HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 312 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Assistant Staff Nurse Notification 2026 has been released on 06.12.2025 on the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. A total of 312 vacancies have been announced through the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026.

Candidates aged 21 to 32 years who have B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks or GNMA Grade Nursing Diploma with 50% marks are eligible to apply for these Assistant Staff Nurse vacancies. The online application process for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 has started on 12.12.2026 and will remain open until 13-04-2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Notification for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 has been published on the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. Candidates should thoroughly read the official advertisement to check post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, experience requirements, selection process, and detailed instructions for filling the application form.

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks/GNMA Grade Nursing Diploma with 50% marks from recognized University/Institutions
• Gender: Female Candidate only
• Domicile: Himachal Bonafide
• Registration: Registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06

Desirable Qualifications

• Candidates with working experience in respect of Essential Qualification(s) and Experience, if any shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form i.e. 13-04-2026

Salary/Stipend

• Fixed Monthly Honorarium: ₹25,000/- per month
• Engagement Period: 5 years (purely on engagement basis)
• Note: The candidate may kindly be note that if selected and subsequently the post of regular cadre is advertised, the engagement shall be governed by the provisions of guidelines (policy notified by the Govt. of H.P. vide notification No. Health-A04/ES/2026-Health-B-301504 dated 06.11.2026 enclosed as Annexure-"A")

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 32 years
• Age Relaxation: Age will be reckoned as on 01-01-2026
• Note: A correction window shall be opened for a period of seven days, commencing after three working days from the closing date for submission of ORA, to be subjected to payment of fee

Application Fee

• Examination Fee (All Categories): ₹800.00 (In proceeding fee)
• Correction Fee: ₹100.00 (A link for correction window shall be opened for a period of seven days, commencing after three working days from the closing date for submission of ORA)
• Note: The candidates of all categories shall be required to pay ₹100/- as examination fee and ₹800/- is processing fee

Mode of Payment

• The candidates are requested the requisite fee through "Online Payment Gateway" using Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI or through such other electronic mode as may be available during payment

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Mode of Selection: Computer Based Test/ written screening test of 120 marks of 1 ½ hours (one and a half hours) duration (As decided by the Aayog)
• Examination Pattern: The objective type screening test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying 1 mark
• Syllabus:
  • Subject(s) field(s) upto the level of prescribed essential qualification(s) as notified in the advertisement - 85 questions
  • General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs - 10 questions
  • Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard - 25 questions
• Normalization Method: In case of CBT examination, the score of candidates shall be normalized using Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) for preparation of the merit list
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • General category candidates: 45% marks (petGEN-UR)
  • Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Other Backward Classes candidates: 40% marks
  • General category candidates in respect of examination relating to the posts falling in the Scheduled Caste or other reserved categories: Maximum of 5% relaxation (i.e., upto 40% for General category candidates and 35% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes)
• Waiting Panel: While preparing the final result, a category wise waiting list (panel) shall be prepared. The candidates placed in the waiting list/panel shall have no right to be appointed except when a selected/recommended candidate does not join and the waiting list is still in reserved for respective field/s being kept in use same name of waiting list/panel of re-reserved and joining unreserved appointing authority

General Information/Instructions

• The candidates must read the instructions/other terms and conditions carefully before filling up ORA forms for the post(s) concerned
• Incomplete ORA submitted without any/full requisite document in support of their eligibility for the concerned post, scanned photograph and signatures of prescribed size etc. will be rejected straightaway
• ORA must be submitted with complete necessary original certificates/documents and shall not be entertained thereafter whatsoever link will be made available only for the time indicated from 12.12.2026 (10:00 AM) to 13-04-2026 (till 11.59 PM)
• No Offline Application Form will be accepted by the HPRCA. The candidates are required to apply online through ORA
• A correction window shall be opened for a period of seven days, commencing after three working days from the closing date for submission of ORA, to be subjected to payment of fee
• The candidates must be registered on One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the ORA
• The candidates must meet the instructions/other terms and conditions carefully before filling up ORA Forms for the post(s) concerned
• The candidates are supposed to upload the entire mandatory document(s), which will be visible for all future reference regarding the examination/tests, downloading call numbers/call letters/entering for detail etc
• The candidates are advised to give their working i/public landline/Mobile No. PIN Code and E-mail ID, send it to them in the online recruitment application (ORA) and ensure their working till the completion of selection process to avoid inconvenience
• The candidates belonging to reserved categories are required to submit Income & Asset Certificate, valid at the time of ORA as well as at the time of document verification
• The validity of certificate is valid on the date of ORA as well as valid on the date of document verification is required to be seen at the time of documentation
• The validity of the certificate is valid on the date of certificate as per one year from the date of its issuance
• Candidates belonging to disabled categories with disability of 40% or more are allowed extra time of minimum 40 minutes for examination of two base duration (i.e. 90 minutes per hour). In case of visually impaired candidates, 2 hours 10 minutes time is allowed for examination with a Scribe, if request for the same to the Centre Superintendent immediately after receipt of his roll number/admit card
• The prescribed closing date is in respect of Essential Qualification(s) and Experience, if any shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form i.e. 13-04-2026 till 11:59PM
• Candidates must visit the Aayog's website from time to time for updates in their own interest
• The detail of posts, eligibility conditions, mode of selection and other terms and conditions are available in the detailed notification

How to Apply

• Application Mode: Online through official website of HPRCA
• Step 1: Register on One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the ORA
• Step 2: Visit the official website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in
• Step 3: Fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form carefully with all required details
• Step 4: Upload necessary documents:
  • Recent color photograph (Passport size)
  • Self-attested scanned photograph and scanned signature
  • All required certificates (Educational, Domicile, Category, etc.)
• Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹800/- through online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
• Step 6: Submit the completed ORA form before the last date: 13-04-2026 (till 11:59 PM)
• Step 7: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
• Note: No offline application will be accepted. Candidates must apply only through the online mode
• Correction Window: A correction window will be available for 7 days after 3 working days from the closing date (subject to payment of ₹100 correction fee)
• Important: Candidates are advised to visit the Aayog's website https://hprca.hp.gov.in from time to time for updates

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Important Links

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• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: Starting Date to apply is 12.12.2026 at 10:00 AM.

2. What is the last apply date for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: Last apply date is 13-04-2026 till 11:59 PM.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks/GNMA Grade Nursing Diploma with 50% marks from recognized University/Institutions. Candidate must be Female, Himachal Bonafide, and Registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06.

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: 32 Years (as on 01-01-2026)

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: Total 312 Vacancies.

6. What is the application fee for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: ₹800/- (Examination Fee for all categories) + ₹100/- (Correction fee, if applicable)

7. What is the salary for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: ₹25,000/- per month (Fixed monthly honorarium for 5 years engagement period)

8. What is the mode of selection for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test of 120 marks of 1½ hours duration consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions.

9. Is there any correction window available for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: Yes, a correction window will be opened for 7 days after 3 working days from the closing date of submission, subject to payment of ₹100 correction fee.

10. Can male candidates apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?

Ans: No, only Female candidates who are Himachal Bonafide and registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06 can apply for this post.