Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Invites Application for 312 Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility, Age & Salary Details

• Educational Qualification & Experience:B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (A Grade) with 50% marks. Must be female, Himachali Bonafide, and registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06.
• Skills:Nursing care, patient management, clinical skills as per nursing training.
• Age Limit:Minimum 21 years and Maximum 45 years as on 01.01.2026. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
• Salary (Honorarium): Fixed Monthly Honorarium (as per government policy). Specific details are not mentioned in the notification.
• Selection Procedure: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test (120 marks, 1½ hours). The test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each) covering:
• Subjects up to the level of the essential qualification
• General Knowledge (including HP), Current Affairs
• Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard)
• Application Fee:
• Examination Fee: ₹100 (All Categories)
• Processing Fee: ₹700 (All Categories)
• Total Fee: ₹800
• Correction Fee: ₹100 (if applicable)
• Fees must be paid online.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates who wish to apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 must follow the online application process below.
• Visit Official Website: Go to https://hprca.hp.gov.in.
• Sign Up/Login: Register on the portal by clicking "Sign Up" to create a username and password. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal, educational details, and uploading a photo and signature.
• Apply for Post: After completing your profile, view the list of available posts and click "Apply" against the Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) vacancy.
• Select Exam District: Choose your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu.
• Confirm & Pay: Review the auto-filled application form, proceed to pay the application fee of ₹800/- online.
• Submission: After successful payment, your application will be considered complete. Download and save a copy for future reference.
• Correction Window: 4 days after the closing date, subject to a fee of ₹100.

• https://hprca.hp.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

📅 Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 23rd July 2026 Application Start Date: 30th July 2026 (10:00 AM) Application Last Date: 29th August 2026 (11:59 PM) Correction Window: 4 days after the closing date.
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification from HPRCA Website (Link not directly accessible; please visit the official website)
• Official Website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in

• Download Official Notification from HPRCA Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• https://hprca.hp.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Eligibility Verification: Ensure you are a female Himachali Bonafide candidate, registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06, and hold the required qualification (B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with 50% marks).
• Application Fee: Pay the total fee of ₹800/- online. No other mode of payment is acceptable.
• Profile Completion: Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) and profile before applying for the post.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare for the CBT/Written Test, which includes nursing subjects, general knowledge, reasoning, English, and Hindi.
• Engagement Basis: The engagement is purely contractual for five years, on a fixed honorarium. It does not confer government employee status.
• Correction Window: Use the 4-day correction window after the last date if you need to make changes, subject to a fee of ₹100.