Chandigarh High Court Reader Exam Date 2026 Out for 60 Posts at highcourtchd.gov.in Check Details Here

CHC Reader Legal Admit Card 2026 Overview

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, has conducted recruitment for 60 posts of Reader (Legal) to fill positions on its establishment. The written examination was held in December 2025, with results declared in January 2026. The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is scheduled for March 2026, and the admit card for CPT is to be released soon. Candidates who qualified the written test can check the official website for updates on the hall ticket and further process. This recruitment aims to select qualified legal professionals proficient in relevant laws and computer operations.

CHC Reader Legal Important Dates

• Notification Released Date: 14 July 2025
• Online Application Start Date: 14 July 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 4 August 2025
• Last Date Fee Payment: 4 August 2025
• Correction Date: 8 to 10 August 2025
• Written Exam Date: 6 to 7 December 2025
• Written Admit Card Available: 17 November 2025
• Written Result Declared: 30 January 2026
• CPT Admit Card Available: 23 February 2026
• CPT Exam Date: 8 March 2025
• Written Result Declared: To be announced Soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

CHC Reader Legal Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹1000/-
• SC / ST / PH Fee: ₹800/-
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).

CHC Reader Legal Vacancy Details

•  Total number of posts: 60.

CHC Reader Legal Salary 2026

CHC Reader Legal Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks in English and hold an LL.B. degree from a recognised university. Proficiency in computer operations, including word processing and spreadsheets, is required.
• Age limit: For direct recruitment, candidates should be between 35 and 40 years as on 04.08.2025. Relaxation for ex-servicemen as per rules. No age limit for departmental candidates.
• Additional requirements: For departmental posts, candidates must be serving employees in specified categories with at least 5 years of experience. Reservation benefits apply only to domiciles of Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh with valid certificates.

CHC Reader Legal Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
3. Viva-Voce
4. Document Verification

Instructions for Downloading the CHC Reader Legal Admit Card

1. Visit the official website highcourtchd.gov.in
2. Navigate to the Recruitments section under Administrative Staff.
3. Click on the link for Reader (Legal) recruitment updates.
4. Select the Admit Card or CPT Admit Card link when available.
5. Enter your Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth / Password.
6. View the admit card details on screen.
7. Download and print the admit card for future reference.
8. Contact the helpline if you face any issues with downloading.