The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has released Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026 for the recruitment of Chowkidar posts. A total of 22 vacancies are available. Online applications opened on 31 October 2026 and will close on 21 November 2026 through the official website highcourtchd.gov.in. Candidates should read the detailed employment notice before applying, because this post has an unusual eligibility rule: candidates must not be qualified above 10+2. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 November 2026 |
The application link is available only on the official High Court website. Candidates should use a valid personal email address and mobile number, because recruitment updates are sent there, and these details should not be changed after registration.
Application Fee
As per official notification. The summaries checked do not state a verified fee figure for this recruitment, so no fee amount is given here. Candidates should check the fee, and any relaxation, in the detailed employment notice and on the application form. The notice states that fee relaxation for SC, ST and BC candidates applies only to candidates holding a certificate from Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh who are also domiciled or permanent residents there.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Chowkidar | 22 | Minimum Middle Standard and maximum 10+2 |
The place of posting is Chandigarh, under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. Reservation and fee relaxation for SC, ST and BC candidates are available only to candidates from Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh who are domiciled or permanent residents there. Candidates from other areas or states must apply under the General Category.
Age Limit
Applicants of all categories should be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years as on 21 November 2026. For Ex-Servicemen, the upper age limit is relaxed by the number of years of their defence service plus 3 years. Reservation, fee and age relaxation under the Ex-Servicemen category are for Ex-Servicemen themselves, not their dependents.
Salary / Pay Scale
As per official notification. The pay is governed by the latest Government of Punjab rules and instructions adopted by the High Court for its employees. No fixed pay figure is asserted here, because the summaries checked do not state one. Candidates should check the pay scale in the detailed employment notice.
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed minimum Middle Standard and maximum 10+2 from a recognised School Education Board or a recognised school. All eligibility conditions must be met on the last date of online submission. Candidates must also give an affidavit that they are not qualified above 10+2. Concealing a higher qualification can lead to criminal action and termination from service. BC candidates must not fall in the creamy layer, and their certificate must be the latest one. No man who has more than one wife living, and no woman married to a man already having a wife living, is eligible for appointment, as stated in the detailed notice summary.
Selection Process
As per official notification. The summaries checked do not state a verified selection process for this recruitment, so no test, interview or merit-list stage is claimed here. Candidates should follow the detailed employment notice for the selection stages, and keep checking the official High Court website for further announcements.
Exam Pattern
To be notified in the detailed notification. No exam pattern has been confirmed in the summaries checked for this recruitment.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph, not more than 30 days old, with a white background, and signature. An application without a proper photograph and signature will be rejected.
- Middle Standard and 10+2 certificates, as applicable.
- Affidavit that the candidate is not qualified above 10+2.
- Caste certificate, if applicable, from Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh.
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable.
- Scanned copies of any FIR or conviction or acquittal orders, and documents claiming fee relaxation as a dependent of an Ex-Serviceman, if these apply.
Candidates should keep five copies of the uploaded photograph for later stages.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at highcourtchd.gov.in.
- Read the detailed Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026 before filling in the form.
- Open the Chowkidar application link, which is available only on the official website.
- Register with a valid personal email address and mobile number.
- Fill in all details, including the category. No change is allowed after submission.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the fee through internet banking or a debit or credit card, as applicable.
- Submit the form before 21 November 2026 and keep printed copies of the form.
A candidate may submit only one application for a particular category. If more than one is submitted, only the latest will be considered. Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
FAQs
Q1. How many Chowkidar posts are available?
22 posts, under Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026.
Q2. What is the qualification for PHHC Chowkidar 2026?
Minimum Middle Standard and maximum 10+2 from a recognised board. Candidates must not be qualified above 10+2.
Q3. What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years as on 21 November 2026, for all categories, with Ex-Servicemen relaxation as stated in the notice.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
21 November 2026.
Q5. Where can candidates apply?
Only on the official website highcourtchd.gov.in.
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Sources: High Court of Punjab and Haryana — Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026, dated 31 October 2026, as reported by multiple recruitment sources on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
All the best to all candidates.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by post, so check the eligibility entry for the post you are applying for in this post, including its qualification, age limit and experience. Apply only for a post where you meet every condition in that entry, because a form that does not meet the conditions may be rejected.
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