Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Application Form 2026: Dates, Fees & Documents

HP Civil Judge Application Form: Overview

HP Judiciary Application Particulars	Expected Details for 2026
Examination Name	H.P. Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026
Conducting Authority	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Official Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in
Mode of Application	Online registration through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal. Offline submission of self-attested hard copies is expected to continue.
Online Application Start Date	Expected in December 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	Expected in January 2026
Last Date for Hard Copy Submission	Expected in January 2026, if the offline submission process continues.
Hard Copy Submission Address	Secretary, HPPSC, Nigam Vihar, Shimla – 171002 (Expected)
Application Fee	General: ₹600 (Expected). SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL) of Himachal Pradesh: ₹150 (Expected). Female Candidates & Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh: No Fee (Expected).
Selection Process	Preliminary Examination. Main Examination. Viva Voce and Document Verification.

Himachal Judiciary Application Form Important Dates

Based on previous recruitment trends, the notification is expected in December 2026, followed by an online application window of about three weeks. Check the tentative dates below:

HP Judiciary 2027 Application & Recruitment Event	Expected Timeline
Notification Release	December 2026
Application Form Start Date	December 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	January 2027
Last Date for Fee Payment	January 2027
Last Date for Offline Document Submission	January 2027 (Expected)
Release of Admit Card	To be notified
Preliminary Examination	First quarter of 2027
Declaration of Preliminary Examination Result	To be notified
Main Examination	Subsequent months after the Preliminary Examination
Declaration of Main Examination Result	To be notified
Viva-Voce (Interview)	After the Main Examination result
Final Selection/Recruitment	To be notified

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Who is Eligible to Apply for HPSC Judiciary Exam 2026?

You must ensure that your L.L.B.  qualification, Bar Council enrolment, age, practice requirement, and reservation certificates satisfy the prescribed HP judiciary eligibility criteria on or before the last date for submission of the application form specified in the official notification. 

Eligibility Parameter	Requirements
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualification	L.L.B.  (3-year or 5-year) from a Bar Council of India-recognised university. Degrees must be valid on the prescribed cut-off date.
Professional Eligibility	Must be entitled to practise as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Eligibility must be fulfilled by the application closing date.
Practice Requirement	Must have the prescribed practice experience as an Advocate or Law Clerk, if required under the official notification.
Bar Council Enrolment	Must be enrolled as an Advocate with the State Bar Council or Bar Council of India, as prescribed in the official notification.
HP Judiciary Age Limit	Minimum age: 22 years. Maximum age: 35 years. Age calculated as per the official notification.
Age Relaxation	SC/ST/OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh: 3-year upper age relaxation. Himachal Pradesh Government servants: 5-year upper age relaxation. Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10-year upper age relaxation, as per the applicable government rules.
Desirable Qualification	Familiarity with the customs, traditions, and local dialects of Himachal Pradesh. Suitability to serve under the prevailing conditions of the State.

Documents Required for the HPSC Judiciary Application Form

The HP Judiciary application form 2026 is expected to require a two-stage document submission process prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). You will likely need to upload the required documents during the One Time Registration (OTR) process and submit self-attested hard copies if the official notification continues to require offline submission.

HP Judiciary Document	Document Requirement
Age Proof	Matriculation or Secondary School Certificate as proof of date of birth.
Graduation Qualification	Bachelor’s degree certificate. Semester-wise or consolidated mark sheets.
L.L.B.  Qualification	L.L.B.  degree recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). All semester or year-wise mark sheets.
Category Certificate	SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or other applicable reservation certificates. Issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.
Character Certificates	Two character certificates from respectable persons. The certifying persons should not be related to or connected with the candidate. Certificates must be submitted in the prescribed format, if required.
Domicile & Reservation Documents	Bonafide Himachali Certificate, if applicable. PwBD, Ex-servicemen, or other applicable reservation certificates.
Photograph & Signature	Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format and file size. Signature uploaded according to the specifications mentioned in the official notification.
Offline Submission	Self-attested hard copies of all applicable documents, if required by HPPSC. Submit the documents within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the official notification.

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HP Judiciary Application Form Photo & Signature Specification

Scanned Images	Size	Dimension	Format
Photograph	20KB – 50KB	200 x 230 Pixels	JPG or JPEG
Signature	10KB – 20KB	140 x 60 Pixels	JPG or JPEG

How to Fill the Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Application Form

Complete the HP Judiciary application form through online registration and, if the official notification requires it, submit supporting documents offline.

HP Judiciary Application Step	How to Apply
Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)	Visit the HPPSC official website. Click Apply Online and select One-Time Registration (OTR). Register using your mobile number, email ID, and personal details. Create your login credentials for future access.
Step 2: Fill the HP Judiciary Application Form	Log in to your OTR dashboard. Open My Applications and select the relevant Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Competitive Examination notification. Enter your personal details, LL.B. qualification, Bar Council enrolment number, and Bar enrolment date as required in the notification. Choose your preferred examination centre from the available options.
Step 3: Upload Required Documents	Upload a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format and size. Upload your signature as per the specified dimensions. Upload all other required certificates and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee	Pay the prescribed application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Save or download the payment receipt for future reference. Offline challan payment is not accepted.
Step 5: Submit Self-Attested Hard Copies	Print the submitted application form. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents. Send them by Registered Post, Speed Post, or submit them personally to the Commission, if required in the notification. Ensure the documents reach HPPSC within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the official notification.

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Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Application Fee

You must pay the HP Judiciary application fee online through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before you can submit your application successfully. Check the category-wise fee tabulated in the table below:

Candidate Category	HP Judiciary Application Fee
General Category	₹600
SC/ST/OBC of Himachal Pradesh	₹150
EWS (BPL) of Himachal Pradesh	₹150
Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh/ Females/ PwD	Exem pted

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Important Instructions for HP Civil Judge Application Form 2026

HP Judiciary Application Instruction	Important Details
Complete Both Application Stages	Complete the online application within the prescribed deadline. Submit the self-attested hard-copy application and supporting documents, if required under the official notification.
No Application Correction Facility	A separate online correction window is not expected after the final submission of the application form. Report any discrepancy through the procedure prescribed by HPPSC, if permitted.
Upload Photograph & Signature Correctly	Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size. Incorrect specifications can prevent the successful submission of the application form.
Retain Fee Payment Proof	Keep the online fee payment receipt safely for future reference. Submit a copy along with the offline application, if required by HPPSC.
Provisional Acceptance of Applications	Issuance of the admit card does not confirm your eligibility. HPPSC verifies all eligibility conditions and original documents during document verification and the Viva-Voce stage.

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