Class 8 pass is enough to apply for 22 Chowkidar (watchman) jobs at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh, and there is no written exam, only a 50-mark interview. The court issued Employment Notice No. 06/CHK/HC/2026 on 31.10.2026, and online applications close on 21.11.2026 at 11:59 PM.
Ex-Servicemen (people who have retired from the armed forces)
Rs 600
Dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled or deceased in active operation
Nil, if you upload proof while applying
Online transaction charges
Extra, paid by the candidate
The fee is paid online and is not refunded.
Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
General
19
SC/ST/BC
2
Ex-Servicemen
1
Total
22
The court says the number of vacancies can go up or down by the time the merit list is made. The High Court decides how many candidates are finally recommended.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Middle standard (Class 8) is the minimum and 10+2 is the maximum, from a recognised school or board. If you hold anything higher than 10+2, you are not eligible
Matriculation certificate if you are Matric or above. Birth certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths if you studied less than Matric. No other document is accepted
Reservation Rule
SC/ST/BC benefit only if your certificate is from Punjab, Haryana or UT Chandigarh and you are a domicile (permanent resident) of these areas. Others must apply as General
Application Restriction
One application per category. If you send more than one, only the latest is counted
Marital Condition
A man with more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has a living wife, is not eligible
Cut-off Date
Age, qualification and every other condition are checked as on 21.11.2026
Category
Age Relaxation
Ex-Servicemen
Upper age limit is relaxed by the years of defence service plus 3 years
SC/ST/BC and others
Not specified in notification
So you need at least Class 8 and nothing above 10+2. If you are older than 35 on 21.11.2026 you cannot apply, unless you are an ex-serviceman, who gets extra years equal to defence service plus 3.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 21.11.2026 cut-off date to see at once whether you fall inside the 18 to 35 year band.
Anyone who has passed Class 8 and has studied no further than 10+2 can apply. Graduates cannot, and you will sign an affidavit (a notarised sworn statement) on this point.
There is no written exam. A 50-mark interview decides the selection, so there is nothing to study for except the interview.
Duty hours can run beyond normal working hours and even into odd hours, so this suits someone who is fine with watchman-style duty.
The notice gives no pay figure. It only says pay will follow the latest Government of Punjab rules, so check that scale before you decide.
SC/ST/BC candidates from outside Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh must apply as General and pay the General fee.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting (if needed)
The court may use any suitable shortlisting method if many applications arrive. Candidates will be told the method later
2. Interview
50 marks in all: 25 for suitability to the job and 25 for etiquette and manners. The interview date will be put on the court website
3. E-Admit Card
Download it from the court website. It is provisional, so your application can still be rejected at any stage if you do not meet the conditions
4. Testimonials checking
The court checks your original certificates and affidavits. Failing to show them cancels your candidature
5. Final recommendation
Candidates are recommended on interview performance. The High Court decides how many are recommended
In short: there is no written exam. The 50-mark interview decides who is chosen, and the court may shortlist candidates before it.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay and Allowances
As per the latest rules of the Government of Punjab, adopted by the High Court for its employees
Pay Figure
Not specified in notification
Duty Hours
May go beyond normal working hours and even at odd hours
Service Rules
High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1973, as amended
How to Apply
Go to www.highcourtchd.gov.in. The online application link is available only on this website.
Read the full notice, then keep ready your email address, mobile number, photo, signature and online payment option (net banking, debit card or credit card).
Fill in your details and category carefully. You cannot change anything after you submit.
Pay the application fee online. It is not refunded.
Submit the form and print a copy. Keep it with you for the interview stage.
Note: the court says applications must be made online. Help is available on 8100091298 (technical problems, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM) and 0172-2717605 (questions on the notice, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), on working days.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The notice asks for a recent photo (not older than 30 days) on a white background, plus a scanned signature, but it gives no size in KB or pixels. If the form rejects your file, resize it to the size the form shows.
Scanned copy, only for dependents of Ex-Servicemen disabled or deceased in active operation
Qualification and date of birth proof
Originals at testimonials checking (checking of your original certificates)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/BC)
Latest certificate from Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh. BC candidates also give the Annexure I declaration that they are not in the creamy layer (the better-off section that gets no reservation)
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Only for government, semi-government, corporation or board employees: Annexure II, a letter from your department saying it has no objection
Affidavits (notarised)
Annexure III (close relatives in courts), Annexure IV (previous jobs), Annexure V (qualification not above 10+2)
Discharge book copy
Self-attested complete copy, for Ex-Servicemen only
The notice does not give photo or signature sizes in KB or pixels.
Do not apply if you hold anything above 10+2. Hiding a higher qualification can lead to criminal action and removal from service.
Fill in your category correctly the first time. The court treats category and every other detail as final, with no change later.
SC/ST/BC candidates outside Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh should apply under General, not their own category.
Use your own working email and mobile number and do not change them. Check the spam folder, because the court sends updates there.
Upload the same photo you will paste on the admit card. A mismatch means you will not be allowed into the interview.
Apply well before 21.11.2026. The court will not accept anyone after the last date, even if the website is slow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the High Court Chowkidar post?
The last date is 21.11.2026, and the online form closes at 11:59 PM.
How many Chowkidar posts are there?
There are 22 posts: 19 for General, 2 for SC/ST/BC and 1 for Ex-Servicemen.
What qualification is needed?
You need at least Middle standard (Class 8) and at most 10+2, so anyone with a higher qualification cannot apply.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 35 years old on 21.11.2026, and Ex-Servicemen get extra years equal to their defence service plus 3.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 700 for General and Rs 600 for SC/ST/BC and Ex-Servicemen, plus online transaction charges, and it is not refunded.
Is there a written exam?
No, the selection is a 50-mark interview, and the court may shortlist candidates first.
Where do I apply?
You can apply only online on the court website, www.highcourtchd.gov.in.
Can an SC/ST/BC candidate from another state claim reservation?
No, the benefit is only for certificate holders from Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh who live there, and others must apply as General.
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.
