The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released an official notification for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 to fill 331 vacancies for various posts including Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Operation Theatre Assistant and others. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal within the prescribed dates.
This recruitment drive offers opportunities in different departments of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Recruitment Overview
Organisation: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
Advertisement Number: 04/2026
Post Name: Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist, Radiographer and other posts
Total Vacancies: 331
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
Salary: ₹12,500 to ₹21,500 per month (depending on post)
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes the following posts:
Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) – 119 posts
Operation Theatre Assistant – 176 posts
Radiographer – 10 posts
Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Grade II – 10 posts
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Officer – 4 posts
Psychiatric Social Worker – 5 posts
Medical Social Worker – 2 posts
Speech Therapist – 3 posts
Audiometric Technician – 1 post
Litho Artist – 1 post
The number of vacancies may change depending on administrative requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess relevant qualifications depending on the post, such as:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
B.A or B.Sc
M.A or MSW
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
BMLT or related medical qualifications
Applicants should carefully check the specific educational requirements for each post before applying.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 45 years
For some posts such as Speech Therapist and Audiometric Technician, the age limit is 18 to 38 years. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the following application fee:
Total Fee: ₹800 for all categories
The fee includes examination and processing charges and must be paid online through credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Selection Process
The selection process generally includes:
Computer Based Test (CBT) or written examination
Typing test for certain posts such as Panchayat Secretary
Document verification
Final selection will be based on performance in the examination and verification of eligibility documents.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 28 February 2026
Online Application Start Date: 10 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 4 April 2026
Correction Window: Available after the application deadline for a limited period.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Visit the official recruitment portal of HPRCA.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by creating a username and password.
Fill in the online application form with personal and educational details.
Upload required documents including photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the application to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.