HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 40 Posts
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The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released Advertisement No. 13/2026 dated 7 August 2026 for 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I). This is a state government clerical recruitment open to Bachelor's Degree holders with the required typing speed, with a strong local-schooling condition tied to Himachal Pradesh. Online applications open on 14 August 2026 and close on 11 September 2026 through the HPRCA portal. Here's the complete vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern and application process.
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About HPRCA
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, headquartered in Hamirpur, is the state's recruitment body for non-gazetted posts across Himachal Pradesh Government departments. This drive is being run for the Department of Personnel to fill Clerk posts under the Secretariat Administration Services-I cadre, with selected candidates joining as Job Trainees under the state's Job Trainee Scheme-2025.
HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026, dated 07-08-2026 |
| Post Name | Clerk (Job Trainee) |
| Post Code | 26045 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 (tentative) |
| Department | Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I) |
| Application Mode | Online (ORA) |
| Salary | ₹12,500/- consolidated (Job Trainee) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) + Qualifying Typing Test |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Application (ORA) Start Date | 14 August 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online Application (ORA) Last Date | 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window | Opens for 4 days after the closing date |
Note: the notification isn't fully consistent on exactly when the correction window begins — one part says it starts right after the closing date, another says after three days from the closing date. Confirm the exact correction-window dates on the HPRCA portal once it's activated.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Code | Category-wise Break-up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Job Trainee) | 26045 | Gen(UR)-17, EWS-4, OBC(UR)-7, OBC(BPL)-1, SC(UR)-9, SC(BPL)-1, ST(UR)-1 | 40 |
The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease as per HPRCA's general instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Typing Speed
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University |
| Typing Speed | Minimum 30 wpm in English, or 25 wpm in Hindi, on computer |
| Desirable | Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, and suitability for the state's specific conditions |
Eligibility is assessed as on 11 September 2026, the closing date for the online application.
Local Schooling Condition
A candidate is eligible for appointment only if they passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution located within Himachal Pradesh — this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC/EWS are also available only to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General (UR).
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 45 years
- Age reckoned as on 1 January 2026
Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years is available for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, Persons with Disabilities, Himachal Pradesh Government employees, and Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, as per the relevant Department of Personnel orders.
Salary Details
Selected candidates are engaged as a Job Trainee under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025, receiving a consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500/- per month. The notification does not specify a regular pay scale or pay band beyond this consolidated Job Trainee remuneration.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Computer Based Test (CBT)/Written Screening Test: 120 marks, 120 MCQs (1 mark each), 1½ hours duration (or as decided by the Aayog)
- Syllabus: General Knowledge (incl. HP GK and Current Affairs), Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi (Matric standard), and Word Processing on computer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters — relaxable by up to 5% (to 40%/35% respectively) if sufficient candidates aren't available
- Shortlisted candidates (by CBT merit) then appear for a prescribed Typing Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature
- In multi-shift CBT exams, scores are normalized using the Z-Score (Mean and Standard Deviation) Method
- Final selection follows Document Verification of shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| Processing Fee | ₹700 |
| Total Fee (all categories) | ₹800 |
| Correction Fee (during correction window) | ₹100 |
All categories pay the same fee. Payment is accepted only via Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking — no other mode is allowed, and the fee once paid is neither refunded nor carried forward to any other exam.
How to Apply Online
- Sign up on the HPRCA portal (hprca.hp.gov.in) by creating a username and password.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), a recent photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Ensure your profile is complete — existing users can edit qualification or contact details before applying.
- View the list of available posts on the portal and click "Apply" against the Clerk post.
- Select your preferred exam district(s) from the dropdown menu, subject to centre/node availability.
- Review the auto-filled application form carefully before proceeding.
- Pay the ₹800 application fee via the available online payment gateway.
- Your application is complete once payment is successful — keep a downloaded/printed copy along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies for document verification.
No offline application form is accepted for this recruitment.
Important Instructions
- Make sure you meet the Himachal Pradesh local-schooling condition (Matriculation and 10+2 within HP) before applying, unless you're a Bonafide Himachali.
- Reserved-category candidates from outside Himachal Pradesh are treated as General (UR) — reservation benefits apply only to bona fide HP residents.
- The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change as per HPRCA's general instructions.
- Since the CBT carries negative implications for qualifying marks by category, brush up especially on HP-specific General Knowledge and Current Affairs, which forms a notable chunk of the syllabus.
- Keep your typing practice consistent — the Typing Skill Test is qualifying and mandatory even after clearing the CBT.
- Double-check the correction-window dates on the HPRCA portal once the application window closes, since the notification's own wording on this point is inconsistent.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 40 vacancies for the Clerk (Job Trainee) post, post code 26045.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications open on 14 August 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification required?
Ans: A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, plus a typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Ans: 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026, with up to 5 years' relaxation for eligible categories.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Ans: ₹800 total (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee) for all categories, payable online only.
Q6. What is the salary for HPRCA Clerk (Job Trainee)?
Ans: A consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500 per month under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025.
Q7. Is Himachal Pradesh domicile required for this recruitment?
Ans: Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school within Himachal Pradesh, unless they're Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits also apply only to bona fide HP residents.
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Final Words
HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 offers 40 Job Trainee clerical posts under Himachal Pradesh's Department of Personnel, filled through a CBT and typing test rather than a lengthy multi-stage process. Given the HP-schooling condition and the domicile-linked reservation rules, confirm your eligibility carefully before applying between 14 August and 11 September 2026. Share this post with Bachelor's Degree holders in Himachal Pradesh preparing for clerical government jobs, and join our Telegram channel above for free alerts on more HPRCA and Himachal Pradesh government notifications.