HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 [312 Post] – Apply Online
📰 Job Title
Assistant Staff Nurse (Purely on Engagement Basis for 5 Years)
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
📅 Post Date
Updated On: 12th December 2025
Advertisement No.: 07/2025 Dated: 06.12.2025
🧾 Brief Description
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released notification for direct recruitment for 312 posts of Assistant Staff Nurse on a purely engagement basis for 5 years with a fixed monthly honorarium. Only female candidates are eligible. Online application is open from 12 December 2025 (10:00 AM) to 16 January 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official website hprca.hp.gov.in.
⚠️ Important Policy Notice
This recruitment is governed by a new state government policy (Notification No. HFW-BA04/5/2025-Health-B-301504 dated 06.11.2025).
Key Points:
- Engagement is for a fixed period of 5 years with a consolidated honorarium.
- It is NOT a regular government post and does not lead to regularization.
- Appointees will be governed by the specific terms of this policy, not regular government service rules.
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 12 December 2025 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 January 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 7 days, starting after 3 working days from the closing date (with fee) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
💰 Application Fee & Payment Mode
Total Fee for All Categories: ₹800/- (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee)
Correction Fee: ₹100/- (if applicable during the correction window)
Payment Mode: Online Only via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking through the payment gateway. No other mode is acceptable.
🎂 Age Limit
As on 01/01/2025: Minimum 21 Years – Maximum 32 Years.
Age Relaxation: As per Government of Himachal Pradesh rules.
Note: Age is calculated as on 1st January 2025.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Gender & Domicile: Female candidates only who are Bonafide Himachali residents.
2. Essential Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks OR
- GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks
3. Mandatory Registration: Must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla-06.
4. Other Eligibility: Must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh (Condition waived for Bonafide Himachalis).
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 312
Post Code: 25026 | Department: Director, Medical Education & Research, HP
Break-up: Gen(UR)-112, EWS-40, Gen(WFF)-04, SC(UR)-62, SC(IRDP)-12, SC(WFF)-02, ST(UR)-12, ST(IRDP)-04, OBC(UR)-50, OBC(IRDP)-12, OBC(WFF)-02
Note: Number of posts is tentative and may change. Reservation benefits are for bonafide HP residents only.
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Mode of Selection: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test
Exam Details:
- Duration: 1½ hours (90 minutes)
- Total Marks: 120
- Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
Syllabus:
- Subject-specific (Nursing): 85 questions (upto the level of prescribed essential qualification).
- General Section: 35 questions covering:
- General Knowledge (including HP) & Current Affairs
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning
- Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General Category – 45% | SC/ST/OBC/WFF – 40% (Relaxable by up to 5% if needed).
⚖️ Mode of Selection / Result Basis
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (Original certificates must be produced)
- Preparation of Merit List (Normalization of scores may apply for multiple shifts)
- Recommendation to Appointing Authority
💼 Salary (Fixed Honorarium)
Fixed Monthly Honorarium: ₹25,000/- for the entire engagement period of 5 years.
Note: This is a consolidated amount. Appointees are NOT regular government employees and are entitled only to benefits specified in the policy (e.g., TA/DA on tour, Himcare/Ayushman Bharat medical benefits, limited leave).
🖊️ How To Apply Online
- One Time Registration (OTR): First, register on the HPRCA portal (hprca.hp.gov.in). This is mandatory before applying.
- Complete Profile: Fill in personal, educational details and upload photo, signature, and documents in your OTR profile.
- Apply for Post: Log in, find “Assistant Staff Nurse” post (Code 25026), and click ‘Apply’.
- Review & Confirm: Check auto-filled details from your profile.
- Pay Fee: Pay ₹800 online via the payment gateway.
- Final Submit & Print: Submit and take a printout of the application form for document verification.
🔗 Important Links
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
| Applicant Login Portal | HPRCA Login |
| Detailed Official Advertisement | CLICK ON Advt. No. 07/2025: 2025-12-06 |
❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can apply? | Female candidates only who are Bonafide Himachali, with B.Sc. Nursing/GNM (50%) and HPNRC registration. |
| Is this a permanent government job? | No. It is a 5-year engagement with a fixed honorarium, not leading to regularization. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 16 January 2026, 11:59 PM. |
| What is the application fee? | ₹800 for all categories (₹100 exam fee + ₹700 processing fee). |
| What is the age reference date? | 1st January 2025 (Candidate must be 21-32 years old on this date). |