- Recruitment drive by Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) for 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) positions under the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I).
- Job trainees will receive a consolidated fixed stipend of ₹12,500 per month under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025.
- Online applications open from 14 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 via the official HPRCA portal.
- Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying typing skill test and document verification.
- Posts are based in Himachal Pradesh with domicile-linked eligibility criteria for certain educational qualifications.
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HPRCA Clerk (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog
Total Vacancies
40
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh
Apply Start
14 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
11 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 40 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹12,500 - ₹12,500 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior work experience required. |
| Application Fee | - Application fee: ₹800 for all categories (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee). - Fee payable only via online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking). - No offline payment accepted; fee is non-refundable. - Correction fee during the 4-day correction window: ₹100. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution within Himachal Pradesh (exempt for Bonafide Himachalis).
- Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh's customs, manners, and dialects is desirable.
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years as of 01.01.2026.
- Age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC (Himachal Pradesh domiciles), PwD candidates, Himachal Pradesh government employees, and ex-servicemen.
- Minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution within Himachal Pradesh (exempt for Bonafide Himachalis).
- Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh's customs, manners, and dialects is desirable.
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years as of 01.01.2026.
- Age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC (Himachal Pradesh domiciles), PwD candidates, Himachal Pradesh government employees, and ex-servicemen.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test of 120 marks (1½ hours duration).
- CBT covers General Knowledge (including HP General Knowledge and Current Affairs), Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, 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 5% if sufficient candidates are unavailable).
- Stage 2: Qualifying typing skill test for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on CBT merit followed by document verification.
- CBT covers General Knowledge (including HP General Knowledge and Current Affairs), Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, 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 5% if sufficient candidates are unavailable).
- Stage 2: Qualifying typing skill test for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on CBT merit followed by document verification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, EWS, OBC (UR/BPL), SC (UR/BPL), ST (UR)
📂 Required Documents
- Bachelor's Degree certificate and mark sheets.
- Matriculation and 10+2 certificates (from Himachal Pradesh schools, unless Bonafide Himachali).
- Typing speed certificate (if available).
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories).
- Domicile certificate (for Himachal Pradesh residents).
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.).
- Matriculation and 10+2 certificates (from Himachal Pradesh schools, unless Bonafide Himachali).
- Typing speed certificate (if available).
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories).
- Domicile certificate (for Himachal Pradesh residents).
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee: ₹800 for all categories (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee).
- Fee payable only via online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
- No offline payment accepted; fee is non-refundable.
- Correction fee during the 4-day correction window: ₹100.
- Fee payable only via online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
- No offline payment accepted; fee is non-refundable.
- Correction fee during the 4-day correction window: ₹100.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment drive by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur, under Advertisement No. 13/2026, to fill 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I).
Q.
How many vacancies are available in HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
A total of 40 vacancies are available for the post of Clerk (Job Trainee), post code 26045.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The online application (ORA) can be submitted till 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Q.
What is the qualification required for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, along with a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.
Q.
What is the age limit for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years, reckoned as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation of up to 5 years for eligible reserved categories, persons with disabilities, Himachal Pradesh government employees, and ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh.