The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification for 312 Assistant Staff Nurse vacancies under the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh. Eligible female candidates with the prescribed nursing qualification can apply online through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal. The online application process will begin on 30 July 2026 and will remain open until 29 August 2026. Candidates should submit their applications before the deadline, as offline applications will not be accepted.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The detailed notification for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 has been made available, providing complete information about the recruitment process. Candidates can refer to it for details on eligibility, vacancies, application procedure, selection stages, pay scale, reservation rules, and other important instructions required for the recruitment.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
Candidates planning to apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 can check the important highlights of the recruitment process in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse |
| Post Code | 26044 |
| Recruiting Department | Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 312 (Tentative) |
| Job Type | Engagement Basis (5 Years) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT/OMR Screening Test, Document Verification |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹25,000 |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important events related to the recruitment process to avoid missing any deadlines. The important dates announced by HPRCA are provided below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 30 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | Four days after application closing date |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Screening Test | To be notified |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026
HPRCA has announced 312 tentative vacancies for the post of Assistant Staff Nurse. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon further requisitions received before the prescribed cut-off date.
The category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows.
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 112 |
| SC (UR) | 62 |
| OBC (UR) | 50 |
| EWS | 40 |
| SC (BPL) | 12 |
| OBC (BPL) | 12 |
| ST (UR) | 12 |
| ST (BPL) | 4 |
| General (WFF) | 4 |
| OBC (WFF) | 2 |
| SC (WFF) | 2 |
| Total | 312 |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The HPRCA will activate the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) link on 30 July 2026. Interested candidates must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before filling out the online application form.
Applicants should ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct and upload the required documents in the prescribed format before final submission.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Apply Online Link – Active from 30 July 2026
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates belonging to all categories are required to pay the prescribed application fee through online mode only. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹800 (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee) |
| Correction Fee | ₹100 |
Steps to Apply Online for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the online application successfully.
- Visit the official HPRCA website.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using the registered credentials.
- Select the Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Fill in the personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the recent passport-size photograph (maximum 1 MB).
- Upload the scanned signature (maximum 1 MB).
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Verify all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog. The eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit, domicile, registration requirements, and applicable age relaxation.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification prescribed for the Assistant Staff Nurse post is provided below.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution |
| Gender | Female Candidates Only |
| Domicile | Bonafide Himachali |
| Registration | Registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06 |
| Additional Requirement | Candidates not possessing Bonafide Himachali status must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions situated in Himachal Pradesh |
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit shall be determined as on 01 January 2026.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 45 Years |
Note: The notification’s policy annexure also mentions an age bracket of 21–32 years. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for clarification.
Age Relaxation
Upper age relaxation will be applicable according to Government of Himachal Pradesh rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC (HP Domicile) | 5 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5 Years |
| HP Government Employees | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process aims to assess candidates through an objective examination followed by document verification. Only candidates qualifying the written examination will be called for the next stage.
The recruitment process consists of the following stages.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-Based Screening Test
Stage 2: Document Verification: The final merit list will be prepared according to the applicable recruitment rules and reservation policy.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
The screening examination will be conducted either in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode or through an OMR-based objective examination depending upon the number of applicants. Candidates should prepare according to the prescribed syllabus.
The section-wise examination details are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | CBT/OMR |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark per Question |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 45% (General), 40% (Reserved Categories) |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026
Candidates appearing for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Exam 2026 can check the subject-wise syllabus in the table below to understand the important topics covered in the CBT.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Applied Anatomy & Physiology | Human body systems, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous system, endocrine system |
| Nursing Foundation | Nursing process, infection control, first aid, patient care, documentation |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | Cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal disorders, emergency care |
| Pharmacology | Drug classification, dosage, adverse effects, routes of administration |
| Child Health Nursing | Growth & development, immunization, pediatric disorders |
| Midwifery & Obstetrics | Antenatal, intranatal, postnatal care, newborn care |
| Community Health Nursing | Primary health care, epidemiology, national health programmes |
| Mental Health Nursing | Psychiatric disorders, counselling, therapeutic communication |
| Psychology & Sociology | Human behaviour, personality, communication, culture |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, Himachal Pradesh GK, Everyday Science |
| General English & Hindi | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction |
| Logical Reasoning | Analogy, coding-decoding, series, puzzles, blood relations |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed purely on an engagement basis and will receive a fixed monthly honorarium instead of regular government pay scales.
The salary details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Engagement Period | 5 Years |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹25,000 (Fixed) |
| Also check |
| HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Previous Year Question Papers |
| HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus |
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