The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released its highly anticipated 2026 recruitment notification, opening doors for 331 vacancies across various prestigious departments under the H.P Government. Aspirants looking forward to establishing a stable career in state governance can find comprehensive insights regarding important dates, vacancy distributions, eligibility criteria, application fees, exam patterns, and salary structures below.
To review the official guidelines in detail, you can Download Official HPRCA Notification 2026 PDF Here.
HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Overview
Here is a quick snapshot of the important parameters governing the HPRCA examination and recruitment drive for 2026:
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post | Panchayat Secretary, Operation Theatre Assistant, and Others |
| Vacancy | 331 |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced Soon |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test/Written Screening Test Typing Test Skill Test Document Verification. |
| Official Website | www.hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
Candidates must adhere strictly to the timeline released by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog to avoid missing any deadlines:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2nd March 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 4th April 2026 |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced Soon |
Vacancy Breakdown by Department
The 331 total positions are distributed among various specialized cadres across different sectors:
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Panchayat Secretary | Panchayati Raj | 119 |
| Medical Social Worker | Medical Education & Research | 02 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | Medical Education & Research | 05 |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer | Medical Education & Research | 04 |
| Speech Therapist | Medical Education & Research | 03 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II | Medical Education & Research | 10 |
| Audiometric Technician | Medical Education & Research | 1 |
| Operation Theatre Assistant | Health Service | 176 |
| Radiographer | Health Service | 10 |
| Litho Artist | Printing & Stationary | 01 |
| Total | - | 331 |
Eligibility Criteria by Post
Candidates must make sure they meet the requisite educational qualifications and council registrations before submitting their forms:
| Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) | 1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from any recognized Institution approved by the H.P Government/University/Board. 2. The candidate should possess a minimum of 30 words per minute in English Typewriting or 25 words per minute in Hindi Typewriting on a computer. 3. The candidate should know about “word processing” in computer as prescribed by the recruiting authority |
| Medical Social Worker regularly | 1. Post Graduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology from a University recognised by the Central or HP Government. |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee) | 1. Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work |
| Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) | 1. Should be 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with 50% in from a recognised Board of School Education/ Institution. 2. Must have passed the OTA Training course from a recognized Institution by the State Government. OR B.Sc. Degree in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia & OT Techniques) from Himachal Pradesh University or equivalent Degree recognized by the State Government. 3. Should be registered with the HP Paramedical Council. 4. A candidate shall be eligible for appointment to Class-III posts if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated in HP. |
| Radiographer (Job Trainee) | 1. 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education/ University. 2. B.Sc. Medical Technology 3. Must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee) | 1. Should be 10+2 with Science from a recognised Board of School Education. 2. Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised University or Institution duly recognised by the Central/ State Government. 3. Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of the concerned State/Central Government. |
| Speech Therapist (Job Trainee) | 1. B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or its equivalent from a recognised University or an Institution duly recognised by the Central or State Government. |
| Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee) | 1. 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education. 2. B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology/B.Sc. Medical Technology Laboratory/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory)/B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences/B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Lateral) from a recognised University or an Institution affiliated to a recognised University. 3. Should be registered with the H.P Para Medical Council for the above qualification (Presently State Allied Health Care Council, HP). |
| Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee) | 1. B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or its equivalent from a recognised University or an institution duly recognised by the Central or State Govt. |
| Litho Artist (Trainee) | 1. 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised Board of School Education. 2. Diploma in Fine Arts with at least three years duration from an institution recognised by the Himachal Pradesh Government. 3. Three years of practical experience in commercial design and layout, Government/Semi-Government or Private Press having an offset unit and ISO certification. |
Application Fee Structure
The fee structure applicable to all categories for submitting the application form is outlined below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Candidates of all categories | Rs 100/- for application fee and Rs. 700/- for processing fee. (Total: Rs. 800/-) |
| Correction fee | Rs. 100/- |
HPRCA Selection Process 2026
Candidates will be evaluated through multiple recruitment stages:
- Written Screening Test
- Typing Test (Only for Panchayat Secretary)
- Document Verification
HPRCA Exam Pattern 2026 Subjects
Understanding the exam structure is crucial for an effective preparation strategy:
- General English & Hindi
- Reasoning
- GK
- General Science
- GK of Himachal Pradesh
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK and GK of Himachal Pradesh, General Science, Reasoning, General Hindi & English | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
Salary Structure / Remuneration
The offered emoluments for selected candidates across various posts are detailed below:
| Posts | Salary |
|---|---|
| Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) | Rs. 12,500/- |
| Medical Social Worker regularly | Rs.34,800 + 3800 GP |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee) | Rs. 12,500/- |
| Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) | Rs. 18,000/- |
| Radiographer (Job Trainee) | Rs. 18,000/- |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee) | Rs. 18,000/- |
| Speech Therapist (Job Trainee) | Rs. 17,500/- |
| Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee) | Rs. 18,000/- |
| Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee) | Rs. 21,500/- |
| Litho Artist (Trainee) | 60% of the first cell of the applicable level of the pay matrix. |
Next Steps for Candidates
After submitting your application successfully between 10th March 2026 and 4th April 2026, keep your login credentials safe. Regularly monitor the official website (www.hprca.hp.gov.in) for announcements regarding the written screening test date and admit card release timeline. Ensure your preparation is aligned with the 120-mark pattern.
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