Overview
HPRCA has announced recruitment for 331 posts including Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist, and other allied positions for 2026. The selection will involve a computer‑based test, typing test for Panchayat Secretary, and document verification. Applications can be submitted online from 10 March to 4 April 2026, with a fee of ₹800 for all categories. The total salary ranges from ₹12,500 to ₹21,500 per month, and the age limit is 18–45 years with relaxation for reserved categories.
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
- Qualification
- Any Bachelors Degree, B.A, B.Sc, M.A, MSW, D.Pharm, BMLT
- Vacancies
- 331
- Posted
- 10/03/2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last date to apply
- 04/04/2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 28/02/2026 |
| application_start_date | 10/03/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| application_end_date | 04/04/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| last_date_for_fee_payment | 04/04/2026 |
| correction_window_opens | 3 working days after 04/04/2026 (for 7 days) |
| exam_date | To be notified |
| admit_card_release_date | To be announced |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) – Zila Parishad Cadre: 119; Medical Social Worker (On Regular basis): 2; Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee): 5; Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee): 176; Radiographer (Job Trainee): 10; Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee): 4; Speech Therapist (Job Trainee): 3; Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee): 10; Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee): 1; Litho Artist (As Trainee): 1
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: 120 marks, 1½ hours; Typing/Skill Test for Panchayat Secretary; Document Verification; Normalisation using Z‑Score for multiple shifts.
How to Apply
Visit the official website: hprca.hp.gov.in, Click on "Sign Up" to create a username and password on the HPRCA portal., Complete the One‑Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and uploading a recent photograph and signature., Complete or update your profile; only users with complete profiles can apply., Click on the "Apply" button for the desired post under Advertisement No. 04/2026., Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown menu., Review auto‑filled application details and confirm., Pay the application fee of ₹800/- through the online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking)., After successful payment, your application will be considered complete., Download and print the application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPRCA Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 331 Pharmacist and More Posts?
notification release date: 28/02/2026; application start date: 10/03/2026 (10:00 AM); application end date: 04/04/2026 (11:59 PM); last date for fee payment: 04/04/2026; correction window opens: 3 working days after 04/04/2026 (for 7 days); exam date: To be notified; admit card release date: To be announced
What is the application fee?
All Categories: examination fee: 100; processing fee: 700; total fee: 800; Correction Window: fee: 100
What is the age limit?
18 to 45 years (Age relaxation as per rules)
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: 120 marks, 1½ hours; Typing/Skill Test for Panchayat Secretary; Document Verification; Normalisation using Z‑Score for multiple shifts.