PHHC Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: 22 Posts, Apply by 21 Nov, Interview-Based Selection

Quick facts

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has opened 22 Chowkidar posts under Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026, dated 31 October 2026. Online applications close on 21 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are only on the High Court website, www.highcourtchd.gov.in.

Candidates need at least middle standard. The notice says candidates qualified above 10+2 cannot apply. The age limit is 18 to 35 years.

Selection

Selection is by interview only, for 50 marks:

• Suitability to the job: 25 marks
• Etiquette and manners: 25 marks

The notice says that meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically get you an interview call. Depending on the number of applications, the High Court may use a shortlisting criterion, and it will tell candidates at the right time. The interview date, time and venue will be published on the High Court website.

Pay

The notice does not give a pay figure. It says the posts are on the establishment of the High Court, and terms not covered are governed by the High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1973, as amended. Pay is regulated by the latest Government of Punjab rules.

How to apply

1. Open the application link on www.highcourtchd.gov.in, and read the detailed employment notice first.
2. Register with a valid personal email and mobile number. Recruitment updates come to these, so do not change them later.
3. Fill in all details, including the category. You cannot change them after submission.
4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 30 days, white background) and your signature. A form without a proper photograph and signature is rejected.
5. Upload scanned copies of any FIR or conviction or acquittal orders, and any fee relaxation document, if they apply.
6. Pay the fee through internet banking or a debit or credit card.
7. Re-check the form, submit it, and keep printed copies. Keep five copies of the uploaded photograph for later stages.

Submit well before 21 November, because the portal can slow near the deadline.

Documents to keep ready

• Application printout with proof of qualification and date of birth
• Caste certificate, where the category applies
• NOC, if the notice asks for one from your employer
• Annexure I (creamy layer declaration, for BC candidates) and Annexure II (forwarding letter or NOC from the head of department, for candidates who need it)
• Annexures III, IV and V must be attested by a Notary Public, as the notice says

Keep the originals of these ready for the document check. The original documents are checked at the testimonial stage.

Interview day

• Mobile phones, watches, electronic devices and ornaments are not allowed inside the interview centre. Leave them at home or in your car.
• Paste the photograph on the e-admit card, attested by a gazetted officer or self-attested. It must match the uploaded photograph, or entry is refused.
• No travel allowance is paid for any stage.
• Duty hours may go beyond normal hours and at odd times, so be ready for that.

Who should apply

This notice suits candidates with middle or matriculation-level education who want a steady Group D-type post on a government establishment in Chandigarh. Because selection is by interview, candidates with good presence and clear manners have an edge.

Common mistakes

• Wrong photograph. An old photo, or one not on a white background, leads to rejection.
• Editing after submission. You cannot change details after you submit, so check everything first.
• Applying in two categories. Only one application is allowed per category, so submit once.
• Bringing a phone to the interview. Phones are banned inside the centre.

FAQ

Is there a written test? The notice describes an interview-only selection, with no written test.

Where do I get the interview date? From the High Court website. It is not sent by post.

Is the job in Chandigarh? Yes. The posts are on the establishment of the High Court at Chandigarh.