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: Master’s 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): ₹800 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee).
Correction Window Fee: ₹100.
Payment Mode: Online only via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
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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 ₹100.
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.