HPRCA Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 331 Vacancies

Your Chance to Join HP Government Services

With 331 vacancies across 10 different posts, the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has rolled out one of its biggest recruitment drives this year under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Whether you are a graduate looking for a Panchayat Secretary role or a healthcare professional eyeing Operation Theatre Assistant or Radiographer positions, there is something here for you.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• Operation Theatre Assistant (176 posts) is the largest category under Health Services and Medical Education departments
• Panchayat Secretary (119 posts) under Panchayati Raj requires a typing test at 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi
• Most posts are Job Trainee positions with consolidated monthly pay -- no DA, HRA, or other allowances
• Medical Social Worker is the only post offered on a regular basis with a proper government pay scale
• All candidates must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the application
• HP Paramedical Council registration is mandatory for OTA, Radiographer, Lab Technician, and Pharmacist posts

Important Dates

Selection Process

You will first appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 120 objective-type questions worth 120 marks, to be completed in 1.5 hours. If you are applying for Panchayat Secretary, you also need to clear a qualifying Typing Test. For certain healthcare posts, a Skill Test may be conducted. General category candidates need at least 45% marks in the CBT, while SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40%.

Preparation Tips for HPRCA CBT Exam

1. Cover Himachal Pradesh GK thoroughly -- the exam includes General Knowledge of HP along with national current affairs
2. Revise Everyday Science concepts -- basic physics, chemistry, and biology from your school textbooks will help
3. Practice Logical Reasoning -- this section tests your analytical thinking with patterns, series, and puzzles
4. Time management is critical -- 120 questions in 90 minutes means about 45 seconds per question
5. Brush up on General English and Hindi at the Matric (10th standard) level for the language sections
6. Take mock tests regularly -- HPRCA provides a mock test link on their official website to familiarize yourself with the CBT format

• Carry out duties assigned by the respective department head as per post requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to your assigned role
• Assist in administrative, healthcare, or technical functions depending on the post
• Coordinate with district and block-level officials for smooth service delivery
• Follow all government rules, regulations, and departmental guidelines