HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - 312 Vacancies, Apply Online from 30 July 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Recruiting Department | Director, Medical Education & Research, HP |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) (Post Code 26044) |
| Total Vacancies | 312 |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely on engagement basis for five (5) years |
| Eligible Candidates | Female candidates only, Himachali Bonafide |
| Monthly Honorarium | Rs. 25,000/- (fixed, consolidated) |
| Mode of Application | Online only (ORA) |
| Application Start Date | 30.07.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 29.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Mode of Selection | Computer Based Test (CBT)/written screening test of 120 marks |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30.07.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 29.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Four days, commencing after the closing date (subject to fee) |
| Date for Determining Eligibility (age, qualification, experience) | 29.08.2026 (closing date of ORA) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | Not specified in the notification; will be notified separately by HPRCA |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not specified; candidates must download from hprca.hp.gov.in when notified |
Vacancy Details
A total of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts (Post Code 26044) have been advertised. The number of posts is tentative and may change.| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) | 312 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- Gen-UR: 112
- EWS: 40
- Gen-WFF: 04
- OBC-UR: 50
- OBC-BPL: 12
- OBC-WFF: 02
- SC-UR: 62
- SC-BPL: 12
- SC-WFF: 02
- ST-UR: 12
- ST-BPL: 04
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female candidate only |
| Domicile | Himachali Bonafide |
| Registration | Registered with Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla-06 |
| Matriculation & 10+2 | Passed from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh (This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis) |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks, OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution |
Age Limit
The age limit for Assistant Staff Nurse posts is reckoned as on 01.01.2026.| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of up to five (5) years is admissible for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, and for employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government and Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, as permissible under general or special orders of the Department of Personnel, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Application Fee
The application fee can be paid only through the Online Payment Gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Examination fee + Processing fee) | Rs. 800 |
| Correction Fee (during correction window) | Rs. 100 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Written Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT)/written screening test of 120 marks. The test will be of 1½ hours duration and consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. |
| Syllabus | Subjects/fields up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification(s), General Knowledge (including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs), Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard. |
Salary
Selected candidates will be engaged on a fixed monthly consolidated honorarium for a period of five (5) years.| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) | Rs. 25,000/- (fixed, consolidated) |
Documents Required
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Matriculation Certificate (for age proof)
- 10+2 Certificate
- B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) mark sheets and certificates
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate
- Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC) Registration Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) at
- If you are a new user, register for the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Log in to the ORA portal using your registered credentials.
- Locate and click on the advertisement for Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044).
- Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as per the specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking).
- Review the entire application form carefully before final submission to ensure all information is correct.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse posts is 29 August 2026, till 11:59 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 312 vacancies for the Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) position under the Director, Medical Education & Research, HP.
Q3. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Ans: The application fee for all categories is Rs. 800, which includes an examination fee of Rs. 100 and a processing fee of Rs. 700. A correction fee of Rs. 100 is applicable during the correction window.
Q4. What is the age limit for Assistant Staff Nurse posts?
Ans: Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age as on 01.01.2026. Age relaxation of up to five years is admissible for reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per HP Government rules.
Q5. What are the essential educational qualifications for Assistant Staff Nurse?
Ans: Candidates must possess B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks, or GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution.
Q6. What is the salary for the Assistant Staff Nurse position?
Ans: Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly consolidated honorarium of Rs. 25,000/- for a period of five years, as this is a purely engagement-based recruitment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Job Summary
| Board | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Qualification | 29.08.2026 (closing date of ORA) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 29 Aug 2026 |
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