HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026:
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur,
advertised Assistant Staff Nurse vacancies under
Advertisement No. 12/2026, Post Code 26044
for the Director, Medical Education & Research,
Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment was initially announced
for 312 posts, with the vacancy total
subsequently increased to 780 posts
through the addendum dated 25 August 2026.
The advertised online application period was
30 July to 29 August 2026 and has ended.
The announced examination date was
25 September 2026.
Candidates should check the HPRCA portal for subsequent
notices, answer keys and result announcements.
This page on
Job Alert RJ
covers the recruitment overview, revised vacancies,
eligibility, fees, age criteria, honorarium and selection
process. The original advertisement and vacancy addendum
are linked in the Important Links section for reference.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Board | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
|---|---|
| Department | Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) |
| Post Code | 26044 |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026, dated 23 July 2026 |
| Revised Vacancies | 780 posts — originally 312 posts |
| Vacancy Addendum | 25 August 2026 |
| Nature of Engagement | Engagement basis for five years |
| Eligible Candidates | Female Himachali Bonafide candidates meeting the prescribed conditions |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹25,000 consolidated |
| Application Mode | Online Recruitment Application (ORA) |
| Application Status | Advertised application period ended |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Original Notification | 23 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Vacancy Increase Addendum | 25 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 29 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 29 August 2026, as prescribed in the advertisement |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | Four-day facility as per the HPRCA correction schedule |
| Announced Examination Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Subsequent Notices | Check the official HPRCA portal for the relevant post code |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
The following fees applied during the notified application
and correction periods:
| Category / Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹800 — ₹100 examination fee and ₹700 processing fee |
| Application Correction | ₹100 during the permitted correction window |
| Payment Mode | Online through the payment options available on the official portal |
Age Limit Criteria
The prescribed age range in the recruitment details is
21 to 45 years, calculated as on
1 January 2026.
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 45 years before applicable relaxation.
-
Relaxation:
Eligible reserved categories and other entitled applicants
must refer to the category-specific provisions of the
advertisement. Relaxation should be claimed only with
the required supporting certificates.
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification |
B.Sc. Nursing with at least 50% marks OR GNM / A Grade Nursing Diploma with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution. |
| Nursing Registration |
Registration with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla-06, as prescribed. |
| Gender | Female candidates only. |
| Domicile | Himachali Bonafide status, supported by the required certificate. |
| Schooling Condition |
The stated condition concerns Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions in Himachal Pradesh, with an exemption for Bonafide Himachalis. Read this together with the recruitment’s domicile requirement. |
Candidates should check qualification marks, registration
and certificate requirements against the original
advertisement. A qualification alone does not replace
the other eligibility conditions.
Revised Vacancy Details: 780 Posts
The original notification contained
312 vacancies.
The addendum dated 25 August 2026
added 468 vacancies, bringing the
revised total to 780 Assistant Staff Nurse posts.
| Category | Revised Posts |
|---|---|
| General – UR | 280 |
| EWS | 100 |
| General – WFF | 10 |
| OBC – UR | 125 |
| OBC – BPL | 30 |
| OBC – WFF | 5 |
| SC – UR | 155 |
| SC – BPL | 30 |
| SC – WFF | 5 |
| ST – UR | 30 |
| ST – BPL | 10 |
| Total | 780 |
The revised totals combine the original posts and
the additional vacancies. Refer to the advertisement
and addendum for reservation conditions and category definitions.
Salary / Honorarium
The engagement carries a consolidated honorarium of
₹25,000 per month for the prescribed
five-year engagement period.
This is an engagement-based appointment; applicants
should read the service conditions carefully rather
than treating it as a regular government pay-scale appointment.
Selection Process & Exam Syllabus
The recruitment details provide for an objective
screening examination. Candidates must also satisfy
the prescribed eligibility and document-verification
requirements. The examination date announced for
Post Code 26044 was 25 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| General Category Qualifying Marks | 45%, subject to the notification’s provisions |
| SC / ST / OBC / WFF Qualifying Marks | 40%, subject to the notification’s provisions |
Broad syllabus areas:
-
Nursing subject knowledge at the level of the
prescribed B.Sc. Nursing / GNM qualification. -
General Knowledge, including Himachal Pradesh
General Knowledge and current affairs. - Everyday Science and Logical Reasoning.
-
Social Science, General English and General
Hindi at Matriculation standard.
Qualifying marks are not the same as the final
selection cut-off. Any relaxation in qualifying
marks, normalization or examination instructions
will apply only as provided by HPRCA.
Documents to Keep Ready
Applicants should retain their submitted application
and the documents supporting their eligibility.
Upload requirements and original-document verification
requirements may differ.
- Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth verification.
- 10+2 certificate and relevant educational records.
- B.Sc. Nursing / GNM certificate and mark sheets.
- HPNRC registration certificate.
- Himachali Bonafide certificate.
- Category, BPL and other applicable reservation certificates.
- Photograph and signature meeting the portal specifications.
- Experience certificate, where relevant or requested.
- Submitted application printout and payment receipt.
How the Online Application Process Worked
The advertised application deadline was 29 August 2026.
The steps below describe the application process for
this recruitment; they do not indicate that fresh
applications are currently open.
-
Open the official website:
Visit the HPRCA recruitment portal. -
Complete registration:
Create an account and complete One-Time Registration
(OTR) with personal and educational details. -
Select the recruitment:
Choose Assistant Staff Nurse, Post Code 26044,
when available during the application period. -
Check details and documents:
Verify eligibility information and upload the required files. -
Select examination preferences:
Enter the choices requested by the portal. -
Pay the prescribed fee:
Complete payment through the official payment gateway. -
Save the submitted form:
Retain the final application and transaction receipt.
Important Links
| Resource | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Fresh Application |
Advertised deadline passed: 29 August 2026 |
| Advertisement No. 12/2026 | View Notification PDF Copy |
| Vacancy Addendum — 25 August 2026 | View Addendum PDF Copy |
| Official HPRCA Notices / Candidate Portal |
Visit Official Website |
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Source note:
The PDF links above are externally hosted copies of
the recruitment documents. For subsequent amendments
and current announcements, refer to the official HPRCA
website and check Post Code 26044.