RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 607 Lucrative State & Subordinate Vacancies (Advt No. 02/2026-27)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
π Rajasthan
Age
18-45 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released a major recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026) for various technical and administrative positions. This is a golden opportunity for job seekers in the hill state to secure a position in prestigious departments like Panchayati Raj, Health Services, and Medical Education.
Most of these roles are offered under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025, providing a structured entry into government service with fixed monthly emoluments. Whether you are a graduate looking to become a Panchayat Secretary or a medical professional seeking a role as an Operation Theatre Assistant or Pharmacist, this recruitment drive covers a wide spectrum of career paths.
Panchayat Secretary: Graduation + 30 wpm English/25 wpm Hindi typing + Word processing knowledge.
Medical Social Worker: Post Graduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology.
Psychiatric Social Worker: Masterβs Degree in Psychology or Social Work.
Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA): 10+2 (Science) with 50% + OTA Training course or B.Sc. Medical Technology.
Pharmacist: 10+2 (Science) + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy.
Radiographer: 10+2 (Science) + B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Radiology/Imaging).
Speech Therapist/Audiometric Technician: B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing.
MLT Gr-II: 10+2 (Science) + B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology.
Litho Artist: 10+2 + Diploma in Fine Arts (3 years) + 3 years experience.
All Categories (General/Reserved): βΉ800 (βΉ100 Exam Fee + βΉ700 Processing Fee).
Correction Window Fee: βΉ100.
Payment Mode: Online only via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
Post Name (Post Code) | Total Vacancies | Category Breakdown Highlights |
Panchayat Secretary (26005) | 119 | Kangra-24, Mandi-22, Shimla-17, etc. |
Medical Social Worker (26006) | 02 | SC(UR)-01, OBC(UR)-01 |
Psychiatric Social Worker (26007) | 05 | Gen(UR)-04, SC(UR)-01 |
Operation Theatre Assistant (26008) | 176 | Health Dept-145, Medical Edu-31 |
Radiographer (26009) | 10 | Health Dept-05, Medical Edu-05 |
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (26010) | 04 | Gen(UR)-03, SC(UR)-01 |
Speech Therapist (26011) | 03 | Gen(UR)-03 |
Sr. Lab Technician/MLT Gr-II (26012) | 10 | Gen(UR)-05, EWS-01, SC-02, OBC-02 |
Audiometric Technician (26013) | 01 | Gen(UR)-01 |
Litho Artist (26014) | 01 | Gen(UR)-01 |
Matriculation Certificate (for age proof).
Degree/Diploma/Provisional Certificates and all semester mark sheets.
Experience Certificates (if applicable, acquired after qualification).
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL).
Bonafide Himachali Certificate (to claim reservation/fee benefits).
Scanned Photograph (Max 1 MB, not older than one month).
Scanned Signature (Max 1 MB).
Sign Up: Visit hprca.hp.gov.in and click "Sign Up" to create your credentials.
One-Time Registration (OTR): Log in and fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload Documents: Upload your latest photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (Max 1 MB each).
Select Post: Browse the "Available Posts" section and click "Apply" for your desired post code.
Choose Exam District: Select your preferred district for the examination from the dropdown menu.
Payment: Pay the βΉ800 fee through the online gateway using a card or net banking.
Print Application: Save and print the confirmation page for the document verification stage.
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Test: An objective screening test of 120 marks lasting 1.5 hours.
Skill Test: A mandatory typing test for Panchayat Secretary candidates (Qualifying nature).
Document Verification: Verification of original certificates to determine final eligibility.
Medical/Physical Test: Required only for specific posts as per R&P rules.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as General category and must meet the HP-based schooling criteria.
What is the minimum qualifying score for the CBT?
Ans: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved categories.
Is there a correction window?
Ans: Yes, it opens for 7 days after the application deadline for a fee of βΉ100.
What is the Job Trainee Scheme?
Ans: It is a policy where candidates are engaged as trainees with fixed emoluments before regular service.
Can I apply for multiple posts?
Ans: Yes, but you must submit a separate application form and fee for each post.
What if I make a mistake in my category?
Ans: You can correct it during the correction window; otherwise, changes are not allowed later.
Is there any negative marking?
Ans: The notification mentions 120 MCQs of 1 mark each; check the official syllabus for penalty details.
What is the validity of the OBC certificate?
Ans: It must be valid (usually one year) on the closing date and during document verification.
How is the merit list prepared for multiple shifts?
Ans: HPRCA uses the Z-Score Normalization method.
What if an EWS candidate is not found?
Ans: The post will be treated as de-reserved and filled by a non-EWS General category candidate.