Overview and Quick Snapshot

167 vacancies are now open under Employment Notice No. 03/SS/ML/HC/2026 for the posts of Mali and Safai Sewak at the Punjab Haryana High Court Safai Sewak Mali vacancy 2026. This is a rare High Court establishment recruitment requiring only knowledge of Hindi and regional language – no written exam, selection purely by interview. The combined 167 posts span both Safai Sewak (75) and Mali (92), with reserved seats for SC/ST/BC, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disability. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years as on 30 June 2026 are eligible to apply online through the High Court’s portal.

Based on official notification by High Court of Punjab and Haryana. Verified: June 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

A key point specific to this recruitment: SC/ST/BC reservation and reduced fee of ₹600 applies only to candidates domiciled in Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh – candidates from other states with SC/ST/BC certificates must apply as General category at ₹700 fee.

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Important Dates

The High Court’s portal has historically experienced congestion near closing dates – apply and pay fee at least 5–7 days before 30 June 2026 to avoid payment gateway failures.

Vacancy and Category Analysis

*For Mali, 1 additional PwD seat is filled on merit from the combined list of all three PwD sub-categories.

General category dominates with 134 out of 167 seats – 80.2% of all vacancies. SC/ST/BC candidates from Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh together get 17 seats across both posts, making the reserved category pool relatively small. Ex-Servicemen have 9 dedicated seats (4 Safai Sewak + 5 Mali); note that this benefit applies to Ex-Servicemen themselves only – their dependents must apply under General category. PwD candidates (minimum 40% disability) have 7 reserved seats across both posts with an additional merit-based seat in Mali. Expected competition level is HIGH based on similar High Court establishment recruitments in 2024–25, where low qualification bar and permanent government posting attracted large applicant pools. General category candidates historically face the steepest competition in this cadre given the 134 seats drawing from an unrestricted pool.

Salary and In-Hand Calculation

Approximate deduction breakdown (illustrative, subject to official confirmation):

• NPS contribution: ~10% of Basic Pay (approx. ₹1,690–₹1,800/month)
• HRA: Chandigarh is an X-class city – HRA at 24% of Basic Pay under 7th CPC central norms; Punjab state rules may vary
• DA: Current DA rate as per Punjab Government revision (verify at time of joining)
• TA: As per Punjab Government rules for entry-level posts

Approximately ₹16,000–₹21,000 per month in-hand after standard deductions – this is an estimate based on comparable Punjab Government Group D posts. The posting location is Chandigarh High Court premises; as an X-class city, HRA component is higher than Y or Z class postings. Compared to similar Group D posts in Punjab state departments which offer ₹14,000–₹18,000 in-hand at remote district postings, this High Court post offers better take-home due to Chandigarh city HRA. Beyond salary, selected employees benefit from government medical facilities, earned leave, and NPS pension coverage.

Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable – re-check all details before paying, as the High Court portal does not allow any changes after submission. Online transaction charges are levied extra over and above the fee amounts shown.

Age Limit

Age calculation example: The last date for age reckoning is 30 June 2026. A General category candidate born on 01 July 1991 would be exactly 35 years on 30 June 2026 – eligible. A candidate born on 30 June 1991 turns 35 on that date – also eligible. A candidate born on 29 June 1991 becomes 35 years and 1 day – not eligible. Only Matriculation Certificate (from a recognised board) or Birth Certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths is accepted as proof of date of birth – no other document is valid.

Eligibility Criteria

The most common mistake for this post type: candidates believe preference qualifications (gardening diploma or sweeper experience) are mandatory – they are not, but claiming preference benefit without the requisite document at testimonials checking stage will lead to direct rejection of candidature. Final year students are not applicable here as no degree qualification is required – the only mandatory criterion is knowledge of Hindi and a regional language, which must be demonstrated at the interview stage.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting

Given the expected large volume of applications for 167 posts with a minimal qualification bar, the High Court may apply a shortlisting criterion before calling candidates for interview. The specific shortlisting method will be communicated to candidates at the appropriate time through highcourtchd.gov.in. This is not a written exam – prepare your document file completely to avoid rejection at shortlisting scrutiny.

