The HPPSC Judiciary notification 2026 is expected to be out for 12 vacancies. It also provides details on exam dates, eligibility, application process, syllabus and salary details.
The HP High Court recruitment notification announces the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) through the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The selection process has 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce.
Based on the previous recruitment cycle, the monthly salary ranges from ₹77,840-₹1,36,520, along with applicable allowances. The Himachal Judiciary prelims exam is an objective test carrying a total of 300 marks with no negative marking. The mains consist of 5 descriptive papers for 850 marks, followed by a 150-mark Viva Voce.
In order to be eligible, you should hold a degree in law from a Bar Council of India-recognised university and must be between 22–35 years of age. The application fee will be ₹600 for General and related categories and ₹150 for eligible reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.
Currently, a Himachal Pradesh Court Recruitment notification has been released, and to date, no specific notification for Civil Judge has been issued. The online registration for HP High Court recruitment starts on August 10, 2026, and the last date to register is September 10, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
The following table provides an overview of the Himachal Pradesh Judiciary notification:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service (HPJS) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Civil Judge |
| Recruitment Level | State Level |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Prelims Exam | Objective (MCQs), 300 Marks, No Negative Marking |
| Mains Exam | 5 Descriptive Papers, 850 Marks |
| Interview | 150 Marks |
| Educational Qualification | Law degree from a Bar Council of India-recognised University |
| Age Limit | 22–35 Years |
| Salary | ₹77,840–₹1,36,520 per month (Previous Cycle) |
| Official Website | https://highcourt.hp.gov.in/ |
The HP Judiciary is a state-level recruitment exam for Civil Judges. The HPPSC conducts this examination. It selects eligible law graduates for the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service.
The selection process has 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Each stage evaluates legal knowledge, analytical ability, and communication skills.
Candidates who qualify join as Civil Judges (Junior Division). They handle civil and criminal matters in courts across the state.
The HPJS notification is the official recruitment document issued by HPPSC. It announces the recruitment process for Civil Judges for the Junior Division in the state judiciary. It covers eligibility, vacancies, important dates, syllabus, exam pattern, application procedure, selection process, and fee details. Aspirants can download the PDF here.
Details of the HP Judiciary vacancy 2026 will be announced with the official recruitment notification. This year it is expected that 12 vacancies will be announced. HPPSC will publish the category-wise vacancies for Civil Judge posts.
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| General (Unreserved) | To be announced |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | To be announced |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | To be announced |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | To be announced |
| Total | 12 |
Himachal Pradesh High Court has released a recruitment notification for 388 vacancies. The registration will start on 10 August 2026 and will end on 10 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Court Manager (Group-B) | 5 (Regular) |
| Clerk (Group-C) | 141 (Regular: 84, Contract: 57) |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Group-C) | 79 (Regular: 48, Contract: 31) |
| Driver (Group-C) | 9 (Regular: 4, Daily Wages: 5) |
| Process Server (Group-D) | 65 (Regular: 61, Contract: 1, Daily Wages: 3) |
| Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar/Safai Karamchari/Chowkidar-cum-Safai Karamchari (Group-D) | 89 (Regular: 69, Daily Wages: 20) |
| Total | 388 |
The HP Judiciary notification 2026 will announce the complete examination schedule.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | To Be Announced |
| Online Application Begins | To Be Announced |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To Be Announced |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To Be Announced |
| Offline Document Submission Deadline | To Be Announced |
| Prelims Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Prelims Exam | To Be Announced |
| Prelims Result | To Be Announced |
| Mains Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Mains Exam | To Be Announced |
| Mains Result | To Be Announced |
| Interview | To Be Announced |
| Final Result | To Be Announced |
For the 2026 recruitment cycle, you should hold an LLB degree from a Bar Council of India-recognised university. The expected age limit is 22 to 35 years.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | LLB degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen. |
| Age Limit | 22–35 years. |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 3 years for eligible SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh. |
| Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs, dialects, and local conditions. |
| Maximum Attempts | No fixed limit. |
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Based on the previous recruitment process, you must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the HPPSC portal. Later, complete the HPJS application form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit it.
| Application Process | Details |
| Visit the Official Website | Open the HPPSC official website and click Apply Online. |
| Register | Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using your basic details. Log in after successful registration. |
| Select the Recruitment | Choose the relevant HP Judiciary recruitment advertisement from the dashboard. |
| Fill the Application Form | Enter personal, educational, and category details. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format. |
| Verify the Details | Review the application form, check all uploaded documents, and submit the declaration. |
| Pay the Application Fee | Make the payment through the available online payment methods. Keep the payment receipt for future reference. |
| Required Documents | Keep the Matriculation certificate, Graduation mark sheets, LLB degree, category certificate (if applicable), Bonafide Himachali certificate (if applicable), and character certificates. |
| Final Submission | Submit the completed application form. If specified in the official HP Judiciary notification 2026, send self-attested hard copies of the required documents. |
The HP Judiciary application fee varies across categories. Candidates under the General, EWS (Non-BPL), and Other State categories may have to pay ₹600.
| Eligible Categories | Fee |
| General (Male), EWS (Non-BPL), Other State Candidates, General PwD, Wards of Freedom Fighters, Wards of General Ex-Servicemen, General Ex-Servicemen (Himachal Pradesh) | ₹600 |
| SC, ST, OBC (Male) of Himachal Pradesh, EWS under UR-BPL, Wards of SC/ST/OBC Freedom Fighters, Wards of SC/ST/OBC Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST/OBC Ex-Servicemen (Himachal Pradesh) | ₹150 |
| All Female Candidates, Blind and Visually Impaired Male Candidates (Himachal Pradesh), Ex-Servicemen who completed full tenure in Defence Services | Nil |
According to the previous HPJS notification, the prelims is an objective test carrying 300 marks. The time allotted for each paper is 1 hour. Each question carries 2 marks, with no negative marking. The mains, being a descriptive exam, comprises 5 papers for 850 marks, with 3 hours for each paper. The interview round carries 150 marks.
