Punjab and Haryana High Court Driver Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Posts

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has officially released a detailed employment notice (Advertisement No. 04/DRV/HC/2026) for the recruitment of Driver vacancies on its establishment. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications via the official website from August 28, 2026, to September 18, 2026.

Below are the complete details regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, and selection process.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 25 vacant posts of Driver. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

General Category: 21 posts
SC / ST / BC: 03 posts
Ex-Servicemen: 01 post

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Driver position, candidates must fulfill the following parameters as of the last date of application (September 18, 2026):

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 35 years
Upper age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to the Ex-servicemen category (equal to defense service plus 3 years).

Educational Qualification & Experience

Minimum academic qualification of 10+2 pass.
Must have passed Punjabi or Hindi as one of the subjects in the matriculation (10th) examination.
Possession of a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license.
A minimum of two years of experience driving a car.
No prior conviction for any offense related to rash or negligent driving.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online and is entirely non-refundable:

General candidates and SC/ST/BC applicants from states other than Punjab, Haryana, and UT Chandigarh: ₹1000
SC/ST/BC applicants domiciled in Punjab, Haryana, and UT Chandigarh: ₹800
Ex-Servicemen: ₹800

Selection Process

The selection process is governed by the rules of the High Court. Based on the number of applications received, the authorities may implement a shortlisting criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Practical Test-cum-Interview, which will dictate the final merit list. Selected candidates will initially serve a trial period on daily wager rates approved by the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, before formal appointment.

How to Apply

Candidates can access the online application platform directly through the official portal at the Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment Page. Ensure all personal details, valid contact information, scanned passport-size photograph (less than 30 days old against a white background), and a clear signature are uploaded correctly before finishing the transaction.

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