Overview
HPRCA has announced recruitment for one Scientific Assistant (Digital Forensics) post, requiring a bachelor’s in Forensic Science or Medical with Chemistry, age 18‑45, salary Rs.10,300‑34,800 plus grade pay, application fee ₹400 general or ₹100 for reserved categories, and selection through written tests and document verification. Applications open 3 Dec 2025 and close 1 Jan 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Ayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science from a recognized University with two years’ analytical experience from Government Lab/University OR Bachelor’s degree (Medical) with Chemistry as one of the subject from a recognized University with two years analytical experience from Government Lab./University
- Vacancies
- 1
- Last date to apply
- 07/01/2026
Important Dates
| opening_date | 03/12/2025 |
| closing_date | 07/01/2026 |
| fee_payment_closing_date | 07/01/2026 |
| correction_window | 7 days after closing date |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Hamirpur: 1
Selection Process
Screening Test (Objective Type – 200 questions: 140 General Aptitude + 60 General Knowledge), Subject Aptitude Test (MCQ for skill test), Typing Test (if applicable), Evaluation of documents for eligibility, Final merit based on written test performance, normalized using Z-Score Method if multiple shifts, Document verification
How to Apply
Register on One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling ORA form., Apply online through https://hprca.hp.gov.in from 03-12-2025 to 07-01-2026 (05:00 PM)., Upload scanned copies of documents, self‑attested certificates., Pay application fee online (no other mode accepted)., Submit complete and correct particulars in ORA form to avoid rejection., Correction window will be open for 7 days after closing date for submission of ORAs, subject to payment of fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPRCA Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 01 Posts?
opening date: 03/12/2025; closing date: 07/01/2026; fee payment closing date: 07/01/2026; correction window: 7 days after closing date
What is the application fee?
General: 400; SC/ST/OBC(E)/PwD/Ex-SM: 100
What is the age limit?
18-45 years (relaxation for reserved categories up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC)
What is the selection process?
Screening Test (Objective Type – 200 questions: 140 General Aptitude + 60 General Knowledge), Subject Aptitude Test (MCQ for skill test), Typing Test (if applicable), Evaluation of documents for eligibility, Final merit based on written test performance, normalized using Z-Score Method if multiple shifts, Document verification