How many vacancies are announced under HPRCA JE Exam 2026?

A total of 149 vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025.

What are the application dates for HPRCA Junior Engineer 2026?

Apply Online Start Date: 10th April 2026 Apply Online Last Date: 2nd May 2026

What qualification is required for HPRCA Junior Engineer (Civil)?

Candidates must have Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognized institution along with Matric or 10+2 qualification.

What is the salary offered for HPRCA Junior Engineer post?

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary of ₹\Rs. 23,500.

What is HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026?

The HPRCA JE Exam is scheduled on 9 August 2026.

In how many shifts is exam is scheduled?

The JE exam is scheduled in 3 shifts (Morning, Afternoon, & Evening Shift).

HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Exam Schedule & Official Notice Here

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The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially announced the Exam Date for the 149 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts. Candidates who have successfully applied for the JE posts can now check their exam date, schedule, & shift timings here. HPRCA has announced the JE exam date on 28 July 2026 through an official notice. The CBT exam is scheduled on 9 August 2026.

HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026 Out

The HPRCA has released an official notice for the HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026 on its official website. The CBT exam is going to be held on 9 August 2026. Candidates who have applied for the Junior Engineer posts can check their exam schedule & shift timing here. Candidates can check the official notice given below

HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
Advertisement No.	15/2026 (As per official notification)
Post Name	Junior Engineer (Civil)
Total Vacancies	149
Application Date	10 April 2026 – 2 May 2026
HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026	9 August 2026
Exam Mode	Written Examination / CBT
Selection Process	Written Examination & Document Verification
Official Website	hprca.hp.gov.in

HPRCA JE Exam Shift Timing 2026

Shift	Exam Timing	Duration
Morning Shift	09:00 AM – 10:30 AM	1 Hour 30 Minutes
Afternoon Shift	12:30 PM – 02:00 PM
Evening Shift	04:00 PM – 05:30 PM

HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026: Important Dates

Events	Date
Notification Release Date	6 April 2026
Online Application Start Date	10 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	2 May 2026
HPRCA JE Exam Date 2026	9 August 2026
Admit Card	Notified Soon

HPRCA JE Vacancy 2026

There is a total of 149 posts available for the Junior Engineer post in the HPRCA Junior Engineer Exam 2026. The Detailed category-wise vacancies are given in the table below:

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	55
EWS	19
WFF (Gen)	02
SC (UR)	30
SC (BPL)	05
SC (WFF)	01
OBC (UR)	25
OBC (BPL)	05
ST (UR)	05
ST (BPL)	02
Total	149

HPRCA JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

The Candidates applying for the HPRCA Junior Engineer Exam 2026 should fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification PDF.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have Matric or 10+2 along with any one of the following qualifications:

Regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering OR
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognized institution
OR
AMIE (enrolled up to 31 May 2013)

Age Limit as on 1 January 2026

The Age Limit for the Junior Engineer posts is as follows:

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 45 years

HPRCA Junior Engineer Selection Process 2026

Computer-Based Test/Written Test: Selection will be based on a 120-mark objective test of 1½ hours covering subject knowledge, General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and Everyday Science (Matric level).

Document Verification: Candidates qualifying the test will be called for document verification to confirm eligibility, qualifications, category, and other required certificates.

HPRCA JE Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process includes a Screening Test or Written Examination, which will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR mode. After the exam, the provisional answer key will be released on the official website, and candidates will get 7 days to raise objections by paying a fee of Rs. 200 per question. The final result will be prepared after reviewing objections.

Objective	Marks
Type of Questions	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	120
Total Marks	120
Exam Duration	1½ hours (90 minutes)

HPRCA Junior Engineer Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written screening test (CBT/OMR) to be considered for further stages of selection.
If enough candidates do not score the required qualifying marks, the commission may reduce the minimum marks by 5%.
In that case, the qualifying marks will become 40% for the General category and 35% for the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/WFF)