Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has issued an Addendum dated 25.08.2026 to Advertisement No. 12/2026, increasing the number of Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) posts from 312 to 780 — an addition of 468 posts received through a fresh requisition from the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is on engagement basis for five years with a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000/-, and is open to female Himachali Bonafide candidates only. Online applications close on 29.08.2026 at 11:59 PM, and all other terms and conditions of the original advertisement remain unchanged.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) — purely on engagement basis for 5 years |
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur — for Directorate of Medical Education & Research, HP |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 12/2026 dated 23.07.2026; Addendum No. HPRCA-H(2)-2/2024-9366 dated 25.08.2026 |
| Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 780 (increased from 312 — 468 posts added by the addendum dated 25.08.2026) |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks or GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks; female candidates only; Himachali Bonafide; registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years as on 01.01.2026 (relaxation details in the table below) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test / OMR written screening test (120 marks) → Document verification → Merit list & waiting panel |
| Pay Scale | Fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000/- (consolidated, engagement basis) |
| How to Apply | Online only through the HPRCA ORA portal after One Time Registration (OTR); no offline form accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Addendum (Vacancy Increase) PDF | Download Advertisement No. 12/2026 PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 12/2026 issued | 23.07.2026 |
| Online application (ORA) start date | 30.07.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Addendum increasing posts to 780 | 25.08.2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 29.08.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | Four days, commencing after three days from the closing date of ORA submission |
| Cut-off date for age calculation | 01.01.2026 |
| Cut-off date for qualification & category certificate validity | 29.08.2026 |
| Last date up to which further posts may be added | 31.10.2026 or the date of the CBT/written screening test, whichever is earlier |
| Exam date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (Rs. 100 examination fee + Rs. 700 processing fee) | Rs. 800/- |
| Correction fee (during the four-day correction window) | Rs. 100/- |
| Mode of payment | Online only — Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking through the payment gateway |
Note: Examination and processing fee once paid is neither refundable nor transferable to any other examination or selection.
Vacancy Details — Revised Category-wise Breakup
The addendum dated 25.08.2026 clubs 468 additional posts with the 312 posts already advertised under Post Code 26044. The revised category-wise position is as follows:
| Category | Original (Advt. 12/2026) | Added by Addendum | Revised Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen (UR) | 112 | 168 | 280 |
| EWS | 40 | 60 | 100 |
| Gen (WFF) | 04 | 06 | 10 |
| SC (UR) | 62 | 93 | 155 |
| SC (BPL) | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| SC (WFF) | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| ST (UR) | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| ST (BPL) | 04 | 06 | 10 |
| OBC (UR) | 50 | 75 | 125 |
| OBC (BPL) | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| OBC (WFF) | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Total | 312 | 468 | 780 |
WFF = Ward of Freedom Fighters, BPL = Below Poverty Line, EWS = Economically Weaker Sections. All posts fall under the Department of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks, or GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks, from a recognized University / Institution |
| Gender | Female candidates only |
| Domicile | Himachali Bonafide |
| Professional Registration | Must be registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06 |
| Schooling Condition | Candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh (this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years, reckoned as on 01.01.2026 |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate against this post; multiple applications are liable to be rejected. Reserved-category candidates of other states are treated as General (UR) with no fee or reservation concession. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) — domicile of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) — domicile of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) — domicile of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities — domicile of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 years |
| Employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh | Up to 5 years |
Relaxation is as permissible under the general or special orders of the Department of Personnel, Government of Himachal Pradesh (see Advertisement No. 12/2026, page 1, “Age”).
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR Written Screening Test | 120 marks, 1½ hours (one and a half hours). Objective type with 120 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. Syllabus: (i) subject/field up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification; (ii) General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs; Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi of Matric standard. Where the number of candidates is limited, HPRCA may prefer OMR-based tests in place of CBT. |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum 45% for General category and 40% for SC / ST / OBC / Wards of Freedom Fighters. If the number of candidates securing these marks is less than the number of advertised posts, HPRCA may relax the percentage by up to 5% (i.e. 40% for General and 35% for reserved categories), for reasons recorded in writing. |
| Normalization | In case of a multi-shift CBT, scores are normalized using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) before the merit list is prepared. |
| Stage 2 — Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called with the printed online application form, original certificates and self-attested photocopies. Admission to the selection process is provisional until eligibility is verified. A written declaration regarding past convictions / pending criminal cases must be submitted at this stage. |
| Final Stage — Merit List & Waiting Panel | Category-wise waiting panel is prepared. Since the advertised posts now exceed 50, the waiting list is at 10% of the advertised number, subject to a minimum of eight candidates (any fraction rounded up). The waiting list stays operative for one year from the date HPRCA sends its recommendation to the appointing authority. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly Honorarium | Rs. 25,000/- fixed, consolidated |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely on engagement basis for a period of five (05) years, governed by the policy notified vide Notification No. HFW-B-A04/5/2025-Health-B-301504 dated 06.11.2025 (Annexure-“A”) |
| Service Status | Posts are temporary. An Assistant Staff Nurse will not be a Government employee and shall have no right to regularisation or engagement against the post of Staff Nurse or any similar designation in Himachal Pradesh. |
| Other Allowances | Not specified in notification — the honorarium is a consolidated fixed amount |
How to Apply
- Visit the HPRCA official portal at hprca.hp.gov.in and click “Sign Up” to create a username and password.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with your personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and upload a recent passport-size photograph (not older than one month) and signature.
