Overview
IBPS, Mumbai (Online Examination conducted through IBPS) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Clerk (quota for PACS/OCS of HP) (91 (PACS Quota: 74 + OCS Quota: 17) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (via hpscb website - www.hpscb.bank.in) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- IBPS, Mumbai (Online Examination conducted through IBPS)
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-01-2026. All reserved category candidates must be Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits are applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate from competent authority. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBDs/Ex-SM and other reserved categories of HP may apply against unreserved/general category posts but will not be eligible for age relaxation or fee concession in such cases. Candidates must also ensure they are not directly or indirectly a defaulter of their society. Experience certificates must be issued by the concerned Inspector of Society and countersigned by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. with authentic certification. Such certificate must be supported by: (i) Copy of resolution of the managing committee for initial appointment, and (ii) Copy of relevant pages of statutory audit report/note for prescribed years showing payment of wages/salary from the society account. Educational Qualification Post / Quota: Essential Qualifications Junior Clerk (PACS Quota - Trained Secretaries of PACS of HP): (i) Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University (Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a School/Institution within Himachal Pradesh - not applicable for Bonafide Himachalis); (ii) Minimum 3 years continuous service as Secretary as defined in Rule 2(vii) of H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules, 1971 of …
- Vacancies
- 91 (PACS Quota: 74 + OCS Quota: 17)
- Last date to apply
- 29-05-2026
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Submission of Online Application | 09-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 29-05-2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026 (Online Mode Only) |
| Date of Downloading of Call Letters | Around 7 days before examination date |
| Date of Online Examination | Expected 5-6 weeks after last date of submission (exact date to be notified on Bank's website) |
| Date of Declaration of Result for Online Examination | Around 15 days after conduct of examination |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 91 vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Clerk under two quota categories - PACS Quota (74 posts) and OCS Quota (17 posts). These are distributed across General (UR), EWS, SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, IRDP, WFF, and PwBD categories. All reserved category benefits apply only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. Number of posts may vary depending on actual requirement at the time of final selection. PACS Quota - Category-wise Vacancy (Quota reserved for Trained Secretaries of PACS of HP) Category: No. of Vacancies GEN / UR: 19 EWS of HP: 07 SC of HP: 12 ST of HP: 02 OBC of HP: 11 GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 08 SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 03 ST (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 01 OBC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 02 SC-IRDP of HP: 02 OBC-IRDP of HP: 02 GEN (WFF) of HP: 01 SC (WFF) of HP: 01 PwBDs of HP (01 each for: Blindness & Low Vision; Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy): 03 Sub-Total (PACS Quota): 74 OCS Quota - Category-wise Vacancy (Quota reserved for Employees of Other Cooperative Societies and PACS employees not covered as Trained Secretaries) Category: No. of Vacancies GEN / UR: 06 EWS of HP: 02 SC of HP: 02 ST of HP: 01 OBC of HP: 02 OBC-IRDP of HP: 01 SC-IRDP of HP: 01 GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 01 SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP: 01 Sub-Total (OCS Quota): 17 Grand Total: 91 Posts (PACS: 74 + OCS: 17) PH (Physically Handicapped / PwBD) Sub-Category Vacancy (Total 03 Pos…
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-01-2026. All reserved category candidates must be Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits are applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate from competent authority. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBDs/Ex-SM and other reserved categories of HP may apply against unreserved/general category posts but will not be eligible for age relaxation or fee concession in such cases. Candidates must also ensure they are not directly or indirectly a defaulter of their society. Experience certificates must be issued by the concerned Inspector of Society and countersigned by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. with authentic certification. Such certificate must be supported by: (i) Copy of resolution of the managing committee for initial appointment, and (ii) Copy of relevant pages of statutory audit report/note for prescribed years showing payment of wages/salary from the society account. Educational Qualification Post / Quota: Essential Qualifications Junior Clerk (PACS Quota - Trained Secretaries of PACS of HP): (i) Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University (Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a School/Institution within Himachal Pradesh - not applicable for Bonafide Himachalis); (ii) Minimum 3 years continuous service as Secretary as defined in Rule 2(vii) of H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules, 1971 of …
Age Limit
Candidates must be above 18 years and below 45 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Candidates born between 02-01-1981 and 01-01-2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates of the respective reserved categories. Selected PwBD candidates will have to submit a Medical Certificate from a competent authority confirming physical fitness to perform duties. Category: Age Relaxation General (UR): 18 to 45 years (as on 01-01-2026) SC of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) ST of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) OBC of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) EWS of HP: As per HP Govt. norms Physically Handicapped (PwBD): 5 years relaxation (minimum 40% disability required) Ward of Freedom Fighter (WFF) of HP: 5 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (Reserved Vacancies): Age at time of joining military service should not exceed upper age limit; present age must be less than 58 years (Maximum relaxation: 12 years) Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved Vacancies): Actual age minus approved military service must not exceed prescribed maximum age by more than 3 years (Maximum relaxation: 12 years)
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the post of Junior Clerk are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the HPSCB application portal. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate. Category: Application Fee General (UR) and OBC of H.P.: Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) - Non-refundable EWS of H.P. (Economically Weaker Sections): Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable SC / ST / IRDP / BPL / ANTODAYA of HP: Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable Female Candidates of All Categories of HP: Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable
Syllabus
The Online Examination consists of 5 sections - Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, General Awareness, and H.P. Cooperative Societies Act and Rules - each carrying 30 marks (total 150 marks, 150 minutes). The level of examination and syllabus is in accordance with the minimum educational qualification criteria i.e. Graduation level. The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi) and is of objective type MCQ. There is no negative marking. Preference will be given to candidates possessing knowledge of customs, traditions, languages, and culture of Himachal Pradesh and the test shall include questions on such subjects. Section: Topic | Key Coverage | Marks Section 1: Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | 30 Section 2: Numerical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude, Number Systems, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation | 30 Section 3: English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion | 30 Section 4: General Awareness (including HP GK) | General Awareness, Current Affairs, HP General Knowledge, Customs, Traditions, Languages and Culture of Himachal Pradesh | 30 Section 5: H.P. Cooperative Societies Act & H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules | Provisions of HP Cooperative Societies Act and HP Cooperative Societies Rules | 30
