PHHC Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: 22 Posts, Apply Online OPEN

PHHC Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 22 Posts in Punjab and Haryana High Court

PHHC Chowkidar Notification 2026 – Quick Summary in Simple Words

Key points:

• Online application is open from 31 October 2026 and closes on 21 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Qualification: At least Middle Standard (8th pass) and not more than 10+2
• Graduates and candidates with higher than 10+2 cannot apply
• Age: 18 to 35 years as on 21 November 2026
• Fee: Rs. 700 (General), Rs. 600 (SC/ST/BC and Ex-Servicemen)
• Selection: Interview of 50 marks (25 for suitability to the job and 25 for etiquettes and manners)
• Pay is as per the latest Government of Punjab rules adopted by the High Court

Important Dates 2026

• Employment Notice Date: 31 October 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 21 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Interview Date, Time and Venue: Will be published on the High Court website
• E-Admit Card: Link will be uploaded on the website, plus email / SMS

Note: The application is open now. You have about 3 weeks, but do not wait for the last day because the website can be slow.

PHHC Chowkidar Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Details

Education Qualification – Minimum and Maximum Both Matter

Age Limit (As on 21.11.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: The upper age limit is relaxed by the number of years of defence service plus 3 years

Date of birth proof: Only two documents are accepted: the Matriculation certificate from a recognised board (for matric or above), or the Birth Certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths (for those qualified below matric).

Reservation Rules – Read Carefully Before Choosing Your Category

• SC / ST / BC reservation and fee relaxation are only for candidates who hold a certificate from Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh and are also domiciled or permanent residents there
• SC / ST / BC candidates from other states or areas must apply under General Category
• BC candidates must not be in the creamy layer, and the certificate must be the latest one
• Ex-Servicemen benefits (reservation, fee and age relaxation) are for the Ex-Servicemen themselves, not for their dependents
• The category you choose cannot be changed after you submit the form

Who Cannot Apply?

• Candidates with a qualification higher than 10+2
• A man who has more than one wife living, or a woman married to a man who already has a wife living
• SC / ST / BC candidates from outside Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh cannot claim reservation. They can apply only as General Category
• Candidates who do not meet the age or qualification rules on the cut-off date

Application Fee

Selection Process 2026 – Only Interview

• No written test is described in the notice
• Selection is based on your performance in the interview
• Depending on the number of applications, the High Court may use a shortlisting criterion to call candidates for the interview
• Meeting the eligibility rules does not guarantee an interview call
• Original documents are checked at testimonials checking

E-Admit Card & Interview Day Rules

• The E-Admit Card link will be uploaded on the High Court website for provisionally eligible candidates. You will also get an email or SMS. Admit cards are not sent by post
• Paste a photograph on the E-Admit Card, attested by a Gazetted Officer or self-attested. It must match the photo you uploaded with the application, otherwise entry will be refused
• Mobile phones, other electronic devices, watches, ornaments and baggage are not allowed in the interview centre
• No TA/DA is paid for any stage of the recruitment process
• The date, time and venue will be published on the High Court website

Pay and Service Conditions

• Pay: Governed by the latest Government of Punjab rules and instructions adopted by the High Court for its employees. The notice does not print an exact rupee amount
• The posts are on the establishment of the High Court at Chandigarh
• Duty hours may go beyond normal working hours and can even be at odd hours
• Other terms are governed by the High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1973, as amended from time to time

How to Apply Online for PHHC Chowkidar Recruitment 2026

• Open the application link, available only on the official website www.highcourtchd.gov.in
• Read the detailed employment notice before you fill the form
• Use your own valid email ID and mobile number. Do not change them after registration, because updates are sent there
• Fill in all details carefully, including your category. No change is allowed after submission
• Upload a recent passport size photograph (not older than 30 days, white background) and your signature. Forms without a proper photo and signature are rejected
• Upload scanned copies of any FIR or conviction / acquittal orders, and the fee-relaxation proof for dependents of Ex-Servicemen, if these apply to you
• Re-check all details, then pay the fee online (internet banking, debit card or credit card)
• Take printouts of the form, and keep 5 copies of the same photograph for later stages

Note: Only one application is allowed for a category. If you send more than one, only the latest will be considered.

Documents and Annexures You Must Keep Ready

Helpline Numbers

• Technical queries on the online form: 8100091298 (all working days, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• Queries on terms and conditions: 0172-2717605 (all working days, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)

Note: If a newspaper advertisement is different from the official website, the website information is final.

Interview Tips for Chowkidar Candidates

• Half the marks are for manners: Greet politely, sit only when asked, speak clearly and respectfully
• Be honest: Answer questions about your education, family and work simply and truthfully
• Show you are right for the job: Talk about being punctual, alert, responsible and ready to do duty at odd hours
• Dress neatly: Wear clean, simple clothes
• Be on time: Reach the venue early with your E-Admit Card and original documents
• Do not carry banned items: Phones, watches and ornaments are not allowed inside
• Keep the High Court website open every day for the interview notice

Note: These are general tips and not official instructions.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying as a graduate or with a higher qualification than 10+2
• Choosing the wrong category (SC/ST/BC from other states must apply as General)
• Uploading an old photograph (more than 30 days) or a photo without a white background
• Not getting Annexures III, IV and V notarised
• Changing the email ID or mobile number after registration
• Paying the fee without checking the details (the fee is not refunded)
• Sending more than one application
• Not keeping the printout and 5 copies of the uploaded photograph

PHHC Chowkidar vs PHHC Clerk (SSSC) – Do Not Get Confused

• This post is the Chowkidar recruitment of the High Court itself (22 posts, Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026)
• The 1,270-post Clerk recruitment for subordinate courts is a different recruitment run by the Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.)
• The rules, dates and fees of the two are different, so read the correct notice