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Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 331 Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official HPRCA website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-04-2026. In this article, you’ll find the HPRCA Panchayat Secretary, Pharmacist and More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Advertisement Details Information Organization Name Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Post Name Panchayat Secretary, Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Operation Theatre Assistant, Radiographer, Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer, Speech Therapist, Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II, Audiometric Technician, Litho Artist Total Vacancies 331 Advt No Advertisement No. 04/2026 Salary / Pay Scale ₹12,500/- to ₹21,500/- per month (Fixed, as per post) Educational Qualification Any Bachelors Degree, B.A, B.Sc, M.A, MSW, D.Pharm, BMLT Age Limit 18 to 45 years (Age relaxation as per rules) Application Start Date 10/03/2026 Application End Date 04/04/2026 Application Mode Online Official Website hprca.hp.gov.in Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 DSSSB 911 AE, JE & More Online Form 2026 MCL 677 Various Vacancies Online Form 2026 MMRDA 235 AE, JE and More Posts Online Form 2026 The vacancy details for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026 are as follows: Post Name Department Total Vacancies Panchayat Secretary (Job Trainee) – Zila Parishad Cadre Department of Panchayati Raj, HP 119 Medical Social Worker (On Regular basis) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 02 Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 05 Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) Dept. of Health Services, HP & Dept. of Medical Education & Research, HP 145 + 31 = 176 Radiographer (Job Trainee) Dept. of Health Services, HP & Dept. of Medical Education & Research, HP 05 + 05 = 10 Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 04 Speech Therapist (Job Trainee) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 03 Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 10 Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee) Department of Medical Education & Research, HP 01 Litho Artist (As Trainee) Department of Printing & Stationery 01 Note: The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease. District-wise breakup for Post Code 26005 (Panchayat Secretary) is available in the official notification PDF. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years for all advertised posts, except for Post Code 26013 (Audiometric Technician – Job Trainee) and Post Code 26011 (Speech Therapist – Job Trainee) where the age limit is 18–38 years. Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh and for HP Government employees and Ex-servicemen of HP. Post Name (Code) Essential Qualification Panchayat Secretary (26005) Bachelor's Degree from a recognised Institution approved by HP Government/University/Board. Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer. Knowledge of word processing as prescribed by the recruiting authority. Medical Social Worker (26006) Post Graduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology from a University recognised by the Central or HP Government. Psychiatric Social Worker (26007) Master Degree in Psychology or Social Work. Operation Theatre Assistant (26008) 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with 50% from a recognised Board/Institution and OTA Training course from a recognised Institution by the State Government. OR B.Sc. Degree in Medical Technology (Anesthesia & OT Techniques) from HP University or equivalent. Must be registered with HP Paramedical Council. Radiographer (26009) 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board/University. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging) or equivalent degree from a recognised University. Must be registered with HP Para Medical Council (Presently State Allied Health Care Council, HP). Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (26010) 10+2 with Science from a recognised Board of School Education. Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised University/Institution duly recognised by Central/State Government. Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of the concerned State/Central Government. Speech Therapist (26011) B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution duly recognised by the Central or State Government. Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II (26012) 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board. B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent degree from a recognised University. Must be registered with HP Para Medical Council (Presently State Allied Health Care Council, HP). Audiometric Technician (26013) B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution duly recognised by Central or State Government. Litho Artist (26014) 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board. Diploma in Fine Arts (minimum 3 years) from an institution recognised by HP Government. Three years practical experience in commercial design and layout in Government/Semi Government or Private Press having offset unit and ISO certification. Candidates must be Indian citizens. The benefit of reservation is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates of reserved categories from other states shall be treated as General (UR) category candidates. The selection for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following process: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: Objective type test of 120 marks with duration of 1½ hours (one and a half hours). Each question carries 1 mark. Typing / Skill Test: Mandatory and qualifying in nature for Post Code 26005 (Panchayat Secretary). Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Subject(s)/field(s) up to the level of prescribed essential qualification as notified in the advertisement. General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs. Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF candidates. In case of multiple shifts, scores will be normalised using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method). Category Examination Fee Processing Fee Total Fee All Categories ₹100/- ₹700/- ₹800/- Correction Window Fee ₹100/- (opened 3 working days after closing date, valid for 7 days) Payment Mode: Online Payment Gateway only – Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. No other mode of payment is accepted. Examination and processing fee once paid will not be refunded. Eligible candidates can apply online for HPRCA Various Posts 2026 by following these steps: Note: No Offline Application Form will be accepted by HPRCA. Applications through fax/post shall not be entertained. Only one application per post is allowed — multiple applications for the same post are liable to be rejected. Event Date Notification Release Date 28/02/2026 Online Application Start Date 10/03/2026 (10:00 AM) Online Application End Date 04/04/2026 (11:59 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment 04/04/2026 Correction Window Opens 3 working days after 04/04/2026 (for 7 days) Exam Date To be notified Admit Card Release Date To be announced Candidates must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the ORA (Online Recruitment Application). The online application can be filled from 10.03.2026 (10:00 AM) to 04.04.2026 till 11:59 PM, after which the website link will be disabled. Eligibility of all candidates in respect of Essential Qualifications and Experience shall be determined as on the prescribed closing date i.e. 04/04/2026. The benefit of reservation is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates of reserved categories from other states will be treated as General (UR) category. OBC category certificate validity is one year or as prescribed by the HP Government, and must be valid on the last date of ORA submission as well as on the date of document verification. EWS category certificate validity is one year from the date of its issuance and must be valid throughout the selection process. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC of Himachal Pradesh must possess caste certificates on parental basis. The SC of HP/ST of HP/OBC of HP certificates must be on parental basis. Candidates currently in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department about their application. The candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh to be eligible for appointment (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis). A correction window shall be opened for seven days, commencing after three days from the closing date, subject to payment of ₹100/- correction fee. Examination and processing fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates found using unfair means, impersonating, or submitting fabricated documents shall be disqualified and may be debarred from future examinations. No Admit Card will be sent by post. Candidates must download their Admit Card from the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. For any guidance/clarification, candidates may contact HPRCA Reception Counter on Phone No. 01972-222204 or email at [email protected] on any working day between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Link Type Action Official Notification PDF Download PDF Apply Online Click Here to Apply Official Website Visit Website Join Arattai Channel Join Now Join Telegram Channel Join Telegram Join WhatsApp Channel Join WhatsApp Sarkari Result Check Results Download Mobile App Get App

Essential Qualification

1. Age Limit

2. Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

3. Nationality

• Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: Objective type test of 120 marks with duration of 1½ hours (one and a half hours). Each question carries 1 mark.
• Typing / Skill Test: Mandatory and qualifying in nature for Post Code 26005 (Panchayat Secretary). Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

Syllabus

• Subject(s)/field(s) up to the level of prescribed essential qualification as notified in the advertisement.
• General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs.
• Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard.

2. Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

3. Nationality

1. Visit the official website:
2. Click on "Sign Up" to create a username and password on the HPRCA portal.
3. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and uploading a recent photograph and signature.
4. Complete/Update your profile. Only users with complete profiles can apply.
5. Click on the "Apply" button for the desired post under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
6. Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown menu.
7. Review auto-filled application details and confirm.
8. Pay the application fee of ₹800/- through the online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
9. After successful payment, your application will be considered complete. Download and print the application form for future reference.