Selection Process
The selection process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 stages - Online Examination (150 marks, 150 minutes, conducted through IBPS Mumbai) followed by Document Verification/Scrutiny. There is no personal interview. Candidates up to 1.75 times of vacant posts will be called for document verification. Final selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the online examination after document verification. Candidates must score minimum 40% marks in the online examination to be shortlisted for document verification. Candidates declared successful who do not personally attend document verification will have their candidature cancelled. Stage 1 - Online Examination (150 Marks, 150 Minutes) Sl. No.: Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration 1: Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) - No separate time limit per section 2: Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 3: English | 30 | 30 4: General Awareness (including HP General Knowledge) | 30 | 30 5: H.P. Cooperative Societies Act and H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules | 30 | 30 Total: 150 | 150 Stage 2 - Document Verification / Scrutiny Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates up to 1.75 times of vacant posts will be called for document verification Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% of total marks (i.e., minimum 60 out of 150) in online examination No Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in the online examination Question Paper Type: Objective type multiple choice (MCQ) - bilingual (English and Hindi) Tie-Breaking…
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Bank's website www.hpscb.bank.in by clicking the "APPLY ONLINE" option. Hard copy applications or applications by any other mode will not be accepted. The online application window is open from 09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026. Candidates must register on the portal, make fee payment online, and upload all required documents. No change will be possible after clicking the "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" button. Candidates are advised to keep their valid personal email ID and mobile number active till the completion of the entire recruitment process. Before applying, candidates must have ready: scanned photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm), signature (with black ink on white paper), left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink), and a hand-written declaration in English on white paper with black ink. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. The hand-written declaration text is: "I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." Documents Required to be Produced at Document Verification (when called): • Graduation degree certificate and mark sheets from recognized University • Matriculation and 10+2 certificates from HP school/institution (if applicable) • Experience Certificate countersigned by Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. - with copy of managing …
Important Instructions
• All reserved category benefits including age relaxation and fee concession apply only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. • Candidates must possess valid experience certificate from their cooperative society - false experience certificates will result in summary cancellation of candidature irrespective of qualifying the online examination. • Experience certificates must be issued by the concerned Inspector of Society and countersigned by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. supported by managing committee resolution and statutory audit report pages. • No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only via www.hpscb.bank.in. • Application fee is non-refundable; fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. • Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS and hand-written declaration not in candidate's own handwriting or not in English will be treated as invalid. • Candidates already in regular (confirmed) service must submit NOC and good character certificate from current employer at document verification - absence of NOC will result in cancellation of candidature. • There is NO negative marking in the online examination; minimum 40% marks required to qualify. • Candidates must appear in person at document verification - non-appearance will lead to cancellation of candidature without notice. • OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate; EWS candidates must have family gross annual income below Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum. • PwBD ca…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 91 Posts?
Opening Date for Submission of Online Application: 09-05-2026; Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 29-05-2026; Application Fee Payment Window: 09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026 (Online Mode Only); Date of Downloading of Call Letters: Around 7 days before examination date; Date of Online Examination: Expected 5-6 weeks after last date of submission (exact date to be notified on Bank's website); Date of Declaration of Result for Online Examination: Around 15 days after conduct of examination; Age Calculated As On: 01-01-2026
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for the post of Junior Clerk are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the HPSCB application portal. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate. Category: Application Fee General (UR) and OBC of H.P.: Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) - Non-refundable EWS of H.P. (Economically Weaker Sections): Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable SC / ST / IRDP / BPL / ANTODAYA of HP: Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable Female Candidates of All Categories of HP: Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be above 18 years and below 45 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Candidates born between 02-01-1981 and 01-01-2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates of the respective reserved categories. Selected PwBD candidates will have to submit a Medical Certificate from a competent authority confirming physical fitness to perform duties. Category: Age Relaxation General (UR): 18 to 45 years (as on 01-01-2026) SC of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) ST of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) OBC of HP: 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) EWS of HP: As per HP Govt. norms Physically Handicapped (PwBD): 5 years relaxation (minimum 40% disability required) Ward of Freedom Fighter (WFF) of HP: 5 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (Reserved Vacancies): Age at time of joining military service should not exceed upper age lim…
What is the selection process?
The selection process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 stages - Online Examination (150 marks, 150 minutes, conducted through IBPS Mumbai) followed by Document Verification/Scrutiny. There is no personal interview. Candidates up to 1.75 times of vacant posts will be called for document verification. Final selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the online examination after document verification. Candidates must score minimum 40% marks in the online examination to be shortlisted for document verification. Candidates declared successful who do not personally attend document verification will have their candidature cancelled. Stage 1 - Online Examination (150 Marks, 150 Minutes) Sl. No.: Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration 1: Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) - No separate time limit per section 2: Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 3: …