Punjab and Haryana High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 167 Safai Sewak, Mali Posts

A total of 167 vacancies are notified — 75 posts of Safai Sewak (Sweeper) and 92 posts of Mali (Gardener) on the establishment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh.

Knowledge of Hindi and regional language is the prescribed qualification for both posts. For Mali, preference will be given to candidates with a Diploma in Gardening from a recognized institute and/or 3 years' experience as a Gardener. For Safai Sewak, preference will be given to candidates with minimum 3 years' experience as a Safai Sewak (Sweeper).

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 30-06-2026. PwD candidates (min. 40% disability — Low Vision, Deaf & Dumb, Intellectually Disabled MILD IQ) get 10 years' relaxation. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their defence service period plus 3 years.

General and out-of-state SC/ST/BC candidates pay Rs. 700/-. SC/ST/BC candidates of Punjab, Haryana, U.T. Chandigarh, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD (min. 40% disability) candidates pay Rs. 600/-. Dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled/deceased during active operation are exempted from fee on uploading requisite proof. Online transaction charges are levied extra and fee is non-refundable.

Yes. A candidate wishing to apply for both posts must submit separate online applications with separate fee payments for each post.

Selection is based on Interview. Depending on the volume of applications received, the High Court may apply a suitable shortlisting criteria before the interview, which will be communicated to candidates at the appropriate time. The decision of the High Court on all selection matters is final and binding.

Candidates must produce the printout of the application form, Date of Birth proof (Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate), qualification certificate(s), caste certificate (for reserved category), NOC in Annexure II format (for government employees), Affidavit (Annexure III) about close relatives in the judiciary, Affidavit (Annexure IV) about previous government employment, Disability Certificate (for PwD), and Discharge Book (for Ex-Servicemen).

No. No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance will be paid to any candidate for appearing in the interview or for testimonials checking.

All updates, interview dates, E-Admit Card download links, results, notices, and corrigendum will be published only on the official website of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at www.highcourtchd.gov.in. Candidates must visit the website regularly and also check their registered email accounts (including spam folder) for important notifications.