Application Fee

• Fee for General / SC / ST / BC Category Candidates from Other State: ₹1,000/-
• Fee for SC / ST / BC Category Candidates from Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh: ₹800/-
• Fee for Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹800/-
• Fee for Departmental Posts: ₹1,000/-
• Payment Mode: Through Online
• Note: The online Transaction charges shall be levied extra

 Important Dates

• Start Date for Apply Online: 14-07-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 04-08-2025
• Last Date for Payment of Fee: 04-08-2025 11:59 PM

Age Limit

• Age Limit: 35 - 40 Years
• Relaxation: Age Relaxation is applicable as per rules Check Notice

Selection Method

• Written Exam
• Computer Proficiency Test
• Interview
• Document Verification
• Final Merit List

Qualification

• The candidate applying for Post of Reader (Legal) should have passed 10+2 examination by securing at least 60% marks in English and possess a degree in LL.B. from a recognized University.\
• Further, the candidate should have proficiency in operation of computers (Word processing and Spread sheet).
• Employees eligible to apply for Departmental Posts shall be from the following categories : -
• Employees of this Court serving in the grade not lower than that of Senior Assistant or its equivalent for a minimum period of five years.
• Employees of Subordinate Courts of Punjab, Haryana and U.T., Chandigarh working in a grade not lower than ‘B’ grade Assistant for a minimum period of five years.
• Judgment Writer (Senior Grade) and Judgment Writer (Junior Grade)/Stenographer to the District Judge in the States of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh for a minimum period of five years.
• Merely satisfying eligibility criterion shall not entitle a candidate to be called for the examination.

How to Apply

• Chandigarh High Court Reader Recruitment 2025: How to Apply

  1. Click on “Apply online” button in the online application portal of High Court of Punjab and Haryana, after reading carefully the notification / advertisement and caution notice, ensuring that you are eligible to apply.
  2. On Clicking “Apply online” button, candidates will be taken to the registration page where they need to fill the concerned details.
  3. Enter the basic details such as Name, Category, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, E-mail Id etc. in the respective fields. All SC/ST/BC category candidates of other areas/states shall be considered in General Category.
  4. After filling the details on registration page, cross check all the details before clicking on “Submit & Proceed to Applicant Login” as no subsequent request for change will be considered or information cannot be edited anymore. On clicking “Submit & Proceed to Applicant Login” a unique registration /application number will be generated. Candidate will receive Online Application Registration number via SMS/E‐Mail, which shall be used along with date of birth (DOB) for all further representations and login purpose.
  5. After registration, the candidates should click on “Applicant Login” button in the portal which will redirect the candidates to the Payment Stage / Payment Gateway where candidates need to pay the application fee, as per the notification / advertisement.
  6. Upon successful fee payment, candidates will get the option to continue and fill other remaining personal details, academic details, upload scanned images (as per the size and format mentioned) etc. and complete the form.
  7. After filing all the respective fields and uploading necessary and valid documents, an edit option is provided. Upon clicking this option, the candidate can go through the entire details filled in the form and can edit the same before final submission.
  8. A final declaration has to be checked on for making confirmation that the details entered in the form are valid and correct to the best of the candidate’s knowledge.
  9. On submission of online application, candidates will get the option to download the filled up application form by clicking on PRINT APPLICATION button which can be used for their record and future reference.
  10. Candidates should apply carefully. In case, a candidate submits more than one application, then latest application will be considered. Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
  11. Upload only recent, not older than 30 days, clear colour photo along with the image of signature. Keep ready the following details before clicking 'Applicant Login' button
      • Latest / recent colour photo (maximum 50 kb) in jpg format only.
      • Signature (maximum 50 kb) in jpg format only.
      • Personal details
      • Valid and Active E‐Mail id
      • Valid and Active Mobile No. for receiving SMS alerts
      • Online payment facility such as net banking, debit/credit card/UPI etc.
  12. **CLICK HERE TO SEE SCREENSHOTS OF EACH PAGE AND REQUIRED INFORMATION**
  13. ** CLICK HERE TO VIEW  - Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature **