HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice (Advt. No. 12/2026) for the post of Assistant Staff Nurse. A total of 312 vacancies are available for eligible female candidates on a purely 5-year engagement basis. The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 23 July 2026, and online applications are invited from 30 July to 29 August 2026.
Interested and eligible female candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the official portal starting from July 30, 2026 (10:00 AM). The final deadline to apply online is August 29, 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Department Name | Director, Medical Education & Research, HP |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Purely on Engagement Basis) |
| Advt. No. | 12/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 312 |
| Pay Scale | Fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 25,000/- |
| Notification Date | 23.07.2026 |
| Category | HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notificaiton Release Date | 23.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30.07.2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window Dates | Opens for 4 days (after 3 days from closing date) |
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Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories (Gen / SC / ST / OBC / EWS / BPL / WFF / PwBD) | Rs. 800/- |
| Application Form Correction Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 is 21-45 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Assistant Staff Nurse | 312 | B.Sc. Nursing (50% marks) OR GNM / A-Grade Nursing Diploma (50% marks) Mandatory Conditions: Female Candidates only, Himachali Bonafide, registered with HPNRC Shimla-06, and passed 10th & 12th from HP (Condition not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis). |
Physical Standards & Additional Criteria
- Gender: Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Registration: Must be registered with Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla-06.
- Domicile & Schooling: Candidate must be a Himachali Bonafide. Passing Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 from an institution situated within Himachal Pradesh is required (this schooling condition is exempted for Bonafide Himachalis).
Detailed Written Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based screening test.
- Total Marks & Time: 120 Marks, 120 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each), Duration: 1.5 Hours (90 minutes).
- Syllabus Distribution:
- Subject/field questions up to the level of essential qualification (B.Sc. Nursing/GNM).
- General Knowledge (including HP GK) & Current Affairs.
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% for General Category; 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF categories.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List & Medical Fitness Verification
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How to Apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the HPRCA official web portal (hprca.hp.gov.in) and click on “Sign Up” to create a login username and password.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering your personal details, qualifications, and uploading your photograph and signature.
- Search for Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code: 26044) under active recruitment and click on “Apply”.
- Select your preferred examination district centers from the dropdown menu.
- Verify all auto-filled profile details carefully and proceed to pay the application fee of Rs. 800/- via online payment gateway.
- Submit the online application form and download/print a copy for future document verification.
Important Links
| HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Online Form Link (From 30.07.2026) | Apply Online |
| HPRCA Official Website | HPRCA |

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