The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has issued Employment Notice No. 05/Frash/HC/2026 dated 28.08.2026, inviting online applications for 31 posts of Frash on the establishment of the High Court. Online registration opened on 28.08.2026 and closes on 18.09.2026 at 11:59 P.M. Candidates need knowledge of Hindi and the regional language, and selection is through an interview followed by a qualifying Physical Endurance Test.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Frash |
| Organization | High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Employment Notice No. 05/Frash/HC/2026, dated 28.08.2026 |
| Location | Chandigarh (U.T.) — establishment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh |
| Total Vacancies | 31 (General 26, SC/ST/BC 03, Ex-Servicemen 02) |
| Qualification | Knowledge of Hindi and the regional language |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 18.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Interview (50 marks) → Physical Endurance Test (qualifying) → Final merit list |
| Pay Scale | As per the latest applicable rules of the Government of Punjab, adopted by the High Court — no figure is stated in the notice |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at highcourtchd.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | highcourtchd.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment notice issued | 28.08.2026 |
| Online application starts | 28.08.2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Last date and time for online registration | 18.09.2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Cut-off date for age and all eligibility conditions | 18.09.2026 |
| Interview and Physical Endurance Test date | To be notified on the High Court website |
| E-Admit Card download | To be notified on the High Court website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, and SC/ST/BC of areas or States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹700/- |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh | ₹600/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹600/- |
| Dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled or deceased during active operation | Nil (proof must be uploaded with the form and produced in original) |
Note: The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable. Online transaction charges are levied extra.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 26 |
| SC/ST/BC | 03 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 02 |
| Total | 31 |
The High Court has stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the position as on the date the merit list is prepared.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Knowledge of Hindi and the regional language. No minimum degree or diploma is prescribed in the notice. |
| Age Limit | Not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years as on 18.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | Ex-Servicemen: upper age limit relaxed by a number of years equal to their defence service plus 03 years. No other relaxation is listed in the notice. |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Only the Matriculation Certificate from a recognised Education Board (for matriculate or above), or the Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths (for below matric), is admissible. |
| Reservation Eligibility | SC/ST/BC reservation and fee relaxation apply only to candidates holding an SC/ST/BC certificate issued by Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh who are also domiciled or permanent residents there. All other SC/ST/BC candidates are treated as General. |
| Ex-Servicemen Reservation | Available to Ex-Servicemen themselves only, not to their dependents. A self-attested complete copy of the discharge book must be submitted at testimonials checking. |
| Marital Restriction | No man having more than one wife living, and no woman married to a man who already has a wife living, is eligible for appointment as Frash. |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate per category. If more than one is submitted, the latest application is considered. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Interview | Total 50 marks, made up of 25 marks for suitability to the job and 25 marks for etiquettes and manners. This is the merit-deciding stage — the final list is prepared strictly on interview merit. |
| Stage 2 — Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Qualifying in nature only. Candidates equal to 04 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise, are called in order of interview merit. Three activities: 800 metre race, long jump and high jump. Long jump and high jump allow three attempts each; failing any one event disqualifies the candidate from the next event. |
| Stage 3 — Final Merit List | Prepared from the candidates who qualify the PET, strictly on the basis of interview merit, category-wise, up to the number of vacancies advertised. |
| Stage 4 — Testimonials Checking | Original documents, affidavits (Annexures I to IV as applicable) and the printed application form are verified as and when called by the High Court. |
Physical Endurance Test — Qualifying Parameters
| Event | Candidate | 18-30 yrs | 30-35 yrs | 35-40 yrs | 40-45 yrs | 45-50 yrs | 50 yrs and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 m Race | Male | 270 sec. | 310 sec. | 350 sec. | 390 sec. | 430 sec. | 470 sec. |
| 800 m Race | Female | 290 sec. | 330 sec. | 370 sec. | 410 sec. | 450 sec. | 490 sec. |
| Long Jump | Male | 2.95 m | 2.80 m | 2.65 m | 2.50 m | 2.35 m | 2.20 m |
| Long Jump | Female | 1.74 m | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | 1.30 m | 1.15 m | 1.00 m |
| High Jump | Male | 1.14 m | 1.10 m | 1.05 m | 1.00 m | 0.95 m | 0.90 m |
| High Jump | Female | 0.90 m | 0.85 m | 0.80 m | 0.75 m | 0.70 m | 0.65 m |
The 800 m race is qualifying only. Long jump and high jump have to be qualified within three attempts each. Age bands above 35 years are relevant only to candidates who reach that age through the Ex-Servicemen relaxation.
