HPRCA Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 312 Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancies Announced
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 dated 23 July 2026 for the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) posts under the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh. This engagement is purely on an engagement basis for five years with a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000.
Online applications are invited from eligible female Himachali Bonafide candidates. Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal from 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Department | Director, Medical Education & Research, HP |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) |
| Total Vacancies | 312 |
| Honorarium | Rs. 25,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated) |
| Engagement Duration | 5 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Total Vacancies: 312 (Post Code 26044)
- General (UR): 112
- EWS: 40
- Gen-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
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications with at least 50% marks from a recognized university/institution:
- B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks, OR
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM / A-Grade Nursing Diploma) with minimum 50% marks.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and HP Government employees/Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh as per state rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 100 | Rs. 700 | Rs. 800 |
| Application Correction Fee | - | - | Rs. 100 |
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Selection Process
Selection for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: 120 marks
- Document Verification (DV)
Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 45%
- SC / ST / OBC / WFF Categories: 40%
Exam Pattern
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Total Questions: 120 Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 120 Marks (1 mark per question)
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Online
Syllabus Coverage:
- Nursing Subjects (essential qualification level)
- General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science
- Logical Reasoning & Social Science
- General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard)
How to Apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by signing up if not already registered.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Select the Assistant Staff Nurse post (Post Code 26044) and choose preferred exam districts.
- Review the auto-filled details before submitting.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 800 online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit the online application and keep a printed copy for reference.
Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Website | Official Site |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are released for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
A total of 312 vacancies have been advertised under Advertisement No. 12/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 29 August 2026 till 11:59 PM.
Q3. Who can apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse post?
Only female candidates who are Himachali Bonafide, registered with HPNRC Shimla, and hold B.Sc. Nursing (50%) or GNM (50%) can apply.
Q4. What is the age limit for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 45 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the salary/honorarium for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000 for an engagement period of five years.