The Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Safai Sewak and Mali posts! Published on 09-06-2026 vide Employment Notice No. 03/SS/ML/HC/2026, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh invites online applications from eligible candidates for 167 total vacancies (75 Safai Sewak + 92 Mali). Candidates between 18 to 35 years of age with knowledge of Hindi and regional language can apply online from 09-06-2026 to 30-06-2026. Find all details about Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak and Mali Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, vacancy details, selection process, and notification PDF here.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has officially released Employment Notice No. 03/SS/ML/HC/2026 dated 09-06-2026 inviting online applications to fill up 75 vacant posts of Safai Sewak and 92 vacant posts of Mali on its establishment. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, category-wise bifurcation, age limit, qualification, application fee, reservation provisions, selection mode, and online application procedure. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full employment notice before applying.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 Overview
Punjab and Haryana High Court is recruiting 167 posts (Safai Sewak: 75, Mali: 92) with knowledge of Hindi and regional language as qualification, last date 30 June 2026.
| Organization Name | High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh |
| Employment Notice No. | 03/SS/ML/HC/2026 dated 09-06-2026 |
| Post Names | Safai Sewak (Sweeper) and Mali (Gardener) |
| Total Vacancies | 167 (Safai Sewak: 75 | Mali: 92) |
| Nature of Post | Regular (on the establishment of High Court of Punjab and Haryana) |
| Pay Scale | As per latest applicable rules and instructions issued by Government of Punjab and adopted by the High Court |
| Application Mode | Online only via www.highcourtchd.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | Interview (shortlisting criteria may be applied depending on number of applications) |
| Official Website | https://www.highcourtchd.gov.in |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Employment Notice | 09-06-2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 09-06-2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 30-06-2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Age Calculated As On | 30-06-2026 |
| E-Admit Card Download | To be notified on www.highcourtchd.gov.in |
| Interview Date | To be notified on www.highcourtchd.gov.in |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 167 vacancies are announced across two posts. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon the actual vacancies as on the date of preparation of the merit list. The final number of candidates to be recommended will be decided by the Hon'ble High Court.
Safai Sewak – Total Vacancies: 75
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 60 |
| SC/ST/BC | 08 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 04 |
| Persons with Disability – Low Vision (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| Persons with Disability – Deaf and Dumb (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| Persons with Disability – Intellectually Disabled/Challenged MILD IQ (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| Total | 75 |
Mali – Total Vacancies: 92
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 74 |
| SC/ST/BC | 09 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 05 |
| Persons with Disability – Low Vision (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| Persons with Disability – Deaf and Dumb (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| Persons with Disability – Intellectually Disabled/Challenged MILD IQ (min. 40% disability) | 01 |
| PwD – 1 post filled on merit from combined merit list of above 3 PwD categories | 01 |
| Total | 92 |
Note: SC/ST/BC reservation and fee relaxation benefit is available only to candidates with SC/ST/BC certificate issued by the State of Punjab or Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh who are also domiciled/permanent residents of these States/U.T. SC/ST/BC candidates from other states/areas will be treated as General Category. Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is for Ex-Servicemen themselves only, not for their dependents. Candidates with less than 40% disability, or with disability types other than Low Vision, Deaf & Dumb, and Intellectually Disabled (MILD IQ), will be treated as General Category and will not get any age or fee relaxation.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
| Educational Qualification (Both Posts) | Knowledge of Hindi and regional language |
| Preference for Mali | Diploma related to gardening from any recognized institute and/or minimum 3 years' experience as Gardener (must be held on or before 30-06-2026) |
| Preference for Safai Sewak | Minimum 3 years' experience as Safai Sewak (Sweeper) (must be held on or before 30-06-2026) |
| Marital Status | No man who has more than one living wife, and no woman married to a man with a living wife, is eligible for appointment |
| Multiple Applications | A candidate wishing to apply for both posts must apply separately for each. Only one application per post per category is allowed; if multiple applications are submitted, the latest one will be considered. |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must be minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years of age as on 30-06-2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 to 35 years (as on 30-06-2026) |
| Persons with Disability (Low Vision / Deaf & Dumb / Intellectually Disabled MILD IQ – min. 40% disability) | 10 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation by number of years equal to their defence service plus 3 years |
Date of Birth proof: Only Matriculation Certificate issued by a recognized Education Board (for matriculate or above candidates) or Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Births and Deaths (for candidates with qualification below Matric) will be accepted as proof of date of birth.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Fee is payable online only and is non-refundable. Online transaction charges will be levied extra.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh | Rs. 700/- |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh | Rs. 600/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 600/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (min. 40% disability – Low Vision / Deaf & Dumb / Intellectually Disabled MILD IQ) | Rs. 600/- |
| Dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled/deceased during active operation (with requisite documentary proof uploaded) | NIL |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Candidates for both Safai Sewak and Mali posts will be selected on the basis of an Interview. Depending on the number of applications received, suitable shortlisting criteria may be applied before the interview stage, which will be communicated to candidates at the appropriate time. The Hon'ble High Court may modify or change the selection criteria at any stage.
E-Admit Cards for provisionally eligible candidates will be uploaded on www.highcourtchd.gov.in. Candidates will also receive Email/SMS. The photograph on the E-Admit Card must be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/Self attested and must match exactly with the photograph uploaded in the online application; non-matching will result in disallowance at the interview venue.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the Interview or for testimonials checking.
Who should NOT apply for Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who are below 18 years or above 35 years of age as on 30-06-2026, except those eligible for age relaxation (PwD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: defence service + 3 years).
- SC/ST/BC candidates from states other than Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh who wish to claim reserved category benefits; they will be treated as General Category.