- Complete or update your profile, then open the list of available posts and click “Apply” against Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044).
- Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown, review the auto-filled application details carefully, and confirm.
- Pay the Rs. 800/- fee through the online payment gateway and download the submitted application form for your records — submission is complete only after successful payment.
Note: No offline application form will be accepted by HPRCA, and applications sent by fax or post will not be entertained. The online link is disabled after 11:59 PM on 29.08.2026.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | JPG / JPEG / PNG only, maximum 1 MB, latest photograph not older than one (01) month |
| Scanned signature | JPG / JPEG / PNG only, maximum 1 MB |
| Matriculation certificate | Required as age proof; name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth must match the application |
| Degree / Diploma certificate with mark sheets | All years / semesters, in support of B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification; provisional certificate with mark sheets is acceptable |
| HPNRC registration certificate | Registration with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council, Shimla-06 |
| Himachali Bonafide certificate | Required for domicile claim |
| SC / ST / OBC certificate | Must be on parental basis in the prescribed HP format. OBC candidates must produce a valid OBC (NCL) certificate, valid on the closing date of ORA and on the date of document verification. |
| IRDP / BPL certificate | Valid for six months from date of issuance; must be valid on the last date of ORA submission and at document verification |
| EWS certificate | Valid for the period specified on the certificate (typically one financial year); a fresh certificate is required for each application cycle |
| Ward of Freedom Fighter certificate | If claiming the WFF category |
| Experience certificate | If applicable — must be acquired after obtaining the basic qualification and countersigned by the concerned Government authority / departmental officer |
| PwBD / scribe authorisation proforma | Eligible PwBD candidates seeking a scribe / reader / compensatory time must submit the prescribed proforma to HPRCA at least 15 days before the CBT |
Important Links
| Download Addendum (Vacancy Increase to 780) | Download PDF |
| Download Official Notification (Advt. No. 12/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not assume you must re-apply because of the vacancy increase — candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 12/2026 stay in the running, as the 468 additional posts have been clubbed with the same Post Code 26044.
- Do not submit more than one application form for this post; multiple applications by the same candidate are liable to be rejected.
- Do not upload an old photograph — the passport-size photo must not be older than one month, and both photo and signature must be JPG/JPEG/PNG under 1 MB.
- Do not claim a reserved category without a valid certificate on the prescribed HP format — the category once claimed cannot be changed after the correction window closes, and the certificate must stay valid through document verification.
- Do not wait until 29.08.2026 to pay — the application is complete only after successful online payment, and the portal link is disabled at 11:59 PM sharp.
- Do not skip the One Time Registration (OTR) step; the ORA form cannot be filled until OTR on the HPRCA portal is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many Assistant Staff Nurse posts are there now after the addendum?
There are now 780 posts under Post Code 26044, after 468 additional posts were clubbed with the 312 posts originally advertised.
Q2. Do candidates who already applied need to apply again?
No — the addendum states that the additional posts have been clubbed with the current Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the same Post Code, and all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The Online Recruitment Application (ORA) can be submitted till 29.08.2026 up to 11:59 PM, after which the website link is disabled.
Q4. Who is eligible to apply for this post?
Only female Himachali Bonafide candidates holding B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks or GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks, and registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06.
Q5. What is the age limit and the cut-off date?
The age limit is 21 to 45 years reckoned as on 01.01.2026, with up to five years’ relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh, HP Government employees, and ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh.
Q6. How much is the application fee?
All categories pay Rs. 800/- (Rs. 100 examination fee plus Rs. 700 processing fee) online, with an additional Rs. 100/- if you use the correction window.
Q7. What is the selection process and exam pattern?
Selection is through a Computer Based Test or OMR written screening test of 120 objective questions carrying 120 marks in 1½ hours, followed by document verification and a category-wise merit list.
Q8. What salary will an Assistant Staff Nurse get?
A fixed consolidated honorarium of Rs. 25,000/- per month for the five-year engagement period, with no right to regularisation as the post is temporary.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
