Chandigarh High Court Reader Recruitment 2025 : Apply Online
Chandigarh High Court Reader Recruitment 2025 notification is out for 60 vacancies. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh is inviting applications for the post of Reader (Legal) through Advertisement No. 02/READER (LEGAL)/HC/2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 July 2025 to 04 August 2025 (11:59 PM).
Overview
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has announced recruitment for 60 Reader (Legal) posts – 48 direct and 12 departmental. This is a golden opportunity for law graduates to work in the judicial system.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 14 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be Notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General, SC/ST/BC (Other States) | 1000/- |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana, U.T. Chandigarh | 800/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | 800/- |
| Departmental Candidates | 1000/- |
Note: Additional transaction charges may apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Direct Posts:
- 10+2 with 60% marks in English
- LL.B. Degree
- Computer proficiency
Departmental Posts:
- 5+ years in specific posts (Senior Assistant, B-grade Assistant, Stenographer/Judgment Writer)
- LL.B. Degree
- Computer proficiency
Age Limit:
- Direct Posts: 35 to 40 years as on 04 August 2025
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per defense service
- Departmental: No age limit
Vacancy Details
| Post Type | Category | Vacancies | Qualification |
| Direct | General | 41 | 10+2 (60% in English) + LL.B. + Computer proficiency |
| Direct | SC/ST/BC | 05 | Same as above |
| Direct | Ex-Servicemen | 02 | Same as above |
| Departmental | All Categories | 12 | Internal employees, LL.B. + Computer proficiency |
| Total | — | 60 | — |
Selection Process
- Written Examination – 250 Marks
- English Composition – 50 Marks
- Civil Law – 100 Marks
- Criminal Law – 100 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours each paper
- Qualifying: 50% in English, 40% in Civil & Criminal Law
- Computer Proficiency Test – Qualifying Only
- Word Processing Test (Typing) – 10 Marks
- Spreadsheet Test – 10 Marks
- Minimum 40% required in both
- Viva-Voce – 30 Marks
- Minimum 35% required
Final Selection: Based on Written + Viva (Computer Test is qualifying only). Minimum aggregate: 50%
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks |
| Written Exam | English Composition | 50 | 3 Hours | 50% |
| Written Exam | Civil Law | 100 | 3 Hours | 40% |
| Written Exam | Criminal Law | 100 | 3 Hours | 40% |
| Computer Test | Word Processing | 10 | 10 Min | 40% (Qualifying) |
| Computer Test | Spreadsheet | 10 | 10 Min | 40% (Qualifying) |
| Viva-Voce | Interview | 30 | — | 35% |
How to Apply
- Visit Vacancy Connect then apply Online.
- Click on Reader Recruitment 2025 link
- Register with valid Email ID & Mobile No.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and professional details
- Upload scanned photo and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and print a copy of the application form
Note: Submit only one application per category. Ensure all details are accurate.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Group | Join Now |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the qualification for Chandigarh High Court Reader Post?
10+2 with 60% marks in English, LL.B. Degree, and computer proficiency.
Q2. What is the age limit for Reader posts?
35 to 40 years (except for departmental candidates).
Q3. How many vacancies are there in total?
60 vacancies (48 direct + 12 departmental).
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
Written exam (250 marks), computer test (qualifying), and viva (30 marks).
Q5. What is the last date to apply?
04 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
Head Office Address:
Registrar General,
High Court of Punjab and Haryana,
Sector 1, Chandigarh – 160001, India