HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 149 Civil Engineering Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released a recruitment notification under Advt. No. 06/2026, offering a lucrative career path for engineering professionals. A total of 149 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies are up for grabs. Eligible candidates who hold a valid civil engineering diploma or degree can submit their applications online. The application portal remains live starting from 10th April up to 2nd May 2026. Review all key details, eligibility terms, fee structures, and application procedures before proceeding to register.

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

To help candidates quickly grasp the fundamental details of this recruitment drive, an overview is provided below:

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026- Overview

Key Points	Details
Organization	Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
Post	Junior Engineer (Civil)
Vacancy	149
Advt. No.	06/2026
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	10th April to 2nd May 2026
Educational Qualification	Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)	18 to 45 Years
Selection Process	Computer-Based Test/ Written Exam Document Verification
Salary	Rs. 23,500 per month
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Official Website	www.hprca.hp.gov.in
Notification PDF	Download Notification PDF

Important Dates for HPRCA Civil JE Drive

Keep track of all crucial timeline events associated with the examination process:

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	6th April 2026
Apply Online Starts	10th April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	2nd May 2026 (11:59 pm)
Exam Date	To be Notified

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

The 149 positions are categorized systematically to provide fair reservation opportunities across different sections:

HPRCA Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026

Category	Vacancy
General (Unreserved)	55
EWS	19
General (WFF)	2
SC (UR)	30
SC (BPL)	5
SC (WFF)	1
OBC (UR)	25
OBC (BPL)	5
SC (UR)	5
SC (BPL)	2
Total	149

Eligibility & Educational Conditions

Applicants must fulfill specific educational, technical, and residency conditions before submitting forms:

• Basic Education: Passed 10th (Matric) or 12th (10+2) from a recognised board.
• Technical Qualification (Any One): Diploma in Civil Engineering (regular full-time) OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised institute.
• Institute Approval Condition: Diploma/degree must be from an AICTE/UGC approved institute OR AMIE (enrolled before 31.05.2013).
• Himachal Pradesh Condition: Passed 10th and 12th from Himachal Pradesh, OR passed Diploma from Himachal Pradesh, OR passed Middle + Matric from Himachal Pradesh.
• Desirable (Not Mandatory): Knowledge of local customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.

Required Document Upload Specifications

Ensure that you keep the following documents ready in valid digital formats:

• Class 10th certificate
• Recent passport-sized photograph (not older than 1 month)
• Signature
• Category certificate (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/IRDP or BPL)
• Any other required educational certificate
• File format constraint: JPG/JPEG/PNG format
• File size constraint: Not more than 1 MB in size

Application Fee Structure

Candidates need to pay the application and processing fee online:

HPRCA Junior Engineer Application Fee 2026

Fee Detail	Category	Total Fee
Application Fee	All categories of candidates	Rs. 100 (Examination Fee)+Rs. 700 (Processing Fee)= Rs. 800
Correction Fee	All categories of candidates	Rs. 100 (pay only if you are correcting the application form)

Steps to Apply Online for HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026

Follow these structured steps to complete your registration process successfully:

1. Open any web browser and visit the official website of HPRCA, www.hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Scroll down the homepage and go to the “Apply Login” section and click on this.
3. You will be redirected to a new window, where you have to log in/sign up as a citizen.
4. Now, complete your One-Time Registration by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and password. This will generate your registration number and password.
5. Now, log in with your generated registration details, choose the post “Job Trainee Junior Engineer (Civil)”, and fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form.
6. Enter your personal details, which include full name, father’s name, mother’s name, category, date of birth, and address (just as it is given in the metric certificate).
7. Then enter educational qualification details about Class 10th, Class 12th, and Graduation/diploma certificate.
8. Upload the scanned documents of the Class 10th certificate, recent passport-sized photograph (not older than 1 month), signature, category certificate (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/IRDP or BPL), or any other educational certificate as required. All files must be in JPG/JPEG/PNG format and not more than 1 MB in size.
9. Then, pay the application fee through any online mode.
10. Now, carefully review your application form. Once satisfied, submit it.
11. Download and take a printout of the acknowledgement form for future reference.

Next Steps After Application Submission

Once you finish submitting your online application, keep a close eye on the official portal for admit card release dates and examination schedules. Prepare thoroughly using the exam pattern (120 objective questions for 90 minutes with no negative marking). Make sure to organize your travel plans well in advance once test centers are allotted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026, who can avail reservation benefits?

Reservation benefits are exclusively for bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates belonging to reserved categories from other states will be treated as General category applicants.

Until when the category certificate must remain valid?

All required certificates must be valid as of the application closing date and through the document verification phase. Failure to present valid documentation may result in a reserved category candidate being reclassified under the General category.

What rules must the PwBD category candidates must follow to avail scribe or compensatory time?

Candidates requiring a scribe must submit the prescribed proforma for prior authorization and carry the formal approval letter on the day of the examination.

Are offline applications accepted for HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026?

Applications submitted via post, fax, or any other offline method will be summarily rejected.

When will HPCRA open application correction window?

HPRCA will open a 7-day correction window starting 3 days after the conclusion of the application deadline.