Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 331 Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official HPRCA website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-04-2026. In this article, you’ll find the HPRCA Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist and More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
HPRCA Various Posts 2026 – Important Details
HPRCA Various Posts 2026 Vacancy Details
The vacancy details for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026 are as follows:
Note: The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease. District-wise breakup for Post Code 26005 (Panchayat Secretary) is available in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria for HPRCA Various Posts 2026
1. Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years for all advertised posts, except for Post Code 26013 (Audiometric Technician – Job Trainee) and Post Code 26011 (Speech Therapist – Job Trainee) where the age limit is 18–38 years. Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh and for HP Government employees and Ex-servicemen of HP.
2. Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
3. Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens. The benefit of reservation is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates of reserved categories from other states shall be treated as General (UR) category candidates.
Selection Process for HPRCA Various Posts 2026
The selection for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following process:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: Objective type test of 120 marks with duration of 1½ hours (one and a half hours). Each question carries 1 mark.
- Typing / Skill Test: Mandatory and qualifying in nature for Post Code 26005 (Panchayat Secretary). Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Syllabus
- Subject(s)/field(s) up to the level of prescribed essential qualification as notified in the advertisement.
- General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs.
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard.
Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF candidates. In case of multiple shifts, scores will be normalised using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method).
Application Fee for HPRCA Various Posts 2026
Payment Mode: Online Payment Gateway only – Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. No other mode of payment is accepted. Examination and processing fee once paid will not be refunded.
How to Apply for HPRCA Various Posts Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online for HPRCA Various Posts 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: hprca.hp.gov.in
- Click on “Sign Up” to create a username and password on the HPRCA portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and uploading a recent photograph and signature.
- Complete/Update your profile. Only users with complete profiles can apply.
- Click on the “Apply” button for the desired post under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown menu.
- Review auto-filled application details and confirm.
- Pay the application fee of ₹800/- through the online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
- After successful payment, your application will be considered complete. Download and print the application form for future reference.
Note: No Offline Application Form will be accepted by HPRCA. Applications through fax/post shall not be entertained. Only one application per post is allowed — multiple applications for the same post are liable to be rejected.
Important Dates for HPRCA Various Posts 2026
Important Instructions for HPRCA Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the ORA (Online Recruitment Application).
- The online application can be filled from 10.03.2026 (10:00 AM) to 04.04.2026 till 11:59 PM, after which the website link will be disabled.
- Eligibility of all candidates in respect of Essential Qualifications and Experience shall be determined as on the prescribed closing date i.e. 04/04/2026.
- The benefit of reservation is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates of reserved categories from other states will be treated as General (UR) category.
- OBC category certificate validity is one year or as prescribed by the HP Government, and must be valid on the last date of ORA submission as well as on the date of document verification.
- EWS category certificate validity is one year from the date of its issuance and must be valid throughout the selection process.
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC of Himachal Pradesh must possess caste certificates on parental basis. The SC of HP/ST of HP/OBC of HP certificates must be on parental basis.
- Candidates currently in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department about their application.
- The candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh to be eligible for appointment (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis).
- A correction window shall be opened for seven days, commencing after three days from the closing date, subject to payment of ₹100/- correction fee.
- Examination and processing fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Candidates found using unfair means, impersonating, or submitting fabricated documents shall be disqualified and may be debarred from future examinations.
- No Admit Card will be sent by post. Candidates must download their Admit Card from the official website hprca.hp.gov.in.
- For any guidance/clarification, candidates may contact HPRCA Reception Counter on Phone No. 01972-222204 or email at [email protected] on any working day between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
