HPCRA Patwari Recruitment 2026 [530 Post] – Apply Online
📰 Job Title
Patwari – Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPCRA), Hamirpur
📅 Post Date
Updated On: 12th December 2025
🧾 Brief Description
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPCRA), Hamirpur has released notification for direct recruitment to 530 posts of Patwari. Online application is open from 12 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 through official website hprca.hp.gov.in.
📊 Total Vacancy Details
Post Name: Patwari
Total Number of Posts: 530
Recruiting Authority: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPCRA)
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 12 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | As per schedule (to be notified) |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam (to be notified) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
💰 Application Fee & Payment Mode
General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD: ₹800/- (All categories)
Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or Offline via E-Challan.
🎂 Age Limit
As on 01/01/2025: Minimum 18 Years – Maximum 45 Years.
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of Himachal Pradesh rules for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen). Please check official notification.
Note on Age Reference Date: The age is calculated as on 1st January 2025, not 2026. This is a crucial detail for eligibility.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification: 12th Class (Senior Secondary) passed or equivalent from any recognized Board/University/Institution in India.
2. Domicile: Must be a domicile of Himachal Pradesh (as per H.P. Government rules).
3. Computer Knowledge: Knowledge of computer operation is desirable/required (as per official notification).
⚖️ Mode of Selection / Result Basis
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
💼 Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Scale: As per Himachal Pradesh Government norms.
Approximate Salary (as per advertisement): ₹12,500/- per month (plus allowances as per government rules).
Note: For exact pay matrix and grade pay, refer to the official notification.
🖊️ How To Apply Online
- Visit official website: hprca.hp.gov.in
- Click on the link for “Patwari Recruitment 2026” or “Online Application”.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login and fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and domicile details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents (domicile, caste, etc.).
- Pay the application fee of ₹800 online.
- Submit and take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Active from 12 Dec 2025) | Click Here (hprca.hp.gov.in) |
| Applicant Login Portal | HPCRA Login Portal |
| Download Official Notification | Click on ‘Advertisment No. 08/2025: 2025-12-06’ |
| Official Website (HPCRA) | hprca.hp.gov.in |
❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the last date to apply for HPCRA Patwari 2026? | 16 January 2026 |
| What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates? | ₹800 (Same fee for all categories). |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Passed 12th Class (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board. |
| Is domicile of Himachal Pradesh required? | Yes. Candidates must be domicile of Himachal Pradesh. |
| What is the age reference date? | 1st January 2025 (Please note it’s 2025, not 2026). |