12 (₹43,000 – ₹1,36,000/-) for Personal Assistant / Judgment Writer and Pay Level 11 (₹38,500 – ₹1,22,700/-) for Stenographer, plus applicable DA, HRA, Secretarial allowance, and judicial allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

Candidates must apply in offline mode using the prescribed format attached with this notification. The completed application, along with self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents (from 10th standard onwards and essential qualification certificates), must reach the Registry of the High Court of H.P. on or before September 15, 2026. Applications should be submitted to the Recruitment Section.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (Departmental recruitment; no application fee is charged).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Applications submitted through proper channel must reach the Registry of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla on or before 15th September 2026.

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