District Court Ambala Clerk Recruitment 2026 — 49 Vacancies

About This Job

District Court Ambala is hiring 49 Clerks on a six-month ad-hoc contract in Haryana. If you have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and have studied Hindi at matriculation level, you can apply by post or by hand. The last date to submit your application is 28 May 2026 (5:00 PM). Salary is a fixed Rs. 25,500 per month and the age limit is 18 to 42 years.

District Court Ambala Clerk Recruitment 2026 - 49 Posts

The Office of District and Sessions Judge, Ambala (under the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh) has released a notification for 49 Clerk posts on ad-hoc basis. The engagement is for six months or until regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates with Haryana domicile — reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General. Graduates with Hindi background can apply by post, courier, or in person.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total 49 Clerk posts reserved category-wise as follows:

• General (Open): 9 posts
• EWS: 6 posts
• Scheduled Caste of Haryana (DSC: 5, OSC: 4): 9 posts
• Backward Class (Block A): 6 posts
• Backward Class (Block B): 4 posts
• Ex-Serviceman of Haryana (General: 4, SC-OSC: 2, BC-A: 2, BC-B: 2): 10 posts
• Eligible Sports Person of Haryana: 2 posts
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (LV/HH/OA-BA-OL-BL-OAL-LC-Dw-AAV): 3 posts

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university.
• Language: You must have passed the Matriculation (10th) examination with Hindi as one of the subjects.
• Domicile: Reservation benefits are restricted to Haryana domicile candidates only. Reserved category candidates from other states will be considered under General category.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 42 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per reservation policies framed by the Government of Haryana and adopted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed salary of Rs. 25,500 per month.
• The engagement is purely on ad-hoc basis for six months or till regular appointments are made by the High Court — whichever is earlier.
• No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the examination.

Selection Process

The selection will happen in three stages:

1. Written Examination (100 Marks, 2 hours): General Knowledge (50 marks objective), English Composition Objective (20 marks), and English Composition Subjective — Essay, Letter, Precis, Translation (30 marks). You must score at least 33% in each subject AND 40% in the aggregate to qualify.
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — Qualifying Only: Part I is a Spreadsheet/Excel test (10 minutes, 10 marks; need 40% i.e. 4 marks to qualify). Part II is an English Computer Typing Test at 30 WPM.
3. Final Merit: The select list is prepared strictly on the basis of merit from the written examination. CPT marks are not counted in the final merit — they are only qualifying.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma from the official website ambala.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill the application form completely and paste a self-attested photograph.
3. Attach attested copies of educational, age, category, and other relevant certificates.
4. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CLERK ON AD-HOC BASIS" on top of the envelope.
5. Send by registered post or courier, or submit by hand to The Superintendent, Office of District and Sessions Judge, Judicial Courts Complex, Ambala, Haryana before 28 May 2026, 5:00 PM.
6. Applications received by email will NOT be accepted. Postal delays are not the office's responsibility.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: May 2026
• Last Date for Application Submission: 28 May 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced on ambala.dcourts.gov.in
• Computer Proficiency Test Date: To be announced

• Handle file processing, court records, and case-related documentation
• Prepare letters, notices, and official correspondence in English and Hindi
• Enter case data into the e-Courts system and maintain digital registers
• Assist judicial officers and senior staff with daily administrative work
• Manage incoming and outgoing dak (mail) and court communications
• Maintain attendance, leave records, and other office registers
• Follow court procedures and confidentiality rules at all times