The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog has officially released the HPRCA Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) notification for various posts, including Panchayat Secretary, Medical Social Worker, Radiographer, Senior Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, and others.
The application process has now been completed, and the last date to apply has already passed. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications should now focus on their preparation, as the exam date will be released soon on the official website.
HPRCA Exam Date 2026
The HPRCA Exam Date 2026 is expected to be announced soon by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog on its official website. Candidates who have successfully completed the application process should now focus on their preparation, as the exam schedule can be released at any time. It is advised to revise the syllabus, practice regularly, and stay updated with official notifications to avoid missing any important updates.
HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog has announced a total of 331 vacancies through the HPRCA Notification 2026 across various departments. The official notification includes complete details such as vacancy distribution, department-wise posts, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, important dates, and the selection process. A direct link to download the notification PDF is also provided in this article.
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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
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
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| Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) – Zila Parishad Cadre | Department of Panchayati Raj, HP | 119 |
| Medical Social Worker (On Regular Basis) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 02 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee) | 05 | |
| Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) | Dept. of Health Services, HP & Dept. of Medical Education & Research, HP | 176 |
| Radiographer (Job Trainee) | 10 | |
| Pharmacist / Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 04 |
| Speech Therapist (Job Trainee) | 03 | |
| Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee) | 10 | |
| Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education | 01 |
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 Inactive
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
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
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| Panchayat Secretary | Graduation Degree+ 30 WPM (English) or 25 WPM (Hindi) + word processing knowledge |
| Medical Social Worker | Postgraduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology from a recognized university |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work |
| Operation Theatre Assistant | 12th (Science) with 50% + OTA training course OR B.Sc in Medical Technology |
| Radiographer | 12th with science + B.Sc in Medical technology with HP Para Medical Council |
| Pharmacist / Pharmacy Officer | 12th with science + Degree /Diploma in Pharmacy + registration with state /centre pharmacy Council |
| Speech Therapist | B.Sc in Speech and Hearing or equivalent from a recognized institution |
| Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II | 12th (Science) with 50% + B.Sc in Medical Technology with HP Para Medical Council |
| Audiometric Technician | 12th + 3 year diploma in fine Arts + 3 years experience in commercial design/offset printing |
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
- Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPRCA) at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Online Application (ORA) section on the homepage.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing your basic details.
- Log in and select the post you wish to apply for.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact information.
- Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card or net banking.
- Carefully review all the details before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and download the 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:
| Type of Fee | Description | Amount |
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| Examination Fee | For candidates of all categories | ₹ 100.00 |
| Processing Fee | For candidates of all categories | ₹ 700.00 |
| Total Application Fee | ₹ 800.00 | |
| Correction Fee | Payable during the correction window | ₹ 100.00 |
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)
| Subjects | No of questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Knowledge, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, General Hindi & English | 120 | 120 | 90 Min |
Additional Test (For HP Panchayat Secretary – Post Code 26005)
| Test Type | Requirement | Nature |
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| Typing Test | 30 WPM (English) OR 25 WPM (Hindi) | Qualifying in Nature (Marks not counted for merit) |
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.
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