Gurugram District Court Clerk Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 155 Posts

The District and Sessions Judge, Gurugram, Haryana has released an official recruitment notification for filling 155 vacancies of Clerk and Stenographer Grade-III positions on a temporary basis to meet immediate administrative requirements of the district court. This significant recruitment drive, announced on 22 January 2026, provides excellent career opportunities for graduates aspiring to work in the judicial services of Haryana. The recruitment comprises 80 posts of Clerk and 75 posts of Stenographer Grade-III. Both positions play vital roles in the administrative and judicial functioning of district courts, handling important legal documents, maintaining court records, preparing case files, and assisting judicial officers in their day-to-day work. Working in district courts offers job security, professional growth, and the prestige of being associated with the judicial system of India. Candidates interested in these positions must submit their applications through offline mode only. The application process commenced on 22 January 2026 and will close on 09 February 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline or through any other mode will not be entertained. Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute complications. The educational qualification required for both Clerk and Stenographer Grade-III positions is a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Additionally, for the Clerk position, candidates must have passed Matriculation examination with Hindi as one of the subjects. This requirement ensures that clerks can handle Hindi correspondence and documentation which forms a significant part of court work in Haryana. For the Stenographer Grade-III position, candidates must possess proficiency in stenography. They should be able to take dictation in English at a speed of 80 words per minute and in Hindi at 60 words per minute. The transcription time allowed is 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi dictation. These skills are essential as stenographers are required to accurately record court proceedings, judicial orders, and other important matters. The age limit for applicants is between 18 to 42 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Haryana Government rules. SC/ST candidates receive 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation, and other eligible categories receive relaxation as prescribed in government norms. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,500/- during the temporary period. This is a competitive salary for this level of government employment and provides financial stability. The salary is paid monthly as per government schedules, with applicable deductions for PF, professional tax, and other statutory requirements. The selection process for Clerk positions involves two stages: Written Examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test. The written examination consists of two papers - English Composition carrying 50 marks and General Knowledge carrying 50 marks. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate with at least 33% marks in each subject separately to qualify. Those who qualify the written test will be called for Computer Proficiency Test. The Computer Proficiency Test for Clerk positions is qualifying in nature, meaning marks obtained in this test are not counted in the final merit list. However, clearing this test is mandatory for final selection. Candidates must demonstrate computer typing skills in English at a speed of 30 words per minute. This ensures that selected clerks can handle computerized court documentation systems efficiently. For Stenographer Grade-III positions, the selection process includes a Skill Test followed by Written Test and Computer Proficiency Test. The Skill Test assesses candidates' stenography and typing abilities. Candidates must take dictation in English at 80 words per minute and in Hindi at 60 words per minute, with prescribed transcription times. This is an eliminatory test and only those who qualify proceed to the next stage. After clearing the Skill Test, stenographer candidates must appear for a written examination covering subjects relevant to their role. The written test evaluates candidates' knowledge of English grammar, general knowledge, legal terminology, and other relevant subjects. Qualified candidates then undergo Computer Proficiency Test to assess their computer typing and word processing skills. The vacancy distribution follows the reservation policy of Haryana Government with posts reserved for SC, ST, BC-A, BC-B, EWS, and other eligible categories. Additionally, horizontal reservation for PwD candidates and ex-servicemen is applicable as per government norms. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit relevant certificates in the prescribed format issued by competent authorities. The application form can be downloaded from the official website of District Courts, Gurugram at https://gurugram.dcourts.gov.in. Candidates must fill the form carefully in the prescribed format with accurate information. The form should be filled in BLOCK LETTERS using black or blue pen only. Overwriting or use of correction fluid is not permitted. Required documents to be attached with the application include attested photocopies of educational certificates, date of birth certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, recent passport-size photographs, and self-declaration form. All documents must be self-attested and arranged in order as specified in the notification. The filled application form along with all required documents should be submitted either by post or in person to the office of District and Sessions Judge, Near Mini Secretariat, Sohna Road, Sector 11, Rajiv Chowk, Gurugram-122001, Haryana. The envelope containing the application should be clearly marked "Application for the post of Clerk" or "Application for the post of Stenographer Grade-III" as applicable. No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification, which is a relief for candidates from all categories. However, candidates should verify this information from the official notification available on the website. All applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying to avoid rejection at any stage. The court administration reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the number of vacancies without assigning any reason. These positions are temporary and are being filled to meet urgent administrative requirements. Selected candidates may be regularized in future based on organizational needs and government policies. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website https://gurugram.dcourts.gov.in for updates regarding admit cards, examination dates, results, and other important announcements. No individual communication will be sent to candidates; all information will be published on the website only. For queries, candidates can contact the court office during working hours on weekdays.