Safai Sewak and Mali

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Organization: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Employment Notice No.: 03/SS/ML/HC/2026
|Dated: June 9, 2026

Application Dates

Online Application Start: June 9, 2026
Last Date/Time for Online Registration: June 30, 2026, 11:59 P.M.

Vacancy Details

Online applications are invited for 75 vacant posts of Safai Sewak and 92 vacant posts of Mali.

Safai Sewak

  • Total Vacancies: 75
  • Category-wise Distribution:
  • General Category: 60
  • SC/ST/BC: 08
  • Ex-Servicemen: 04
  • Persons with Disability (40% or more disability):
  • Low Vision: 01
  • Deaf and Dumb: 01
  • Intellectually Disabled/Challenged (MILD IQ): 01

Mali

  • Total Vacancies: 92
  • Category-wise Distribution:
  • General Category: 74
  • SC/ST/BC: 09
  • Ex-Servicemen: 05
  • Persons with Disability (40% or more disability):
  • Low Vision: 01
  • Deaf and Dumb: 01
  • Intellectually Disabled/Challenged (MILD IQ): 01

One post shall be filled on merit basis from the combined merit list of the above three Physically Disabled Categories.

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

Age Limit (as on June 30, 2026)

General: Not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years.

Relaxations:

Persons with Disability (40% or more disability): 10 years relaxation.
Ex-servicemen: By number of years equal to their defense service plus 3 years.

Qualification

Common Requirement: Knowledge of Hindi and regional language.

Preference for Mali

Diploma related to gardening from any recognized institute AND/OR three years’ experience as Gardener.

Preference for Safai Sewak

Minimum three years’ experience as Safai Sewak (Sweeper).

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

  • General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh: ₹700/-
  • SC/ST/BC of Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh: ₹600/-
  • Ex-servicemen: ₹600/-
  • Persons with disabilities (PWD): ₹600/-
  • No application fee for dependents of Ex-Servicemen who are disabled/deceased during active operation (with requisite document proof).

Note: Online transaction charges shall be levied extra.

Reservation and Fee Relaxation

  • Benefit of SC/ST/BC reservation and fee relaxation is available only to those with certificates issued by Punjab, Haryana, or U.T. Chandigarh, and who are domiciled/permanent residents of these States/U.T. Chandigarh.
  • SC/ST/BC candidates from other areas/states will be considered under the General Category.
  • Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is for Ex-Servicemen themselves, not their dependents.
  • Candidates with less than 40% disability or disabilities other than Low Vision, Deaf and Dumb & Intellectually Disabled/Challenged (MILD IQ) will be considered under the General Category and are not entitled to age and fee relaxation.

Mode of Selection

  • Candidates for Safai Sewak and Mali shall be selected on the basis of an interview.
  • Shortlisting criteria may be followed, which will be informed at an appropriate time.

Important Instructions

  • Candidates must submit the printout of their application form along with supporting documents (qualification proof, date of birth, caste certificate, NOC, disability certificate, etc.) at the time of testimonials checking.
  • BC Category candidates must fulfill conditions for exclusion of ‘Creamy Layer’ and furnish a Declaration (Annexure ‘I’).
  • Government/Semi-Government/Corporations/Boards employees must submit a Forwarding Letter/No Objection Certificate (NOC) (Annexure ‘II’).
  • Candidates working on contract or ad hoc basis are not considered government employees and must apply as non-departmental candidates.
  • Candidates must submit an Affidavit (Annexure ‘III’) regarding close relatives working in the High Court or District Courts.
  • Candidates must furnish information and an Affidavit (Annexure ‘IV’) about previous employment(s).
  • The particulars mentioned in the application form will be treated as final. Failure to produce supportive testimonials will lead to rejection.
  • The High Court’s decision on all matters (acceptance/rejection, eligibility, selection criteria) shall be final.

E-Admit Card & Interview

  • Link for downloading E-Admit Cards will be uploaded on the official website: www.highcourtchd.gov.in.
  • Candidates will receive E-mail/SMS notifications.
  • Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
  • Candidates must paste a duly attested/self-attested photograph on their E-Admit Card, matching the uploaded photograph.
  • Date(s) of Interview will be notified on the official website.
  • Candidates are advised to regularly visit the website and check their E-Mail accounts for updates.

General Notes

  • If applying for both posts, apply separately for each.
  • Only one application per category will be considered; the latest will be taken if multiple are submitted.
  • Merely satisfying eligibility does not guarantee an interview call. The High Court reserves the right to alter/modify terms and conditions.
  • Certificates for preference claims (gardening diploma/experience) must be produced at testimonials checking.
  • Caste/community certificates for backward class reservation must be latest and ensure the candidate does not fall in the creamy layer.
  • Admission at all stages is provisional and subject to scrutiny.

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