HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH - DETAILED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE FOR THE POSTS OF DRIVER - EMPLOYMENT NOTICE No.04/DRV/HC/2026 - Application and Selection Details

Sep 18, 2026

High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh invites online applications for 25 vacant Driver posts, with category-wise vacancies including General, SC/ST/BC, and Ex-Servicemen. The notice specifies eligibility requirements such as possession of a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license, minimum driving experience, and no conviction for negligent driving. It details application fees payable online, reservation/relaxation conditions, reservation eligibility with certificates and domicile requirements, and the selection process through practical test-cum-interview, trial appointment, and recruitment terms governed by relevant rules.

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Employment Notice No.04/DRV/HC/2026

Vacancies and category-wise distribution

Eligibility requirements

Details of fee

Reservation and relaxation

Mode of selection

General instructions

Page 1 of 16 HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH DETAILED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE FOR THE POSTS OF DRIVER EMPLOYMENT NOTICE No.04/DRV/HC/2026 DATED: 28/08/2026 | Candidates can apply online From Last date/time for Online Registration | 28/08/2026 18/09/2026 | 11:59 P.M.
11:59 P.M.
| | --- | --- | --- | To fill up 25 vacant posts of Driver on the establishment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, online applications from eligible candidates are invited upto 18/09/2026 . Category wise bifurcation of posts are asunder:- | NAME OF POST | Total Number of Vacancies :-25 | | | --- | --- | --- | | DRIVER | General Category | 21 | | | SC/ST/BC | 03 | | | Ex-Servicemen | 01 | Page 2 of 16 ii) The candidate should possess a valid licence of 'Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)' . No presumption of eligibility or competency to drive Light Motor Vehicle will be drawn on the basis of any other higher category endorsed on the Driving License. iii) The candidate should not have been convicted of any offence for negligent driving and should have a minimum of two years experience of driving of car. 3. DETAILS OF FEE [Payable Online and Non-Refundable] | Sr .
No . | Category | Application Fee
(in rupees) | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹ 1000/ - | | 2. | SC/ST/BC of areas/States of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹800/ - | | 3. | Ex-servicemen | ₹800/ - | Note:-Online transaction charges shall be levied extra and the application fee/charges once paid will not be refunded. 4. RESERVATION/RELAXATION Reservation benefits, including fee relaxation, for applicants belonging to SC/ST/BC categories shall be available to those only who possess SC/ST/BC certificate issued by the competent authority and are also domiciled/permanent residents of States of Punjab, Haryana, or UT Chandigarh. Applicants, who are residents of other states, shall be considered under the “General Category”. Applicants belonging to the BC Category must ensure that they fulfill the necessary condition as to exclusion of “Creamy Layer” as per the rules applicable in their respective States/U.T. Chandigarh. In addition to submitting the latest BC Certificate, they must furnish an undertaking in this regard at the time of their testimonials checking or whenever asked by the High Court. Reservation benefits, including fee and age relaxation, under Ex-Servicemen category shall be available only to Ex-Servicemen themselves and not to their dependents. They shall have to submit copy of application form alongwith self attested complete copy of their discharge book at the time of testimonials checking or as and when called by the High Court. Page 3 of 16 5. MODE OF SELECTION Keeping in view the number of applications received for the post of Driver, any suitable shortlisting criteria can be followed which shall be informed to the candidates by way of a public notice at appropriate time. Provisionally allowed candidates shall be called for Practical Test-cum-Interview. Selection to the post of Driver shall be made on the basis of performance in Practical Test-cum-Interview. Mere selection on the basis of Practical Test-cum-Interview shall not give any right to any candidate to claim appointment to the post of Driver. Candidates proposed to be appointed will be required to work on trial period (as determined by the High Court) for which they will be paid remuneration as per rates applicable to the daily wagers as approved by the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh. Candidates would be considered for appointment only after the successful completion of trial period as per the assessment of the High Court. All other terms and conditions of recruitment, which are not covered in Detailed Employment Notice, shall be regulated as per the relevant provisions of the High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1973, as ame

FAQs

How many Driver posts are notified and how are vacancies distributed by category?

A total of 25 Driver posts are notified. General category has 21 vacancies, SC/ST/BC has 3, and Ex-Servicemen has 1 vacancy.

What eligibility requirements must candidates meet?

Candidates must have a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license, must not have been convicted for negligent driving, and must have a minimum of two years of driving experience of a car.

What is the application fee structure and are the fees refundable?

General and SC/ST/BC from areas other than Punjab, Haryana, and UT Chandigarh pay ₹1000, while SC/ST/BC from Punjab, Haryana, and UT Chandigarh pay ₹800. Ex-servicemen also pay ₹800, and online transaction charges apply extra; paid application fees/charges are non-refundable.

Sep 18, 2026

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