Stage 2: Interview

Final selection is based on interview performance. The High Court’s decision on selection criteria is final and binding – no correspondence is entertained. Carry your E-Admit Card with a Gazetted Officer-attested photograph that exactly matches your uploaded photo; non-matching photographs result in immediate disqualification at the venue.

Your first 7 days after applying:

1. Save your application registration number and keep 5 copies of your uploaded photograph ready for different stages.
2. Add highcourtchd.gov.in to browser bookmarks and check it every 2–3 days for shortlisting and interview date updates.
3. Check both inbox and spam folder of your registered email for E-Admit Card notification.
4. If applying for Mali with gardening diploma or experience, scan and organise the relevant documents now – they must be produced at testimonials checking.
5. Government employees must initiate the NOC process with their Head of Department immediately, as delay in obtaining NOC can cancel candidature.

Exam Syllabus

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How to Apply

1. Go to the official website highcourtchd.gov.in on any working internet connection.
2. Find and open the online application link for Employment Notice No. 03/SS/ML/HC/2026.
3. Register with a valid personal email ID and active mobile number – do not use someone else’s contact details.
4. Fill in all personal, educational, and category details carefully – no changes are permitted after final submission.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (not more than 30 days old, white background) and scanned signature.
6. Select the correct fee category – SC/ST/BC benefit applies only if your certificate is from Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh.
7. Pay the application fee online (UPI / Debit Card / Net Banking / Credit Card) – note that transaction charges are extra and fee is non-refundable.
8. Submit the form and save or print the final submitted application – retain at least one hard copy for testimonials checking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approximate in-hand salary for High Court Mali and Safai Sewak posts in 2026?

Under 7th Pay Commission rules adopted by the High Court (following Punjab Government norms), the estimated in-hand take-home for these entry-level posts is approximately ₹16,000–₹21,000 per month after NPS and other standard deductions. The official pay scale has not been confirmed in the notification – candidates should verify from the official notice before making any decision. Posting in Chandigarh (X-class city) means HRA component will be relatively higher than postings in smaller cities.

What is the last date to apply and where is the application form?

As per the notification, the last date for online registration is 30 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application form is available only on highcourtchd.gov.in – apply well before the closing date to avoid portal congestion issues near the deadline. Fee once paid is non-refundable, so re-check all details before final payment.

How many total vacancies are there and what are the post names?

According to the official employment notice, 167 vacancies have been released – 92 for Mali and 75 for Safai Sewak on the establishment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh. The vacancy count may increase or decrease depending on actual vacancies at the time of merit list preparation, as stated in the notification.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

Candidates with knowledge of Hindi and a regional language are eligible for both posts – no specific degree or diploma is required as a mandatory qualification. For Mali, a gardening diploma from a recognised institute or 3 years’ experience as a Gardener gives preference (not mandatory). This makes these posts among the most accessible government positions in the region for candidates without formal degrees.

What is the age limit and relaxation for General and reserved category candidates?

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 30 June 2026 for the General category. Persons with Disability (minimum 40% disability) get a relaxation of 10 years, making their upper limit 45 years. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their defence service period plus 3 additional years. No OBC/SC/ST age relaxation is separately mentioned – only PwD and Ex-Servicemen relaxations are specified in this notification.

Is a gardening diploma mandatory to apply for the Mali post?

A gardening diploma from a recognised institute is not mandatory for the Mali post – the only mandatory requirement is knowledge of Hindi and a regional language. However, candidates who claim preference on the basis of this diploma or on 3 years’ experience as a Gardener must produce the document at testimonials checking, failing which their candidature is rejected. Apply without preference if you do not have the document.

Can Ex-Servicemen dependents claim fee relaxation or reservation?

Reservation under the Ex-Servicemen category applies only to Ex-Servicemen themselves – their dependents are not entitled to this benefit and must apply under General or their domicile-based reserved category. The only exception for dependents is a full fee waiver applicable to dependents of Ex-Servicemen who were disabled or died during active operations, subject to uploading the requisite supporting document.