Organization: High Court of Punjab & Haryana (through Subordinate Services Selection Committee, SSSSC)
Location: Haryana, India
Advertisement Release Date: As per SSSSC website
Application Mode: Online Only
✅ Job Overview
The High Court of Punjab & Haryana invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens (domiciled in Haryana for reserved categories) for the post of Clerk in the Subordinate Courts of Haryana. This is a permanent, regular appointment with a defined pay scale as per Haryana Government rules.
| Key Detail | Information |
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| Post Name | Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 1,015 (including all categories: Gen, SC, BC, EWS, ESM, ESP) |
| Reserved Vacancies for PwBD | 25 (Benchmark Disabilities) |
| Application Start Date | Check official website (www.sssc.gov.in) |
| Application Closing Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) + Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
📌 Eligibility Criteria (as on June 23, 2026)
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General | 18 years | 42 years |
| SC / BC of Haryana | 18 years | 47 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 18 years | Up to 52 years (10 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Haryana) | 18 years | Relaxation = military service + 3 years |
| Women (unmarried/widowed/divorced/judicially separated) | 18 years | 47 years |
| Haryana adhoc/contract/daily wage employees | 18 years | Up to 52 years (subject to conditions) |
⚠️ Upper age limit for any category (except Ex-Servicemen) shall not exceed 52 years.
Educational Qualification (as on June 23, 2026)
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent from a recognized university.
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Computer Proficiency: Working knowledge of Word Processing and Spread Sheets.
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Language Requirement (Hindi/Sanskrit):
Passed Matriculation with Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject OR passed +2 / BA / MA with Hindi as one of the subjects.
💰 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Total Fee (incl. facilitation charges) |
|---|---|
| Male/Female (SC/BC/ESM/EWS of Haryana) | ₹710 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Haryana) | NIL |
| All other categories (Male) | ₹1200 |
| All other categories (Female) | ₹875 |
| Transgender (as per category in table) | As per applicable row |
📝 Selection Process (4 Stages)
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 marks, 2 hours
| Subject | Type | Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Objective (50 Qs) | 50 | 33% in GK |
| English Composition | Subjective (Essay, Letter, Precis, Translation) | 30 | 33% in English |
| Total | 80 (Objective normalized + Subjective actual) | 40% aggregate |
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⚠️ Negative marking: -0.25 for each wrong answer in objective section.
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English subjective answers must be typed on computer.
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Only candidates scoring 33%+ in GK will have English subjective evaluated.
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Qualifying only (no marks)
| Part | Test | Passing Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Spread Sheet Test | Minimum 4 marks |
| Part II | English Typing Test | 30 WPM (net speed: words typed minus mistakes) |
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Persons with Both Arm Affected (BA) or other benchmark disabilities with medical certificate may apply for exemption within 15 days of CBT result.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interaction
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Shortlisted candidates (category-wise) based on CBT merit who qualify CPT will be called.
Stage 4: Final Merit List
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Based strictly on CBT marks (not CPT).
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Tie-breaker: Older age → then alphabetical order (A-Z).
🏷️ Reservation & Category Notes (Haryana Domicile Required)
| Category | Reservation Rule |
|---|---|
| SC / BC | As per Haryana Rules, 1997 (creamy layer exclusion applies) |
| EWS (Haryana) | Income & Assets Certificate for FY 2025-26 (not Central Govt certificate) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Zila Sainik Board ID / Discharge certificate required |
| Eligible Sports Person (ESP) | As per Haryana Govt sports instructions |
| Freedom Fighters (Haryana) | 2% quota (only if ESM/BC quotas remain unfilled) |
| PwBD (Haryana) | Only disabilities listed in vacancy table (Page 1 of PDF) |
Transgender applicants: Must hold identity certificate under Transgender Persons Act, 2019 from District Magistrate.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Closing date for online application | June 23, 2026 |
| CBT exam date | To be notified on www.sssc.gov.in |
| Demo/mock test link available | 15 days before exam |
🔗 How to Apply (Step by Step)
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Visit official website:
www.sssc.gov.in -
Click on “Clerk Subordinate Courts of Haryana” recruitment link.
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Complete registration → fill application form.
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Upload:
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Real-time photograph (captured via webcam/inbuilt camera during form filling)
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Scanned signature
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Recent passport-size photo (white background)
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Pay fee online (Net banking / Debit / Credit / UPI).
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Submit and take a printout of the final application form.
⚠️ No changes are allowed after submission. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
📞 Helpdesk & Contact
| Query Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Technical (Online form) | +91 99866-38762 (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM) |
| Advertisement / Rules | 0172-2722012 or 9115898394 |
| Official Website | www.sssc.gov.in |
❗ Important Warnings for Applicants
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One application per candidate (latest will be considered if multiple).
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No TA/DA for exam or document verification.
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Mobile phones, watches, electronic devices strictly prohibited at exam centre.
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Candidates must give undertaking to work anywhere in Haryana.
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Any false information → candidature cancelled + criminal prosecution.
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Re-evaluation not allowed; only re-checking (₹500 per answer sheet) within 30 days of final result.
📄 Governing Rules
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The Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997 (as amended)
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Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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Haryana Civil Services Rules, 2016