The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts, working under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, has released the detailed notification for Punjab & Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive has been announced for 1265 Clerk posts in the Subordinate Courts of Haryana.
As per the official employment notice, online applications for the Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 will begin on May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Eligible candidates can submit their forms through the official SSSC website, before the last date.
The closing date for the SSSC Haryana Clerk Vacancy 2026 application process is June 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates planning to apply for the Haryana Subordinate Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 should check the eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process, and exam pattern before submitting the online form.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Punjab & Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts |
| Department | Subordinate Courts of Haryana |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 1265 |
| Notice No. | 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | June 23, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Official Website | www.sssc.gov.in |
| Selection Process | CBT, Computer Proficiency Test, Document Checking/Interaction |
Haryana High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026 Details
The recruitment notification has been issued for 1265 Clerk vacancies. Out of these, 1015 posts are available as on December 31, 2025, while 250 anticipated posts are expected up to June 30, 2026.
The vacancy list includes posts for General, Scheduled Castes of Haryana, Backward Classes, EWS, Eligible Sports Person, Ex-servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the actual vacancy position at the time of merit list preparation and posting.
For the General category, there are 141 existing posts and 62 anticipated posts. The EWS category has 113 existing posts and 26 anticipated posts, while Eligible Sports Person category has 25 existing posts and 7 anticipated posts.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Eligibility 2026
Candidates applying for the Punjab Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 must possess a graduation degree. The official notice states that the applicant should have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent degree from a recognised university.
Along with the degree, candidates must also have proficiency in computers, especially in word processing and spreadsheets. This is important because the recruitment process also includes a Computer Proficiency Test after the written examination.
In addition, candidates must have passed matriculation with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects. Candidates who have studied Hindi in +2, B.A., or M.A. are also eligible, provided they meet the qualification requirement before the closing date of application, which is June 23, 2026.
Age Limit for Punjab & Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment
The age limit for the Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Vacancy 2026 will be calculated as on January 1, 2026. For Unreserved/General category candidates, the minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 42 years.
Scheduled Caste and Backward Class candidates of Haryana get a relaxation of 5 years, making the upper age limit 47 years. In-service employees can apply up to the age of 45 years, while certain women candidates, including unmarried, widowed, legally divorced, and judicially separated women, are eligible up to 47 years.
For PwBD candidates, age relaxation is available as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. However, the upper age limit after all applicable relaxations, except for Ex-servicemen, cannot exceed 52 years.
Application Fee for SSSC Haryana Clerk Recruitment 2026
Candidates must pay the application fee online. The fee is non-refundable, and the application form will be considered submitted only after successful payment.
For male and female candidates belonging to SC, BC-A, BC-B, ESM, and EWS categories of Haryana, the total fee is Rs 710. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities of Haryana are exempted from paying the fee.
For all other male candidates, the total fee is Rs 1200, while for all other female candidates, the fee is Rs 875. Candidates should carefully verify their category before fee payment, as changes will not be allowed later.
Selection Process for Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
The selection process for the High Court of Punjab and Haryana Clerk Recruitment 2026 will include an online written examination, Computer Proficiency Test, and document checking/interaction. The written exam will be conducted as a computer-based test.
The CBT will carry 100 marks and will include General Knowledge and English Composition. The paper duration will be 2 hours. General Knowledge will have 50 objective questions of 1 mark each. English Composition will include both objective and subjective parts.
The English Composition section will include objective questions and descriptive tasks such as essay writing, letter writing, precis writing, and translation from Hindi to English. Candidates must note that negative marking will apply in the objective portion, and one-fourth mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
How to Apply for Punjab & Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply only through the official website of SSSC. No offline application form will be accepted.
Steps to apply:
- Visit the official website, www.sssc.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment link for “Clerk Subordinate Courts of Haryana.”
- Complete the registration process with valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, real-time photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment mode.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future use.
Candidates are advised not to wait for the final date, as heavy traffic on the website near the deadline may create login or payment issues.
