- Applications are invited for 2 honorarium-based posts: 1 Para Cook and 1 Para Helper under the Jal Shakti Division, Reckong Peo, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.
- The selected candidates will be responsible for the operation and upkeep of Rest Houses and Inspection Huts on an honorarium basis.
- The working hours for these posts are 6 hours per day.
- The recruitment is strictly honorarium-based and does not confer any right to regularization under the current policy of the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
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Para Cook and Para Helper Vacancies in Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Vibhag
Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Vibhag
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Jal Shakti Circle, Reckong Peo, Distt. Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Apply Deadline
07 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Vibhag (HP JSV) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), Diploma (diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
• Para Cook: Rs. 9,000/- per month (honorarium-based). • Para Helper: Rs. 5,500/- per month (honorarium-based). |
| Age Limits | 18 to 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Para Cook**: Minimum of **5 years of experience in Cooking/Catering** (if no degree/diploma in Hotel Management/Food Production). - **Para Helper**: No specific experience required. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen and a Bonafide Himachali.
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of the area under Jal Shakti Circle, Reckong Peo, Distt. Kinnaur (HP).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 45 years (as of the last date of application).
- Mental Fitness: Must possess a sound mind and no family member of the candidate should be employed in any Government, PSU, or Board job.
- Criminal Record: Must never have been involved in any act of a criminal nature.
- Medical Fitness: Must be medically fit to perform the duties.
- Educational Qualification:
- Para Cook: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) from a School/Institution in Himachal Pradesh (not mandatory for Bonafide Himachalis) and either:
- A degree/diploma in any trade from a Government-approved Hotel Management Institute/Institute of Hotel Management or Food Production Institute, or
- 5 years of experience in Cooking/Catering from any Government or private institution.
- Para Helper: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) from a Board/University recognized by HP/Central Government (not mandatory for Bonafide Himachalis).
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of the area under Jal Shakti Circle, Reckong Peo, Distt. Kinnaur (HP).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 45 years (as of the last date of application).
- Mental Fitness: Must possess a sound mind and no family member of the candidate should be employed in any Government, PSU, or Board job.
- Criminal Record: Must never have been involved in any act of a criminal nature.
- Medical Fitness: Must be medically fit to perform the duties.
- Educational Qualification:
- Para Cook: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) from a School/Institution in Himachal Pradesh (not mandatory for Bonafide Himachalis) and either:
- A degree/diploma in any trade from a Government-approved Hotel Management Institute/Institute of Hotel Management or Food Production Institute, or
- 5 years of experience in Cooking/Catering from any Government or private institution.
- Para Helper: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) from a Board/University recognized by HP/Central Government (not mandatory for Bonafide Himachalis).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be purely on merit based on the following criteria (out of 10 marks):
- 5 marks: Percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard (e.g., 50% = 2.5 marks).
- 1 mark: BPL family status (if applicable).
- 2 marks: Experience in the related field (if any).
- 2 marks: Skill test for Para Cook & Para Helper.
- The date for the skill test will be intimated separately after scrutiny of documents.
- No TA/DA will be payable to applicants for appearing in the skill test.
- 5 marks: Percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard (e.g., 50% = 2.5 marks).
- 1 mark: BPL family status (if applicable).
- 2 marks: Experience in the related field (if any).
- 2 marks: Skill test for Para Cook & Para Helper.
- The date for the skill test will be intimated separately after scrutiny of documents.
- No TA/DA will be payable to applicants for appearing in the skill test.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of the following documents must be attached with the application form:
- Matriculation certificate (detailed mark sheet required; otherwise, application will be rejected).
- Degree/Diploma in any trade from a Government-approved Hotel Management Institute/Institute of Hotel Management or Food Production Institute (for Para Cook only).
- Experience Certificate in the related field (if applicable).
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
- Non-Employment Certificate (to confirm no family member is employed in Government/PSU/Board jobs).
- Valid Character Certificate issued by a 1st class Magistrate.
- BPL Certificate (if applicable, issued not later than six months).
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable, issued by the competent authority).
- Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Certificate confirming no criminal record.
- Matriculation certificate (detailed mark sheet required; otherwise, application will be rejected).
- Degree/Diploma in any trade from a Government-approved Hotel Management Institute/Institute of Hotel Management or Food Production Institute (for Para Cook only).
- Experience Certificate in the related field (if applicable).
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
- Non-Employment Certificate (to confirm no family member is employed in Government/PSU/Board jobs).
- Valid Character Certificate issued by a 1st class Magistrate.
- BPL Certificate (if applicable, issued not later than six months).
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable, issued by the competent authority).
- Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Certificate confirming no criminal record.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Para Cook and Para Helper posts in HP Jal Shakti Vibhag?
There are 2 vacancies in total: 1 Para Cook and 1 Para Helper.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for these posts?
The last date to submit the application is 07 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Para Cook post?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) from Himachal Pradesh and either possess a degree/diploma in Hotel Management/Food Production or have 5 years of experience in Cooking/Catering.
Q.
Is there an application fee for these posts?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for these posts.
Q.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is based on merit, calculated from marks in 10th standard (5 marks), BPL status (1 mark), experience (2 marks), and a skill test (2 marks). The skill test date will be announced later.