| Selection Stage | Exam Mode | Papers / Assessment | Marks | Key Highlights |
| Preliminary | Objective (MCQs) | Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, Criminal Law | 300 (100 each) | Qualifying stage with no negative marking. |
| Mains | Descriptive | Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, Criminal Law, English Composition, Hindi Language | 850 | Marks are considered for final merit. |
| Viva Voce | Face-to-Face Interview | Personality, legal knowledge, and suitability assessment | 150 | Conducted after the mains examination. |
The HP Civil Judge syllabus is divided into Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. The prelims include 3 papers: Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, and Criminal Law covering key Central and Himachal Pradesh laws. The mains comprise 5 papers: Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, Criminal Law, English Composition, and Hindi Language. The interview assesses legal knowledge, landmark judgments, current judicial affairs, communication skills, and judicial aptitude.
| Stage / Paper | Topics |
| Prelims | Civil Law-I: CPC, Evidence Act, Stamp Act, HP Courts Act, Specific Relief Act. Civil Law-II: Contract Act, Hindu Law, Limitation Act, Transfer of Property Act, HP Urban Rent Control Act. Criminal Law: IPC, CrPC, Negotiable Instruments Act (Secs. 138–143), HP Excise Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Indian Forest Act, Judicial Sensitivity to Sexual Offences. |
| Mains – Paper I (Civil Law-I) | CPC, Evidence Act, Stamp Act, HP Courts Act, Specific Relief Act. |
| Mains – Paper II (Civil Law-II) | Contract Act, Hindu Law, Limitation Act, Transfer of Property Act, HP Urban Rent Control Act. |
| Mains – Paper III (Criminal Law) | IPC, CrPC, Negotiable Instruments Act (Secs. 138–143), HP Excise Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Indian Forest Act, Judicial Sensitivity to Sexual Offences (gender justice, bail guidelines, cybercrimes, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Domestic Violence Act, PCPNDT Act, POSH Act, Vishaka Guidelines, Bangalore Principles, Bangkok General Guidelines). |
| Mains – Paper IV (English Composition) | Essay Writing; Translation (Hindi to English). |
| Mains – Paper V (Hindi Language) | Translation (English to Hindi); Essay; Composition (Idioms & Corrections). |
| Viva-Voce (Interview) | Legal knowledge, application of law, communication skills, judicial temperament, personality, ethics, and current legal & judicial developments. |
The HP Judiciary admit card will be available on the official HPPSC website. You can download it before each stage of the exam using your registration details. The hall ticket will mention your name, roll number, registration number, exam date, reporting time, exam centre, photograph, and important instructions. Check every detail carefully after downloading. Report any mistakes to the authorities before the exam.
The HP Judiciary result will be announced on the official HPPSC website after each selection stage. You can check your qualifying status by downloading the result PDF.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the mains and interview. The result PDF usually includes your roll number, category, total marks, and other relevant details.
The HP Judiciary answer key will be released only for the preliminary exam. HPPSC is expected to first publish a provisional answer key and invite objections within the prescribed period. After reviewing the submitted objections, the commission will release the final answer key.
You can use the answer key to compare your responses, estimate your scores, and assess your chances of qualifying for the mains. Once the final answer key is published, no further objections will be accepted.
The HP Judiciary cutoff will be released after each stage of the selection process. Based on the previous recruitment cycle, the expected prelims cut-off for the General category may range from 200–220 marks. For the mains, the expected cut-off may range between 500–520 marks for the General category. The final cut-off, prepared after the mains and interview, may range from 600–650 marks for the General category.
The salary details for the 2026 recruitment will be confirmed after the official notification is published. Based on the previous recruitment cycle, Civil Judges receive a monthly pay scale of ₹77,840 to ₹1,36,520.
In addition to the basic pay, judges receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and medical benefits as per the applicable government rules. These allowances increase the overall compensation package
The HP Judiciary previous year question papers help you understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. They also highlight frequently asked topics and the weightage of different subjects. Solving these papers improves speed, accuracy, and time management. Regular practice helps you identify weak areas and build confidence before the exam.
Check more: How to Prepare for Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2026?
Preparing with the right books is essential for the HP Judiciary exam. Some of the key titles are Jurisprudence by N.V. Paranjape, Civil Procedure with Limitation Act by C.K. Takwani, and R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure by R.V. Kelkar. These books cover the core subjects of the HP Judiciary examination.
| Book Name | Author |
| Jurisprudence | N.V. Paranjape |
| Textbook on the Indian Evidence Act | K.D. Gaur |
| Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | C.K. Takwani |
| Modern Hindu Law | Paras Diwan |
| Indian Penal Code | Ratanlal |
| Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 | Lawman’s |
| Indian Contract Act | R.K. Bangia |
| R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure | R.V. Kelkar |
| Limitation Act | J.D. Jain |
| Muslim Laws with Model Nikahnama | Universal |
| The Law of Evidence | Batuklal |
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Success in the HP Judiciary exam depends on a structured preparation plan. Cover the prelims, mains, and interview syllabus thoroughly. Focus on core laws, solve previous year papers, practice answer writing, revise regularly, and stay updated with recent legal developments and landmark judgments.
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