HPPSC Shimla: 6 Law Officer (English) Vacancies (Job Trainee) – LL.B. + 5 Years Advocate Practice; Age 18-45; ₹28,000/Month; Apply Online by 28 March 2026

Table of Contents

• Department of Personnel HP – Law Officer Role
• Vacancy and Category Matrix
• Essential Eligibility Criteria
• Online Application Process
• Selection Process
• Strategic Preparation Roadmap
• Advocate Profile Template
• Exam Focus Matrix
• Terms of Engagement
• Career Progression Ladder
• Why HPPSC Law Officer?

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), Shimla, invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 6 Law Officer (English) posts (Group-B Gazetted, Job Trainee) in the Department of Personnel, Himachal Pradesh (Advt No. 3/2-2026). Requiring professional LL.B. degree + 5 years advocate experience, this entry offers ₹28,000 monthly emoluments. Applications close 28 March 2026 (11:59 PM) via hppsc.hp.gov.in.​

Department of Personnel HP – Law Officer Role

The Department oversees service matters, recruitment, promotions for 2 lakh+ state employees. Law Officers handle legal opinions, litigation management, rule drafting, court appearances in service/administrative disputes (CAT, HP HC). Job trainee cadre absorbs as regular Group B post-probation, leading to Deputy Director Prosecution.

Vacancy and Category Matrix

Emoluments: ₹28,000 per month (Job Trainee).​

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Qualification:

• Professional degree in Law (LL.B.) from recognised university.​

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years practice as Advocate.​

Desirable:

• Knowledge of HP customs, dialects, conditions.​

Age Limit (01.01.2026):

• 18-45 years (relaxations: SC/ST/OBC +5 yrs, PwD +10 yrs).​

Domicile: HP residency for reserved categories.​

Online Application Process

Portal: hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc → Online Application → Advt 3/2-2026.​

Timeline:

• Apply Online: 01 Mar – 28 Mar 2026 (11:59 PM).
• Fee Payment: Till 28 Mar 2026.​

Application Fee:

Steps:

1. One Time Registration (OTR) if new.
2. Fill ORA form.
3. Upload documents (LL.B., Bar Council enrolment, practice cert).
4. Pay fee online.​

Selection Process

Three-Stage:

1. Screening Test (Objective): Service Laws, Constitution, HP Admin.
2. Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive): Legal drafting, case analysis.
3. Personality Test (Interview): 25 marks.​

Final Merit: Screening + Aptitude + Interview.​

Strategic Preparation Roadmap

Advocate Profile Template

ENROLMENT: HP Bar Council (Reg No. XXX) – 2018
PRACTICE: 7 years Shimla HC (Service matters, 100+ cases)
DOMAIN: HP Service Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules drafting
CASES: 20 CAT wins (Promotion disputes)

Exam Focus Matrix

Terms of Engagement

Career Progression Ladder

Why HPPSC Law Officer?

Competition: Moderate (HP advocates).​

Official Notification: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc//WriteReadData/LINKS/Advertisement%20Number%2032202649728d84-86f4-4f0f-b51d-c77b0a6a4136-23cc71d7f-35af-4152-a2c7-fa197993688c.pdf