Overview
HPPNS has announced recruitment for one Press Duftry (Job Trainee) post with a fixed salary of Rs.12,500 per month. Eligibility requires a 10+2 qualification and a 2‑year binding trade certificate. Candidates must be aged 18–45 years, with possible relaxations for disabled and other categories. Applications are accepted offline from 16‑12‑2025 to 14‑01‑2026 (non‑tribal) and 29‑01‑2026 (tribal). Selection will be based on merit and weightage, with evaluation scheduled for the 3rd week of February 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Printing and Stationery Department, Himachal Pradesh (HPPNS)
- Qualification
- Should have passed 10+2 Examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School Education/Institution. Should have Two Years' National Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate course in the trade of Binding from a recognized I.T.I or from an Institution duly recognized by Central/H.P. Government.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Last date to apply
- 14-01-2026
Important Dates
| application_form_download_start | 16-12-2025 |
| last_date_non_tribal | 14-01-2026 |
| last_date_tribal | 29-01-2026 |
| documents_verification | 3rd week of February, 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
UR-Category: 1
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a weighted merit evaluation as per Table‑A. Weightage is given for essential educational qualification, disability certificate, additional qualifications, and other factors. Evaluation and verification of documents will occur in the 3rd week of February 2026. The final decision of the Special Selection Committee is final.
How to Apply
Download the application form after 16‑12‑2025 from the official website., Fill in all required details and attach a passport‑size photograph., Attach self‑attested photocopies of all required documents (10+2 certificate, trade certificate, disability certificate, etc.)., Send the completed application via registered post or by hand to: Controller, Printing and Stationery Department, Ghora Chowki, H.P., Shimla‑171005., Super‑scribe the envelope as "Application for the post of Press Duftry (as Job Trainee)".
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPPNS Press Duftry Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Posts?
application form download start: 16-12-2025; last date non tribal: 14-01-2026; last date tribal: 29-01-2026; documents verification: 3rd week of February, 2026
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age: 18 years, Maximum Age: 45 years. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for Persons with benchmark Disabilities. Additional relaxations for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per Himachal Pradesh Government orders.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on a weighted merit evaluation as per Table‑A. Weightage is given for essential educational qualification, disability certificate, additional qualifications, and other factors. Evaluation and verification of documents will occur in the 3rd week of February 2026. The final decision of the Special Selection Committee is final.