Chandigarh HC Peon, Reader Recruitment Online Form 2025

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 14/07/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 04/08/2025 upto 05 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 04/08/2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
• Written Exam Date  : To be announced
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• For Peon Post:
• General / Other State  : ₹700/-
• OBC / SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman : ₹600/-
• For Reader Post:
• General / Other State  : ₹1000/-
• OBC / SC / ST : ₹800/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Pay Through Offline E Challan Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Peon Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years as on 04 August 2025
• Reader Age Limit: Minimum 35 years and Maximum 40 years as on 04 August 2025
• Selection Process: Written Examination followed by Document Verification

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 123

• Passed 10th (High School) Exam
• 01 Year Diploma in Cooking
• Age: 18-27 Years as on 04.08.2025

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam
• Knowledge of Computer Operation
• Degree in LL.B.
• Age: 35-40 Years as on 04.08.2025

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Peon Pay Scale: Level 1 - ₹18,000 - 56,900/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Peon Grade Pay: ₹1,800/- with estimated in-hand salary ₹25,380/-
• Reader (Legal) Pay Scale: Level 4 - ₹25,500 - 81,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Reader Grade Pay: ₹2,400/- with higher allowances
• Additional Benefits: DA (46%), HRA (50%), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension
• Job Security: State Government Employee Benefits with NPS and PF deductions
• Career Growth: Promotion opportunities in High Court establishment

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Peon Difficulty Level: Moderate - Basic knowledge with cooking diploma requirement
• Reader Difficulty Level: High - Legal knowledge and LLB degree mandatory
• Expected Applications: 15,000-20,000 candidates for 123 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:120 to 1:160 (High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 60-75% marks for general category
• Preparation Time: 3-4 months recommended for Peon, 6-8 months for Reader
• Success Rate: Less than 1% selection rate - Requires focused preparation in legal knowledge for Reader post

Exam Center Details

• Punjab & Haryana: Written examination will be conducted at various centers across Punjab and Haryana
• Major Cities: Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ambala, Karnal, Hisar
• Regional Centers: Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Rohtak
• Preference: Candidates can choose exam center preference during application
• Final exam center allocation will be mentioned in the admit card

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