Overview
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released a recruitment notification for the post of Teachers (Music, Drawing, Sanskrit, Physical Education, History, Hindi, Geography) (808 Posts vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (through hprca portal) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application submission (15-05-2026). The educational qualification must be from a recognized University established under Central Act, Provincial Act, State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC. TET qualification is mandatory for most teaching positions. Proficiency in Hindi and English is required for all posts. Post-Wise Educational Qualification Post Name: Educational Qualification Details Music Teacher: MA Vocal/Instrumental (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Drawing): Option-1: 10+2 (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Art & Craft; Option-2: BA with Fine Arts/Visual Arts elective (50%); Option-3: MA Fine Arts/Visual Arts (≥55%) Teacher (Sanskrit): MA Sanskrit (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Physical Education Teacher (Elementary): Option-1: +2 (50%) + 2-year D.P.Ed; Option-2: B.P.Ed (50%) or Graduation + Physical Education elective (50%); Ex-servicemen option; Additional 5% relaxation for sports participants Teacher (History): MA History (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Hindi): MA Hindi (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Geography): MA Geography (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English General Qualification Requirements: • B.Ed (≥50% marks) from recognized university • TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) quali…
- Vacancies
- 808 Posts
- Advertisement No
- 08/2026 dated 09-04-2026
- Posted
- 17-04-2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last date to apply
- 15-05-2026 (11:59 PM) Extended
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 09-04-2026 |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 17-04-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 15-05-2026 (11:59 PM) Extended |
| Correction Window | 4 days after closing date |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be notified later on HPRCA website |
| Correction Fee (during correction window) | Rs. 100/- |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 808 vacancies have been announced for Teachers posts across 7 different subjects in CBSE-affiliated schools under Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is conducted under the CBSE Affiliation Scheme with temporary engagement for 5 years on scheme basis. S. No.: Post Name | Total Vacancies 1: Music Teacher | 118 2: Teacher (Drawing) | 118 3: Teacher (Sanskrit) | 118 4: Physical Education Teacher (Elementary) | 118 5: Teacher (History) | 86 6: Teacher (Hindi) | 151 7: Teacher (Geography) | 99 Grand Total: 808
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application submission (15-05-2026). The educational qualification must be from a recognized University established under Central Act, Provincial Act, State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC. TET qualification is mandatory for most teaching positions. Proficiency in Hindi and English is required for all posts. Post-Wise Educational Qualification Post Name: Educational Qualification Details Music Teacher: MA Vocal/Instrumental (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Drawing): Option-1: 10+2 (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Art & Craft; Option-2: BA with Fine Arts/Visual Arts elective (50%); Option-3: MA Fine Arts/Visual Arts (≥55%) Teacher (Sanskrit): MA Sanskrit (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Physical Education Teacher (Elementary): Option-1: +2 (50%) + 2-year D.P.Ed; Option-2: B.P.Ed (50%) or Graduation + Physical Education elective (50%); Ex-servicemen option; Additional 5% relaxation for sports participants Teacher (History): MA History (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Hindi): MA Hindi (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English Teacher (Geography): MA Geography (≥50%) + B.Ed (≥50%) + TET qualified + proficiency in Hindi & English General Qualification Requirements: • B.Ed (≥50% marks) from recognized university • TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) quali…
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Himachal Pradesh government rules. Particular: Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years Maximum Age Limit: 45 Years Age Relaxation: As applicable as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules
Salary
The selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium/consolidated amount under the CBSE Affiliation Scheme. The payment is made for 10 months in an academic year. This is not a government position and no regularization claims are applicable. Component: Amount (Rs.) Fixed Honorarium / Consolidated Amount: Rs. 30,000/- per month Payment Duration: 10 months in an academic year Nature of Engagement: Temporary (5 years on Scheme basis)
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the posts are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee must be paid online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Category: Application Fee All Candidates (Including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD): Rs. 800/- (Examination Fee + Processing Fee) Correction Fee (during correction window): Rs. 100/-
Selection Process
