HPRCA Pharmacist (Allopathy) Recruitment 2026 — 41 Vacancies

About This Job

HPRCA is hiring 41 Pharmacy Officers (Allopathy) on Job Trainee basis under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. If you have 10+2 in Science plus a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy and are registered with the Pharmacy Council, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 May 2026. Age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. The consolidated salary is Rs. 18,000 per month.

HPRCA Pharmacist (Allopathy) Job Trainee Recruitment 2026 - 41 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 18 April 2026, inviting online applications for 41 Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) – Job Trainee posts (Post Code: 26043) under the Health & Family Welfare Department of HP. The engagement is as per the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 notified by the Department of Personnel vide notification No. PER(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19.07.2025, making it a State Cadre post. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only — there is no interview.

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 41 posts are available for Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) – Job Trainee (Post Code: 26043) under the following category-wise distribution:

• Gen (UR) — Unreserved: 06 posts
• Gen (WEXM) — Ward of Ex-Serviceman: 13 posts
• EWS — Economically Weaker Section: 03 posts
• Gen (WFF) — Ward of Freedom Fighter: 01 post
• SC (UR) — Scheduled Caste: 04 posts
• SC (WEXM) — SC Ward of Ex-Serviceman: 04 posts
• OBC (UR) — Other Backward Classes: 04 posts
• OBC (WEXM) — OBC Ward of Ex-Serviceman: 03 posts
• ST (UR) — Scheduled Tribe: 01 post
• ST (WEXM) — ST Ward of Ex-Serviceman: 02 posts

Note: Reservation benefits apply only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates from other states are treated as General (UR) category.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualifications

• Education: You must have passed 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education.
• Pharmacy Degree/Diploma: You must hold a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised University or Institution duly recognised by the Central/State Government.
• Registration: You must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of the concerned State or Central Government.
• Schooling in HP: You must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated in Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions of the Pradesh.

Special Provision

• Candidates who have done a Diploma in Pharmacy prior to 12 September 2001 and are matriculates shall also be eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Ex-servicemen who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, as per state government rules — subject to a maximum age of 45 years in any case.
• HP Government employees are also eligible for age relaxation as permissible under state rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly fixed amount of Rs. 18,000/- per month.
• This engagement is under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 of the HP Department of Personnel.
• This is a State Cadre post.

Application Fee

• All categories: Rs. 800 (Rs. 100 as examination fee + Rs. 700 as processing fee)
• Correction window fee: Rs. 100 (payable if you need to correct your application after the closing date)
• Payment mode: Online only — Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking through the official payment gateway. No offline payments are accepted.

Selection Process

Selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: 120 questions for 120 marks, duration 1.5 hours (90 minutes). All questions are objective type (MCQ), with each question carrying 1 mark. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF candidates. In case of multiple exam shifts, scores are normalised using Z-Score Method.
2. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted from CBT are called for document verification. You must bring original certificates and self-attested photocopies of your online application form and all relevant documents.

No interview — final selection is based on CBT merit alone.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Sign up to create a username and password on the portal.
3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) — fill in personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), upload a recent photograph and signature.
4. Log in and go to the list of available posts. Find Post Code 26043 (Pharmacy Officer Allopathy - Job Trainee) and click Apply.
5. Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown.
6. Review your application details carefully before proceeding.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 800 through the online payment gateway (Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking).
8. After successful payment your application is complete. Save the confirmation for your records.

Important: No offline applications are accepted. Apply before 20 May 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 28 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Correction Window: 4 days after closing date (fee: Rs. 100)
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced on hprca.hp.gov.in

• Dispense medicines and pharmaceutical supplies as per doctor prescriptions in government health facilities
• Maintain accurate records of drug stocks, dispensing logs, and expiry dates
• Store medicines under proper conditions and follow cold chain protocols where required
• Assist in conducting drug audits and inventory checks at the pharmacy
• Educate patients on correct usage, dosage, and side effects of prescribed medicines
• Follow all HP Health & Family Welfare Department guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Report adverse drug reactions and near-misses to the supervising medical officer
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on pharmacy operations and medicine utilisation