HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — 312 Vacancies

HPRCA is hiring 312 Assistant Staff Nurses for hospitals under the Director of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. This post is open only to female Himachali Bonafide candidates with a B.Sc Nursing or GNM diploma and valid HPNRC registration. You can apply online from 30 July 2026, and the last date to apply is 29 August 2026. Selected candidates get a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000 on a 5-year engagement basis.

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - 312 Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 dated 23 July 2026 to fill 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts (Post Code 26044) under the Director, Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. Only female Himachali Bonafide candidates can apply — this recruitment is meant to strengthen nursing staff across state hospitals. HPRCA is the state selection body that conducts recruitment examinations for various Himachal Pradesh government departments, and this drive fills nursing posts on a fixed-term contractual basis rather than as regular government service. If you are a nursing graduate or diploma holder looking for a healthcare job in Himachal Pradesh, this is a good opportunity to apply and start your career in the state health system.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• General (UR): 112 posts
• SC (UR): 62 posts
• OBC (UR): 50 posts
• EWS: 40 posts
• SC (BPL): 12 posts
• OBC (BPL): 12 posts
• ST (UR): 12 posts
• General (WFF - Ward of Freedom Fighter): 4 posts
• ST (BPL): 4 posts
• SC (WFF): 2 posts
• OBC (WFF): 2 posts

All 312 posts are reserved exclusively for female candidates who hold Himachali Bonafide status.

Who Can Apply?

Before you apply, make sure you meet all of the conditions below. HPRCA will verify your original certificates after the exam, so keep every document ready in advance.

• Qualification: B.Sc Nursing OR GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution.
• Registration: You must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla.
• Gender: Only female candidates can apply for this post.
• Domicile: You must hold a Himachali Bonafide certificate.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 45 years old as on 01 January 2026.

Salary

Unlike many nursing recruitments that follow the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, this post is engaged on a fixed honorarium structure for a defined contract period.

• Selected candidates will get a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000 for a 5-year contractual engagement.
• This is an honorarium-based engagement, not a regular pay-scale government post.

Application Fee

• Examination Fee: Rs. 100
• Processing Fee: Rs. 700
• Total Fee: Rs. 800
• Correction Fee (if you need to edit your form later): Rs. 100
• Payment mode: Online

Selection Process

HPRCA follows a single-stage selection process for this recruitment — there is no interview round. Your final merit position depends entirely on how you score in the written test below:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 120 multiple choice questions for 120 marks. You will get 1 hour 30 minutes to complete it. The syllabus covers Nursing subjects, General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, General English, General Hindi, Logical Reasoning, Everyday Science and Social Science.

How to Apply

Follow these steps carefully to complete your online application before 29 August 2026:

1. Go to the HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Click on Sign Up and complete your One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
4. Select the Assistant Staff Nurse post, Post Code 26044.
5. Fill in the application form and choose your preferred exam district.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

Mark these important dates on your calendar so you do not miss the application window:

• Notification Date: 23 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Provide bedside nursing care to patients in the ward
• Administer medicines and injections as prescribed by doctors
• Monitor vital signs and record patient health data
• Assist doctors during examinations, rounds and minor procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the ward
• Support maternal and child health services when posted
• Keep accurate records of treatment and medicine stock
• Work in rotational shifts including night duty