- Dependents of Ex-Servicemen claiming Ex-Servicemen reservation; the benefit is available only to Ex-Servicemen themselves.
- Candidates with less than 40% disability, or with disability types other than Low Vision, Deaf & Dumb, and Intellectually Disabled (MILD IQ); they will be treated as General Category without any age or fee relaxation.
- BC (Backward Class) candidates who fall in the Creamy Layer; only Non-Creamy Layer BC candidates from Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh are entitled to BC reservation benefits.
- Married male candidates with more than one living wife, or female candidates married to a man with a living wife; such persons are explicitly not eligible for appointment.
- Current regular Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Corporation/Board employees who are unable to obtain a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office; NOC is mandatory and failure to produce it at testimonials checking leads to cancellation.
- Candidates who do not have a valid personal email ID or active mobile number; all communications including E-Admit Cards are sent only through email/SMS.
Common Mistakes / What to Check Before Applying for Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026?
- Uploading a photograph that is more than 30 days old, or does not match the photograph to be pasted on the E-Admit Card; non-matching photographs lead to disallowance at the interview venue under any circumstances.
- Selecting the wrong category (General/SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen/PwD); category once filled in the online application cannot be changed at any stage of the recruitment process.
- BC candidates not carrying the latest BC certificate (issued by competent authority) and not preparing the BC Non-Creamy Layer Declaration (Annexure I) before the testimonials checking stage.
- Claiming preference benefit (Diploma in Gardening or 3 years' experience) without possessing the required document on or before 30-06-2026; failure to produce proof at testimonials checking leads to rejection for that preference claim.
- Government employees not obtaining NOC from their Head of Department in the prescribed format (Annexure II) before the testimonials checking/interview stage.
- Not preparing Affidavit (Annexure III) regarding close relatives working in High Court or District Courts of Punjab, Haryana, U.T. Chandigarh - this is mandatory at testimonials checking.
- Not preparing Affidavit (Annexure IV) about previous government employment(s) already left before applying; this is mandatory at testimonials checking.
- Waiting until the last day to apply; the High Court will not be responsible for inability to log in due to heavy internet/website load near the closing date, and no extension will be given under any circumstance.
- Not retaining 5 copies of the photograph uploaded during online application; the same photograph may be required at multiple stages of the recruitment process.
How to Apply for Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only through the official website of the Punjab and Haryana High Court (www.highcourtchd.gov.in). No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates wishing to apply for both posts must submit separate applications for each post.
Keep the following ready before filling the application form:
- Personal details
- Valid and active Email ID (to be kept unchanged throughout the process)
- Valid and active mobile number (to be kept unchanged throughout the process)
- Online payment facility (Internet Banking / Debit / Credit Card)
- Scanned recent passport-size photograph (not more than 30 days old) against white background
- Scanned signature
Documents to be produced at Testimonials Checking (as and when called by the High Court):
- Printout of online Application Form
- Proof of Date of Birth - Matriculation Certificate (for matriculate or above) or Birth Certificate from Registrar of Births and Deaths (for below Matric)
- Qualification certificate(s) if any (Diploma in Gardening for Mali preference; experience proof for Safai Sewak preference)
- Caste Certificate (EWS/SC/ST/BC) issued by competent authority of Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh as applicable; BC candidates must also carry latest BC certificate and Annexure I Declaration
- No Objection Certificate in format (Annexure II) - for Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Corporation/Board employees
- Affidavit (Annexure III) - regarding close relatives working in High Court/District Courts
- Affidavit (Annexure IV) - regarding previous government employment(s)
- Disability Certificate (min. 40% disability) - for PwD candidates
- Discharge Book (self-attested complete copy) - for Ex-Servicemen
- Proof of disability/death of parent during active operation - for dependents of Ex-Servicemen claiming fee exemption
Helpline Numbers: 8100091298 (for Mali) and 9674785953 (for Safai Sewak) - on working days between 11:00 A.M. to 05:30 P.M. For advertisement terms and conditions: 0172-2717605 on working days between 09:30 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
Important Instructions for Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak & Mali Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- All particulars including category once filled by candidates are sacrosanct; no change will be permitted at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Candidates wishing to apply for both posts must apply separately for each post with separate fee payment for each.
- Merely satisfying the eligibility criterion does not entitle any candidate to be called for interview; the High Court may apply shortlisting criteria if a large number of applications are received.
- E-Admit Cards will be uploaded on www.highcourtchd.gov.in; Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post. Issuance of a provisional E-Admit Card does not confirm eligibility.
- Photograph on E-Admit Card must be duly attested (Gazetted Officer / Self-attested) and must exactly match the photograph uploaded during online application; non-matching leads to disallowance at interview.
- No mobile phone, electronic device, watch, ornaments (jewellery), or other baggage is allowed inside the interview centre.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or testimonials checking.
- Online application without proper photograph and signature will be summarily rejected. Retain 5 copies of the uploaded photograph for use at different stages.
- Candidates employed on contract or ad hoc basis in government offices are NOT considered government employees; they must apply as non-departmental candidates and need not obtain NOC.
- Regular Government/Semi-Government/PSU employees must obtain NOC from Head of Department; failure to produce NOC at testimonials checking will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable; re-check all details before making payment.
- In case of any discrepancy between advertisements published in newspapers and the official website, the contents on www.highcourtchd.gov.in will prevail.
- The High Court shall not be responsible for non-delivery of SMS or email due to network issues, switched-off mobile phones, or emails going to spam; candidates must visit www.highcourtchd.gov.in and check their email accounts regularly.
- Application found incomplete or with false information can be rejected at any stage, even after completion of selection process.
- The cut-off date to apply is sacrosanct; no candidate will be allowed to apply after 30-06-2026 under any circumstance.