Age
18-45 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released a fresh recruitment notification for the position of Job Trainee Junior Engineer (Civil). This is a prestigious opportunity for civil engineering graduates and diploma holders looking to establish a stable career within the Himachal Pradesh government framework. The recruitment is being conducted for the Directorate of Recruitment under a specialized Job Trainee Scheme-2025.
Selected candidates will serve as Job Trainees, contributing to the infrastructural development of the state. With 149 vacancies available, this drive offers a significant opening for technical professionals to secure a government role that provides a fixed monthly honorarium and the chance to work in one of India’s most scenic states.
Basic Schooling: Must have passed Matric or 10+2 from a recognized Board/University.
Technical Qualification: A Regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering OR a B.E./B.Tech Degree in Civil Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognized institution.
Local Residency Rule: Candidates must have passed Matric and 10+2 from a school situated within Himachal Pradesh. Note: This condition is waived for Bonafide Himachalis.
Payments must be made through the Online Payment Gateway.
All Categories: ₹800/- (Includes ₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee).
Correction Fee:₹100/- (if any changes are made during the correction window).
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What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is May 2, 2026.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as General Category candidates and must meet the schooling criteria unless they are Bonafide Himachalis.
Is there any negative marking?
Ans: The notification mentions 1 mark per question; however, always check the admit card for specific negative marking instructions.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
Ans: 45% for General and 40% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/WFF).
What is the salary for this post?
Ans: Selected Job Trainees will receive a fixed consolidated honorarium of ₹23,500 per month.
Do I need to send a hard copy of the application?
Ans: No, HPRCA does not accept offline applications. You only need to bring the printed copy during document verification.
Can I correct mistakes in my form after submission?
Ans: Yes, a correction window will open for 7 days starting three days after the closing date, subject to a ₹100 fee.
What is the Z-Score method?
Ans: It is a normalization formula used to ensure fairness if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels.
Are B.Tech holders eligible?
Ans: Yes, both Regular Diploma and B.E./B.Tech Degree holders in Civil Engineering are eligible.
Is registration on the OTR portal mandatory?
Ans: Yes, you must complete the One-Time Registration before you can apply for any post