PHHC Driver Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Posts at highcourtchd.gov.in, Check Eligibility & Driving Test Details

On 28 August 2026 the High Court of Punjab and Haryana in Chandigarh issued Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026, announcing the 2026 recruitment of drivers for 25 driver positions. The online applications will be accepted from 28 August to 18 September 2026, ending at 11:59 PM, on the website highcourtchd.gov.in. It should be noted that this is a separate notice from the High Court's own Frash recruitment (which involves 31 posts and is covered by Notice No. 05/Frash/HC/2026) — do not mix up the two when applying.

Quick Differentiator — Read Before You Apply

Your driving licence has to be genuinely free of offences. The notice makes it clear that applicants who have a conviction for negligent driving are not eligible — this is not merely a favour or a preference, but a definite eligibility requirement. Together with the compulsory minimum of two years' verifiable experience in driving cars, the recruitment is looking for a proven record of safe driving, not just a driving licence that is in order.

Another point to note is that candidates who are selected do not automatically end up with a confirmed position. Instead, you first serve a trial period on a daily-wager basis, the rates for which have been approved by the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, and you are only then considered for a regular appointment after having successfully completed that trial. The fact that a candidate has passed the Practical Test-cum-Interview in no way grants them a right to appointment—this is explicitly stated in the notification.

PHHC Driver Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Particulars Details
Organization High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026, dated 28 August 2026
Post Driver
Total Vacancies 25
Application Window 28 August – 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Fee Payment Deadline 18 September 2026
Age Limit 18–35 years, as on 18 September 2026
Selection Mode Practical Test-cum-Interview
Official Website highcourtchd.gov.in

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The total of 25 posts is given as a combined figure by category in the official notice; the exact breakdown by category (General/SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen) is provided in the full employment notice PDF available on highcourtchd.gov.in. The High Court itself makes it clear that the number of vacancies may rise or fall depending on the number of actual vacancies when the merit list is finalised – therefore regard the figure of 25 as provisional and not final.

PHHC Driver 2026 Eligibility Guide

Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply

Criteria Requirement
Educational Qualification 10+2 pass, with Punjabi or Hindi (either one) as a subject at Matriculation level
Driving Licence Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence
Driving Experience Minimum 2 years of verifiable car driving experience
Conduct Requirement No conviction for negligent driving
Age 18 to 35 years, as on 18 September 2026
Age Relaxation As per rules mentioned in the recruitment notification, for eligible reserved categories

Proof of date of birth is accepted via your Matriculation Certificate if you're matriculate or above, or a Registrar-issued Birth Certificate if your qualification is below Matriculation.

Practical Test-cum-Interview — What's Confirmed and What Isn't

Selection runs through a Practical Test-cum-Interview, and the High Court may apply shortlisting criteria depending on how many applications come in — this will be communicated separately if activated. Here's the honest gap competitors don't flag: the exact marking scheme, marks split between the practical driving component and the interview, and the test date/venue have not been published yet. These will be notified separately on highcourtchd.gov.in once the application window closes. Don't trust any third-party page claiming a specific marks breakdown at this stage — it isn't officially confirmed.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

  1. Visit the official website, highcourtchd.gov.in.
  2. Locate the Driver Recruitment 2026 (Employment Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026) link.
  3. Register with an active email ID and mobile number.
  4. Fill personal, educational, category, licence, and driving-experience details carefully.
  5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee — note that online transaction charges apply additionally on top of the base fee.
  7. Review your complete form, submit before 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM, and save your confirmation.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Released 28 August 2026
Online Application Start 28 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Fee Payment Deadline 18 September 2026
Practical Test-cum-Interview Date To be notified separately on highcourtchd.gov.in

Documents to Keep Ready

  • Original Driving Licence (LMV)
  • Matriculation and 10+2 qualification certificates
  • Driving experience certificate
  • Category/caste certificate, where applicable
  • Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature

These get checked during testimonial verification or whenever the High Court requires them — keep both originals and self-attested photocopies ready, not just scanned uploads.

Important Links

Particulars Link
Apply Online highcourtchd.gov.in
Official Employment Notice highcourtchd.gov.in (Notice No. 04/DRV/HC/2026)
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In short: 25 Driver posts, a genuinely clean driving record required (not just a valid licence), and a trial period standing between selection and confirmed appointment. Apply by 18 September 2026, confirm your Hindi-or-Punjabi matriculation subject matches the requirement, and don't expect the practical test marking details yet — those come after the application window closes.