The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has released an official Advertisement Notice No. DJ-Steno./2025 (1) inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from eligible and interested candidates for the post of Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) in the District Judiciary of Himachal Pradesh.
Candidates can apply online through the recruitment portal at https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login or via the High Court’s official website https://highcourt.hp.gov.in.
🗓️ Key Dates
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Opening Date for Online Applications: 16th April 2025
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Closing Date for Submission of Application & Fee: 16th May 2025 (by 11:59 PM)
📌 Post Details: Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C)
| Type | Category-wise Breakup | Total Posts |
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| Regular | UR – 2, SC – 5, ST – 3, OBC – 8, EWS – 1, PH – 3 | 22 |
| Contractual | UR – 8 (incl. 1 anticipated), SC – 8, ST – 1, OBC – 6, EWS – 4, PH – 3 | 30 |
🧾 Total Vacancies: 52 posts (22 Regular + 30 Contractual)
💸 Pay Level: Level 6 (₹25,600 – ₹81,200 per month)
✅ Essential Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university.
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Stenography Skills:
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Speed of 80 WPM in English Stenography (Test will be conducted on computer software).
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Typing Proficiency:
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English: 40 WPM (on computer)
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Hindi (Kruti Dev-10 font): 30 WPM (on computer)
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🚨 Important Note:
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A maximum of 10% errors is permitted in transcription during the typing test.
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Candidates will be required to qualify Hindi Stenography Test during probation.
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Candidates who applied against Advt. No. DJ-Misc./2024 (1) need not apply again.
💰 Examination Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. GST) |
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| General/UR | ₹347.92 |
| Reserved Categories | ₹197.92 |
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Fee is to be paid online only.
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Non-refundable under any circumstances.
📋 Age Limit (as of 01.01.2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
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| UR, EWS | 18 to 45 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, PH of HP | 18 to 50 years |
| HP Government Employees | 18 to 50 years |
Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable only to bonafide candidates from HP as per rules.
📌 Other Important Instructions
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Only online applications will be accepted, including those sponsored by Employment Exchanges.
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Candidates must upload scanned documents, including educational qualifications and certificates, in prescribed formats and sizes.
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Only those documents uploaded during application will be considered during Document Verification (DV).
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Bonafide Himachalis are exempted from the clause requiring education from HP institutions.
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Communication regarding exams or updates will be sent via SMS or Email only. No postal communication will be made.
🔁 Posting & Allocation
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Allocation of districts/divisions will be based on merit and candidate preference, subject to administrative needs.
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Once allotted, division preference cannot be changed.
📝 Application Guidelines
Before applying, candidates should:
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Read the “HP District Judiciary Staff R&P Rules, 2022” at Click here
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Ensure eligibility in terms of education, age, category, and experience.
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Keep documents ready as per file size and format specifications (e.g., Photo: 20–50 KB, Signature: 10–20 KB).
ℹ️ Contact & Support
For queries, candidates can contact the Recruitment Section via email or telephone during working hours (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM).
| HP High Court Shimla Stenographer Notification PDF | CLICK HERE |
| HP High Court Shimla Stenographer Application Form | CLICK HERE |
| Click here for List of candidates, who have already applied for the post (vide Advt. dated 28.11.2024) | CLICK HERE |
| HP High Court Shimla Official Website | CLICK HERE |
📢 Final Word
This recruitment drive offers a stable and reputed government position for skilled stenographers in Himachal Pradesh’s judicial system. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online before 16th May 2025.
For updates, visit https://highcourt.hp.gov.in or https://www.hphcrecruitment.in/login regularly.