Salary and Benefits
The notice does not state a pay scale or figure for the Frash posts. It says only that the pay and allowances of selected candidates will be governed by the latest applicable rules and instructions issued by the Government of Punjab and adopted by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana for its employees. It also warns that duty hours may extend beyond normal working hours and even to odd hours. No salary table is given here because inventing a figure would be misleading — check the applicable Punjab Government rules for the current pay.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at highcourtchd.gov.in and open the Frash recruitment link. The online form is available only on this website.
- Read the detailed employment notice in full before starting the form, and keep ready your personal details, a valid active e-mail ID, an active mobile number, and an online payment facility such as net banking or a debit or credit card.
- Scan a recent passport-size photograph taken not more than 30 days ago against a white background, and your signature, then upload both in the form.
- Fill in every particular carefully, especially your category, and re-check the whole form before submitting — no change of any particular is permitted after submission.
- Pay the application fee online, and after successful payment save and print a hard copy of the submitted application form for later stages.
Note: Incomplete applications are rejected summarily at any stage, and no application is accepted after the closing date and time under any circumstance. For technical queries while filling the form the notice gives Helpline number 9674785953 (11:00 A.M. to 05:30 P.M. on working days); for queries about the terms of the advertisement, 0172-2717605 (09:30 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. on working days).
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph | Scanned, taken not more than 30 days before, against a white background. The notice gives no pixel or KB specification — follow the limits shown on the upload screen. Retain at least five printed copies of the same photograph for later stages. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Scanned signature | Uploaded with the online form. An application without a proper photograph and signature is summarily rejected. |
| Proof of date of birth | Matriculation Certificate from a recognised Education Board, or Birth Certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths if the candidate is below matric. No other document is admissible. |
| Proof of qualification | Original qualification certificates, including any additional qualification, at testimonials checking. |
| Caste or category certificate | SC/ST/BC certificate issued by the competent authority of Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh, latest one, for reservation and fee concession. |
| BC creamy-layer declaration | Annexure I, appended to the detailed advertisement, along with the latest BC certificate. |
| No Objection Certificate | Annexure II, from the Head of Department, for candidates serving in Government, Semi-Government, PSU, Corporation or Board. |
| Affidavit on close relatives | Annexure III, declaring any close relative working in the High Court establishment or any District Court in Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh. |
| Affidavit on previous employment | Annexure IV, covering any previous Government, Semi-Government, Corporation or Board employment already left before applying. |
| Discharge book | Self-attested complete copy, for Ex-Servicemen claiming reservation. |
| Printed application form | Print-out of the submitted online form, produced at testimonials checking with all supporting documents. |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online at highcourtchd.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving the form until 18.09.2026 — the cut-off is described as sacrosanct, and no candidate is allowed to apply after it under any circumstance.
- Submitting more than one application for the same category, since only the latest one is considered and the earlier attempts and their fees are wasted.
- Paying the fee before checking every field, because the fee is non-refundable and no change to any particular, including category, is allowed after submission.
- Claiming SC/ST/BC reservation on a certificate issued by a state other than Punjab, Haryana or U.T. Chandigarh — such candidates are treated as General and pay the higher ₹700 fee.
- Uploading an unclear or wrong photograph or signature, which leads to summary rejection, and later failing to carry a matching photograph to the interview or PET venue.
- Carrying a mobile phone, watch, ornaments or other baggage to the interview or PET venue, none of which is allowed inside the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the Punjab and Haryana High Court Frash Recruitment 2026?
Online registration closes on 18.09.2026 at 11:59 P.M.
2. How many Frash vacancies have been advertised?
31 posts in total — 26 General, 03 SC/ST/BC and 02 Ex-Servicemen.
3. What qualification is required for the post of Frash?
Knowledge of Hindi and the regional language; the notice prescribes no minimum degree or diploma.
4. What is the age limit and is any relaxation available?
18 to 35 years as on 18.09.2026, with the upper limit relaxed for Ex-Servicemen by a number of years equal to their defence service plus 03 years.
5. How much is the application fee?
₹700 for General candidates and for SC/ST/BC of other states, and ₹600 for SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh and for Ex-Servicemen, with online transaction charges extra.
6. How will candidates be selected?
Through an interview of 50 marks, after which candidates equal to four times the vacancies are called for a qualifying Physical Endurance Test, and the final merit list is drawn from the PET-qualified candidates strictly on interview marks.
7. Can I apply offline or by post?
No — the online form is available only on the High Court website at highcourtchd.gov.in, and incomplete applications are rejected summarily at any stage.
8. Which document is accepted as proof of date of birth?
Only the Matriculation Certificate issued by a recognised Education Board, or the Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths for candidates whose qualification is below matric.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
