The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has announced the recruitment for 52 Stenographer Grade III positions. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates with stenography and typing skills to secure a position in the state’s judiciary system. The application process is entirely online and is open from April 16 to May 16, 2025.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Application Start Date: April 16, 2025
- Application End Date: May 16, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 16, 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
HP High Court Stenographer Grade III Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
📋 Vacancy Details
The total of 52 vacancies is divided into regular and contractual positions across various categories:
Regular Posts (22)
- General: 2
- SC: 5
- ST: 3
- OBC: 8
- EWS: 1
- PH: 3
Contractual Posts (30)
- General: 8
- SC: 8
- ST: 1
- OBC: 6
- EWS: 4
- PH: 3
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms for reserved categories and HP government employees.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Stenography Speed:
- English: 80 W.P.M.
- Hindi: 60 W.P.M.
- Typing Speed:
- English: 40 W.P.M. on computer
- Hindi: 30 W.P.M. on computer (Kruti Dev-10 font)
💰 Application Fee
- General Category: ₹347.92 (including GST)
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH of HP): ₹197.92 (including GST)
Note: Fees are to be paid online during the application process.
📝 Application Process
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the HP High Court recruitment portal.
- Register: Click on the “New Registration” button and provide the necessary details.
- Fill Application Form: Log in with your credentials and complete the application form with accurate information.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Submit Application: Review all details and submit the application form.
- Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
🧪 Selection Process
- Screening Test: An objective-type preliminary exam to shortlist candidates.
- Written Examination: Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Typing and Stenography Test:
- Typing Test:
- English: 40 W.P.M. on computer
- Hindi: 30 W.P.M. on computer (Kruti Dev-10 font)
- Stenography Test:
- English Stenography: 80 W.P.M.
- Hindi Stenography: 60 W.P.M.
- Note: Candidates must not exceed 10% mistakes in transcription; exceeding this limit will result in disqualification.
- Typing Test:
💼 Salary Details
- Regular Posts: Pay Level 6 (₹25,600 – ₹81,200)
- Contractual Posts: Salary as per Himachal Pradesh Government norms.
📚 Recommended Study Materials
To prepare effectively for the HP High Court Stenographer examination, candidates may refer to the following resources:
- HP High Court Stenographer Exam Guide by Arihant Experts
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
Note: These books provide subject-specific preparation along with practice tests and previous year papers.
📌 Conclusion
The HP High Court Stenographer Grade III Recruitment 2025 offers a promising opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in the judiciary sector of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria and ensure timely submission of their applications. Staying updated with official announcements and preparing diligently will enhance the chances of success in this competitive examination.
For detailed information and updates, regularly visit the official HP High Court recruitment portal.
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