Punjab and Haryana High Court - 1,265 Clerk posts in the subordinate courts of Haryana

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC) under the Punjab and Haryana High Court is actively recruiting for 1,265 Clerk posts in the subordinate courts of Haryana.

Recruitment Summary: Clerk in Subordinate Courts of Haryana

Authority: Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Official Notice: Detailed Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026

📅 Key Dates

  • Opening Date for Online Applications: May 26, 2026 (04:00 PM)
  • Closing Date for Online Applications: June 23, 2026 (04:00 PM)

💼 Vacancy Details & Pay

  • Total Posts: 1,265 vacancies
    • Existing posts (as of Dec 31, 2025): 1,015 vacancies
    • Anticipated posts (up to June 30, 2026): 250 vacancies
  • Salary: Governed by the latest rules and instructions issued by the Government of Haryana and adopted by the High Court for Subordinate Courts.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)

  • Unreserved / General: 18 to 42 years
  • Scheduled Castes of Haryana: 18 to 47 years (5 years relaxation)
  • Backward Classes of Haryana: 18 to 47 years (5 years relaxation)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Haryana: 18 to 52 years (10 years relaxation; 15 years if belonging to SC/BC/EWS)
  • Note: Relaxation and reservation benefits apply strictly to bonafide residents of Haryana.

2. Educational Qualification

  • Must possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • Must have proficiency in computers (specifically Word Processing and Spread Sheets).
  • Must have passed Matriculation with Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject (or higher education like 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi).

📝 Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages. Final selection is based strictly on the merit marks scored in the online written exam.

Phase 1: Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Structure:
    • General Knowledge (Objective): 50 questions (50 marks)
    • English Composition (Objective & Subjective): 50 marks total
      • Objective Section: 20 questions (20 marks)
      • Subjective Section: Essay of 150 words (10 marks), Letter (5 marks), Précis (5 marks), and Translation from Hindi to English (10 marks). Subjective parts must be typed on the computer.
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th mark (0.25) will be deducted for each wrong objective answer.
  • Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 33% in each subject individually, and an overall 40% aggregate across both subjects.
  • Note: The English Subjective section will only be evaluated if the candidate scores 33% or more in General Knowledge.

Phase 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

This stage is mandatory but qualifying only (marks will not count toward the final merit list).

  • Part-I (Spread Sheet Test): 10 marks in 10 minutes. Minimum 4 marks (40%) required to pass.
  • Part-II (Computer Typing Test in English): A minimum typing speed of 30 WPM is required. This part is evaluated only if the candidate passes Part-I.

💳 Application Fees (Non-Refundable)

  • All other categories / General (Male): ₹1,200
  • All other categories / General (Female): ₹875
  • SC / BC / ESM / EWS (Haryana Residents): ₹710
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Haryana Residents): NIL

ℹ️ Important Instructions

  • Single Application: Candidates can submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest one will be considered.
  • Admit Cards: E-Admit Cards must be downloaded from the website. No physical admit cards will be sent by post.
  • Photographs: A real-time photograph will be captured via webcam during registration. This must match the uploaded passport photo and the candidate's facial appearance on exam day.
  • Posting: All candidates must provide an undertaking in the application form stating they are willing to work anywhere within the State of Haryana.

Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the Official SSSC Portal.