HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 894 Vacancies

HPRCA is hiring 894 Teachers across 8 subjects for CBSE-affiliated government schools in Himachal Pradesh. If you have a Master's degree in the relevant subject with 50% marks, along with B.Ed and TET, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM). Age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026. The monthly honorarium is Rs. 30,000 per month (paid for 10 months per academic year).

HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 - 894 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 16 April 2026 for the scheme-based engagement of 894 Teachers in CBSE-affiliated Government Schools under the Department of School Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. This recruitment covers 8 subjects — Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Computer, Fine Arts, Public Administration, and Physical Education. These positions are under the Scheme for Engagements of Teachers in Government Schools Affiliated to CBSE on Fixed Honorarium/Consolidated Amount, notified by the HP Government vide order No. EDN-B-A(1)-3/2025 dated 01.04.2026. The engagement is for a period of 5 years — there is no right to regularization and selected teachers are not deemed government employees. Physical Education has the highest vacancies at 177 posts, followed by Computer and Fine Arts with 118 posts each.

Vacancy Breakdown by Subject

• Teacher (Physical Education) — Post Code 26035: 177 posts [Gen(UR)-66, EWS-22, Gen(WFF)-02, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-35, SC(BPL)-06, OBC(UR)-29, OBC(BPL)-06, OBC(WFF)-01, ST(UR)-07, ST(BPL)-02]
• Teacher (Computer) — Post Code 26032: 118 posts [Gen(UR)-45, EWS-14, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-24, SC(BPL)-04, OBC(UR)-20, OBC(BPL)-04, ST(UR)-04, ST(BPL)-01]
• Teacher (Fine Arts) — Post Code 26033: 118 posts [Gen(UR)-45, EWS-14, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-24, SC(BPL)-04, OBC(UR)-20, OBC(BPL)-04, ST(UR)-04, ST(BPL)-01]
• Teacher (Psychology) — Post Code 26031: 114 posts [Gen(UR)-44, EWS-13, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-23, SC(BPL)-04, OBC(UR)-18, OBC(BPL)-04, ST(UR)-04, ST(BPL)-02]
• Teacher (Sociology) — Post Code 26029: 108 posts [Gen(UR)-41, EWS-14, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-21, SC(BPL)-04, OBC(UR)-17, OBC(BPL)-04, ST(UR)-04, ST(BPL)-01]
• Teacher (Political Science) — Post Code 26028: 95 posts [Gen(UR)-36, EWS-12, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-18, SC(BPL)-03, OBC(UR)-16, OBC(BPL)-03, ST(UR)-04, ST(BPL)-01]
• Teacher (Economics) — Post Code 26030: 86 posts [Gen(UR)-32, EWS-11, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-17, SC(BPL)-03, OBC(UR)-14, OBC(BPL)-03, ST(UR)-03, ST(BPL)-01]
• Teacher (Public Administration) — Post Code 26034: 78 posts [Gen(UR)-28, EWS-10, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-15, SC(BPL)-03, OBC(UR)-13, OBC(BPL)-03, ST(UR)-03, ST(BPL)-01]

Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease. Posts may be filled up to 31 July 2026 or until the CBT date, whichever is earlier.

Who Can Apply?

Teacher (Political Science) — Post Code 26028

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Political Science from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
• Professional Qualification: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognised University/Institution with minimum 50% marks
• TET: Must have passed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala or any other authorised agency
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English required

Teacher (Sociology) — Post Code 26029

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Sociology from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks
• Professional Qualification: B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks + TET (as above)
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Economics) — Post Code 26030

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Economics, Applied Economics, or Business Economics from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks
• Professional Qualification: B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks + TET (as above)
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Psychology) — Post Code 26031

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Psychology from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks
• Professional Qualification: B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks + TET (as above)
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Computer) — Post Code 26032

• Qualification (any one of the following):
  • B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum 50% marks
  • B.E. or B.Tech (any stream) + Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/Technology/Applications with minimum 50% marks
  • M.Sc (Computer Science) or MCA with minimum 50% marks
  • Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics/Physics + Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/Applications with minimum 50% marks
  • "B" or "C" level course from DOEACC Society, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology with minimum 50% marks
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Fine Arts) — Post Code 26033

