Short Info : High Court of Punjab and Haryana has announced the recruitment for Reader (Legal). Interested candidates can apply online from 14 July, 2025 to 04 August, 2025. Please read the notification for details on eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale, and other relevant information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
14 July, 2025 From 11:59 PM
Last Date For Applying Online
04 August, 2025 Till 11:59 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
04 August, 2025 Till 11:59 PM
Exam Date
06-07 December, 2025
Admit Card For Exam
17 November, 2025
Exam Result
30 January, 2026
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
35 Years (As on 04 August, 2025)
Maximum Age
40 Years (As on 04 August, 2025)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules
Application Fees Info
General and SC/ST/BC of areas/States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh
1000 Rs./-
SC/ST/BC of areas/States of Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh
800 Rs./-
Ex-Servicemen
800 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info


High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Reader (Legal) Recruitment 2025 (60 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotalQualification

Reader (Legal)

60

  • 12th Passed (with 60% Marks in English), LLB Degree, Computer Knowledge.

Category Wise Vacancies

General

SC / ST / BC

ESM

Dept.

Total

41

05

02

12

60

Chandigarh High Court Reader Selection Process


The selection process for Reader (Legal) posts includes the following stages:
  1. Written Examination (250 Marks)
    • English Composition: 50 Marks
    • Civil Law: 100 Marks
    • Criminal Law: 100 Marks
    • Each paper will be of 3 hours duration. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% in English, 40% in each of Civil and Criminal Law papers.
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  2. Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying Only)
    • Word Processing Test (Typing) – 10 Marks
    • Spreadsheet Test – 10 Marks
    • Candidates must score 40% marks in each part to qualify.
  3. Viva-Voce (30 Marks)
    • Minimum qualifying marks: 35%
  4. Final Merit will be based on Written + Viva-Voce (Computer Test is qualifying only).
    • Minimum aggregate required: 50%

Chandigarh High Court Reader Exam Pattern

StageSubject / SectionMarksDurationQualifying Marks
Written ExaminationEnglish Composition503 Hours50%

Civil Law1003 Hours40%

Criminal Law1003 Hours40%
Computer Proficiency TestWord Processing (Typing)1010 Minutes40% (qualifying only)

Spreadsheet Test1010 Minutes40% (qualifying only)
Viva-VoceInterview3035%

How to Apply for Chandigarh High Court Reader Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates can apply online for Chandigarh High Court Reader (Legal) Recruitment 2025 through the official website www.highcourtchd.gov.in. Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria, have scanned copies of photograph and signature, and a valid email ID and mobile number. No offline applications will be accepted.
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