Age
18-45 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released a major recruitment notification for the year 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for teaching aspirants in Himachal Pradesh to join the Directorate of School Education as a Junior Basic Teacher (Job Trainee).
This recruitment drive aims to fill 600 vacancies across various categories. These are State Cadre posts, meaning selected candidates can be posted in any CBSE-affiliated Government School throughout Himachal Pradesh. If you have been waiting for a stable government teaching job with a chance to serve the community, this is your moment to apply!
Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:
10+2 (50% marks) + 2-year JBT or D.El.Ed.
10+2 (45% marks) + 2-year JBT or D.El.Ed (per NCTE 2002 norms).
10+2 (50% marks) + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
10+2 (50% marks) + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation + 2-year JBT or D.El.Ed.
Post-Graduation (55% marks) + 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Mandatory: Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by HPBOSE Dharamshala or an authorized agency.
Note: A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for education and TET is given to SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
Fees must be paid through the Online Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking):
General & All Other Categories: ā¹800 (ā¹100 Exam Fee + ā¹700 Processing Fee)
Correction Fee:ā¹100 (if you need to edit your form during the correction window)
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Can candidates from other states apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as General category candidates and must meet the schooling criteria (10th/12th from HP) unless they are Bonafide Himachalis.
What is the "Job Trainee" basis?
Ans: The recruitment is governed by the Job Trainee Policy (2025), with a fixed consolidated pay of ā¹18,000.
Is there a negative marking?
Ans: The notification mentions 120 marks for 120 questions, but does not explicitly detail negative marking; candidates should check the admit card instructions.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
Ans: General candidates need 45%, while reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/WFF) need 40%.
Can I edit my form after submission?
Ans: Yes, a correction window will open for 7 days shortly after the application deadline for a fee of ā¹100.
Is a B.Ed. degree eligible for JBT?
Ans: The notification lists specific qualifications like D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, and Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., but standard B.Ed. is not explicitly listed as a standalone qualification.
What is the validity of the OBC certificate?
Ans: It must be valid (usually 1 year) both at the time of application and document verification.
How long is the waiting list valid?
Ans: The waiting panel is valid for one year from the date of the recommendation.
What if I am already a Govt employee?
Ans: You must inform your Head of Department in writing and submit a declaration.
How will I get my Admit Card?
Ans: It must be downloaded from the HPRCA website using an OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.