HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, Vacancy -390, Last date 5 March 2026

Last Date to Apply – 5 March 2026

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Introduction – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has officially released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 10 February 2026, announcing a major recruitment drive for 390 Assistant Staff Nurse posts. This opportunity is exclusively for female Himachali Bonafide candidates holding B.Sc Nursing or GNM qualifications with valid HPNRC registration.

The engagement offers a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000 for five years under the Department of Medical Education & Research. Applications must be submitted online between 12 February 2026 and 5 March 2026. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid last‑minute technical issues.

Job Overview – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Recruiting Body	Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Advertisement No.	03/2026 dated 10 February 2026
Total Vacancies	390 (Gen-140, EWS-50, Gen WFF-05, SC UR-77, SC IRDP-15, SC WFF-03, ST UR-15, ST IRDP-05, OBC UR-63, OBC IRDP-15, OBC WFF-02)
Post	Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy)
Nature of Recruitment	Engagement basis, fixed honorarium, not a regular government post
Job Type & Location	Contractual, Medical Institutions under Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh
Application Deadlines & Correction Window	Apply online from 12 February 2026 to 5 March 2026 (11:59 PM). Correction window: 7 days after 3 working days from closing date.
Eligibility & Age Limit	Female Himachali Bonafide, B.Sc Nursing/GNM with 50% marks, registered with HPNRC Shimla. Age: 21–45 years as on 01 January 2026 (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen of HP).
Salary Structure	₹25,000 per month fixed honorarium for 5 years
Selection Process	Computer Based Test / Written Screening Test of 120 marks (1.5 hours). Minimum qualifying marks: 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC/WFF).
Reservation Rules	As per HP Government policy. Reserved category candidates from other states treated as General (UR).
Application Fee	₹800 (Exam fee ₹100 + Processing fee ₹700). Correction fee ₹100.
Documents Required	Matric & 10+2 certificates, Nursing degree/diploma, HPNRC registration, Bonafide Himachali certificate, valid category certificates, identity proof.
Exam Centres	To be notified by HPRCA; centres may change at discretion of the authority.
Official Website	https://hprca.hp.gov.in/
Apply Online	Apply Online

Important Dates – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	12 February 2026
Application End	05 March 2026
Exam Date	To be announced

Vacancy Details – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Gen (UR)	140
EWS	50
Gen (WFF)	05
SC (UR)	77
SC (IRDP)	15
SC (WFF)	03
ST (UR)	15
ST (IRDP)	05
OBC (UR)	63
OBC (IRDP)	15
OBC (WFF)	02
Total	390

Application Fee – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Categories (Exam + Processing)	₹800
Correction Fee	₹100

Eligibility Criteria – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Age	21–45 years as on 01.01.2026 (Relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex‑servicemen of HP)
Education	B.Sc Nursing with 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks
Other	Female candidates only, Himachali Bonafide, Registered with HPNRC Shimla

Important Links – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Notification PDF	Download official recruitment notification
Official Website	Visit Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog portal
Apply Online	Submit your application form online

How to Apply – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
Fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with correct details.
Upload scanned photo and signature (max 1 MB each).
Pay the application fee via online payment gateway.
Submit and download a copy of the application form for documentation.

Salary Structure – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000 for a period of five (05) years under engagement policy. Not a regular government post.

Documents Required – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Matriculation and 10+2 certificates
Nursing degree/diploma certificate
HPNRC registration certificate
Bonafide Himachali certificate
Valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL etc.)
Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)

Exam Pattern – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Computer Based Test / Written Screening Test of 120 marks, duration 1.5 hours.

Subject knowledge up to qualification level
General Knowledge (HP specific), Current Affairs
Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science
General English & Hindi (Matric level)

Selection Procedure – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Selection based on CBT/Written Test performance. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC/WFF). Normalization of scores will be applied in case of multiple shifts.

Job Location – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Various medical institutions under Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh.

FAQs – HPRCA Asst Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

1. What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 5 March 2026.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 390 vacancies across various categories.

3. What is the monthly salary for the post?

The fixed monthly honorarium is ₹25,000 for a period of five years.

4. Who is eligible to apply?

Female Himachali Bonafide candidates with B.Sc Nursing or GNM qualifications and registration with HPNRC Shimla.

5. What is the age limit?

Minimum age is 21 years and maximum is 45 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.

6. What is the application fee?

All categories must pay ₹800 (₹100 exam fee + ₹700 processing fee). Correction fee is ₹100.

7. What is the mode of selection?

Selection will be through Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test of 120 marks.

8. What is the exam syllabus?

Subject knowledge up to qualification level, General Knowledge (HP specific), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & Hindi.

9. How can I apply online?

10. Is this a permanent government job?

No, the post is on engagement basis for five years with fixed honorarium. It does not confer permanent government employment.

11. What documents are required at the time of verification?

Original certificates and self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, category certificates, HPNRC registration, and identity proof.

12. Where will the job location be?

Various medical institutions under the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh.