Haryana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026: 1,265 Vacancies — Today Is the Last Day to Apply

Published: June 23, 2026

Haryana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 is one of the most significant state government recruitment drives currently active in North India — and today, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM is the final deadline. Total 1,265 vacancies have been announced for Clerk posts in Subordinate Courts of Haryana. The last date to apply online is 23 June 2026 (16:00 hours).

If you are an eligible candidate and have not yet applied, you have hours — not days — to complete your application. This guide provides every detail you need to apply correctly and, for those who successfully register today, a complete preparation guide for the subsequent Computer Based Test.

Why This Recruitment Matters

The Subordinate Courts of Haryana — district courts, civil courts, and lower judiciary support infrastructure — are among the most stable employment environments in state government service. A Clerk appointment in the judiciary offers:

• Central government-comparable salary under the 7th Pay Commission equivalent for state employees
• Job security that is functionally permanent upon confirmation
• Government medical benefits for self and dependents
• Pension under the applicable state pension scheme
• Fixed working hours within court session timing

For candidates in Haryana and the wider NCR region who have been preparing for government service, this 1,265-vacancy recruitment — one of the largest judicial support recruitment drives in recent years — represents an exceptional opportunity.

Vacancy and Eligibility Details

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University + Computer Proficiency (Word & Spreadsheet) + Hindi/Sanskrit qualification is required. Age limit is 18-42 years as on 01.01.2026, with relaxation as per rules.

Breaking down eligibility precisely:

Educational Qualification:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is the primary educational requirement. Additionally, computer proficiency is mandatory — specifically demonstrated competence in word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet applications (MS Excel). This computer proficiency requirement reflects the judicial administration’s growing dependence on digital record management.

Language Requirement:
Proficiency in Hindi or Sanskrit is required. Given that Haryana’s court proceedings and documentation are conducted in Hindi, this is both a practical and an eligibility requirement. Candidates must be able to read, write, and work in Hindi to function effectively in the role.

Age Limit:
The age criterion is particularly inclusive at 18–42 years as of January 1, 2026. This upper age limit of 42 years makes this recruitment accessible to a significantly wider pool of candidates than most central government recruitments, which typically cap at 30–32 years for equivalent posts. Standard Haryana government relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC categories and ex-servicemen.

Application Process — Act Immediately

Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 is the reference for this recruitment.

The application is submitted through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (SSSC) official portal. With the 4:00 PM deadline today, follow these steps without delay:

Step 1: Open the SSSC Haryana official recruitment portal. Navigate to the current notifications section.

Step 2: Locate Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 — Clerk Recruitment in Subordinate Courts.

Step 3: Complete new registration if you are a first-time applicant on the SSSC portal. If previously registered, log in with existing credentials.

Step 4: Fill the application form with full accuracy — personal details, educational qualifications, age proof reference, category, and computer proficiency declaration.

Step 5: Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format and dimensions (specified in the notification).

Step 6: Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway. Fee amounts vary by category — general/OBC/EWS candidates pay a standard fee; SC/ST/PwBD candidates may be exempted or pay a reduced fee as per SSSC norms.

Step 7: Submit before 4:00 PM today and download the confirmation receipt. This receipt is your proof of application and must be preserved until the recruitment concludes.

Critical warning: Any application submitted after 4:00 PM today will not be accepted under any circumstances. There will be no extension of the deadline. Apply now.

Selection Process — Three Stages Post Application

The selection process for this recruitment is: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination.

Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT):

The CBT is the primary qualifying examination that determines the merit list for subsequent stages. Qualifying marks are 33% in each subject and 40% in aggregate. The notification does not mention negative marking. The absence of confirmed negative marking is significant — if the final examination rules confirm no negative marking, candidates should attempt all questions to maximise their score.

The CBT covers subjects expected for a court clerk position: General Hindi, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge (with emphasis on Haryana-specific GK, Constitution, judicial procedures), and Computer Knowledge.

Stage 2 — Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):

The CPT directly assesses the computer skills that are central to the role. Expect testing on:

• MS Word: document formatting, styles, tables, mail merge, page layout
• MS Excel: formula entry, basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP), data sorting and filtering, chart creation
• Internet and email basics: searching, attaching documents, composing professional emails

Candidates who can type at 30+ words per minute in Hindi and have practical (not merely theoretical) experience with MS Office applications will have a clear advantage in the CPT.

Stage 3 — Document Verification and Medical Examination:

Candidates who clear CBT and CPT are called for document verification, where original certificates (educational qualifications, age proof, category certificate, domicile certificate) are checked against submitted scanned copies. Medical examination follows to confirm fitness for service.

Salary Structure for Court Clerk in Haryana

Haryana government employees are paid according to the state pay revision structure following 7th Pay Commission recommendations. For a Clerk post in the subordinate courts:

• Pay Level: Equivalent to Pay Level 2 under 7th CPC norms
• Basic Pay: Starting at approximately ₹19,900 per month
• Total Monthly Compensation (with DA, HRA, TA): Approximately ₹28,000–₹35,000 depending on the district and allowance structure

In addition to the monthly salary, Haryana government employees receive:

• Annual increment of 3% of basic pay
• Dearness Allowance revised twice annually
• Medical Reimbursement for self and family
• Group Insurance benefits
• Contributory pension under NPS

The role provides the foundation of a stable government career with defined progression pathways through departmental examinations to Superintendent and higher administrative roles within the judiciary.

Preparation Strategy for the CBT — For Those Who Applied Today

Once your application is confirmed, you have the period between now and the CBT examination date (to be announced by SSSC Haryana) to prepare. Based on the examination structure and typical Haryana government examination patterns, the following strategy is recommended:

General Hindi (High Priority — Court Documentation Language):
Hindi grammar (vyakaran), comprehension passages, vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms in Hindi), Hindi composition, and official letter writing format. Hindi is the working language of Haryana’s subordinate courts — strong Hindi proficiency is both an examination requirement and a daily job necessity.

General Knowledge with Haryana Focus:
Study Haryana geography (districts, rivers, historical sites), Haryana history (including freedom movement contributions and post-independence developments), state government schemes, constitutional provisions relevant to judiciary, and current events from 2025–2026. Haryana-specific GK typically carries disproportionate weight in SSSC examinations.

Quantitative Aptitude:
Arithmetic fundamentals: percentages, ratio and proportion, time and work, simple and compound interest, averages. Practice 30 questions daily under timed conditions.

Reasoning:
Series, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, Venn diagrams, and logical deduction. Reasoning is consistently the highest-scoring section for well-prepared candidates and should receive at least 45 minutes of daily practice.

Computer Knowledge:
Study MS Word (formatting, styles, mail merge), MS Excel (functions, data management), internet basics, and computer hardware fundamentals. Consider a short 30-hour practical course if your practical MS Office skills are not at a professional standard.

The Haryana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 is a genuine, stable, well-compensated government career opportunity — and today is its final application day. If you are eligible and haven’t applied yet, close everything else and complete your application before 4:00 PM.

For those who have already applied: your preparation begins today.

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