The selection process for HPRCA Teachers Recruitment 2026 consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test followed by Document Verification and Merit-based selection. Candidates who secure more than the prescribed minimum qualifying marks will be ranked in descending order on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the CBT under their respective category. Computer Based Test (CBT) Structure S. No.: Test Component | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration 1: Subject(s)/Field(s) up to the level of prescribed essential qualification | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes (1½ hours) 2: General Knowledge (including GK of HP), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard) Total: 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes Minimum Qualifying Marks: Category: Minimum Qualifying Percentage General Category: 45% SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40% Relaxation (if required): General: 40% | SC/ST/OBC: 35% (maximum 5% relaxation) Note: Each question carries 1 mark. Detailed syllabus may be released on the official website. For candidates appearing in multiple shifts, scores will be normalized using Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) for merit list preparation. CBT Examination Centres (Himachal Pradesh): Candidates can select their preferred exam district. However, HPRCA reserves the right to allot any examination centre within Himachal Pradesh. Further Selection Process: • Shortlisting for Document Verificati…
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the HPRCA official portal accessible via the official website https://hprca.hp.gov.in. No offline application will be accepted. The online portal is active from 17-04-2026 (10:00 AM) to 15-05-2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying for the post. Steps to Apply Online: • Step 1: Sign Up - Register on the HPRCA portal by clicking "Sign Up" to create username and password • Step 2: One-Time Registration (OTR) - Complete OTR with personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), upload recent photograph & signature, and upload relevant supporting documents • Step 3: Complete/Update Profile - Only users with completed profile can apply. Edit profile if required • Step 4: Apply for a Post - View available posts and click "Apply" • Step 5: Preferred Exam District - Select preferred district(s) for examination (HPRCA reserves the right to allot any centre) • Step 6: Confirm Application Details - System auto-fills details from profile; review carefully before submission • Step 7: Pay Application Fee - Pay through Online Payment Gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking) • Step 8: Application Submission Confirmation - After successful payment, application is complete. Download confirmation page Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application: • Recent passport size photograph (as per specifications) • Signature (scanned image) • Relevant educational qu…
Important Instructions
• Date for determining eligibility is the closing date i.e. 15-05-2026 (11:59 PM) • Age reckoned as on 01-01-2026 • Category certificates (OBC, BPL/EWS, WFF etc.) must be valid on both closing date and date of document verification • Reserved category candidates of other States will be treated as General (UR) category • Only one application per post is allowed. Multiple applications are liable to rejection • Candidates must be registered on One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling Online Registration Application (ORA) • Correction window available for 4 days after closing date with correction fee of Rs. 100/- • Keep mobile number and email ID active till completion of selection process • PwBD/PwD candidates can avail scribe/reader + compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) after prior approval • Examination and processing fee once paid is non-refundable • Provisional admission to CBT; final eligibility determined at document verification • Admit Card downloadable from website only (no postal dispatch) • Candidates must bring downloaded ORA form + original certificates at document verification • No change in category claimed after correction window • Meritorious reserved candidates considered only in their reserved category (not in unreserved category) • Waiting list valid for one year from date of recommendation • Selected teachers engaged purely on Scheme basis – temporary (5 years), fixed honorarium only, not Government employees, no regularization claim, service ru…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPRCA Teachers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 808 Posts?
Date of Notification: 09-04-2026; Start Date for Apply Online: 17-04-2026 (10:00 AM); Last Date for Apply Online: 15-05-2026 (11:59 PM) Extended; Correction Window: 4 days after closing date; Computer Based Test (CBT) Date: To be notified later on HPRCA website; Correction Fee (during correction window): Rs. 100/-
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for the posts are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee must be paid online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Category: Application Fee All Candidates (Including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD): Rs. 800/- (Examination Fee + Processing Fee) Correction Fee (during correction window): Rs. 100/-
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Himachal Pradesh government rules. Particular: Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years Maximum Age Limit: 45 Years Age Relaxation: As applicable as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules
What is the selection process?
The selection process for HPRCA Teachers Recruitment 2026 consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test followed by Document Verification and Merit-based selection. Candidates who secure more than the prescribed minimum qualifying marks will be ranked in descending order on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the CBT under their respective category. Computer Based Test (CBT) Structure S. No.: Test Component | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration 1: Subject(s)/Field(s) up to the level of prescribed essential qualification | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes (1½ hours) 2: General Knowledge (including GK of HP), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard) Total: 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes Minimum Qualifying Marks: Category: Minimum Qualifying Percentage General Category: 45% SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Free…