HPRCA Various Posts Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 331 Posts

📅 Posted: 28/02/2026 📝 Updated: 05/03/2026

Total Vacancy 331

Salary ₹12,500 - ₹34,800 (Post Wise) [Approx. ₹12k - ₹40k/Month]

Location Himachal Pradesh

Last Date 04/04/2026

Short Information: The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released the recruitment notification for 331 Panchayat Secretary, Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA) and other posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 12th/Diploma/Graduate/PG qualifications to join the state departments. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 10 March 2026 to 04 April 2026 through the official website hprca.hp.gov.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	28/02/2026
Application Begin	10/03/2026
Last Date to Apply	04/04/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	04/04/2026
Correction Window	Available after Closing Date
Exam Date	To be notified

Application Fee

All Candidates (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS)	₹800 (₹100 Exam + ₹700 Processing)
Correction Fee	₹100

Payment: Online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 45 Years (18-38 Yrs for Audio/Speech Tech) as on 01/01/2026

(SC/ST/OBC/PwD/WFF of HP: 5 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee)	119	Bachelor's Degree + 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi Typing on Computer.
Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee)	176	10+2 (Science) + OTA Training Course OR B.Sc in Medical Tech (Anesthesia & OT).
Radiographer (Job Trainee)	10	10+2 (Science) + B.Sc Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging).
Sr. Lab Technician / MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee)	10	10+2 (Science) + B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology.
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee)	04	10+2 (Science) + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy.
Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee)	05	Master Degree in Psychology or Social Work.
Speech Therapist (Job Trainee)	03	B.Sc Degree in Speech & Hearing.
Medical Social Worker (Regular)	02	Post Graduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology.
Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee)	01	B.Sc Degree in Speech & Hearing.
Litho Artist (Trainee)	01	10+2 + Diploma in Fine Arts + 3 Years Practical Exp.
Total Vacancy	331

Zila Parishad Wise Vacancy (For Panchayat Secretary)

District	Total Seats
Kangra	24
Mandi	22
Shimla	17
Hamirpur	10
Sirmour	10
Kullu	09
Solan	08
Bilaspur	06
Chamba	05
Una	04
Kinnaur	02
Lahaul & Spiti	02
Total	119

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate shall be eligible for appointment if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh.
The condition of passing 10th & 12th from HP shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
Candidates must possess the valid category certificate and essential qualifications as on the closing date of application.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Medical Social Worker (Regular)	Rs. 10300-34800 + 3800 Grade Pay (Pre-revised)
Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee)	Consolidated Fixed Amount ₹21,500/- Per Month
OTA / Radiographer / Pharmacist / Sr. Lab Tech	Consolidated Fixed Amount ₹18,000/- Per Month
Speech Therapist (Job Trainee)	Consolidated Fixed Amount ₹17,500/- Per Month
Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee)	Consolidated Fixed Amount ₹12,500/- Per Month

Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Objective Screening Test
Skill Test / Typing Test (Applicable for Panchayat Secretary)
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern

Written Screening Test / CBT Overview

Mode: Online (Computer Based Test) or OMR Based.
Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Total Marks: 120 Marks (1 Mark for each question).
Duration: 1½ Hours (90 Minutes).
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/UR - 45%, SC/ST/OBC/WFF - 40%.

CBT Exam Syllabus Breakdown

Subject	Questions	Marks
Domain / Post Specific Subject Knowledge	As per weightage	As per weightage
General Knowledge (Including HP GK & Current Affairs)	As per weightage	As per weightage
Everyday Science, Reasoning, Social Science, English & Hindi	As per weightage	As per weightage
Total

Typing Skill Test (For Panchayat Secretary)

Language	Required Speed
English Typing	Minimum 30 Words Per Minute on Computer
Hindi Typing	Minimum 25 Words Per Minute on Computer

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The objective type screening test will consist of 120 MCQs designed to test domain expertise and general aptitude.

📚 Domain Knowledge

Subject field up to the level of prescribed essential qualifications as notified for the specific post.

📚 General Knowledge

General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, National and International Current Affairs.

📚 Aptitude & Languages

Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, and General Hindi of Matric (10th) Standard.

How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog at hprca.hp.gov.in.
Click on 'Sign Up' to create your profile and complete the 'One-Time Registration (OTR)'.
Login and fill in your Personal details, Educational qualifications, and Work experience.
Upload your scanned recent passport-size photograph and signature (Max 1 MB in JPG/PNG format).
Select the desired post from the list of available vacancies and choose your preferred Exam District.
Pay the application fee of ₹800 online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference during Document Verification.

Job Trainee Scheme 2025

The engagement of the selected candidates for the majority of the advertised posts shall be purely as 'Job Trainees' governed by the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 notified by the Department of Personnel, HP, vide notification dated 19.07.2025.

Important Official Links

Apply Online (OTR) Link Activates on 10/03/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification Advt No. 04/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	HPRCA
Post Name	Panchayat Secretary, OTA & Others
Total Vacancy	331
Salary	₹12,500 - ₹34,800 (Post Wise) [Approx. ₹12k - ₹40k/Month]
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	04/04/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for HPRCA Panchayat Secretary? ▼

Ans: The post falls under the Job Trainee Scheme. After joining, the starting in-hand salary is a consolidated fixed amount of approximately ₹12,500 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for HPRCA Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form and pay the processing fee is 04 April 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Q.3 Who is eligible to apply for these HPRCA posts? ▼

Ans: Candidates who possess the required educational qualifications and have either passed Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 from an institution situated in Himachal Pradesh OR are Bonafide Himachalis are eligible to apply.

Q.4 What is the age limit for HPRCA Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The general age limit is 18 to 45 years as of 01.01.2026. However, for the posts of Audiometric Technician and Speech Therapist, the age limit is 18 to 38 years. Reserved categories get an age relaxation of 5 years.

Q.5 How to download the HPRCA Advt 04/2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the detailed official notification PDF from the 'Important Links' section of our page or by visiting the official HPRCA Hamirpur portal.