• Qualification (any one of the following):
  • Master's Degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts (painting and sculpture) with at least 50% marks
  • Higher Secondary/Intermediate/Senior School Certificate Examination + minimum 5 years full-time or 7 years part-time Diploma in Fine Art/Painting from a recognised university with at least 50% marks
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Public Administration) — Post Code 26034

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Public Administration from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks
• Professional Qualification: B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks + TET (as above)
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Teacher (Physical Education) — Post Code 26035

• Qualification (any one of the following):
  • B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports with at least 55% marks as per NCTE Regulations 2009
  • At least 50% marks in the B.P.Ed. degree / 4-year integrated B.P.Ed. as per NCTE 2007 norms
  • B.P.Ed. with at least 55% marks or B.P.E. Course of 3 years with at least 50% marks as per NCTE 2002 norms
  • Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) one year as per NCTE norms from any recognised University
• AND M.P.Ed. / M.A. Physical Education of at least 2 years from an NCTE-recognised institution
• Teaching Language: Proficiency in Hindi and English required

Marks Relaxation: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories of Himachal Pradesh get a 5% relaxation in minimum educational qualifications.

Domicile Condition: You must have passed Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis. Candidates from reserved categories of other states will be treated as General (UR) category.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01 January 2026.
• Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per HP Government rules.
• Candidates from reserved categories of states other than Himachal Pradesh will be treated as General (UR) category — no age or fee relaxation applies to them.

Honorarium / Salary

• Selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month.
• The honorarium is payable for 10 months per academic year — not for the full 12 months.
• This is a scheme-based engagement — standard government allowances such as DA and HRA do not apply under this scheme.
• The engagement is for a period of 5 years on a purely scheme-based basis with no right of regularization against any vacancies in the Education Department.

Application Fee

• All categories: Rs. 800 (Rs. 100 examination fee + Rs. 700 processing fee)
• Correction window fee: Rs. 100 (if you need to correct your application after submission)
• Payment mode: Online only — Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Selection is done through a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test in two stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: 120 objective-type questions for 120 marks in 1.5 hours (90 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark. Syllabus covers: (a) Subject-specific content up to PG level, (b) General Knowledge including HP GK and Current Affairs, (c) Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, and General Hindi at Matric standard. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called to verify original certificates. The downloaded/printed copy of the online application form with self-attested photocopies of all certificates must be produced at this stage.

Note: If CBT is held in multiple shifts, scores will be normalised using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) for merit list preparation. HPRCA may issue a detailed subject-wise syllabus on its official website in due course.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Click Sign Up to create a username and password if you haven't registered before.
3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by filling in personal information, educational qualifications, and uploading your photograph and signature.
4. Log in and browse available posts. Click the Apply button for your subject's post code (e.g., Political Science: 26028, Sociology: 26029, Economics: 26030, Psychology: 26031, Computer: 26032, Fine Arts: 26033, Public Administration: 26034, Physical Education: 26035).
5. Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown menu.
6. Review and confirm all application details that are auto-filled from your OTR profile.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 800 online through the payment gateway (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking).
8. Submit the form — your application will be considered complete after successful payment. Keep a printout for reference.

Important: No offline application forms will be accepted. Apply only through the online portal before 14 May 2026, 11:59 PM. You can apply for only one post per application — multiple forms for the same post will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Correction Window: Opens 4 days after 14 May 2026 (for 4 days, on payment of Rs. 100)
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (download from hprca.hp.gov.in)

• Teach the assigned subject (Political Science / Sociology / Economics / Psychology / Computer / Fine Arts / Public Administration / Physical Education) as per the CBSE curriculum in government schools
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and question papers for students at the secondary and senior secondary level
• Evaluate student assignments, practicals, and examinations and maintain proper assessment records
• Guide students in academic matters and prepare them for CBSE board examinations
• Maintain attendance registers, mark sheets, and other required academic documentation
• Participate in school activities, parent-teacher meetings, and departmental reviews as directed by the school head
• Follow the guidelines, scheme conditions, and directions issued by the Department of School Education, HP
• Report to the school principal and cooperate with colleagues in creating a productive learning environment