HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur / Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh has officially released the recruitment advertisement for HPCRA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 312 Posts, announcing 312 vacancies. Candidates possessing B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution. Candidate must also fulfil the prescribed registration and Himachali Bonafide conditions qualifications and meeting the prescribed age and category eligibility criteria are invited to register online before 29-August 2026. Candidates are strongly encouraged to inspect the detailed notification PDF for syllabus breakdowns, reservation guidelines, and application procedures.

Career Outlook & Significance: Positions in Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur / Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh offer stable public employment, career mobility through departmental examinations, and comprehensive social security benefits. Candidates are advised to review the exam pattern and eligibility criteria below before beginning the online submission.

Field	Details
Recruitment Name	HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Advertisement Number	12/2026
Post Code	26044
Department	Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh
Post Name	Assistant Staff Nurse
Total Vacancies	312 Posts
Job Type	Himachal Pradesh Government Job
Job Category	Nursing / Medical / Healthcare
Application Mode	Online
Start Date	30 July 2026
Last Date	29 August 2026
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Salary / Pay Scale	₹25,000/- per month fixed honorarium
Official Status	Online Application

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	45 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2026

The official closing date for submitting online applications is 29-August 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their form submission well before the final hours to avoid server congestion.

A total of 312 vacancies have been announced across various categories (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD).

1. Educational Qualification:
Candidate must possess B.Sc. Nursing with at least 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with at least 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution.

2. Gender:
Only female candidates are eligible for this recruitment.

3. Himachali Bonafide:
The applicant must be a Himachali Bonafide candidate as prescribed in the recruitment notification.

4. Nursing Registration:
Candidate must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla-06.

5. Matriculation & 10+2:
The notification prescribes passing Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis, as specified in the recruitment details.

6. Age Limit:
Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years as on 01 January 2026. Applicable relaxation will be provided according to the relevant Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

7. Nature of Engagement:
The appointment is purely on engagement basis for five years. It is not a regular permanent cadre appointment and does not automatically create a right to regularization.

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	112
EWS	40
General (WFF)	04
OBC (UR)	50
OBC (BPL)	12
OBC (WFF)	02
SC (UR)	62
SC (BPL)	12
SC (WFF)	02
ST (UR)	12
ST (BPL)	04
Total	312 Posts

Post Name	Salary / Pay Scale
Assistant Staff Nurse	₹25,000/- per month
Nature of Payment	Fixed Monthly Honorarium
Engagement Period	5 Years
Regular Pay Scale	Not Applicable – Engagement Basis

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test:
The screening examination consists of 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.

2. Document Verification:
Candidates qualifying in the screening test will be required to produce their original educational, registration, category, Bonafide and other required documents for verification.

3. Final Merit:
The merit list will be prepared according to the marks obtained and the applicable recruitment/reservation rules.

4. Medical Fitness Verification:
Selected/shortlisted candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements before engagement.

Candidate Category	Application Fee
General / UR	₹800/-
EWS	₹800/-
OBC	₹800/-
SC	₹800/-
ST	₹800/-
BPL	₹800/-
WFF	₹800/-
PwBD / Divyang	₹800/-
Female Candidates	₹800/-
Other Categories	₹800/-
Fee Breakup	₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee
Correction Fee	₹100/-

Online Application Start Date	30-July 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	29-August 2026
Scheduled Examination Date	Will be annouced on the website leter

1. Visit the official HPRCA website at hprca.hp.gov.in.

2. Complete Sign Up / registration on the HPRCA portal if you do not already have an account.

3. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) by entering your personal details, educational qualifications and other required information.

4. Upload your recent photograph, signature and other supporting documents as required by the portal.

5. Complete/update your HPRCA profile before applying for the recruitment.

6. After the application window opens, log in to the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

7. Find Advertisement No. 12/2026 – Assistant Staff Nurse, Post Code 26044.

8. Read the complete notification and eligibility conditions carefully before proceeding.

9. Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, HPNRC registration details and Himachali Bonafide information correctly.

10. Select your preferred examination district/centre from the available options, wherever applicable.

11. Check all details entered in the application form carefully.

12. Pay the applicable ₹800/- application fee through the available online payment gateway.

13. Submit the application form before 29 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.

14. After successful submission/payment, download the completed application/confirmation page.

15. Take a printout and keep it safely for future admit card, document verification and recruitment purposes.

Apply Online Portal	Apply Online
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF
Official Department Portal	https://hprca.hp.gov.in/homepage?utm_source

Applicants must hold B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution. Candidate must also fulfil the prescribed registration and Himachali Bonafide conditions or equivalent recognized credentials from a government-approved institution as on the crucial eligibility cut-off date.

The pay structure is specified as:

Post Name

Salary / Pay Scale

Assistant Staff Nurse

₹25,000/- per month

Nature of Payment

Fixed Monthly Honorarium

Engagement Period

5 Years

Regular Pay Scale

Not Applicable – Engagement Basis

. In addition to basic pay, appointed candidates are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical coverage under relevant government pay rules.

Application fee details:

Candidate Category	Application Fee
General / UR	₹800/-
EWS	₹800/-
OBC	₹800/-
SC	₹800/-
ST	₹800/-
BPL	₹800/-
WFF	₹800/-
PwBD / Divyang	₹800/-
Female Candidates	₹800/-
Other Categories	₹800/-
Fee Breakup	₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee
Correction Fee	₹100/-

You can use our free Government Job Age Calculator to enter your Date of Birth, target cut-off date, and reservation category to instantly verify your eligibility with official age relaxations.

HPCRA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 312 Posts

Recruitment Overview & In-Depth Editorial Analysis

Eligibility Criteria & Age Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Vacancy Distribution & Breakdown

Salary Structure, Pay Level & In-Hand Pay

Selection Process & Stages

Candidate Preparation Roadmap & Study Strategy

Application Fee Structure

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Common Mistakes That Cause Application Rejection

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