High Court of Punjab and Haryana Recruitment 2026: 1265 Clerk Vacancies
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 for the direct recruitment of Clerks in the Subordinate Courts of Haryana.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
📅 Important Dates
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Employment Notice No: 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 (Dated: 22/05/2026)
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Online Application Opening Date: May 26, 2026, at 04:00 PM
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Online Application Closing Date: June 23, 2026, at 04:00 PM
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Official Website to Apply: www.sssc.gov.in
💼 Vacancy Details (Total Posts: 1265)
The total vacancies include posts vacant as of 31.12.2025 plus anticipated posts up to 30.06.2026.
| Sr. No. | Category | Vacancies (As of 31.12.2025) | Anticipated Vacancies (Upto 30.06.2026) | Total |
| 1 | Un-reserved (UR) / General | 141 | 62 | 203 |
| 2 | Scheduled Castes of Haryana (DSC & OSC) | 220 | 45 | 265 |
| 3 | Backward Classes (A) of Haryana | 145 | 38 | 183 |
| 4 | Backward Classes (B) of Haryana | 101 | 23 | 124 |
| 5 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 64 | 10 | 74 |
| 6 | Ex-servicemen (ESM) of Haryana | 206 | 42 | 248 |
| 7 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 113 | 26 | 139 |
| 8 | Eligible Sports Person (ESP) of Haryana | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1015 | 250 | 1265 |
Note for Outstation Candidates: The benefit of reservation, fee relaxation, and age relaxation is strictly for bonafide residents of Haryana State. Applicants from other states must apply under the General Category.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (As of 23/06/2026)
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or equivalent from a recognized university.
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Computer Literacy: Must have proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spread Sheets).
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Language Requirement: Passed Matriculation (10th) with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects, OR completed 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
2. Age Limit (As of 01/01/2026)
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General / Unreserved: 18 to 42 Years
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SC / BC of Haryana: 18 to 47 Years (5 years relaxation)
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In-Service Employees: 18 to 45 Years
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Unmarried/Widowed/Divorced Women (Haryana): 18 to 47 Years
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PwBD (Haryana): 10 years relaxation (Up to a maximum of 52 years)
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Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation equal to military service length plus 3 years.
💸 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Online Facilitation Charges | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
| Male (General / Other States) | ₹550 | ₹650 | ₹1200 |
| Female (General / Other States) | ₹550 | ₹325 | ₹875 |
| SC/BC/ESM/EWS (Haryana Residents) | ₹550 | ₹160 | ₹710 |
| PwBD of Haryana | NIL | NIL | NIL |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be based strictly on merit generated via a multi-stage examination process.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Written Exam (Duration: 2 Hours)
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General Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions (50 Marks)
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English Composition (Objective & Subjective): 50 Marks total.
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Objective: 50 Questions (20 Marks)
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Subjective (To be typed on computer): Essay, Letter, Précis, and Translation (30 Marks)
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Negative Marking: 1/4th ($0.25$) mark deducted for every wrong objective answer.
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Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 33% in each subject and 40% in the aggregate.
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — Qualifying Only
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT will sit for the CPT, which has two parts:
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Spread Sheet Test: 10 Marks / 10 Minutes (Min. 4 marks required to qualify).
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English Computer Typing Test: Minimum speed of 30 W.P.M.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interaction
Final merit list will be prepared solely on the normalized marks obtained in the written CBT exam.
🚀 How to Apply
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Visit the official website of S.S.S.C.: www.sssc.gov.in.
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Click on the registration link for Clerk recruitment in Subordinate Courts of Haryana (Notice 36C/SSSC/HR/2026).
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Fill out the application form carefully. Ensure you upload a clear passport-sized photograph (you will need to paste the identical photo on your E-Admit card later).
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Pay the required application fee online.
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Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.
⚠️ Important Warning: Do not wait until the last date (23/06/2026) to avoid server delays or internet traffic issues. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.



