HPRCA Recruitment 2026 for 331 Panchayat Secretary, OT Assistant & More Posts, Apply Online Starts

The Himachal Pradesh  Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) officially released the  HPRCA Recruitment 2026(Advt. No. 04/2026) Notification for the posts of Panchayat Secretary, Medical Social Worker, Radiographer, Senior Laboratory Technician,  Pharmacist, and more posts.

The Online application process for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 started on 10 March 2026 on the official website at hprca.gov.in.  Interested candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and important dates before applying online.

HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The HPRCA has announced 331 vacancies under the HPRCA Notification 2026 for various departments. The Recruitment notification provides complete details, including available vacancies, department names,  eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, important dates, selection process and more. We have provided the notification PDF in this article.

HPRCA Vacancy 2026: Various Posts

Candidates can check the detailed post-wise information, such as Panchayat Secretary recruitment HP and department information, in the table below

HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Application Link

The online application process for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 began on 10 March 2026 on the official website. Candidates must fill in all details carefully and upload only valid and correct documents. The last date to submit the online application form is 04 April 2026. For convenience, a direct online application link has been provided below.

HPRCA Recruitment 2026- Link Active

HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to check the official notification given in the article. Only candidates fulfilling all eligibility conditions mentioned below will be eligible for this recruitment.

HPRCA Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the recruitment conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog must meet the required educational qualifications mentioned in the official notification

Age Limit

There is an age limit that is different for each Category :

• The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 45 years for most posts. The Audiometric Technician and Speech Therapist, the age limit is 18 to 38 years.
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years will be provided to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/HP Government Employees and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

How to apply for the HPRCA Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply online HPRCA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) at hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, go to the Recruitment / Online Application (ORA) section.
3. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering your basic details, including name, email ID, and mobile number.
4. Log in to your account and select the post you wish to apply for.
5. Carefully fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
6. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and certificates.
7. Pay the application fee using available online payment methods (debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.).
8. Review all entered details and click Submit.
9. Download and print the application confirmation page for future reference.

HPRCA Selection Process 2026

The selection process for various posts under the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog generally includes the following stages:

• Written Examination: Candidates must appear for an objective-type written test.
• Skill Test / Typing Test (Only For Panchayat Secretary): Conducted for posts that require specific technical or typing skills.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their original documents.
• Final Merit List: Prepared based on candidates’ performance in the examination and other required tests.

Candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.

HPRCA Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for posts under the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog are required to pay the application fee as mentioned in the official notification. The fee details are generally as follows:

HPRCA Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for various posts conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog for panchayat sachiv vacancy 2026 generally follows an objective-type format. Candidates must understand the pattern before starting their preparation.

• Exam Mode- Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR-Based
• Duration- 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)

Additional Test (For HP Panchayat Secretary – Post Code 26005)

Note: The Typing Test will be conducted only for candidates who qualify for the CBT.

Normalization of Scores

• If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the scores will be normalized using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) to prepare the final merit list.