High Court of Punjab and Haryana Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,265 Posts

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), on behalf of the District and Sessions Judges in the State of Haryana, has released a detailed employment notice (No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026) for the direct recruitment of Clerks in the Subordinate Courts of Haryana.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal at www.sssc.gov.in.

Important Dates for High Court Clerk Recruitment

Note: The cut-off date to apply is completely sacrosanct. No offline applications (via post, email, fax, or hand) will be accepted after the deadline.

Vacancy Details (Category-wise Breakup)

A total of 1,265 vacancies are being advertised, divided into current posts (as of December 31, 2025) and anticipated posts (up to June 30, 2026).

• Un-reserved (UR) / General: 203 Posts (141 current + 62 anticipated)
• Scheduled Castes (SC) of Haryana: 265 Posts
  • Deprived SC: 142 Posts (118 current + 24 anticipated)
  • Other SC: 123 Posts (102 current + 21 anticipated)
• Backward Classes (A) (BC-A): 183 Posts (145 current + 38 anticipated)
• Backward Classes (B) (BC-B): 124 Posts (101 current + 23 anticipated)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 139 Posts (113 current + 26 anticipated)
• Eligible Sports Person (ESP): 32 Posts (25 current + 7 anticipated)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 74 Posts
  • Low Vision (LV): 28 Posts (26 current + 2 anticipated)
  • Hard of Hearing (HH): 22 Posts (20 current + 2 anticipated)
  • Locomotor Disabilities: 15 Posts (13 current + 2 anticipated)
  • SLD, MI & Multiple Disabilities: 9 Posts (5 current + 4 anticipated)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Haryana: 245 Posts
  • General ESM: 115 Posts (91 current + 24 anticipated)
  • Deprived SC ESM: 22 Posts (21 current + 1 anticipated)
  • Other SC ESM: 18 Posts (15 current + 3 anticipated)
  • BC-A ESM: 43 Posts (39 current + 4 anticipated)
  • BC-B ESM: 47 Posts (40 current + 7 anticipated)
• Grand Total Vacancies: 1,265 Posts (1,015 current + 250 anticipated)

Vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon requirements at the time of the final merit list preparation.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)

• General / Unreserved: 18 to 42 years.
• SC / BC of Haryana: 18 to 47 years (5 years relaxation).
• PwBD of Haryana: 10 years relaxation (+5 years if belonging to SC/BC/EWS), up to a maximum of 52 years.
• Unmarried/Widowed/Divorced/Separated Women: Upper age limit is 47 years.
• In-Service Government Employees: Upper age limit is 45 years.
• Ad-hoc/Contract/Daily Wage Workers in Haryana Govt: Age relaxation equals the number of completed years of service, up to a maximum age of 52 years.

Educational Qualification (Must be completed by June 23, 2026)

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Computer Proficiency: Must be proficient in using computers, specifically Word Processing and Spread Sheets.
• Language Requirement: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects, OR completed 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as a subject.

Application Fee Structure

Fees must be paid online and are strictly non-refundable.

• Male (General/All Other Categories): ₹1,200 (₹550 Online Charges + ₹650 Exam Fee).
• Female (General/All Other Categories): ₹875 (₹550 Online Charges + ₹325 Exam Fee).
• SC/DSC/OSC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS of Haryana (Male & Female): ₹710 (₹550 Online Charges + ₹160 Exam Fee).
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Haryana: NIL.

Scheme of Selection & Exam Pattern

The selection process involves an Online Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

Phase 1: Written Examination (CBT)

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 1/4^th mark (0.25) will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Written Exam Pattern Details

• General Knowledge (Objective Type)
  • Question Breakdown: 50 multiple-choice questions (01 mark each).
  • Maximum Marks: 50 marks.
  • Qualifying Standard: Minimum 33% marks in this subject.
• English Composition (Objective & Subjective Type)
  • Question Breakdown:
    • Objective Portion: 50 multiple-choice questions worth 20 marks total.
    • Subjective Portion (Typed on Computer): Includes an Essay of 150 words (10 Marks), a Letter (05 Marks), a Precis (05 Marks), and Hindi to English Translation (10 Marks).
  • Maximum Marks: 50 marks.
  • Qualifying Standard: Minimum 33% marks in this subject.
  • Note: The subjective portion is only checked if you score 33% or higher in the General Knowledge section.
• Overall Qualifying & Exam Conditions
  • Total Exam Marks: 100 marks total.
  • Aggregate Passing Criteria: You must obtain at least 40% marks in the aggregate of both subjects combined to qualify for the next stage.
  • Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/4^th mark (0.25) will be deducted for every wrong answer in the objective sections. Unattempted questions receive no credit or discredit.

Important: The subjective English section will only be evaluated for candidates who score 33% or more in the General Knowledge paper.

Phase 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Candidates who qualify the CBT will be shortlisted for the CPT, which is mandatory but qualifying in nature.

• Part-I (Spread Sheet Test): 10 Marks (10 Minutes). Candidates must score at least 40% (4 marks) to qualify.
• Part-II (Computer Typing Test): Word processing test typing at a minimum speed of 30 W.P.M. in English. Part-II will only be checked if the candidate passes Part-I.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website: www.sssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for “Clerk Subordinate Courts of Haryana”.
3. Fill out the Registration Form to generate a unique Registration ID and Password.
4. Complete the Application Form. You will need a device with an inbuilt or attached webcam to capture a real-time photograph, alongside uploading a scanned signature and a recent passport-sized photo (white background, less than a month old).
5. Make the application fee payment via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
6. Submit the form and print out a hard copy for future reference.

Helpdesk Information

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