Overview
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has released the 2026 interview schedule for Safai Sewak and Mali recruitment, covering 229 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes 163 Safai Sewak posts and 66 Mali posts, and shortlisted candidates should check their interview date, reporting time and venue through the official schedule.
Candidates must carry their original documents, valid photo identification and other certificates specified in the interview notice. The interview schedule should be downloaded only from the High Court's official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Safai Sewak and Mali |
| Total Vacancies | 229 posts — 163 Safai Sewak and 66 Mali |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | highcourtchd.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Interview schedule issued for 2026; check candidate-wise date in the official notice |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should rely on the candidate-wise interview PDF for the exact date and reporting time. Any subsequent change, postponement or venue update will be published through the official recruitment section.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed at least the Middle/8th standard from a recognised school or education board.
- Applicants may be required to possess knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi, as prescribed in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates applying for the Mali post should be able to perform gardening, plantation and routine maintenance duties.
- Safai Sewak applicants must be capable of carrying out cleaning, sanitation and related support work.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original advertisement.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years.
- The upper age limit will be determined under the applicable Punjab and Haryana High Court recruitment rules.
- Age relaxation may be available to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Class, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories.
- Candidates should check the original advertisement for the category-wise upper age limit and cut-off date.
Fees
- The application fee is payable according to the candidate's category, as specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Applicants should refer to the original notification or their submitted application form for the exact amount paid.
- Fees already deposited are ordinarily non-refundable unless the recruiting authority announces otherwise.
- No separate interview fee should be paid unless an official notice specifically requires it.
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny or shortlisting: Submitted applications are checked against the prescribed age, qualification and category requirements. Only eligible or shortlisted candidates are called for the next stage.
- Interview or trade assessment: Candidates may be assessed on their suitability for cleaning, sanitation, gardening or other duties connected with the relevant post. The candidate-wise date and reporting instructions are provided in the 2026 schedule.
- Document verification and final selection: Original certificates are verified before preparation of the final merit or selection list. Appointment remains subject to eligibility, medical fitness and other required checks.
How to Apply
- Visit the Punjab and Haryana High Court website at highcourtchd.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitments or Recruitment Notices section available on the homepage.
- Locate the notice relating to the Safai Sewak and Mali Interview Schedule 2026.
- Download the schedule PDF and search for your name, roll number, application number or registration number.
- Note the assigned interview date, reporting time, venue and document requirements. Candidates should not assume that all applicants have the same reporting schedule.
- Print the interview notice or call letter, if separately provided, and verify all personal details printed on it.
- Arrange original educational certificates, date-of-birth proof, category certificate, identity proof, photographs and a set of self-attested photocopies.
- Reach the venue before the prescribed reporting time. Late entry may not be permitted, and requests for a change of date may be rejected unless supported by an official order.
The online application period has already concluded for candidates appearing in the interview stage. New applications should not be submitted unless the High Court publishes a reopening or fresh recruitment notice.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are covered by this recruitment?
The recruitment covers 229 vacancies, comprising 163 Safai Sewak posts and 66 Mali posts.
2. Where can candidates check the 2026 interview date?
Candidates can download the candidate-wise interview schedule from the recruitment section of the Punjab and Haryana High Court's official website.
3. What documents should be taken to the interview?
Candidates should carry their interview notice, photo ID, original educational and category certificates, date-of-birth proof, photographs and self-attested photocopies as directed in the official notice.
