HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Post Name | Clerk (Job Trainee) |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Application Mode | Online (ORA) |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh (Department of Personnel, Secretariat Administration Services-I) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Post Code | 26045 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14.08.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 11.09.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11.09.2026 |
| Correction Window | Opens for 4 days after closing date (exact start date to be confirmed on HPRCA website) |
| Exam Date | Check Official Notification |
| Result Date | Check Official Notification |
Application / Registration Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) | ₹100 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| Correction Fee (during 4-day window) | — | — | ₹100 |
Payment Modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking (Online only). Fee is non-refundable.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | Educational Qualification | Typing Speed Requirement | Pay Scale / Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Job Trainee) | 40 | 18 – 45 years | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University | 30 wpm (English) or 25 wpm (Hindi) on computer | Consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500/- per month under Job Trainee Scheme-2025 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 17 |
| EWS | 04 |
| OBC (UR) | 07 |
| OBC (BPL) | 01 |
| SC (UR) | 09 |
| SC (BPL) | 01 |
| ST (UR) | 01 |
| Total | 40 |
Notes:
- Vacancy count is tentative; may increase/decrease as per HPRCA instructions.
- Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (HP domicile), PwD, HP Government employees, and Ex-servicemen of HP.
- Domicile/Schooling Condition: Candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
- Reservation benefits only for bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved-category candidates from other states treated as General (UR).
- Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
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Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test
- Marks: 120
- Duration: 1½ hours (90 minutes)
- Questions: 120 MCQs (1 mark each)
- Syllabus: General Knowledge (incl. HP GK & Current Affairs), Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard), Word Processing on computer.
- Qualifying Marks: 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters). Relaxable by up to 5% (to 40% General, 35% reserved) if sufficient candidates not available.
- Normalization: Z-Score (Mean & Standard Deviation) method for multi-shift exams.
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Typing Skill Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Prescribed test for candidates shortlisted on CBT merit.
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Document Verification
- Final selection followed by verification of original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Sign Up: Register on the HPRCA portal by creating a username and password.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Complete OTR by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), recent photograph, signature, and relevant supporting documents.
- Complete/Update Profile: Ensure profile is complete before applying; existing users can edit qualification or contact details.
- Apply for the Post: View available posts on the portal and click "Apply" against the Clerk (Job Trainee) post.
- Select Preferred Exam District: Choose district(s) for examination from dropdown (subject to centre/node availability).
- Confirm Application Details: Review the auto-filled application form before proceeding.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹800/- through the online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
- Submission Confirmation: After successful payment, the application is considered complete.
Required Documents for Verification:
- Printed copy of submitted online application
- Original certificates (educational, age, category, domicile, etc.)
- Self-attested photocopies of all certificates
- Recent passport-size photographs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The online application (ORA) can be submitted till 11.09.2026, 11:59 PM.
Q2. What is the educational qualification and typing speed required?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with a minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation policy?
Minimum age 18 years, maximum age 45 years (reckoned as on 01.01.2026). Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (HP domicile), PwD, HP Government employees, and Ex-servicemen of HP.
Q4. What is the total application fee and payment mode?
All categories pay ₹800/- (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee) online only via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Correction fee is ₹100/-.
Q5. What is the selection process for HPRCA Clerk (Job Trainee)?
Selection comprises a 120-mark CBT/Written Screening Test (1.5 hours), followed by a qualifying Typing Skill Test, and finally Document Verification.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |